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We don?t have much time so listen up! First pick the college that is best for US. Our friends will still be our friends however far apart we end up on the map. Second, college is a world opportunities and it is best for us to be open to these options. Be ready to explore ourself and get out and do new things. Don?t be afraid to go BIG. Apply to that college that you don?t think you will make it into and with confidence because you never know when we?ll hear a yes. Lastly, the single key that will make college manageable or difficult is time management. SELF Time Management is what is going to make or break our college experience. We have to be able to manage our time wisely in order to be successful. If the material gets hard or we need to find a job or a career path there are plenty of resources available to help us. Time management is what falls on us to figure out and if we can take the steps to mastering it now anything we try our hand at will be successful. I guarantee it. Love.

There are three pieces of advice I would give myself: 1. Take full advantage of all the high school has to offer academically. Learn how to study and seek out those in my classes who seem to know what they are doing. Ask the administration for help and pay attention to the advice and guidance they offer. 2. Always, always, always, be early with every assignment. High school is way easier in some ways than college, so learning to get started on all homework and other projects as early as possible is excellent training, College does not forgive the person who waits until the last minute to do the work. There is just not time. 3. HAVE fun. Get involved in high school activities. Learn what you like to do in high school. In other words, don't be a loner. The college life is so much better when you get involved and stay involved. Sure, high school is not all it may be cracked up to be, but getting in there and joining clubs and testing out areas of interest can really help prepare you for college.

I would tell myself to prepare for more responsibility. Expand areas of interest and social networking. Take school a lot more seriously in the first year, and keep grades up.

I remember the first time I walkled across the hazel lawns and sun-flecked walkways at Arizona State. Looking up at the massive Grady Gammage Auditorium, I remember feeling a whirlwind of emotions tossing about inside. The net effect was an intense excitement for what lay ahead. Since that day, I have "learned the ropes" of post-secondary academia, and even though the grounds are now quite familiar I still eagerly anticipate the challenges, experiences, and opportunities which await each semester. The first piece of advice I would give myself is: GET INVOLVED. By placing yourself "out there", in the face of the unkown and in your field of study, a myriad of opportunities will become available and will launch your career to new heights. Second, I would stress the importance of course mapping, time allocation, and timely academic advising. Knowing where you're going, how much time you must spend on classes, and that you're on track to complete your degree(s) withing your desired time frame is INVALUABLE. In my case, my double major demands much of my time, which affects my work schedule, extracurricular activities, and social life. Lastly: Build a network of colleagues and professors!

I would tell myself to go ahead & attend college, which I did not. I had the opportunity to attend an ivy league school on scholarship & instead chose military service. 4 years later, I left the service, disillusioned & broke. My best friend graduated from that school & upon attending her graduation, I felt that I was sitting in the wrong bleachers. My advice to myself would be don't let an opportunity slip away. Make it happen. The decisions from high school do affect you for the rest of your life. Take your time to find the right school that gives you the skills & provides for personal & professional growth. Find the major that keeps you happy so you'll enjoy going to work each day & be able to advance your career on your terms. The college experience demands responsibilites that only you can accomplish - perhaps living away from home & rising to the occasion. And if you stumble, pick yourself & try again. Eventually in the end, you'll succeed. And if you don't, you'll only have yourself to blame. You'll live with your decision either way. Keep a positive outlook & be willing to work hard. It's up to you.

Making the transition from high school to college taught me several things and matured me as a person. If I could give mysellf advice as a high school senior I will probably give myself better studying habit tips and tell myself to get involved a little more. The studying habit tips I will give myself is to study a little bit everyday. From being in college I learned if I study a little everyday, I don't have to pull all-nighters cramming for test and it will also help you remember the material a lot better. I will also tell myself to get involved more because when I was a high school senior I was very popular, but never really wasn't involved. My transiton to college gave me a reality check and made me regret taking my popularity for granted. I quickly learned that my popularity from high school does not carry over to college and I should of took full advantage of it while I still had it.

I would definitely recommend to anyone, including myself, to live on campus their freshman year. It forces lots of friendships and social interactions in order to get to know people. Living on campus also allows for the student to get to know more about the campus such as tutoring locations, best food locations, and just the general knowledge of the campus layout. My next piece of advice I would offer to myself is to always maintain a part time job, enough to keep you responsible, but not enough to take away from your focus on school. Also, when you move in on campus, don't bring a car with you, but find and become good friends with someone else who has one. The final advice that every college gave me and I too agree is GO TO CLASS! You can never hear it enough.

