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Try and get more scholarships.

The advice I would give myself would be to have fun but at the same time make sure that you study. In college studying is very important because you have to stay focused otherwise you'll get left behind.

I know that right now you're confused. You don't know what career field to go into and you don't know what college to go to. Don't let that get you down though. At the right time, you will figure it out. Until then, stay focused and keep going. I know it's hard and that the work is overwhelming. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you have to trust that it's there. Keep your eyes on the goal. You want to graduate high school and college and with a degree so that you can get a good job. Never lose sight of the goal. I know you want to give up and that you think you'll never make it through high school. Take it one day at a time, one assignment at a time. The greatest feeling is to work hard at something and then accomplish it. Celebrate each small accomplishment. Let you feel good about what you've done. Once you feel good about yourself, you can accomplish anything. Believe that you can succeed. Believe that you can be great. Then make it happen.

Don't even waste your time applying for the other three schools. You are going to make some life time friends at Albany State University and everyone is nice. The teachers are even willing to work with you. I know you want to be a Music Major and if you want to go to a great music program then I NEED for you to go to Albany State. I went to the school only knowing how to play one instrument, now I can play 12 different instruments. They even teach you how to sing. I know your tone def right now but you are gona learn and you will actually sound good. I know its hard to believe but its true. This is where you need to be DeVon. It is your destiny. I know your #1 goal in life is to be succesful and spread the love of classical, orchestral, and jazz music to the world but in order for you to do that, Albany State University is the place to be. Trust me. Your gona make it and become something special.

If I could go back in time or even help an upcoming high school senior, the best advice I could give is to focus and make sure to have a plan or idea about what you want to accomplish in life. Having some kind of plan, allows you to know exactly what you want to do and how to go about doing it. Also, I definitely did not understand how important a GPA is until I got in college but had I not known how important it was then, it would have helped me out tremendously. Having a high GPA, gives you an higher advantage to scholarships, money, and creates a stronger profile to colleges you may be interested in.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not as easy at it seems. That you need to enjoy the days left in your high school career, because college is a not a walk in the park. Focus on changing your study habits, because you think the homework, quizzes, and test are hard now just wait to you get to college. FInally, Always Always believe in your abilities to acheive and stay true to who you are . Never let anyone or anything change you for the worse.

Many people strive to be someone that they are not. Others try to become a facsimile of what people want them to become. I enjoy helping others, making a difference, and enhancing my knowledge. Since I enjoy doing these things I have to take upon the responsibilites to get where I want to become. I will strive not to continue to be a procrasinator. Time management is the key to college success. Not only is becoming a defense attorney my goal, but it is my dream. I never really seem to be peer pressured into anything I was uncomfortable with and I did not want to start in college.

I would tell my younger self to take my time and really understand where I want to go with my career. When I was 18 years of age, I felt pressured to go to college without actually knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Because of my idescisiveness I bounced around from major to major and really wasted alot of time studying a subject I wasn't interested in. I would also tell myself to complete my education without any breaks. I've currently been out of school for 3 years and now I'm finally returning. If I knew what i knew then, I would've just kept going. Now I have to get nack in the swing of things.

College life is said to be the best years of your life well at least that is what I was told .Making a transition from high school to college is not that easy but you will certainly manage. Maintaining good grades can ensure that many scholarships will come your way. Although college life can be challenging at times, it can also bring personal fulfillment through other activities such as academic and social groups on campus to help develop and mold your character and independence as a person. Participating in these groups and organizations would allow you to show your dedication in volunteering for community service and allow others to see what kind of person you are. After all, there is nothing like lending a helping hand to those who need it most. The last piece of advice and certainly not the least is to just be yourself. Being kind to everyone that you may come in contact with will take you a long way. Trust me, you will love college, making new friends, and learning new information as you make career choices will help you grow. Just relax and understand that you have started a successful journey in your life.

During my college experience, I am learning to develop skills in reasoning, tolerance, and communication. These skills will help resolve the conflicts and crisis that will come up in life. My experience in college has also helped understand other people's viewpoints and how to disagree sensibly. Meeting new people and making new friends is leading toward my personal growth. My choice to attend college has been valuable because a college environment has proven to be reat place to practice, learn and polish skills that will last you a lifetime.

