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Step up and do it. College is not an easy feat to accomplish and should also not be taken lightly. It will affect your life and what you can make of yourself, so persevere and make yourself proud!

The first thing I would tell myself is to definitely learn how to study. Study skills are a major part of the college survival kit. Also, I would tell myself to learn to be more adaptable, and also have my time management skills ready in my back pocket. Something else would be to stay active after high school and to lead a healthy lifestyle. Amid a college schedule, and lifestyle, healthy eating and physical fitness may fall to the wayside, but should definitely be kept at high priority. Lastly, though I do hold this skill, I would suggest that I learn more about my parents financial situation, how school will be paid for, and other issues regarding school, and take hold of more responsibilities before leaving for school. When at home, parents are physically there to help through situations, but when away at college that isn't the case, so knowing how to be responsible is important. With these skills I feel that I would have been able to be a more successful college freshman.

I would tell myself to research more. If I could go back, I would definitely tell myself to learn more about scholarship opportunities, as well as learning more about the school I headed for. I would have also applied to more schools. It is always good to know more about anything; the more you know, the further you go. I would tell myself to get involved. Getting involved in anything and everything makes the transition to living on your own, in a new place, easier. If you get involved, you meet more people, and you learn more about yourself as a person; you learn about what you like and what you do not like. But if you never get involved, you will never know. So basically, take chances, get involved, and make the risks that just might change your life as you know it. It's a good thing.

I would tell myself to work hard in high school dont take the easy way out and also to play sports and be more of an outgoing person. There all many more things i could say to myself but personally deep down i would do it a different way to try and change my outcome in college and how people thought of me at the time. To Be Honest i wouldn't want to go back it made the person i am and i learned many things about myself that i am glad i did to become a better person in society. So this is what i would tell myself and also that college life is going to be fun.

The most important part of transitioning yourself from high school to college is knowing how to manage your time effectively. Also, make sure you make use of all of the tools and help the college offers to help you succeed.

I would tell myself to not be worried about what was to come next, but to take every moment as an opportunity to learn something new.

I would tell myself to learn how to study and write quicker. I would say "Laure, you are smart obviously you know that. But don't be hard yourself when you get to college. It's a whole new world and you can reinvent yourself. You don't have to be the person you were in high school. You don't have to conform. You can be you and in college you will figure out what being you really is." I would give myself a couple tips on guys main, "Not every guy you meet is gunna be a sweetheart, most will probably be jerks. But don't let that hold you back. You are beautiful and you know you just have to let others see you for who you are. You don't have to hide from the world." Then I would say, "Live life. College is amazing and you are going to love it. So enjoy it and make connections. HAVE FUN!" I would also say, "FYI don't talk to Ethan, it'll save you a whole lot of heartbreak love." Then I'd say goodbye and goodluck.

I feel that if I had the change to go back in time , and give myself advice that I now have I would change a few things. First and foremost, I would tell myself to go to college with a determined mindset. I would remind myself that there are always people who you will not always agree with. However, understand and respect their opinions. Another thing that I would remind myself of is to just be youself, relax, and if a class discussion, give your imput. Don't sit back and let only the opinions of others be heard. Rather speak your opinon as well. Don't just study to memorize things for a short term period until the test, rather learn those concepts and truely understand their meanings. Above all things, have fun, determination, and a will!

Try to stay focused your freshman year of college. The transition can be rough but you just need to stay focused and remember what you're there for.

The advice I would first give myself is to make sure you stay focused no matter what the surrounding environment is. College has its ups and down but you have to make the best out of it, for it is what you make of it. College is not cheap, you should begin saving up ahead of time and also look for a job on campus or off campus before school starts. Lastly make sure you utilize the services taht are offered to you on campus as well as stay involved on campus.

Even though you don't have to work very hard now, make sure you have the drive to work hard enough in the future. Also, staying healthy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself so make sure you are getting enough sleep, even if that means cutting out some social time.

I would tell myself to listen to my mother and spend more time studying. I am not the best at using my time wisely and that needs work. I probably would have taken more math classes and tried harder in my composition classes.

If i could go back in high school now with the knowlegde that I have now, I would of jump into the nuring field with no time wasted, because it'a harded now that I'm 23 working pay check to pay check trying to make it. Also it would of been a lot easier to get a scholarship or pell grant to help me pay for school. Now I am having a hard time and I want to go to school so so so bad, SO BAD.

