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In a conversation with my past high school self, I would definitely focus on the independency and discipline a college student must have. I would talk about how much less you must depend on your parents for money, rides, bills, decisions, and motivation for homework. It would be vital in high school to begin to take initiative of your future education and figure out the requirements you need to graduate and/or get certified. If you forget or miss any important detail, you may find yourself in a tough situation that may significantly slow down your degree progression. I would also emphasize the discipline one needs to do school work. High school teachers and parents will no longer be pushing and encouraging you along in your classes. You must take the initiative to complete assignments on time and study even when your friends are going out for the night. College professors are all very different and have their own methods of testing and teaching, so you need to learn their styles quickly. Finally, it is a great idea to stay in communication and good standing with your parents. They will always be there to give you advice and guide you.

I would tell myself to take the ACT and SAT earlier than I did so that I would've been able to get a full ride to this university. I would also tell myself to remember that no one can force you to go out when you have homework, they can only suggest and ask. I'd tell myself to make sure to be open to meeting new people because some of the people in the world are the best. I'd tell myself to stand up for myself and find a way to leave a bad roommate behind. I'd tell myself that calculus would kick my butt and to just minor in chemistry rather than major in it. I'd also let myself know that art classes are very expensive and to plan accordingly at all times. I'd remind myself that some friends aren't worth the trouble they cause. Most of all, I'd make sure I understood that these will be the best days of my life and to make sure to enjoy them, even when I have to work in the art building at 4 a.m. every few nights.

Follow your dreams and Audition for music departments at schools that you love! If you don?t you will have to Audition for the Virginia Tech music department after you have already began school as a Math Education major, fail to receive entrance, audition at the Concord University music department, gain entrance, but hate it there, and then proceed to attend Radford University. You are talented at math, but music is what you truly love, and you know it. You are capable of completing both of these degrees, and you need to listen to your heart! Transferring is quite possibly one of the toughest things that you will do, especially the fact that you will have to do it twice if you don?t begin auditioning now. Apply for as many scholarships as you can, both of your parents will be laid off from work and economic hardships will make it hard for you to attend school. Auditioning at schools now can help you receive scholarships from music departments, and schools seem more apt to give scholarships to freshman. Do what you want to do, this is your life and you can make the decisions you need to be successful.

If I could go back in time and talk with myself as a high school senior knowing all that I know now about college life I would definitely tell myself to stay true to who I am as a person. Telling myself to stay true to who I am as a person would have helped me in my earlier college years with deciding on a major. I wouldn?t have had to spend my time in a major that I had no real desire to pursue, which has caused me to have to work harder at catching up in my current major and graduating on-time.

In highschool, I did not have to study that much. I would tell myself to acquire better studying habits because in college it is a different world. The professors give you the work and you either sink or swim. I would also tell myself to try and become more independent. Adjusting to the college life was kind of difficult for me. I really just loved being at home when I was not busy with school programs and athletics. I wish I would have gone and visited other colleges, too. I went to two colleges and made my decision based on those two schools. I wish I would have visited other campuses.

The world is an extraordinary place. It is not the cradle your mother and/or father provide for you now. To prepare yourself for the rigors of adulthood, you must retain the fundamentals of education. Freshman electives are the cornerstones of your success. Conquer those and you can achieve anything. Begin to pay heed to your character now, for you will be tested in the near future. Responsible adults succeed in all areas of life. Begin to strive for that success now. Fight with your intelligence for your destiny in life. Never loose sight of your intended goals, they are yours and no one else's. Love yourself, trust your instincts and push to be the best!

Being a college freshman, I look back at my 12th grade year, and wish I would have told myself to do better. I would have told myself to realize that this is my final year that it is being made for me. I wish I could tell myself how hard it really is to get there, and that I need to learn how to study more, to learn more about myself and what I really want. College is much harder to get to, but from what I've learned from my friends, they absolutely love it. It's scary at first, but the time being put into making sure you go there is all together important.

College is so much different than High School, you have to keep in mind that you are now responsible for your choices and your parents are no longer making your decisions. College is not a party place it is a learning institution where you can make or break your future. Do all you can to insure that you do your best and do not be afraid to ask for help!!

Just because it is your first year as a college student, doesn't mean you have a free ticket to slcak off. Do your work, your reading, attend every class possible and you will no doubt succeed. Take advantage of all the resources this school gives you: the library, research labs, high-tech science labs, tutoring sessions (don't be embarrassed), talk to your professors, ask questions in class. The professors are always available and don't believe in stupid questions. They won't belittle you and neither will the other sutdents in your class--they want to ask the same questions as you do, they're just as lost. Although I said to keep up with your classwork and reading, make sure you have time to get out there and meet the wonderful people. They'll become some of your closest friends and will help you out a lot along your journey through the next couple of years. Listen to their advice and push yourself. You can do this.

