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MY PARENTS WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND COLLEGE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL.. ACTUALLY, MY SIBILING DID NOT EITHER. OUT OF MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS AUNTS, UNCLES,COUSINS, GRANDPARENTS ETC. I WILL BE THE FIRST TO ATTEND COLLEGE "ON TIME" MY EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO ME AND BETTERING MY LIFE AS A "WHOLE". I WATCHED AS MY PARENTS STRUGGLED WITH FINANCIAL ISSUES DO TO AN UNDER PAYING JOB. MY PARENTS DID NOT ATTEND COLLEGE UNTIL THEY WERE WELL IN THEIR 40'S... AND I WATCHED THEM STRUGGLE TO GRASP THE CONCEPTS OF LEARNING THEY THEY HAD LOST SUM 20 ODD YEARS AGO.. I DID NOT WANT THAT TO BE ME.. I DID NOT WANT TO STRUGGLE AT SOMETHING THAT COULD PROVE TO BE SO EASY WITH HARD WORK AND DILIGENCE. I WANT TO SUCCEED AND MAKE MY FAMILY PROUD.

My college experience has really help me mature and mold my personality. It has made me realize the importance of not only a good education but to go out above and beyond your way to make a difference in other people's lives. I appreciate the opportunity that I am being given to learn and use the skills I learn obtain a career that I can enjoy and one that my community benefits from as well.

At City College I was able to realize how much I do not know about the world. This feeling was refreshing because I was able to love learning at City College. Every semester I became more engaged in the topics that were presented to me, while improving my skills. The two skills that I am grateful in receiving from City College is the ability to listen and contribute ideas. This skill is really valuable in this world, especially if you would like to be instrumental in the promotion of education. Looking back at my experience in City College, I wish I could have taken a course in different fields. This would have allowed me to connect with great minds and see what contribution is being given to humanity. I am glad that I chose City College because I am now able to appreciate learning.

As a high school senior there would be so much advice i wish i could give to myself. I am the oldest in my family; I wish I had an older sibling to give me the advice I have already given my younger sister. I would let myself know that even though I may feel like high school isn't important it really is. Become more involved in school, granted i was involved with my community. As a freshman you may think to yourself, "I can bring my GPA up next year." No. Don't waste time. Even if work was difficult give it your all. Attempt the homework rather than giving up. Ask for help, put in the extra time to study for a test. Become more involved, it will help you with your social skills. Don't be afraid to ask for help and take a challenge. Remember you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Join the honor societies, become involved in sports and extra cirricular activites. Yes, college may seem more important, but it is the work and effort, the things you learn in high school that you take with you to college.

If I could talk to my senior self, I?d tell myself that college will be more widely educated than high school. College is not full of students that don?t want to attend school. College is about concentration and that?s what you have. Don?t let anyone in our class get on our nerves because if they don?t want to work or study, then they won?t therefore we won?t see them in the future. College actually has students that are willing to study and not interrupt the teachers and peers. They actually do get in trouble if they call out or eat in class. College is everything you expected high school to be. Don't worry about the people because they are in college for the same reason you are going, to get an education.

I would tell myself that the stuff I'm learning now in high school is important to pay attention to and to take it all seriously. It may not be part of the major you intend to pursue, but first of all it is important to have knowledge in as many subjects as possible and secondly if you intend on getting a bachelor's degree you need to take 2 years of general education which is 2 years of basic core classes like math, english, history and psychology. So since these same classes are what we take in high school we have the opportunity to pay close attention to the material we learn and we can spend less time in college re-learning what we were already supposed to learn and more time using our knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of the material.

Most importantly, I would tell myself to be sure about where I want to go to school. Dont get somewhere and be miserable then try to transfer late and end up working for a year. I would tell myself don't let drama, sports, and friends get you off your academic path. I would let myself know that college is not high school and i have to be more responsible about my grades and classes. Also, I would stress the importance of staying focused. There are always parties, games, or something going on the weekends. Its nothing wrong with attending but dont put off studying or homework just because I want to go to a party.