I would first tell her to apply to more schools. I was clueless of what I wanted to do when I left high school so I only applied to two colleges. Second, I would tell her to work harder. I regret not seriously considering my future when I was in high school because it affects everything I am doing now. Even in my freshman year of college I was lost and confused, and my first semester grade of 1.3 reflects that. After I managed to adjust, I was able to get a 3.2 in the second semester and bring my grade up to a 2.2 but I still constantly feel the struggle to make up for that first semester.I love where I am at now, but it took me a ear to finally feel settled in and ready to handle how different it is to live on your own and pay for everything. But ultimately I have made some of the best friends here and I know that regardless of this advice, I wouldn?t want her to change much so I could still be where I am today.

I would tell myself to start saving money and develop better studying skills. There is not too much more I would say, my transition to CMU was not that difficult, it was very smooth. I just realize now that my studying skills were only mediocre and if I could have worked on them in high school I wouldn't have such a difficult time studying now (in the present time). My GPA would be higher and I would be less stressed out. Financially, if I would have learned to balance my money better in high school, I feel I would be better off right now. Yet, when I was younger I tended to splurge on everything. Therefore, if I would have saved my money more and learned to spend more wisely, I would be much better off right now. Those are the two things I would tell my high-school self to prepare myself for college. Although, I'm glad I eventually learned it-- instead of going through life not realizing what was stressing me out and becoming more and more confused.

As a high school senior, I was very undecided on what I wanted to do with my future and where I wanted to go for further education. I ended up staying at home and attending a local university for my first two years of undergraduate education. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not stay home for school, but instead to get out in the world and explore all the possibilities that are out there. The experiences that I have had in the last year or so after transferring to a bigger university three hours from my home town have been life-changing in a very positive way. If I had the chance to go back and change anything, I would definitely choose to get out of my hometown right away and get out there and experience the things that one can only have away from home.

It sounds cliche, but follow your instinct. Certain colleges will look amazing on paper but when you take a tour it is entirely disheartening. Even more, don't follow the financial aid. If a college is a better fit, but it's going to cost a couple thousand more a year, I would take the better school over the cheaper school. I took a full scholarship at a university that isn't academically challenging and wish I had not made that decision. As for making the best of your college experience, just make sure you have fun. Work hard and strive for good grades, but a 4.0 in college is entirely different from a 4.0 in high school and much harder to obtain. Don't kill yourself over a GPA and miss out on all the clubs and volunteer opportunities that your school has to offer you. Lastly, make sure you join a few clubs. Get involved in something fun like a musical group or sports team, but also find something that might help you in a future career such as a business fraternity or student teacher club or a political organization.

Make sure you visit the school and get invloved in any programs to move in early so the student gets a feel for the campus and if they don't have friends there already its a good chance to make new ones.

Visit the school before you decide. If you don't feel comfortable, then it's not the school for you. If you have a friend that already goes there, stay a night or a weekend with them. Live a day at the campus. It'll be a big help.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the experience is to just go with what feels right. The only way to know how a college really is unless you visit, so I would suggest visiting all the campuses that you are considering. Also, going into college with a positive and open mind. By doing that, you will surely enjoy these next four, exciting years of your life!

Find a college that seems right for you. If you want to go home a lot choose somewhere closer to home. If you want to have large classes of people choose a bigger university. If you like small groups of people in a classroom go to a more private school.

First I would tell the parents that it would be best for their child to go away for college. I believe that it is essential for that a student to go away and by going away they will learn so much about themselves and what they want to do/become in life. I was fortunate enough to go away to school and I love every second of it. By going away ,one learns many new responsibilites that they would not have learned at home. Now about finding the right college for you. I would suggest to take a tour of many universities in which your daughter or son is interested in and try to find a school that you both like. I toured two schools before I found Central Michigan University and it was clear to me that Central was the school for me. In order to make the most of your college experience, I quote my brother who is attending medical school. He said "do not have any regrets" and that is a quote I live by. In closing, pick the school that you feel works best for you and everything will work out great.

Finding a college that you connect with is everything. For me, the moment i walked onto CMU's campus i knew that is was the place for me. Your undergraduate studies is a huge step towards securing your finacial future and picking this right school is cruical. Finding a school that you can be career focused but also have a social life is a rare but rewarding accomplishment. I feel as though Central Michigan Univiersity offers that picture perfect, well rounded degree that everyone is looking for.

Make sure the college has the major that the student is going to be studying and that the major is accredited. Also check the distance away from home and how the on campus housing looks as well as off campus. Go for the college giving the most scholarships to help your child. Also be sure to check out the avalibility of the on campus as well as off campus jobs.

My advice would be don't be afraid to climb out of your box and explore all the different things you've never seen, heard, or done before. There are so many amazing experiences you could be apart of as long as you take the initiative to meet new people and explore all the things you could do every day including on-campus and off-campus events. College is a time for you to gain more education to further your marketability to employers, but it is also a time to find out who you are and who you want to be. While you are taking classes with strangers, making friends with people from different places with different views on life, you grow as an individual. Immersing yourself with people you don't know and experiences you've never had before.