Well first I would of told myself to apply for more scholarships and to take it seriously! I wasn't very serious about that and ended up having to take out loans. Also, I would tell myself to get better organized and save money. It's hard being a full time student who participates in sports, you can't have a job because school and sports control your life, so It would have been nice to save money so I had something to fall back on. Also, when shopping for things like supplies or makeup choose the cheaper thing because saving ten cents on everything you buy can add up to a lot. You have to be accepting of new people and a little bit outgoing to make new friends.

My first and foremost advice for any parent or student searching for the right college would be to explore all options before deciding which institution to attend. It is important to find a college that not only offers a quality education, but an environment and social atmosphere in which will be encouraging. Make sure that when you visit each college you talk to both students and staff about the college. You will get a better idea of what is offered by getting opinions from as many sources possible. Also to make the most of your college experience, go to an institution that has your interests at heart. This will make the transition much easier and will offer you with valuable resources, such as upperclassmen, that can better your experience.

Study hard.

Go on a campus tour, talk with the students and ask about their experiences. Sit in on a few classes you would be interested in taking to get an idea of how the classroom is run and how some of the teachers teach. Lastly, speak with some graduates from the school if possible, and ask them about their overrall experience and how easy or difficult it was to find a job in their degree.

For students, pick a college you like, don't let your parents bully you into a school. This is your life, you are the one whose going to live with it. Pick the major you want and will enjoy, don't do anything simply because it's expected of you.

I'd recommend going to a site like collegeboard.com that allows you to choose characteristics of what you want in a college and then searches colleges for you based on those characteristics.

Definitely attend a tour to see the campus of the college or university that you are planning on attending. Try to talk to some of the faculty and really get a feel for the campus and try to figure out the environment at that school.

First of all, I think that a college campus should be visited more than once to get a good idea of what it is truly like. I personally only visited my college once before deciding that I wanted to attend it. This was a mistake in my opinion because once I got there, I realized that there was a lot that went on behind the scenes that I never saw on my first visit. I do, however, love the location of my college. It is about an hour and a half from my home; therefore, I stay in the dorms throughout the week, but I am able to come home every weekend and see my family. Family is very important to me and I think that it is important to see them often. This could definitely be something to consider when choosing your school. To make the most of your college experience, take it seriously. Yes, it is college and it is supposed to be fun, but don't make having a social life top priority. You pay to go to college to learn, not to party your money away.

In my personal experiences, it is best to first research all the schools that you are interested in attending. Look for information such as majors offered, small or large classroom instruction, collegiate setting and surronding convienances, athletics that are offered, and other clubs and organizations that you might be interested in. Next, you should narrow your selected colleges down to your top 2-5 choices and schedule an appointment to go visit the campuses. Upon arriving and touring the campus, be sure to ask any questions you may have. The key to finding the right college is to take your time and not get discouraged. Making the most out of your college experience is also very important. Again, the key is making sure that you have an adequate balance between academics and your social life. However, each student should realize that academics do come first. If you come to college knowing and keeping in mind that you are here for an education, you will do fine. If you do decide to party, remember to complete your work first, and do not let the party atmosphere consume your studies. Most importantly, remember there are people there that want you to succeed!

I already graduated and do not need a scholarship. Thank you!

Take the time to visit every campus. Think about things like classroom size instead of just the party life on campus.

Make sure that you know what kind of financial aid you have and how it works. Dont let the colleges walk on top of you, you are the one paying them. For the students, make friends and be social but do not neglect your work or your classes.

Visit your prospective campus and do more than just take the tour. Try to find students in your chosen field and talk with them, ask questions about the professors and about the type of classes and education they're receiving. No one knows more about what is going on than the current student body. Who knows, you might be making your first college friends this way. Try and meet your professors and ask questions about their connections outside the college (i.e. professionals who could help with job placement). Also take a look at the alumni if you can and see how many in your field have moved on to successful careers.

Smaller classes are best

Visit as many colleges as you can to choose the right one. You will know when a college or university is the right fit for you. Don't be afraid to be an athlete while being a college student. It's an easy way to make friends and is very rewarding after four years of hard work. Make the most of your college experience by being yourself and having fun while working hard in the classroom. There is no better feeling than to walk across the stage after 4 years with a diploma in hand. College is a place where you will make friends that last a lifetime so don't take the time you have with them for granted, it will be over before you know it.

