Even though I’m no longer in high school (thank God!), I can tell it’s prom season. How, you ask? Well, TRL has already had its Prom Week special. Prom Night has been a hit at the box office. And at Mahalo we’re putting together prom tips for buying the right dress, choosing the best shoes, and having perfect hair.

The key to having a great time at prom, however, is finding the right date. There are lots of online tips for finding that special someone. University Laboratory High School in Illinois put together a quiz for kids to assess if a prospective date is really “the one.” And there are lots of creative ways to pop the prom question: write the question in chalk on his driveway or make a YouTube video asking her to prom.

Just remember to relax and take a deep breath before you ask. And even if your hoped-for date says no, it’s not the end of the world!

For more tips, visit Mahalo’s Guides to How to Ask a Girl to Prom and How to Ask a Guy to Prom.