-follow your instincts about your future career -choose to study what you feel the most comfortable with and not what your family wants -don't worry in advance and reduce stress level -always do your best -be open to meet new people because people come and go and you never know when your paths can meet again(and they do very often) -don't be afraid or shy to ask questions -do reaserach for everything -enjoy the studying part of your life because this could be the best time of your life -college should be fun so enjoy every part of it and don't stress -always be yourself

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say self pay attention in English class. Go over your work make sure the punication is correct, make sure that you have a thesis and make sure is well supported. I would schulded my day make sure I give enough time to each subject, hand in papers on time, network with other students, statrt a study group meet at least once a week. Meet with professor a least once a week make sure you are on the write track. Make sure have someone phone number if not all classmate,just in case you miss class. Arrive early to class take good notes and go over it right after class

If I was asked this question at the end of my freshman year of college, I would demand that my high school senior self not apply to CUNY City. During this time I was not satisfied with my college experience, mostly because I didn't do anything. I expected myself to automatically make friends and be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure of my future. Things changed once I started becoming pro-active in my attitude. I began taking advantage of the amazing opportunities offered: I volunteered in New Orleans, Louisiana twice, I studied in London, England for a whole semester, I met the most inspiring people, and I finally realized what I wanted to do with my life. Now, as a senior, I would tell my high school senior self to be positive and work toward what you want. Honestly, although a lot of emphasis is placed on picking the perfect school, I could have been happy at any university, as long as I kept a positive outlook. Goals, majors, schools, career interests, classes: these things can always change. What is important is that you make the best of what you have.

Try to do better and stride for better grades; ask more questions; find out about finanical aid and scholarships so that you can try to get into a better school to get a better job that pays well; stay focused and don't try smoking cigarettes or drinking; it is bad for you and it can destroy your edcuation.

In the transition, never forget the lessons that you learned all throughout your adolescent years. Make sure you ask all the right questions_go over the questions with your guidance counselor before asking the university. Start thinking independently so you can prepare yourself for what is to come. Never be afraid of hardwork, but focus on the results you wish you get. Don't get sucked into senioritis, its a disease that can ber terminal to your college G.P.A.

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self, I would advice myself not to be so tense. I would advice myself that college is more fun than high school, and if you try your best, you will be on a good path. I would also advice myself to go on a date and attend the senior prom. When graduating from high school, you won't be with the person of your dreams in college. I would also advice myself to dorm. College is fun if you are in control, but if your parents interfere with your progress and your life style, college life would seem like a nightmare. Parents do their best to help you, but when it comes to finishing the final stages of adolescence, you are the one who finishes the development, not your parents. I would then advice myself to join the basketball team. With time gaps in a college schedule and taking a minimum of 12 credits (max. 15) in your freshman year, joining the school's basketball team would be worth it. It's never too late to approach an opportunity, but when you miss it, it hurts badly.

Based on the experience that I've gain throughout my college years, the best advice I can give myself is to stay on top of the classes, participate in club/volunteer events, and take the initiative to do what needed. All of the mentioned advice become crucial for a smooth transition to college. Slacking off in education will result in college course material seeming more challenging that what it really is. Then, after completing the material from high school, take some time to review the material. Even though the material is reviewed in freshman college courses, it will be too brief for the student to fully utilize. Participation in club/volunteer events helps because it build your social skills. In high school, there probably was the same bunch of people that a student probably grew up with. In college, the kind of people you meet becomes so varied that having solid communication skills helps to make new friends and see new opportunities. Initiative is a mission-critical aspect needed for every college student. It becomes quickly apparent that opportunities will not be always spoon-fed to students. They are usually hidden, waiting to be discovered by the students.

