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"I don't care if you don't know what you want to do with your future, start your higher education NOW! Take the general education classes and experience college and experience life, you will like it."

The one thing I wish I would have known in high school is to not stress over it so much. I may not have been the greatest student in high school, but because of that I looked into joining the armed forces and ended up joining the ARMY National Guard, which has taught me so much more life skills than high school ever could have. Since joining my life has changed dramatically for the better, and overall I have become a much better person because of it. I now have certain disciplines I never had and organization in my life that is making college much easier than I had imagined.

I would tell myself to work harder at my final year of school and to apply to more outside scholarships. It would be easier to be in school and only in school now. I would also tell myself as a senior to apply to more schools and shop around. I think that if I compared schools a little more, I would be able to take the best offer, rather than stick with the safe option. I would tell myself that it is not a smooth transaction from high school to college if you do not have time for any school activities because of working and attending school. I would tell myself to enjoy my final year of high school and work hard to prepare for the next chapter in my book. It might not be a very easy road for me to continue on, but it will be worth the drive in the end.

Knowing what I know now I would have never quit college the first time because it is the hardest thing to get back into college. I would definately go back and redo everything. I would go to class and work my hardest on my school work. I would encourage all my friends to stay in and do there best. I am ready to get a degree and start a career and raise my child.

If only I'd known what I know now... Had I realized the numerical sum once you added the expenses of tuition, housing, books, office supplies, music equipment, winter apparel, groceries, doctor visits, medications, and even toilet paper, perhaps I would not have taken the value of money for granted when I was a high school senior. Perhaps I would have worked harder in school. Perhaps I would not have viewed my father as merely an ATM maching. Perhaps I would not have spent every work pay-check on movie tickets, concerts, clothing, and other non-essential items. Not only that, perhaps I would not have quit my job just because I wanted to be able to sleep in on the weekends. Had I been able to see into the future, to see the current $2.76 balance in my bank account and then ask my father for money only to have him reply "Actually, I was going to ask YOU for money..we might lose the house", I'd been more responsible and appreciative. I would have valued money, kept my job, saved up. I would have been smarter. I would have been better prepared.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself two things. First, figure out what you really want to pursue as a career. I thought I wanted to be a nurse, but in my second semester of my freshman year, I decided that I truly wanted to be an underwater archaeologist. Those are two very different majors and occupations. This also is very expensive to change last minute, especially when you have nursing classes that you have to drop for anthropology classes. Second, don' t procrastinate and actually study. I went from having a 3.0 GPA to a 1.75 GPA because I didn't take college serious. I goofed off and didn't attend class as I should have. You can lose scholarships and even get kicked out of college by doing that. I would strongly yell at my high school senior self to get myself in gear, because I'm not that special, there are other people who can do archaeology better than me IF I don't start taking what I want to pursue and how I will pursue it seriously.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school, there would be a lot of different choices I would make before going to college. Some of those choices would be to fill out more scholarships to get more money, work more over the summer so I would have money saved up, and study even more then I already did. I would fill out more scholarships because that way I wouldn't have to pay as much money towards school. College is very expensive and the more scholarships you fill out the better you'll be. I would also work more over the summer so I could have money saved up for living expenses. Food for a college apartment can get pretty costy. It would have been better if I would have saved more money for food. I also would have studied more then I did so I would be more prepared for college classes. All of these "should haves" are what are important to do before college.

Unfortunately I do not have much to say seeing as I am suffering from amnesia and have no clue what that person was like or the plans that person had made.

Wherever college takes you have an open mind. Don't be afraid to connect with your peers and advisors. You will need them to have a positive successful collegiate career and to open doors for you after graduation. Take all general education/graduation requirement classes first regardless if you know what your major is because you are spending your money so spend it wisely. Find resources outside of what the school will provide to attend school. Your education is your responsiblity so handle it cause no one else will. Lastly, take one semester at a time and enjoy what you will learn in and outside of the classroom. Everything is an experience.

I would tell myself to go with my first choice in picking a career. I would have said that " You will need medical in a few years, continue and follow your dreams." I would of them listened to my heart and maybe have been able to save my dad. My dad died 2 years after I graduated college. And now I am going back to follow what I should have started. Now I can't save my dad because he is in heaven, but I can keep other family members going strong with the information I will learn.

I would give the advice to do my best and to work hard. I would manage my time accordingly and also I would use all the help I can get. I would also tell myself to ask question when needed.