Going back in time I would pressure myself as a high school senior to apply for as many scholarships as possible and commit myself to saving money in order to fully enjoy my experience. Apart from finances I would tell myself to take the oppritunity to travel. My high school had offered Visit History trips to Europe each year and I regret that I had not taken advantage of that. I feel that if I were to have traveled more and saved up money I would be able to open myself up to many different groups and possibly would have been more familiar with different languages and cultures. I also think that if I would have traveled with my high school senior year I would have been able to convince my parents to allow me to travel and study abroad in South Africa this coming summer with Arizona State University.

The advice I would give to myself its to never give up, no matter how hard or impossible things may be you can always do them if you work for them. Trust in yourself and reach for the stars.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not seek a boyfriend while I am trying to fit in. Having had a boyfriend my freshman year I did not make friends easily or as quickly as I should have. When we broke up I didn't know anyone there because I spent so much time with him. I would also tell myself to make sure that I am careful of what I eat. I would make sure to tell myself how important sleep is to funtion properly. Lastly, I would tell myself that meeting people is important, but that my studies are more important to my future goals.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell younger, naive me to simply be prepared... Be prepared for the future crazy friends I will grow to love, be prepared to make my own decisions and face their outcomes head on with a positive attitude. I will make sure to let little me in on the secret to college success: going to class-- just being there is half the battle. Also, to be prepared for staying up late with studying sessions and survival mode through the next day off little sleep and starbucks coffee. Then, to be prepared by having an open mind and not let biases restrict me to not get a full college experience, because once its over, its over and on to working for the rest of your life. One of the most important tips I would fill myself in on is to give myself a hint to NOT forget my room keys otherwise it will utimately lead to my humiliating experience of being locked out of my room in nothing but a bath towel!

I would go back to May 5th, 2008, at 2:00 when I was just about to open three letters from ASU. I would tell myself the following: "Girl, you rock! The letters you are about to open make college possible, and change your future forever. You will be given many great opportunities, including being nominated for Fiesta Bowl Queen by ASU's VP, being chosen as a CLAS Ambassador, and also being chosen as a Medallion Scholarship Council Member, where you will be responsible for engaging 86 of ASU's best scholars. Wow! You will also be a part of The National Society of Collegeiate Scholars, where an officer will nominate you to travel abroad! You will add a Classics major to coincide with English Literature, and you wil speak both Greek and Hebrew proficiently. You will worry about Graduate school, because you have to pay for it yourself, but you will know that somehow it will become possible... just like you found a way to pay for your Bachelor's degrees. Your positive and joyful attitude make all of this possible, so keep it up! It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that will ultimatley determine your altititude."

I would tell myself to apply to all scholarships that I could find, because you really can get them, would have given seniors days to visit colleges, and I also would have told students to look at colleges early in their HS career and find one they love and do what ever it takes to get there!

The most important aspect of transitioning into college life is making the best out of the opportunities given to you. At orientation, someone will invariably present to you some sort of brochure or packet that highlights the learning resource services available on campus, as well as the many clubs and activities one can join. As a freshman, however, you are simply concerned with making friends and becoming adjusted to living without parental supervision. As surprising as this may sound, adjusting in that manner is not as hard as one thinks it may be. If you live in the dorm, you are surrounded by just as many students who are in the same situation that you are, so finding new friends is not the problem. If i could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to be anxious about making friends, but rather to focus on my schoolwork. Do not be afraid or ashamed to use tutoring services, and go out and join some clubs that will be beneficial to your education! It took until my junior year to do just that, and I wish I would have done so much sooner.

The best advice i couldve gave was take time that summer you graduate and your senior year to evaluate where you are and make decisions on where you would like to go. It is best to be prepared on what you have ahead of you. I wouldve told myself to really do my research on my major before taking all the classes and entering the university. So set your goal and make a clear decision before entering the university would be the best advice i could give. Do your research and be prepared.