Being in college has taught me a lot of responsibility and self control. I am glad I chose to go to college after high school because many valuable lessons have been instilled in me. One of the most important lessons I have learned is to think before I act. This comes to me as very valuable because before I choose to do something I want to do, I have to realize what I need to do is more important. I have also learned the value of money. If I am not focused and serious about important things, I will lose money. Since I come from a poor family,I cannot afford to lose money which is why I take school extremely serious. Out of my college experience, I have learned to be more sociable with others and more independent. I have also gained self discipline being that I do not live with my parents anymore.

Throughout college I learned many lessons, but the most valuable lesson that I learned there was that you get out what you put in. There were plenty of students that just skated through the degree programs, never really putting a lot of work into them, and those are the students that are still looking for work. On the other hand, the students that put in a lot of effort to succeed are now doing very well for themselves. College was a wonderful experience, and while I do believe that it is not for everyone, it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It was an excellent transition into adulthood, where I am not completely on my own, but I have to learn discipline and self control. There is no mommy there to wake you up for classes; you have to push yourself in college if you want to succeed.

I have learned in my college experience how to manage stuff on my own and learned a lot of what it means to be out on your own without your parents to baby you. Overall I think everyone should have a chance to have the college experience.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is to keep going, stay focused, and never give up. I have realized what a struggle and hassle it is to attend school. Nevertheless, through each struggle and hassle, I have become very adamant to continue my education no matter what hardships come my way. College has vitally changed my life and it is something I definitely want to succeed at. It has been valuable to attend because when I look at the people back home, I see what my life could have been like if I did not attend college, and more importantly what I do not want my life to be like. Everyone dreams to be successful in life, but unfortunately everyone dreams are not met. I am given an opportunity to achieve my dreams and goals, and I am beyond determined to reach them. Overall, I do believe I can achieve success, and I believe my self- motivation, ambition, and courage will get me there.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is friendships I have made. When I first came I was nervous that I wasn't going to have anyone to talk to but when I got there I could feel the love and embrace of the others because they felt the same as I felt. I can see now that we have have bonded and the bond that I have with them and them with me; its something that can never be broken. Albany State University is valuable to attend because unlike many colleges the professors will try and gt to know each and every student as if they were our parents or guardians and they want nothing but the best for the students. They take time out of their busy schedules to see that their lesson is being comprehended to a student. When you feel comfortable asking questions and those questions get answered there is nothing that can turn you back from being successful.

Attending Albany State has been one of the utmost beautiful challenges I have ever experienced because my life was put into a perspective much greater than I ever phantom. College presented opportunities that I never knew existed and presented the type of situations I never dealt with before, therefore, I rose above my challenges and even when I failed, I tried again and again till I succeeded. Albany State University encourages its students to excel in their studies while being involved with extracurricular activities. In return, students learn to balance and prioritize their lives. As students, we afforded several portals to advancing their careers through work-study, volunteerism, forums, workshops, and events hosted semester-round. Attending Albany State University has provided the assurance that after my matriculation and instilled desire of philanthropy, I will be a confident, persevering, and determined young woman ready to embark on my future endeavors as the future founder of my own abstinence awareness-mentoring program for the youth.

During my experince, i have encountered several professors that care for the progress of my education . Being a Education Major I am have recieved usefull information/ oppurtunities. My colllege life has been an experience but i plan to do what is needed to complete my education in May 2011

When I was a senior in high school I didnt know what I wanted to do with my life so when I started out at Modesto Jr. College I started by taking all my general education classes to get them out of the way. If I could go back I would tell my self not to do that. I would tell my self to take specific interest classes, classes that I wouldnt normally take. I would do this so I could find out right away what I like and what I didnt like, and who knows I might have found out sooner my passion in life. I would tell my self to just explore all the classes I wanted and worrie about the general education later once I found out what I wanted to do.

As a high school student I was not as informed about college as I am now. If I could give my self advice in regards to college I would explain how college is a wonderful step into an independent lifestyle. Even though freedom is involved in attending college, a person should always make sure that they are taking college serious and not approaching it as a joke. College is certainly a learning experience, and with open eyes a person can learn alot and progress into a better person. There may be alot of parties and school activities but, the school work should always come first. With a level head and the right morals I would be prepared as a senior to attend college.

