This newsletter theme issue for academically talented youth discusses planning for college. The issue emphasizes that it is never too early to start thinking about college. An admissions officer from Johns Hopkins University talks frankly about factors that influence the decision to admit or deny a student. Academically talented students discuss how well their needs are met by undergraduate programs on four different types of college campuses: (1) private universities in urban settings, (2) private liberal arts colleges in rural settings, (3) large public universities, and (4) technical institutes. Options for covering escalating college costs are outlined. A review of Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri) is provided, based on perceptions of six students enrolled there. An article describes how to write for publication, and another chronicles the story of a young author whose contest-winning book underwent extensive editing before publication. A creative expression page concludes the newsletter issue, with a book review and puzzle. (JDD)