It is vitally important to live as close as possible to, if not on, campus. Amongst the beer-ponging freshman boys and girls, hidden there is a group of people, you among them, that will be there fore each other for the next four years. Actually, they are the friends that you will have for the rest of your life. They will be your study buddies; the people you fall back on when you need cheering up. They will be the people that you call your family away from your family in your home away from home. It's when you find these people that you most relate to that you will understand that you belong on campus. And one of the biggest mistakes that you can make is to close yourself up for the fear that you will be assimilated by the drugs, the boos, and the drama on the college campus. Instead, keep searching, because there are plenty of bright students just like you. When you have found them, you'll wake up four years later having struggled together, without ever having thought that you didn't belong or that you were not going to achieve success.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there are three pieces of advice I would give based on my experiences with college life and the transition that goes with it. 1) Find what you love and love what you do. Make sure that you study and pursue your dream career. It is not about what is going to make you the most money, it is about doing something for which you have a passion and enjoying what you do. 2) Consistency is the key to perseverence. Whether you are studying, participating in sports or recreational activities, the more consistent you are the more likely you are to succeed. Do not expect be handed success without putting forth 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time. Leave nothing on the table and you will not be disappointed. 3) Find time to balance work and play. Make sure to take time out for yourself from studying. However, do not lose focus of why you are there in the first place and spend too much time playing. Finding that balance will keep your motivation fresh, your intellect sharp, and your personality well rounded.

Deffinatly live in the dorms, and anytime you need help with homework go to a tutoring center or talk to your teacher.

I would tell myself to take all of the dual enrollment credits that I could so that by the time I got to college, I knew exactly what I wanted to study and be on track from the very start.

I would tell myself not to go for off-campus housing since it drained my scholarship funds. I think on-campus housing would have given me a richer college experience.

If I could go back to my senior year I would tell myself to not stress so much about taking hard classes rather just enjoy the last year of my high school career. I found that I made my senior year in high school way harder then it needed to be. I took a lot of advanced placement classes in order to test out of classes in college but due to my major many of the classes I tested out of are not required for my major anyway. So I simply tested out of electives which are actually beneficial to me to clear my head from the stress of my major classes. I am finding myself still taking elective classes and simply accepting that I will have extra credits when I graduate, which I find very frustrating.

I would advise myself to keep an open, scholarly mind and not be afraid to take chances. Also, I would remind myself of the importance of staying true to myself and of upholding the importance of a college education and the college experience.

Attend every class and take the time to do the small assignments and extra credit.

It is possible to have a good balance between school and a social life, college will require more work than high school

My best advice to myself would have to be to know the path you want to take and stick to it. I started as an education major, living on campus, and during my sophomore year moved off campus and changed my major to Psychology. Although changing a major is not something detrimental in and of itself, I went through so many changes at once that it took me an extra semester to graduate. I decided to move off campus and begin taking the majority of my classes online so that I could work more. My major was discontinued at my school, forcing me to move back home 2,500 miles away and go to a different school. After a semester I moved back to Arizona taking online classes at ASU. Due to the few number of classes left to graduate, I did not qualify for graduating with honors at ASU, even though my GPA merited it. I also have been working full-time for 2 years, so I missed out on getting to know a lot of my professors, deans, etc. So, I would say choose a path and try to stick with it as close as possible!

I am an English Literature major so I would tell myself to keep doing what I already was--Read. The power and knowledge the lies within a book is unequivocal. The base of reading that I gave myself in high school was necessary for me to do well within my college. Literature has provided me with myriad perspecitives of the world and its people. In the eight to sixty hours it may take to read a book (depending on the size) you could learn much more about politics, religion, philosophy, or the human element than the equivilant in time from any classroom. So I wouldn't tell myself to change anything, because the knowledge that I have gained is invaluable and will stay with me for the rest of my life.

If i could go back, I would tell myself that college is definitley not as easy as high school. Although i could slack in high school, college takes a lot more dedication and it shows when you don't put in the work.

The advice I would give myself, is be as dedicated as you possibly can. Your college experience is entirely what you make of it. You can achieve anything you want if put your mind to it. Most importantly, though, college is the time that you are really setting yourself up for the future. Don't be afraid to talk to professors, don't be afraid to meet new people, and don't be afraid to work hard. One of the best things you can do for yourself as a student work hard and learn outside of class. If something is asked of you in class, do more. Put in the extra time for more in depth research and more thorough work. Do not just do what is asked of you, rather do the work you are fully capable of doing if you focus your energy. Your college experience will be more rewarding if you do that. You will learn an incredible amount more, you will meet new people, and you will make important connections that you can use later on in life. You can only do this, however, if you completely dedicate yourself to hard work and learning.

I would probably tell myself to relax. I would say to look for more options in scholarships as I'm now a full time student and a full time worker which doesn't make it easy to study. Form better study habits and read all of my text books. Form study groups because different views help solidify studied topics. Keep the personal relationships to a minimum. They just get in the way of studying - and you two break up later anyway (ha). And lastly, take the time to speak to your professors. They are there for you and have been through everything you're going through right now.