If I could go back in time to speak to myself senior year there are many things I would tell myself. First, choose a major that is more suited to my personality. I spent many years in Hofstra University as an accounting major because I felt that what my parents and family wanted me to be. I struggled to remain in as an accounting major instead of considering of changing my major. While attending Hofstra I would have told high school self only attend as part-time status and have a full-time Private University are expensive and I could have avoided the 50,000 dollars debt I now have for a University I did not graduate from. There are many problems I could have avoided if I could go back to talk to myself. These problems lead to the financial situation that I am in now.

Little Me, I see you struggling with the pressure of college applications. Everyone is telling you what is important instead of letting you decide what you need and want. You feel frustrated and anxious. There is no need to worry anymore - I am you from the future, here to offer you advice. I have already transitioned from high school to college. In fact, I proudly proclaim after completing two years that I made the right choice. Little Me, you have no need to stress about this important decision. Of course, this decision is going to influence the rest of your life, but it is not a bad thing. The only thing you need to remember is that you do not need a fancy college with a prestigious reputation and an equally extraordinary tuition. You can prove your intelligence and potential no matter where you go. The key is to have fun. Choose a college that is inviting and comfortable. Do what makes you happy and you will have the time of your life. Relax and enjoy these last few months of high school. Next year will begin an entire exciting new chapter of your life. Love, Me

Seeing as though I learned a lot in high school, it's many things that I would change. I was a very bright student, but ithere were many times when I didnt own up to my own ability. Knowing what I know now, I would of took those extra steps to get that A, or do the extra work just to be ahead. By slacking off I ended up having to stay in Chicago, and not being able to make that commute to another city, to really experience the college life. I couldn't gain enough money, because many scholarships required a certain g.p.a. Being limited to staying here limited my college experience. if I could go back I would definately be harder on myself, and push myself that extra mile so that I could live the real life of a college student!!!

When I became a college student, was estatic at the idea of having so much free time in my schedule. In High School, I spent most of my time inside the school building. I was either in the classroom, or at cheerleading practice, or rehersal for various other activities. So, being done with my day by 12:00 pm was like heaven. In the beginning of the semester, the work wasn't so challenging, so I assumed that college would be just as easy as high school was. As midterms came and the work load became heavier, I realized I had not been studying as much as I should have been. So I began to study a little more, but I still wasn't studying enough. My mind would often drift and I would fall aseep. I passed most of my mid-terms but failed one. I set one rule to follow for the rest of my life as a student: Be disciplined. I would tell my HIgh School-self that discipline is a key factor to success in college. Be especially disciplined with your time and make the most out of every hour of the day.

College is as serious and as fun as you make it. If you do not apply yourself, you will flunk out. However, that doesn't mean you're completely on your own. If you need help with something you can find it, all you have to do is ask. There are people who's job it is to help your college career be a success. Involve yourself in clubs and campus activities if you want to make friends. Campus life can be fun, but don't go too crazy. If you do your work on time and do your best everytime, if you are open-minded but have moral standards, and if you don't mind being around a bunch of people you haven't met yet, you'll transition just fine.

I would have told myself to study as hard as possible in my lower level courses so that 1) my GPA would be higher and 2) so that I could have a better understanding of the coursework so that when I take my upper level classes they might not be as difficult because my foundation would be so strong. I would also tell myself the lower level classes are much easier when compared to the stuff you take as a Junior or Senior! So try to get high grades from early so that you can have a cushion in your GPA just in case you start to slip towards the end, you'll atleast be able to stay above the 3.0 mark.

I would tell myself to stop fooling around and change my priorities. All the information I was hearing about college is true. The enviornment is more professional and if you go you must go there with a consistant goal in mind. College is also a good place to find yourself. You can discover what you want to do with your life and what kind of people you want to surround yourself with. I would tell myself not to expect to be with a similar group of friends but instead being on my own most of the time. Most of all i would tell myself to connect with as many people within the same major as possible. The chances of you seeing those people later in life are very likely and you may need their help once you have graduated to find a job.

