Yes! You made it in, but now you're scared. You'll be on your own for the very first time! Can someone say "First-Year Jitters?" You've got a serious case of 'em...

• Now that you've been accepted to your college of choice, read what to bring. • Let NewsClick's Archives guide you through the admissions process.

Don't be afraid of dorm shopping! Start a Dorm Registry and get your family and friends to pay!

Five Tips to Fight Away Your Freshmen Fears
by Rebecca Vara

The CollegeBound Network NewsClick -- You're a stand-out high school star -- varsity letter winner, student body president, friendly with everyone. You're pretty confident, right? But take you out of your element and toss you into a bigger one with new faces and adult responsibilities, and it could spell trouble.

To fight first-year college culture shock, take some advice from Dr. Julia Turovsky, associate director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

1 - Have a family affair. Just because you're becoming an independent young adult doesn't mean you should cut ties with mom and dad. Stay in touch with your 'rents -- it'll help you feel safe and comforted. Also, keep those you love close by adorning your dorm with family photos and by sharing your memories with others.

2 - Everything in moderation! Your body is your temple, so respect it. Feed it plenty of nutrients and give it lots of rest. Eat only a minimum of greasy food and limit your caffeine intake. And remember to catch your Zzzs each night to fight off fatigue and depression.

3 - Get physical... Exercise is a great way to curb feelings of anxiety. Aerobic activity makes it harder for the body to feel stress, and can energize as well as calm you. Swim, bike, run... do what you enjoy. An added perk: Being active offers a chance to be social and meet new people.

4 - Get organized. College is overwhelming, so try to keep things in perspective. Keep a "to-do" list to track what needs to get done and when. Also, set small, realistic goals to strive for. The feeling of achievement when you reach them can be very self-fulfilling.

5 - Plan ahead. Before school starts, stroll around and familiarize yourself with the campus. You know how it feels to be lost... avoid it at all costs! After all, you don't want to be one of those lost-in-the-crowd freshmen, do you?!