If I chould go back to when I was a High School Senior, I would first tell myself to attend College right away. The hardest part about attending school at my age is balancing a family and school. With a lot of determination and hard work, it can be done. The most important thing to know about school is to study. Take every class seriously and try to get that A every time. Having a good GPA is extremely important for Graduate school. Also, use the tools that the University offers, if you are having trouble in any area, there is most likely a program in place to help you. Your academic advisors are more than willing to answer any questions that you have and they are there to help you, so use them. Take the time to make new friends, they can become really helpful in a pinch, and just because they do not take role in lecture halls, that does not mean that attendance is optional. Without attending the lectures, it is impossible to do well on the exams and to understand the material.

Study, study, study! College is very different than high school in every way. Professors do not care whether you show up to class or not, but your attendance remarkably affects the grade you receive. Live in the moment, and have fun!

The advice I would give myself would be to continue my path as an excellent student. Slacking off and partying do not reward you with anything profitable. Pay attention on note-taking, English, and grammar. Enjoy your friends now but also know that each of them has their own opportunity for higher education. Gain as much experience and extracurricular activities to enhance your people skills. Learning how to to network is an esseantial tool that will be extremely benificial to you. Do not ignore your reading material and most importantly, do not leave things until the last minute. Whatever you put into your work is going to reflect what you learn and get out of it.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to breath. I think that college is depicted as such a monumental life change that people, especially upcoming freshman, forget to really take in this new exciting transition. College should be a time where girls turn into women and boys turn into men. A time when you can expand your mind both academically and socially. It's a rare ability to meet different people and connect, learn and share your experiences. College is a cultural phenomenon that needs to be taken in with perspective eyes and and an open heart. I would hope that when entering college, you don't look at it as such an intimidating ordeal but as an opportunity to change and become the person you were born to be. By staying focused on your school work and overall personal development, you will not only find others with similar beliefs and attributes but you will find yourself! College will be the greatest decision of your life! So just breath it all in and enjoy the ride!

Study more, its not like high school tests where you don't need to study.

Focus on your schoolwork, try not getting distracted by your social life. Learn to balance your time.

Don't change a thing beautiful! Stop fussing about what to be when you grow up and have fun growing up! Do your homework, and go to class. Everything will work out and by this time two years from now you will be pretty happy with how far you've nade it darling. I love you! Don't stop smiling.

I would tell myself to be more outgoing. Join some clubs, join a fraternity, run for student council, work hard for an internship etc. It is very competetive in the current job market and every little advantage or extra curricular activity will go a long way. Additionally, making new friends will greatly increase the overall college experience and helps to reduce academic stress. Having an on-campus job is also a great way to make friends as well as earn income and staying close to classes and other campus resources. I would also tell myself not to stress over the little things like one bad test score or a late assignment. Take advantage of the campus tutoring office and other free resources the school provides. Don't procrastinate! This is one of the worst things you can do and will wind up hurting your grade more than anything else. Finally, enjoy yourself and have a good time!

Enjoy yourself and have fun, bt never lose sight of your goals ans aspirations.

As a high school senior I had no idea what to expect when entering college. I wasn't very nervous, but maybe I should have been. The transition from living at home in my own room with my mom who cooked delicious food-to a small dorm room with a roommate (who didn't cook for me) was not easy at first. I would tell my high school self not to be afraid to make friends and find community away from home. I would let myself know what an incredible experience college would be, so to perservere when it was tough. I also would tell myself to be prepared to grow in many ways; in knowledge, in identity, and in love. I would assure myself that although academics were in a different league than high school, not to be anxious because I would rise to the challenge and the professors actually do want their students to succeed. I would say that everyone is in the same boat as me, with shaky sea legs anxious to take off on land. In some ways I'm glad I can't go back, because learning these lessons is half the fun.

Study, study, study. Don't take this opportunity for granted. Set goals regarding where you want to be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years and when you want to be able to retire. Don't go into debt and pay your bills on time. Don't ever give up; you can accomplish anything you set your mind on.

Participate in more extracurricular activities and stick with them.

As a high school senior, the best advice I would give to myself would be as follows: - Know what you want. Make a list of the most important things you want to get out of college, and go after them. - Know that everday isn't going to be rainbows and butterflies. College is a time of immense emotional growth, and it's hard. - Know how to handle your finances. Money can stress you out so bad, it'll ruin your life it you let it- don't let it. - Know it's okay to have fun. I was so worried about being professional, that I missed out on good times because I had several jobs, and an internship five out of eight semesters. - Know that internships are as important as you think they are. They are the key to your career success. College is an essential step in becoming a responsible and intelligent adult. Never let anyone discourage your from the college experience- it isn't overrated. Follow your heart, open your mind, and take risks- you learn from them. The best piece of advice i would give would be, go do great things!

