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I would take my AP classes in high school more seriously knowing that they have the same exact content as certain classes in college. Also I would take more advantage in my free education while I have it and not waste time while learning. I would also tell myself that grades and gpa aren't as important as acutal knowledge gained in class and to spend time doing work that is most beneficial to myself.

It is so funny when i actually think about it, I'm growing up! I mean I won't talk a high school senior's ears off, but just give them a little pointers. "If you are the type that procastinates please stop that trend now, as in college you will need to be on top of all your stuff. Your advisors are like normal people, they make mistakes, so that just goes to show you to do your own reasearch. Start to think what you have a passion for and persue it. Take education seriously because our job market is competative and now it's not free; you actually pay for it." Now the future is in you hands, and it begins now.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would inform myself to get out of all the OJT classes I was enrolled in. Instead of leaving school early to go to work, I would suggest myself to take some extra honors courses. I would tell myself to watch my mouth, and not get into it with the dean of students on a constant basis. I would have to tell myself, not to give up in my Child Development class, and then maybe I could have graduated with a 3.4 or higher, instead of the 2.9 I received. I would inform myself to look harder for scholarships, and then I wouldn?t have to take out as many loans as I did for the 2009-2010 school year. Lastly, I would tell myself to get a math tutor, and study much harder in algebra. I would inform myself that it would pay off in the long run, when it?s time to take college physics.

the advice I would give myself is to be patient because, now that I do not have my own room or live with my parents anymore I have to take in consideration that I have other people whom I will have to deal with certain people and their bad attitudes. I also would of relied on myself more beacuse my parents always helped me through any situations that I came across and now I have to deal with it on my own and make my own way. I would have told myself to be prepared for the unexpected and the new things that surround you.

The advice that I would give myself if I could go back in time as a high school senior, is the SAME advice that I am giving to my little sister, who is currently a senior in high school. Excuse me! I would not give this advice in a calm, relaxing tone. I would S H O U T!! "BEGINNING YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR , NEVER EVER SETTLE FOR AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR WHO DOES NOT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN HELPING YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN PREPARING YOUR SCHEDULE, SELECTING YOUR CLASSES, YOUR PROFESSORS, OR ADVISING YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR FUTURE GOALS!!!" I would calm down and explain, "My freshman year, I mistakenly thought that since my assigned advisor showed no interest in assisting me, that I would be better off doing everything myself. It was my junior year, when I finally realized that by making that decision, I was limiting my OWN options. I needed advisement from someone who would partner with me in my pursuit of success. I shared my dilemma with the supervisor of Academic Advisement. He hand-picked another advisor for me. Now, I am bold, confident about my academic choices and more aware of career opportunities on and off campus."

Time management; The most important trait that every single person in the world needs to be able to have and do well. If I am able to correctly manage my time, multiple things that I want to get accomplished will be completed. I may want to go out and have fun before I do that assignment that I really don't want to do, but that's not the best decision. If I work hard now, I can play hard later. Also I have to work extremely hard to get what I want during high school so that my transition into college will be smoother. I will be able to handle individuals who give me a hard time with giving me certain credits I require; and handle people who try to stand in my way of what I need and want while I am in college. Any problems that come my way from now and the future can be dealt with as long as I remember that I can do anything I put my mind to. No matter if I want to or not. Life is about needs, not wants! I will appreciate a lot more with hard work.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to GET INVOLVED! When you involve yourself in activities and clubs on campus, that is one of the ways you are able to meet new people and begin networking. You never know who you will meet and how they may be able to help you in the future. I would also tell myself to ease into the transition from high school to college. Do not jump into everything head first. That is a aure way to overwhelm yourself. Take things easy and college will be a wonderful experience. Another thing I would tell myself is to tour as many colleges as you can that you iare interested in because you may not always like the first one you see. It is better to have toured more tha one and have choices as to which school to attend. The last thing I would tell myself is that it is alright to have fun. Studying all the time is not good because you never see what is happening around you. It is good to get out once in a while.

Being that i am so far away from home i probably would tell myself to goto school back home for my first year. It would jus be a lot easier on me emotionally. I felt like i had to grew up in a day with no help. I would also i make sure that i do get away for my second year and make sure goto the school i am currently attending. I love it here and would not trade my time here only because i feel like everything i have been going through has helped me grow into the woman i want to be. I would tell myself not to play softball my first year, only because of two reason: one i cant afford to do both school and softball, and two my grades were effected a lot my first year. But like i stated once before i would never exchange my time for anything in the world.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school and give myself some advice, I'd have to let myself know that college is definetely a whole new ball park. I had a joined a Class of 2013 networking site from my school and met all these amazing people so it seemed. However when I got to college I barely talked to any of them. So if I could go back I'd tell myself that you can't expect everyone to be your friend, and you definetely can not change a person if they don't want to be changed. Another last piece of advice I would give myself is to remember the good times, because in college; when things get rough all you have is though good times to remember. All in all, high school was great but I'd have to let myself know that college is better!