THE ONLY ADVICE THAT I WOULD GIVE MYSELF IS TO LOOK AT THE COST OF SCHOOL TUTITIONS AND FEES. BEFORE I GOT ACCEPTED INTO ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY I'VE NEVER HAD TO TAKE OUT ANY LOANS. I DO NOT REGRET COMING HERE BECAUSE ITS A GREAT SCHOOL .THE TUTITION IS JUST UNAFFORABLE WHEN IM ON A FIX INCOME. ALSO ITS A GREAT EXPERICENE BECAUSE ITS MY FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME. I'VE ALWAYS WENT TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES IN MY HOME TOWN.

I am a 32 year old wife and mother who is in her third year of a middle graded education degree, so, if I could go back in time, I would encourage myself to finish college before getting married and having children. I attended one year of college right after high school , but I didn't finish. I was unsure of what I wanted to do. That is such a tough decision for some 18 year olds, and understandably so. Which, everyone has a story, and I certainly had my own reasons and circumstances as well. Alot of the choices I made were contingent upon other things that I simply had no control over. Even though its tough going back to school at my age, I am grateful for the opportunity and I try to focus on the positives instead of the regrets.

I would tell myself that it is an amazing experience and I should not be afraid of new things. There is so much that I did not know about before and the education helped me to find out who I really am and what I really want in my life. I would also tell myself that I should really think about what I want to do with my life, because I went to school for something I found out was not what I really wanted to do. I love art and music, but I also loved to draw so I went to school for that, but now I realize I should have just stuck with what I knew I wanted to do my whole life. Instead of letting my family and others tell me what I should do I would tell myself to follow my heart and no matter what do not let anyone tell me what I should do. Also college is an incredible way of meeting new friends and finding new things that I could love and enjoy doing for the rest of my life. It is a way for me to find myself and my destiny!

I would tell myself to make sure that my environment outside of school was more healthier and secure as well as the environment in school. I would also advise myself to not let my personal life interfere with my academics or influence anything negative towards making decisions academics. Even though I had average study skills, I would advise myself to study harder than I did. I would also advise myself to chose my friends more wisely when it came to my academic acheivements. I also would love to tell myself to not go ahead on any of my assignments in class and to make sure it was all correct. I would tell myself that life is not hard unless you make it and if you put your mind to it , you can do anything that you believe in as long as your heart is in it. And last, but not least, I would advise myself to push my family to be more supportive in my academics. And most importantly, I would tell myself to always go with your first mind, it will say you a lot of trouble.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, i would tell myself to get involved. Although I'm very involved now, I wasn't my freshman year. I felt like I missed out on a lot of things. Well I actually did. But now college life for me is so fulfilling. I would also tell myself not to get so involved that I couldn't keep up with my school work but just enough so I won't have to sit in my room all day and night. Also so I would tell myself to try new things. Stepping outside of my comfort box really helped me find who I was and what I wanted to be. I also met so many people and got to network with different people. So I would suggest to myself to get involved and to try new things.

While I take everything I have been through as a lesson learned I would especially tell my high school self to ALWAYS stay focused and keep my GPA as high as possible ALWAYS. Stay involved because it increases net-working skills. I would tell myself to continue to do what I have been doing and to stay true to myself. Lastly, I would remind myself to be extremely into my books before partying and to enjoy and learn from EACH experience. Ostacles make you stronger SHANA and PRAY! God makes changes.

Choosing the right college is not always an easy decision. But there are some helpful tools to help you in narrowing down your choice. In order to decide which college best suites your needs and wants, I would suggest paying each college you are interested in or considering a visit. This will allow you to choose whether you like the campus or not. I also can not stress enough how important it is to take advantage of any scholarship opportunity. Paying for college can be quite expensive and free money is always something to take advantage of. Last but not least I would suggest by saying make sure the college you choose is an excellent choice for your major. Attending a school that does not focus on your major is not a wise decision. Last words of advice are: to enjoy your college years and do your best to excell with flying colors. There is going to be plenty of times you don't want to go to class but just keep reminding yourself of the bigger goal that you are trying to achieve.

Wow! I would have so much to say to myself! First and foremost I would tell myself to apply for scholarships. I assumed that my volleyball scholarship would be huge. My assumption was inaccurate. I have never won any scholarships which is why this one means something to me. Another statement that I would tell my high school half is to apply for more schools. I only researched four colleges and now that I have had the opportunity to view other schools, I wish that I would have searched longer. The final words of advice that I would give my younger persona is do NOT attend Albany State University. I love the college life and my classes that are vigorous. However, for some strange reason, I am not comfortable here. I believe that my knowledge could have been expanded somewhere else. But as I stated before, I won't leave. I will stay because, I love my volleyball team and my coach. Coach Skinner is like another father figure to me. I am proud to be a volleyball player for the Albany State University Lady Rams and I will pour my heart out next season with God by my side.