Going to a university has helped me grow as a person and student in life. If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to prepare for a rollarcoster ride. College has its ups and downs but it helps you grow in all levels of life. Knowing that you will be living on your own be prepared to not have money at times. Its hard but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. You only get to live the college life once so be prepared to juggle academics, sports, and a social life. The best way to juggle this type of life is too be organized. Plan your study days ahead and always ask your professors questions. Professors love when you connect with them and show you're understanding the material. However, the number one tip I would give myself is to value your network. Networking in highly important in college because the people you meet in college will open opportunities for you in the future. Surround yourself around people that are going places in life and by nature you will follow, success will come.

Dont take academics too seriously. When all is said and done it is our relationships that are important. The friends we make, the ties with family, that special someone we hope to encounter. These are the people who congratulate our academic achievments, are there when the process gets rough, and are the good times you'll remember years from now in the future. Part of what makes me love school is how I can use what I've learned to help society, everyone around me and myself. It's more than just good grades. It's participating in activities, volunteering, making friends; these are all too important as part of your college education. Don't worry about majors, whether you're in the right social circle, or if you're good enough. Explore. Meet all kinds of people, try all kinds of classes, do things that are new to you. It's not just about finding yourself in college, it's about discovery. It's about experience and opportunity. This is the one time in our lives where we get to do and try almost anything without too many responsibilities. Don't hold back in college: make yourself.

Study, study, study, take the time to apply yourself and aim for straight A's; that way, you are eligible for ALL scholarships that are based solely based on your GPA. The best advice my mother gave me was to follow up on everything, and do all the extra credit you can get your hands on--you don't know how many times doing so changed the outcome of an assignment which could, ultimately, make the difference in your final grade. Challenge yourself, treat every assignment as if it was your final exam! You should have a really good idea of what career path you would like to follow; therefore, take electives that give you an idea of what to expect when you take a job after you graduate college. People who love what it is they do for a living are usually the ones who are happy and successful. Lastly, always try to be happy and remain positive in order to navigate through this thing called life with ease :-)

Listen Chelsea, you're an intelligent girl. You're passionate about what you believe in and the changes you want to see in the world. You deserve to go to a college where you feel like you're apart of a like-minded community. A college that molds you into the person you've always wanted to be. Research is going to be essential in finding the perfect school for you. You may even have to travel around a bit to find one. But in the long run it's going to be worth it. Four years can be a long time if you hate where you are. Don't ever settle for second best. You owe it to yourself.

College is a huge step in life. It is a step that forces you to realize that you are now an adult and have to make adult choices for yourself. It's a step toward independence and self-sustainability. At that prime age of eighteen, these things are hard to realize. The decisions that you make while you're in college will ultimately shape the future that you are building for yourself beyond your college years. Stepping back into my eighteen-year old mindset, I can remember how I felt about college. I realized the importance of obtaining a degree and I naturally grew accustomed to taking care of myself, but I lacked the true wisdom and survival techniques that I have learned during the course of my four years in college. It would have been incredibly beneficial to be able to have had the wisdom that I possess now, and maybe college would have been just a little bit easier. Irregardless, I would be sure to remind myself of how lucky I am to have the chance at an education - and at the end of the day, that's all that really matters.

I would tell myself that I was stupid and to start appling for everything I can. I would also tell myself to study harder because I could have been top of the class with just one more A grade. I would also tell myself that would not give me a way to pay for my college and no to depend on winnig the state tournament to get a scholarship. I would also tell myself to focus on the future and not the past. NOt to worry about my past mistakes but to strive to do my best in the future.

If I could give myself advice about college, I would tell myself to do more research on schools. I think a lot of high school students are pressured to pick a school, and a major right out of high school, but they never get the opportunity to do thorough research and see what the world has to offer. Most students automatically choose to go to the school that their peers choose, or they go to the extreme, and move as far away as possible without thinking about the best avenue for them. Looking back, I would say to myself, "Do as much research as possible--look at as many schools, and as many programs as humanly possible. Choosing a college to attend and picking a major is an extremely important decision. These decisions are not stressed as much as they should be when you are in high school. It is one that literally will drastically affect the rest of your life, and it will change everything for you--but it is exciting and you will be fantastic. Always remember to always be yourself, and have faith in yourself. Life is not about finding yourself--it is about creating yourself."

Be as proactive in possible, keep in touch with the financial aid department of your school and be sure to be constantly advocating for yourself rather than waiting for them to get back to you and for your aid to be awarded.