The advice I would give myself is to apply for financial aid, don't be so shy and time management

I would give myself advice on not being nervous and shy, your personality is what makes you and set you apart. I would definitely prepare myself for the effort and determination I would have to put fourth to reach my goals. Never the less, I would prepare for the memories and friends i would cherish for years to come.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that being humble gets you further than aggressively stressing yourself. I learned that as long as you do what you got to do things will usually work out in your favor. It is cool to have friends who are going to the same school as you, but do not let that stop you from networking and making new friends.

If I could inhabit the ability to go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, I would warn myself about the importance of a maintaining my GPA. Being a first generation college student, I didn't have the understanding of how college life worked. I was oblivious to the fact that your first year of college is your most crucial year, it is the year that sets the foundation for your GPA. I would tell myself that every student starts off with a 4.0 GPA but inorder to maintain that 4.0 GPA you must study hard, and do all of your home work and assignments. I would also say that unlike high school, the teachers at college refuse to cater to your every whim so you must go to class and be prepared for that unexpected pop quiz. My most valuable warning would be to always stay focused on that which you came to do; and that's your education and everything that follows. Keep school first, because everything else is just a distraction, so you must stay focused because broken focus always leads to failure.

I would tell myself to stay away from all the bad influences of sorrority life & negative upperclassman that try to prey on the young college freshman, as well as to keep striving for excellence even though it might get a tad bit hader to concentrate with all the activities college has to offer. Thus, remaining the humble person i am in case of popularity or fame.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about college I would first and foremost tell myself that college is different, yet the same. You do have your scholars and artistic students; however, you still have the fake people. Now this all depends on what school you go to. I would also mention how you really do have to study in college and to not go to every fraternity party. Also, to make good friends that you trust. These are the friends that you will be with through the high and low times of college. I would say pick a major that had a definite career attached to it and that also makes on average the amount of money that you are looking to make. I would say volunteer and do join some organizations, especially if you want to go greek. Most importantly, I would say have fun, college goes by super fast and you want to soak it up for all it is worth. Do not have any regrets, make sure to succeed above all things and stay stress-free!

Currently being a college student who is now in my early 50s, if I could go back in time to my Senior year in high school (1974), I would tell myself that the choices I make each day impact my future. Those choices affect the kind of job I obtain, the amount of money I make, and what I can/cannot provide for my children. My choices further affect the types of people I form relationships with (social circles, etc.), the environment in which I (and my children) will live, as well as being able to plan for a stable financial future leading to my retirement.

Be prepared to work and fight for what you want.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to be more prepared for college. I believed going into college I could apply the same effort I did in high school and make the same good grades but that was not the case. I found myself having to study a lot more and did not know how I could handle the task of having multiple test to study for at a time. This was very challenging for me and took some time to adjust to. I also would tell myself to take advantage of the tutoring that is offered at my college. Just because a person is smart does not mean they should be shameful of asking for help and I believe that was one of my main problems when first entering college.

Stay focused college is fun, but your grades come first!

Take my time and enjoy everything the college has to offer.

I would have many words of wisdom to give myself. The first thing I would tell myself is to learn to be patient. Being a senior, there are a lot of other things you would rather be doing than college essays and applications. The more time and effort put into those applications, the better your life will be after you leave high school. The next thing I would say is to open up, and be welcoming to new people, places, and ideas. Don't limit yourself to a few schools just because your friends are also applying there. Branch out and apply to schools that truly interest you. The friends you make in college will become your best friends throughout the rest of your life. The last thing I would say is to stay focused and set a goal to achieve each year of college. If you set your goals now, you will have a better idea of how to achieve them once you get to college. Lastly, I would tell myself not to take everything too seriously because it is one of the most rewarding and exciting times of your life. Take every opportunity that comes your way.

I would definitely tell myself not to make a hasty decision as to where I would attend college. I would tell my self not to worry as much about the social life, weather, or difficulty of the college. Since, I have been in college, now I know that the parties, or the women, or the state in which you attend college are not as important. It all becomes irrelevant after the first couple of months away from home. It is best to attend the college that will best prepare and educate you to succeed in the outside world. I would also advise myself to really research more into my major of choice. I also think that it would be important for me to know about relationships at the college level. Some friends that you will meet will not exactly have the same reasons that you have for attending college. i.e (some females come to college looking for a husband, other friends may have just come here to have a good time) I would advise me to surround myself with friends that were positive and had similar goals as mine when it came to their education.

Consider other options of colleges and look the services available to the student body. Services such as housing and fincial aid are key when choosing a college.