If I could go back in time, for starters, I would tell my high school self to pick the school that would best suit my interests. I would not go to a school simply because my friends went there, or because it was the only one I thought I could get into. Secondly, I would tell myself to investigate the city, the campus itself, make sure I visit, is it somewhere I could see myself being comfortable for however many amount of years I plan to spend there. I would most definately get myself prepared for the work load and the change of pace in college. Where as in high school we have our parents to make us do work, and teachers check homework, and test us on the reading we were supposed to do, college is a lot more vigorous. When your instructed to read, they dont go over it in class, you simply have tests. There are not make up days, extra credit assignments, you just do the work. If I could go back to myself as a senior and just give a little bit of advice, I would have been better prepared for college.

First of all I would inform myself about money management. In high school I was lucky enough to have two parents with great jobs, so shopping every week wasnt a problem. My sophmore year in college my dads illness took a turn and my dad could not work leaving my mom on a single income. I then had to learn to make my own money wich was a 100 work study check twice a month. I found myself spending the money the first day on clothes and eating out. When my dad died in November of 2009 it was then i had a reality check. Now I am actively looking for employment in a recession! Ha! I feel as though if i had gained money management knowledge in High school the transition would have been easier. Next I would tell myself don't procrastinate. Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task. Although, my grades are great I stress every semester and breakout because of last minute work I have to complete. These are the most important things I beleive should be learned in high school in order to succeed in college and life.

If i could go back as a high school senior the best advice I would say is to take my time and breath through difficult situations. I found myself in a whole new world on my first day of college, which really made me cry. I felt as if i was a small fish and a huge ocean! I would also say to learn how to manage my time better. This is because I have learned that when you get behind in your work than it is exremely difficult to catch up, and life is much more easier when you stay on top of your game.

I would tell myself to try harder that way my GPA would be a 3.0 and I would be elgible for HOPE. I also will tell myself to practice more on my instrument that way I could get a higher scholarship than I already have.

I would try a lot harder to get more scholarships than I already had. I would've made some better decisions than I made in high school. I would've maybe tried to be a better person, and I would've spent my money more wisely.

Knowing what I know now from the college experience and just life experience in general would be to appreciate the small things that we tend to take advantage of as high school seniors. We take advantage of so many things, big and small. I know that I never worried about a job, or paying bills, or watching what I spent my money on but when you get out in the real world and you atart making our own money there are so many things to worry about. Starting with a job, then paying for bills and groceries, and of course college actually is a lot more difficult than high school ever thought about being. However, I suppose the biggest advice would be to myself would be to value time with family. Family and having people around you have such a huge impact on your success in college and in life.

If I was a high school senior again, i would take the tool of time management skills and constantly enforce it in my life. I've learned that time management is the most important tool to get through college, its advantages and disadvantages. Working with mant peers and staying activiely involved in student organizations, its key to have time management in order to maintain the work load. By having time management, I've learned to prioritized and know that certain things will work in my life and some things won't. Going into my second year in undergrade, the work is not getting easier so its important to take on wht you can and can't handle, in order to strive for future school endeavors.

To learn time mangement. Be ready to work and not play.

Prepare yourself to manage your time, going into college you will want to become involved in many different activites and the best way to get the mos out of your college experience is to make shcedules plan ahead . Another important thing is once you determine your major begin to speak with students in that major to get inside knowledge of the courses and the professor teaching styles. It is also important to talk to your advisor to plan out your classes. if you are going to need fincial aid try to get work study or if your shcedule allows it get a part time job in order to pay back student loans a s soon as possible to eliminate furture debt. And lastly go in with a postive attitude and be ready to meet new different people and make lasting memories!

I would advise myself to stay as focused as possible, especially during the first semester because thats where most of the transition takes place.

Take your time in choosing a college. Parties will be there for life, and so will freedom. But your education is much more important than having the time of your life. Having fun is ok, but what happens after the party is over? Go to a good school that will help you and your friends get an education that no one can take away. A school that is an actual learning institution for students financially stable and others who are trying to get there such as yourself. Looking into your past and the situations you have been in makes you want something greater. Find a school that will help you do great and better things. A school that will give you knowledge that no one can take away and you can provide to others whom (like you) did not get a real chance at school because of your financial situation. Right now, your thinking what i am saying is stupid and riduculous. However, i hope that you remember this advice when you find out that what i am telling you is real.You can not change the past, but you can use it to manueverer your future. Think about it.