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Make a visit to the campus and meet the head of your tentative major's department and talk to him/her about what you expect to come out of the program with.

Visit as many as possible to find the right fit! Pick the college for the program, not the location.

When looking for the best college possible, both students and parents should take into consideration the career that the student wants to pursue. If a student chooses a school based only on cost, and social life, they are missing out on why they are actually applying to a school. In my opinion, a student should have at least a relatively good idea as to where they want to pursue a career after graduation. Second to choosing based on career choice, cost should definitely be taken into consideration when searching for the correct school. In this current economic climate, students can't afford big expensive schools anymore when the career they will enter will not compensate for the enormous tuition costs they will still have to pay off. So searching for the right school takes lots of investigation into what is taught at the school, and how much it will cost.

I would say don't choose the college based on the name like University of Michigan. I chose Michigan State over Central because of the name and I regretted it. Also don't choose the college based on where your friends are going. You will make new friends wherever you go. You need to base where you go to college on whether that college fits you or not. Do you learn well in large classes or small classes? Do you like a large campus or a small campus? Do you like living in the city or away from a city? There are many factors that make a college the right one for you.

I would first recomend that they visist as many colleges as they can. Getting a good first look at a school is the best thing they can do. Even if it is brief you can for the most part get a real feel for the campus that you can't get from visiting their website or hearing from friends. Next I would research the school as much as posible, you have to think of this choice like it really is, an investment in your future. Your going to be spending a lot of money at this university, you owe it to yourself to make sure this place is going to be right for you. Make sure they have areas of study that interest you, and that they are strong in those areas. Try and make sure there are going to be there to help you on those tough choices school will have for you, this is probably the hardest to judge, but do your best the support staff at your school can make or break your college exprience. Most importantly don't be affraid to make mistakes, all you can do is learn from them.

Find the campus that suits you.

Take as much time as you need to decide what you want to do. Find something you would love to do even if you are not paid. If you love your job and are passionate about it then you will be the best at it. No matter how crowded the field there is always room at the top. When you find this field you are more likely to focus on your studies and make friends with others who are also focused on school. By all means socialize and make new friends. Just socialize and be friends with people who share your academic goals. The only currency each and everyone of us is given is time. The problem is none of us knows how much we have. It is up to you to decide how to spend the time you have. If you love what you do and do what you love you will have a measure of serenity and that truly is spending your time wisely. Good luck.

You should absolutely visit every single campus that your child would like to attend. This will make a huge difference! I almost went to Northern Michigan, but when my parents and I visited the campus at Central Michigan University, it felt like I could easily make it my home away from home. We asked a lot of questions and I fell in love with the school. They have great programs and a lot to offer in extra curriculars. I felt comfortable and safe there, and in the end, that is what determined where I went to school.

Students, listen to your parents; if they've gone through the college selection process, they can be an invaluable resource. Don't shove them away when they try to help in the process, and make a point to keep in touch with them at least once a week while you're away, just to let them know how you're doing in your classes and with your friends.. Parents, listen to your children. They are not you; they have their own goals and they have very distinct personalities that may lead them in a direction that you never would've dreamt for yourself, but that's exactly what is so wonderful about moving away to college: the student is given an opportunity to find out who he or she really is, without the constant guidance of the parents. Don't freak out of your student doesn't call you every day; it's probably a good sign. If he or she is calling you every day for the entire first semester, then you can worry a bit. College is a keystone in life; the right fit can take you places you never would've thought possible.

In order to make the most of the college experience, I would say that visiting campuses and researching thoroughly is the best plan. It also helps to look at multiple colleges and then narrowing it down as opposed to trying to pick just one right off the bat.

In finding the right school, the best thing to do is to look for several schools of interest. These could be determined by the programs they offer, their location, or the campus itself. From these schools, it is then important to look at cost. Although it is great to believe that the biggest and best schools are worth the money, this is the real world, and that is not always the case. The trick is to find a balance between a school you'd like, and the cost. This will prevent regrets and stress from both sides. When you select the right school and begin your journey, think of things that interest you. If you do not yet have a major, join clubs and organizations related to things you like that might lead you down a professional path. Social organizations may or not be your chosen pastime, but either way, it is important to be involved and meet people that you will share your time with. In the end, the goal of attending college is to prepare for a career, and all of these factors will come together. Work hard, stay active, and attend every class and you'll succeed.