If I was able to go back and give my self advie based on what I know now. I would have told myself to not slack off, to do my best through out all four of my years because then I would have been able to get more scholarships since finances are rough for me due to the fact that I only get bright futures, so I have to take out loans. I would also tell myself to not go into college choosing a major that I didnt really want to do, to do something that goes with me and my personalty. Most of all I would tell my self that college is a new experience don't be scared and do not fault myself for mistakes because all I can do is say I learned from it and it has made be a better student and person.

I would explain to the high school senior that time and money is everything. I would explain how important it is to know what career you want to do right now. I would tell him / her that you will hurt yourself if you go to college without choosing a major. If you attend college with an major undecided then you will loose time and spend extra money. First, whatever major you choose will have something called prerequisite. In your first two years, you will be taking general courses. This means that you will not be in your field of study, but you will be taking required courses for your field of study. Therefore, if you are undecided on field of study you are going to take, you could set yourself back in school for two years. You need to call each school of interest and ask them for an application package with their course catalog included inside. If your are interested in math and science then you need to chose a school that offers what you what. You should always ask questions about anything you need to know. Speak with people graduated from the college you want to attend.

Dear Self, So you're excited about college? You should be. College, for many, is a life changing transition into the "real world". However, being on your own hundreds of miles away from home can get scary. Save your money now! School and books aren't free in college. And I know your Mom and Dad are a little annoying right now but trust what they say. It will only prepare you for the worst. Buy an alarm clock, wake up and go to class! After all, you are paying big chips for it. Avoid unnecessary loans. Many of your friends will take out outragous amount of money, only to spend it on clothes, electronics for their apartments, or if they are lucky, a brand new car. Loans aren't free money, and you'll thank me for the heads up when you graduate debt free and your friends are thousands of dollars in the hole. Just say no. Everyone may be drinking and smoking around you but you don't have to abuse drugs to have a good time in college . Most importantly, remember why you are in college: to jump start the career of your dreams.

Reading is fundamental in college. Start developing smart study habbits now. GO TO CLASS!!! :) Get to know your professors, they can help you in the long run. Have fun, and pick a major that best suits you.

If I could go back into time, there are a few things that I would want to warn myself about. One thing that is most certain is that I would tell myself to study extremely hard for the SAT's. They definitely do count. I would tell myself to get involved with more activites so that I could learn more about leadership and responsiblites for running a club or helping out in an organization. I would also warn myself that life is going to bring many types of people my way. I have to learn that no matter how certain people are, I can not allow them to change the person I am or the person I want to become while in college.

College is a time to learn about yourself and the world. Do not be afraid to go out there and see what you're capable of. No matter what choices you make about the school you attend or the classes you take your family will still love you and be behind you. Follow your heart, you are making a 4 year commitment to yourself and your future. Stop procrastinating! Do all your work before the day its due, starting with applying for scholarships. College is NOT cheap, even after tuition and books are taken care of you will still need money. Apply for scholarships and save as much as you can and as soon as your schedule is set and you're adjusted to your new surroundings and your "new life" in education start looking for a job. Do not wait until the last minute to ask for help be it from a classmate or professor about a class or assignment or from family about money. Finally, don't forget your friends, those from High School and especially those you will make will help you through this experience.

If I were able to step back into the past and talk to myself as a high school senior I would start out by telling myself that those high school study habits should be tossed out of the school bus' window. My pastor made a statement in church one Sunday morning, "First you form habits and then habits form You". What I got out of that was that if you continue bad habits after a while that will be exactly how you perform. I would make sure that I was fully aware that successful college students study everyday. As a high school student, especially a senior, I wouldn't study until the night before a test sometimes and ace it. Well not in college. I would also tell my self to keep my social life and school life seperate. There are students who don't know how to seperate the two and end up flunking out of college. Though it is imperative to enjoy your college years (because once you step into the real world its nothing but business), you also must understand that your parents sent you here to obtain an education and want something to show of it.

I would say keep your head high, and be strong for your about to experience the most difficult time of your life right now. This was your Grandma's dying wish and your Grandfather's dream. you're about to be the first of your family to go to college so do your best and stay true to yourself always. When times get rough stick with the guns that got you here, keep your head in the books, and your eyes on the prize, and your faith in the lord and you'll soon see that the light at the end of tunnel just became a little bit brighter.

First off, I want you to make a budget. Plan how much you will spend on partying and make sure you have enough money for food. Is going to the next Delta party reallii worth a weeks worth of food? If you see an organization you want to be a part of go ahead and join it. Know that there will always be another party. You are going to school to become a doctor and you're are definitely not a party major. Your grades are the most important thing and should come before any and everything. Everything also includes boys. I'm not telling you to shun every guy that approaches you but remember boys bring problems that you don't have time to deal with. And last but not least, don't forget that some friends are there for a season and some for a lifetime. Learn to let go of the friends who cause problems and hold on to the ones who are there for you on those not-so-good days. And of course, HAVE FUN!!