I would tell myself to continue to hardwork because in the end it is going to pay off, educationally and financially.

I would say follow where you will get a good education and feel most at home.

The advice I would give to parents and students is to go to college visitations. The best way to know if a college is good for you is to visit the college.

To research completly. Go on campus visits, not on just campus visitation day, but on any other day. Stay in the city for a weekend to try and gasp the vibe of the city to make sure you're able to focus. Also, don't get sucked up into the hype of your freshman year; remember that you're hear to get an education, so maintain a healthy workload and NEVER procrastinate. Learn to balance your social life with your work so you can gain your education and a slight look into the real world.

Choosing the right college for a student really narrows down to the personality of the potential student. Yes, some parents or most moms', would rather their child attend school close to home; meanwhile the young adult thinks otherwise. However these are some things a student and/or parent should factor in. One thing would be, knowing the enviornment that he/she can handle. If a student prefers a small campus,they should look at colleges that aren't so immeasureable in size including class size, such as Ohio State. One might even consider location. Students who like the rush and the lavish community but can also handle the school work load would probably want a college in/ near the city and vice verse. Once enviornment/ location are considered, the student should look and see if the college(s) offers all the classes needed for them to complete their major(s)/ undergrad. Now to the student/social life! A student should acknowledge their future, when it comes to building their resume. Student activites such as: Basketball, Tennis, Track or organization such as: Student Government, Community Service Projects and Greek Life are key to building one. So choose responsibly and Good Luck!

Be open to new experiences. Research the schools you are interested in go for a campus visitation and see if its the enviroment that you could see yourself in everyday. Always keep an open mind when choosing a new school. I went to prodominatly white schools and now 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my peers are black. Its a change but it is a learning experience.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to first do as many campus visitations possible. Make a list of the colleges you are interested in and set up appointments for you to visit. Also, when you are there, don't only visit the school. Travel around that community and learn more about their economic environment and community involvment. The second thing is to stay on top of financial aid and to apply to as many scholarships available. The third thing that will be beneficial is to always have an open mind in all aspects of your life as well as your college or university. This means to eagerly try new things, to be involved on and off campus, to always be mindful of the other people surrounding you, and to love the school you attend. And finally, I would tell the student to not be afraid of asking for help in tutoring to help them along the way in their academic endeavors.

The advice that I would give parents and students in trying to find the right college for them would be: find somewhere, where you know you can stay focused, that the school has the right resources that you need to achieve your personal, and educational goals. Going to school is about furthering your education and bulilding a net work for the future, and there are a lot of people who go for the wrong reasons. College has helped me become a better person and it also has helped me grow inside and out. The faculty at my school always says, "If you come to ASU as one person, and graduate as another, we have done our job and so have you". I feel like right now I am becoming a better/another person, more mature, intellectual, and willing to volunteer at any time. I know when I gradute I will be so much closer to my goals. Choose a school that will also help you do the same, do not settle for anything less than what you deserve.

I would tell parents and students to visit the university on days other than campus visitation days. This gives you the best look outside the show they may try and put on. Also, you may be able to sit in some classes and see how the professors are, the class size, and classroom facilities. Ask the students what they think about the school. Talk to students in your intended major. They will not sugar-coat what its like and what it takes to be dedicated. Spending time at the university can also give you an insight on the campus life, beyond the tables that you see at campus visitation. Don't have your heart set on just one school. Visit and ask questions to aid in your decision.

do your reaserch. you can never know too much!

Parents and/or students trying to find out the right college should really think about how they are living right now and where the student would feel comfortable. If they live in a small town or city then a larger school would probably not be best. However, the student may like getting out into the big city world in order to spread their wings. Making the most of the college experience is merely based on having fun. No student should be stressed out all of the time about their classes and school work. On the other hand, students should not forget about their work and just have fun. There is a time for work and play and everyone knows that students should work first and play later. Students should make friends and relax and take things one day at a time.

To parents i would say , make sure it is an instiution that has a 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} ration of graduates and or students make sure it is a place that delivers both higer learning and excitement to the campus