There is no need to rush through. Savor your time and make the most of all that your University/College has to over. Begin planning for post graduation early; don't wait until senior year. Be safe and responsible. Going to class really does pay off. Enjoy your time and have fun.

The best advice I can give to prospective college students about choosing the best school is to factor in everythign. Look at the size of the school, the crime rate of the area, the size of the neighboring towns, the available majors, the organizations on campus, etc. Everything is important, end everyone is looking for somethign different. Its not about what is good for your friends, its about what is best for YOU. Make sure there are majors in every area you like, because you will probably change your mind at least once; I did twice. Make sure that the surrounding area has fun activities that interest you, whether that includes hiking trails in the mountians, the beach, museums, or lots of shopping. Last but not least, make sure it has organizations on campus you are interested in. Whether that includes sororities, sports, service organizations, or religious groups. The best way to make the most of your college experience is to get involved! It makes it easier to meet people, and always gives you somethign to do. I'm a senator in SGA, Vice-President of History Club, and President of a service organization, and I absolutely love it.

Don't be afraid to go visit campasses. Colleges don't talk to one another about prospective students, so visit as many as you can and don't be satisfied untill you fine the college that best fits you! NOT YOUR PARENTS!!!

The advice that I would give parents or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be to visit the college campus and experience the atmosphere that feels right for you. Just by visiting a college, you either feel comfortable or you feel it is not the place for you. I think your first impression and the excitement you feel of going off to college helps you to make the right decision. Taking a tour of the campus such as the dorms, cafeteria, labs, class rooms, library and by just walking around and looking at the surroundings will help you make the most of the college experience that you are looking for.

Students have to be allowed to choose their own college or university. It's only natural for parents to panic about financial needs or distance, but in the end it's the student's journey and they should be allowed to decide. Comfort levels are an important consideration; while some students have no problem adapting to "college life" with dorms and roommates and new, unfamiliar social situations, others may be more comfortable in a commuting environment. Curriculum is obviously important. Everyone goes to college with an idea of what they would like to study, but few actually stick with it. I, for example, began my freshman year as a Business major with a Psychology minor; I graduated with a double major in History and English Literature. So it's important to find a school that suits your initial academic interest, but it's also important to have diversity because you never know when another field will catch your eye (or mind, or heart, or all three).

stay focused

The advice that I would give to someone looking for a college is to do your research online and ask around about the university. Looks may be deceiving and you need to make sure that you know what you want to do and what you are willing to sacrifce to get where you're going. As far as making the most of the college experience, don't get tied down with any one thing. Truly experience college. Do new things that you wouldn't normally do and enjoy yourself.

Do your best and do not throw away the first opportunity to make a first impression, do your best and complete the work required. Always remember if one is a athlete, that they are student athletes , students first.

The advice that I would give to parents or students about finding the right college, is to make sure it is the right fit for you personally and academically. Also participate and join an organization on campus, whether it is a club or an organization. Being active also helps in keeping your gpa up provided you manage your time wisely. Being active will also help in wanting to stay at the college.

Pick a school that fits your personality. Not all schools are the same and not all school offer the same social expereinces.

When looking for the appropriate college for yourself don't take the opinion of anyone else in mind: go explore the college, talk to some current students and make your own opinion of the college so you can make the best decision for you. Make sure the college is located in the kind of surroundings (city/rural) that you like are okay with exploring. Try going out of your comfort zone.; find a place that is different from what you're accoustomed to and enjoy the alternative life you get to lead for a few years. It doesn't matter where you high school friends go to school or your boyfriend, what's most important is you get the education you need and deserve to be successful in life. Also, though you may not know what you want to do for the rest of your life, look at the majors available at the colleges you're applying to and make sure a few sound at least interesting. Advice for parents: it's not your choice, be supportive of your child's decision, emotionally and financially: they'll need it in the coming years. Be the best rock you can be.

Cost, make sure the size is not too big, it gives you more opportunity to get involved and gives teachers more time for individual face to face help for students.

Be sure that you want to attend College and know if you want a small or big college, that is going to help your education.

College is much more than academics. Look for a school that not only fulfills your academic needs but your social needs as well. Where the college is located is important. It is important to make sure that the surrounding area of the college fits your personality and needs. Make sure that the area around the college offers the social organizations you are looking for. For example if you are a dancer than you are going to want to make sure that there are people and places that support dancing. College is not just about learning the material in class, it is about finding yourself. College is about finding out what you want, not what someone else wants for you. However, I would caution any college student, new or old, not to forget their roots. Whether we like it or not, our history really affects who we are and who we become, for the good and for the bad. The best advice that I could give to a student is to relax, it is possible to balance a study life and social life.