Fill out for more scholarships and go to a more diverse school dont have any roomates and keep gpa high

I would have told myself that because I had been so lazy in college I would have to work harder my first two years in college then I have ever worked in my life. I wanted a car my freshman year but was unable to obtain it because I only had enough money to pay tuition and several fees. This was primarily because I could not get scholarships because my grade point average coming out of high school was very low. Additionally, I would tell my younger self that I needed to become more sociable with my fellow peers. I should begin to build some kind of network of associates among other students because they can further facilitate my matriculation throughout my undergraduate experience.

If i could go back in time as a high school senior, i would explore my career options alot deeper.

I would advise every student to try to go on a college tour and get an up close few of schools they are considering, because it's not always as it seems in a picture or on the internet. As for parents I would just say support your kids decision on where ever they chose to attend. They should be some place that makes the happ, and comfortable, versus your feelings. Back to the students, strive to do your best where ever you end up, and aim high, set high goals, and do your best to achieve those goals. Stay focused on your eductaion, your social life is not more important than eductaion, because education is the key to sucess.

The advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college would be to look at everything the college has to offer. Look at financial aid, living facilities, city life, and the course of study. The advice I would give about making the most of the college experience would be live in the moment. Don't worry about the small stuff, just take the time and enjoy these years. These are the best years of your life. Everyday is special. Enjoy your friends and really take in what you are learning.

Making the right decision is life altering and scary at times. Sit down and really think on what you want to do in the future. What is your passion and what do you like to do? Always be open to new things because you never know what you may like. Never change your morals and values just to fit in because there are other people around you that believe in the same thing. College is a new place and environment to really find out who you are as a person but academics come first. Picking the right school should be based on academic excellence, great environment, and financial means. The best school for you meets all your needs. Always visit your top three choices because you will never know if its the right school until you visit the school and feel the environment you might be in. You need to have a love for your school and a passion for the goals they set for you. I love my school and we fight through the hard times. Making the most of your college experience is staying true to yourself and open to different ideas.

I would tell the parents and students to make sure that they choose a college for the right reasons. They should concentrate on what type of academics and learning environments the college provides. Also when choosing that school make sure that you take advantage of the college tours and other information that is provided by the college. While in school I would suggest that the student attends most of the on campus functions and activities. They will be able to meet and interact with other students which will make their college experience more exciting.

choose a school that you feel is right for you

I would advise the parents and students to visit the college's website and see what the campus can provide for their interests; whether it be the best major for them, activities, etc. I would also advise them to visit the school's campus and ask the current students there on how they like the school, would they reccommend someone to attend it, how do they feel about the campus' safety, and how would they rate the school overall on a scale of 1 to 10.

My only word of advice is for parents to let your child make their own decision, even if it means that they're farther than you would prefer and be supportive. As for the students, choose the college that you truely think would be more beneficial to you, don't base your decision on what college your friends are going to. Make sure you visit their websites to find out as much as you can about their class sizes and succcess rate.

well i guess i would say that they should do the best they can to find out how much assistance the professors provide, because it will makes learning a whole lot easier if they actually care about whether you learn anything or not

The best advice I can give to a student who will be attending college is to be very selective about the schools you choose. Do not decide on a school because it is well known for parties and fun, visit your top choices that you have and you will know which campus and environment is the best for you. Also, when you have finally decided on a school be sure to have an open mind and go into the college experience with great optimism and a strong desire to help positively affect the world. Get involved as much as you can and get to know the people on campus, from student to professors, you will have something to learn from all of them.

I would suggest that your junior and senior year in high school should be filled with college decisions. Finding out what the future college student wants to do with their life and then planning the necessisary steps to get their. Also, a few back up plans in case the student changes his/her mind during undergraduate courses. Parents should be over supportive almost like cheerleaders for their children during college. Children should use the support of their parents along with on campus personell and offices to excell in every area of their college life. All in all, I believe that a good sense of communication with teachers, students, administration, workers and co-workers, family, and friends will be benificial to all incomming college students. Always remember that information is always waiting to be discovered. As a college student we must find it.

I would tell parents to make sure the school is accredited and known for reasonable numbers of graduating students. I would tell students to be aware of the location (there's no place like home!), remember why you came to college, and to be smart about the choices you make.

I would encourage the parents to put their natural parenting instincts in reserve for a couple minutes while choosing the right college for their child, because ultimately it is the child, student, who has to live the college experience and sometimes going through things and learning the hard way is the best way for teenagers like us.

Research.

Make sure that the person attending college wants to continue education and has goals set forth to achieve. If the student doesn't have the mind-set of attending college then they are just waisting their time. College is a great experience and not everybody gets the chance to experience it. So enjoy every time you get because once your time is up you can't go back.

Parents should research the major that their child want to get into and make sure it will be a good school to help the child grow in the learning experience