I think that parents should tell their future student that even though they don't think so yet college is a learning expiernece and they will grow more than they ever imagined they could. Parents should tell their children to remain open minded and not cling to the past, but to expierence new things and new people. They should also tell their children to say yes to everything, that is within reason, so that they try as many things as possible. Just to let them grow spread their wings and expierence everything college has to offer!

When looking for the right college, you should actually go see the colleges you're interested in. Look at the facilities that you think you'll be spending the most time in and what impressions they give you. Research the facility of the courses that you think you?re going to be majoring in and find out their qualifications and other achievements. Talk to other students currently going to the school and ask their opinions. Check out the library, does it offer a lot of resources that are available and easily accessible. Does the school have available, convent access to things like computer labs and internet? Ask around about groups and clubs you?re interested in. Does the school have a variety of programs and groups to get involved in? Ask if the school has programs or classes that will help you find out different aspects the school has to offer. Take all the information and look at what feels right to you.

I would suggest finding a community that you feel comfortable in so that you are happy making that new atmosphere your new home. Make sure that the college/university has a great program for the field that you are interested in. Pick a school that is community friendly as well as environmental friendly.

*Work hard, but don't let your life revolve around classes. *Remember that most of what you learn in college cannot be taught in a classroom. *Also remember that, while it's great to make the Dean's list and get plenty of As and Bs, some of the most successful people in the world didn't do all that well in college. *Get involved and stay involved. *Meet people, present yourself well to them, and network with them. *Take advantage of all the services your school has to offer, including academic advising, career services, the library, workout facilities, computer labs, and so on. *Try to take on as many leadership roles as possible. They help build responsibility - and we all know employees like responsible people! *Create a resume early in your college career and update every so often (at least once a semester). *Know how to write and speak well. *Most importantly, to quote from that popular song, "Don't Stop Believing."

Pick a college or university where you most feel comfortable. One that will be easy to adapt to, and somewhere that you are sure will best prepare you for your future.

Make sure that you have looked into each and every college well with your whole family. Speak to students and professors about the university. You will be in this place for the next 4 to 5 years of your life so make sure that you see something that will make you excited to come back there time and time again. Also make sure that you look into all of the possible scholarships at that school.

Visiting the school multiple times is a must. If you only visit the school once you may get the wrong impression on the school because of the circumstances on a particular day. Also maybe sit in on a few classes and feel out the environment. Also, never choose a school to attend for one thing only. Find a school that has the full package of what you are looking for. You might end up hating the school you are attending because you choose to live there because of the greek life, but you may end up being under-challenged and end up being unhappy.

I would suggest that they go to the campus and explore it, maybe stay over night to get a feel for what the campus is really like.

I would have to say that in order to decide what college fits, you have to visit it. By visiting as many schools as possible kids have the opportunity to decide which college fits them best. I would suggest visiting all sizes of schools. From big schools like the Unviersity of Michigan to small liberal arts schools there are so many choices to make. Overally though, a lot of the schools are the same no matter if your in New York or New Mexico. Just make the decision that makes you comfortable!

While academics are essential to finding the perfect starting career, it's the community of the college that matters most when finding the right school. The area and the people, which make a community, should be a priority consideration when exploring different colleges. Academics and sports teams may bring students to pick a certain college over another, but a student isn't going to be happy and stay at that college if he/ she doesn't fit-in with the community. If a student works hard, they can succeed at any school as long as they are happy there. In my quest to find the perfect school, I was dead-set on Michigan State University, as I had been my entire life. MSU had good sports teams and they had a reputation for being academically strong. But, when I started touring colleges I really liked the campus and the people I met at Central Michigan University. My deciding factor became based on the people I met and where I saw myself living. It was the community at CMU, not the sports teams or academics, which helped me make my final decision. And, so far I'm happy with my choice.

When choosing the right college for yourself, you need to keep in mind many things. If you think the college is a good school academically, you need to make sure you are going to have a good college experience that you can look back on, because you can get a good education at many colleges. You need to look at the social aspects and make sure that you are going to have a good dorm-life, and social life outside of the dorms as well. Finding many things to be able to do on campus helps to have a good time, especially if the college isn't in a big town. Check out sororities/fraternities and see if they are right for you. There is usually one out there for everyone. Also, you need to check the location. Make sure the college is in a place that is adequate for you, because they can be worse than you think.

I would encourage high school students to do what they can to explore the major(s) they would like to pursue in college. Many people do not know what they want to do when they get to college, and can waste a lot of time and money on classes that they never needed to take. I would also encourage them to be involved in as many extra curricular activites as they can. The most important thing is to search for scholarships and apply for as many as possible while you have the time. You can't win them if you don't apply, and college is very expensive.

Visit the campus and make sure you feel comfortable, be involved on and off campus, have fun and make memories you'll miss it when you leave