Even though college is more common now and easily attainable, i wasn't as worried about it due to fact that we all knew that if one college didnt accept you another one will. I assumed i knew it all and didn't absorb the basics. Math and English are the two classes that every freshman takes and usually has to test into them so that the school knows your strengths. The remidial classes were rigorous in college . Five days a week almost two hours long and you cannot move on to the next Math class until that one is passed and you cannot take it together with another Math course. The Math class usually is credit no credit and in College credits is everything. Writing classes are a must, you cannot take many classes without having Writing as a pre requisite. Not having the basics in highschool can lead to or will result in my case, taking remidial classes for an entire semester and then begin regular courses. time is precious and Finacial Aid is performance based . Knowing the basics and knowing it well puts you ahead of the curb and on time for graduation.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to search for scholarships more intently, to already start looking for scholarships that freshmen can apply for, look for any job available, and manage my time a little more effectively.

The best advice I could give myself would be to quit wasting time. I do not have any regrets of joining the army straight out of high school. But it did put me behind by eight years. In high school I had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. It was all of my life experence leading up to this day that has allowed me to figure out where I would shine the most. I have had many jobs up till now and I know as an EMT/Firefighter I will wake up everyday happy and excited to go to work.

If I could go back in time, I would have advised myself to chose schools that I would want to go too instead of choosing schools that are right for me. Due to the fact that I picked school that I wasn't really interested in going too, I was denied to almost all of them and I didn't know where I would be going for the fall. Additionally, I would have instilled in myself that even though private schools are expensive, I shouldn't have let that become such a big factor in my choosing of a college. Many of the schools I lookd at piqued my interest yet, once I saw the price of the tuition I decided to put them aside. I would have advised myself that a college education is the biggest investment I could make in my life and that every penny which goes to my college education would be worth it. If I had known that simple facet I probably would not be in the current situation that I am in. However I do not intend to let it impede me from pursuing my college education.

Dear Dean, Relax! Now that you've made it this far, don't fret anymore about standaradized tests and such. The time of your life is just ahead of you. College is another vessel for you to develop yourself academically and socially. Brace yourself for a wonderful learning experience. "The world is your oyster." Although questions such as, "Where can I find the admissions office?" and "Who are my advisors?" may burden you in your first weeks of your college career, other questions will have more of a stamp on you than you would have originally expected. "What do I really want to do in life?" "What are my political and social views?" "What am I truly interested in?" "Do I want to make an impact locally or globally?" As you progress in your studies you will find that most of the things you will learn will come from outside of the classroom. You will realize that even after you graduate the world will remain as one, colossal school of education. When you come to this realization, you'll be able to relax and take each day as it comes. Don't be afraid. Sincerely, Your future self

Take a year off and figure out what you want out of life. Don't worry about falling behind because in the long run you will get a lot more out of college if you know what you're doing there. Once you've gotten to the point where you're excited about your plans, don't hesitate, don't get trapped in a series of compromises. Dive into your studies and build your lifestyle around them. Keep in touch with your advisor, and choose your major early, even if you're not sure that it will be your final choice; having a plan helps with motivation even if it turns out to be abortive. Make yourself available to your classmates and don't worry about what they think of you; as long as you keep your goals in mind, like-minded people will gravitate to you. In short, be true to yourself and keep your focus.

The best advice I give myself is everything happenms for a reason. Even if you don't make your first choice school, they are missing out on what you can do be successful. You can always do well somewhere elese because it not where you start that matters; it is where you finish.

I would tell myself to be prepared to be more independent and focused. It is hard going from an environment where you are coddled to an environment where you are considered to be an adult and to take responsiblity as such. It is important to go into college with the mind-set of success and of purpose. If you go into college knowing you want to work hard and you have a goal in mind, then you will succeed.

dont worry, college life is not as tough as high school life.

Your educational and social experience in College will teach you many valuable things that will help you lead a better life in the future

Be engaged for tomorrow, not anxious about tomorrow. Consider the bigger picture. Prioritize.

We all make mistakes. It is up to us to better ourselves and learn from those mistakes. As a college freshman, I have learned the hard way that time management is key in succeeding college. The last minute work and studying is not an effective way to study in college. In high school, there was less freeedom and the work at the time seemed tremendous. In college, there is a lot more freedom from parents and less class time each day. It is up to you to make sure you use that time effeciently and to your advantage. As a senior, you should develop the mindset that completing or working on assignments before they are due is key, as well as studying for major tests. In college, it does not matter how well you know the professor and there is no "personality" points. You are graded based on papers and exams. Aside from the academic part of transitioning, it is also important to get active. The volunteering and interning that you did in high school was good and continue during college. Make time to meet new friends and socialize. Time management, discipline and positive mindset brings success in college life.

I would tell myself to start seriously examining my interests early, take my time when looking for schools, and visit and apply for more schools. I would advise myself to write my college essays during the summer, and apply for more scholarships. Although I would be better prepared, I would also remind myself to enjoy the experiences that are to come.

I would tell myself not to ever get lazy because there will always be assignment due and deadlines to be made. I would stress the importance of time management so that it would be easier to manage schoolwork, studying, a job, and necessary leisure time. I would also tell myself to not be afraid and lazy to join different clubs and student events because here are so many opportunities in college. I would suggest keeping an open mind because in college you are exposed to different ideas, concepts, cultures, and people, and an open mind only enhances the learning experience. Most of all, I would just tell myself to never forget to remain true to myself.

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By far, the most important three aspects of college are studying hard, being organized, and staying positive. It's really annoying when people tell you "study hard" but the truth is, it is a magical key that opens the door to success. This is not to say that college is difficult, and so studying hard is important. On the contrary, college gives you many opportunities to explore your interests and discover your strengths and what is easy for you. But no matter what you do, the work must get done - and it must get done on time. The best way to do that, of course, is to be organized. "Write everything!" is what my brother always says. Write your daily plans, write your weekly schedule, write to-do lists -- and then follow them. Of course no matter how organized you are, sometimes things go wrong: you don't understand your professors, you have a bad day, you procrastinate and later regret it. So the most important thing to do is to always stay positive. No matter what happens, you will get through it. Don't stress so much. Most of the time, it's not as bad as you think.

I would tell myself to continue to be on top of my work and to make sure that I stay consistant in every future class that I will have. I would tell myself to continue to be punctual because it is very important in College and can affect my grade significantly. I would also tell myself to start saving money so that I will have enough to buy books and text books and also have money left over for food. I would tell myself not to be worried because school isn't hard as long as I stay focused and on top of my work. Lastly i would tell myself to relax and enjoy being a student before having to face the real world that College will prepare me for.

The best way to choose what school is best for you is to first see what direction you want to be headed in. From there, you can decide which schools to apply to and what programs offered at those schools you can also apply to. Once that is done, you order them by preference and sit down and talk to your parents about financing your education based upon the cost of each shcool. Then visit your top choices. Once some of the schools are possibly ruled out, you then make your decision based upon which school will benefit you most and based upon how you feel in that environment. All of these steps should be taken while receiving constructive input from parents as well as advisors at your current school. Once you are enrolled, the best way to enrich your experience is to effectively balance school and your social life. Do not neglect one or the other. Make sure your course work is comlpeted and you understand it completely and then you can "live a little". Join extracurricular activities and build good relationships with teachers and faculty.

To students: The advice I would give is that when choosing a college, focus on what you want to do in life. Don't choose a college simply because it's near your home; if it doesn't have the programs you're interested in then don't accept that college. I know alot of use tend to choose schools near our homes at cost of our educational desires, maybe because we don't want to leave our parents behind...I did that and I am not happy with my current college and I feel as if I'm on a standstill with myeducation. I wanted a career with animals and city college doesn't offer such program other than premedical, and I am currently planning on what to do, beacause I put my family before my education. Don't worry, your parents/family can do fine without you.

For Students: Decide what you want as your career and apply and attend colleged accordingly. For parents: Please do give time to children to attend college and spend more time on studies!

I would advise the students to think really well on what they see themselves doing in the future career wise and what makes them happy. From there, look at the schools they are applying to-do they focus more on a certain career than another? Is that career the one you had in mind? If not, look for another college that better suits the student's need. Also, they should consider financial aid. Walk around the campus and ask random students how much financial aid they receive and if they don't why not. This will help them get a better insight on the school's financial aid process.

Visit the school before accepting and speak to students or faculty if possible. And make sure the commute is acceptable for the student.

I feel that college is very important to alot of young people today and the most important thing is to choose the right college. Choosing the right college can be a very long a painful process. One of the most important thing to do when looking at different colleges is to visit the campus and speaking to different teachers, faculty, and students so that the child can get a good feel and different opinions from all parts. Another important thing to do is to research all the things that the school you are considering offers, look and see whether it offers many options to choose from when going towards a certain field. Finally checking out the extra curricular activities your school offers and the graduation sucess rate is always important. Keeping all those things in mind choose what is best for your future goals and what you feel is the most affordable and comfortable. College is not only about the school work it also about interacting and meeting new people. Through college you gain a self independence as you start the steps to adulthood and shape the person you will become and the life you will live.

Take your time. There is no rush to get into collage. Sit down and discuss what is in your budget, where you can get help, and what school is of the most interest for you. Sometimes it is difficult to know where to go. My suggestion is take a tour of the area you are looking at. Find message boards on the school and ask questions,call or email the school for questions or concerns. The main thing is to feel like you can live and not survive at the school of your choice. Always remember you're the boss.

depending on the importance of where you want to go in future in terms of your career, i would say choosing a college that can ge you there is very important. Of courese there are a lot of factors that can be determant in make the best selection of schools to attend, however, makeing sure the school has yours best interest and welfare in mind is probably the most important. As for it being somewhere that you can be comfortable and take part in expressing your on ideas and individuality, is equally important. I choose this City college diversity and and campus location and of course it's reputation in producing famous people who have contibuted to the world. Two know people the man who created the polio vaccine Paul C. and the Founder of Dell the maker of some of the finest computers... I'm proud to be accepted and a part of this great school which has been referred to as the "Poor Mans Harvard." As a sociology major I too someday intend to make valuable research contributions to this great great, nation we call The United States of America. The land of opportunity, diversity, generosity and wealth.

A social and studious balance is needed and pick a college that would offer support and fit your own personal style.

Do not rush to college. American society places an emphasis on college as a means to get a job, which is true. Originally however, college was about expanding your intellectual horizon. It is important to do, but it is not a decision to be taken lightly. I went to Boston University or five semesters because it had a good reputation and they gave me a lot of money. I ended up dropping out because it was a terrible fit for me. You will spend four years, possibly longer at your college. It should fit you like a glove. And no matter what the pressure, don't be afraid to take a year or two off after high school to work. It will expand your horizons in a different way, and may give you a much stronger desire to learn than the typical incoming freshman straight out of high school.

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When I was a high school senior, I wanted to get into the most prestigious school I could get my hands on. When I had to register at City College, I was very upset. As time went by, I realized that in the end, the name of the school on your diploma should not matter as much as (or more than) what you have learned or what kind of person you have become during your college years. The most important thing is to spend your time properly and what you make of yourself at whatever college you attend. It is important to work very hard while enjoying yourself and what you do. You have to be proud of your accomplishments and you have to be able to defend your ideas and hold your own in front of faculty that wants to test your strengths and weaknesses.