I would tell myself to live on campus and get a job right away. I would make sure to get more involved at school. I would tell myself to be quicker to make a decision on what I want to major in and also choose my classes better. I would also make sure that to push myself more and procrastinate less.

I would tell myself to focus more on the classes that i didnt enjoy that much. Becuase you have to take a lot of those in college, and the ones you didnt do so well in during high school really effect how well you do in college with those type of classes. If you come to college with the mindset that you are here to learn and not that "the teachers are here to make you do stuff" then you will do a lot better.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior I would tell myself to explore more options by gaining more infomation about different colleges and universies, going on college vists and appyling for pre-college programs which would better prepare me for college. I would tell myself to talk to my high school conselor about colleges and the do's and don'ts aout choosing a college. I would advise myself to look at more options for financial aid. All and all i would tell myself to be more active in preparing myself for college.

I would tell myself to better prepare. That I should fill my aide classes with an art class and a math class and work harder to get more scholarships. I would advise myself to make sure and apply for schools that i knew I could get a lot of scholarships for and were not to ar from home. I would also tell myself that i should not focus to hard on anthropology, but animation and graphic design because they would work out better for me in the end.

Make sure to look at the possibilities schools have to offer. There are so many different schools with different things to offer and you need to make sure to pick the school you want to go to. College is another chapter of your life and it is important that you will be happy with you choice of school. College is a fun and exciting expereince and you need to be the one that embraces that and makes the choice of the college you will be attending. Although college is different than highschool and you will have a feeling of freedom, college is important and a training for your future. So, college needs to be taken seriously and also be choosen with your future in mind.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self about college, there are a few things I'd want to mention. First, I'm something of a shy person and I'd encourage myself to become more involved on campus. I'd also say that even though I was a very good high school student, college is different. At college, good behavior and a minimal amount of work won't get someone an A- like it did in high school. My first year of college work suffered because I didn't know that.

Looking back at a younger and definitely na?ve version of myself, I realize that there are a few things I wish that I would have known or understood before entering college. For me the transition from high school to college was not a difficult one. I took many college prep courses and was prepared for the workload. After attending college for a few years, I now understand the importance of looking beyond the facts of studying to see how the information I am learning relates to myself. . In one of my favorite novels, Les Mis?rables, Victor Hugo writes, ?public education, when it is good, can always bring out the latent usefulness of a soul, no matter what it is like to start with.? I know that by focusing on the outcomes of my studies and by persevering through the trials of being a working student, I am able to find my usefulness as a student and as a productive member of this society in which we all belong. My education is not something that I take lightly. I understand the importance of knowledge not just for furthering my career but also for furthering myself as a person.

I often find myself thinking what I would do if I could go back in time to my high school senior year with the knowledge that I have now as a college junior. I think the best advice I could give my high school self would be to keep working hard and not let anything detour me from making the grade I want to make. Because boyfriends, friends, special activities and events all come and go but there is nothing I can do to change those grades I made from my past and they do have an effect of my future grades. I'm not saying that it is the end of the world but I do wish I gave my full potential back then.

I would advise myself that the most important thing to remember is that time passes by quickly. I would tell myself to take in all I could, soak up any and all information I can to educate myself. Also, education is important...but it's not always a number priority. Friendship is something to be valued, especially once everyone begins to go their separate ways. Remember that you are never alone, no matter how often you may feel like it. Being away from friends and others close to you is always difficult, and even though you things are hard- there are always tougher things. Last, but not least, embrance any all differences there are. College is difficult, but it will open up many doors for you. I think if I had spent less time worrying about my own future in college, I would've had a better ending to my senior year. Nothing can truly prepare you for the unknown, but that doesn't mean it'll be that tough. That's what I wish I would've known my senior year.

I would have to say pay more attention to the core classes. Take as much English, Math, and Science as you can. Ive seen more than one student fail because they didnt understand the basics. To read more and not just things for fun, but to have a good general knowledge of whats going on in the world, its different when you get to college, the focus isnt on individuals but on the world in general so knowing about it will help to fit in. Have a mind open to learning unless you can dedicate your self to learning not only things you want to learn but things you have to learn its going to be hard. Oh and stay away from Heidi shes bad news, and keep the Impala youll regret selling it.

One piece of advice I would tell myself is : Try your hardest and your best your first year and college especially because you want to start off with a high GPA. I think it is wise to bring it hard especially on the first year because you don't know what kind of challenging classes you may have to take later on that you may or may not do very well in. Another adviced thing would be to talk to the career counselors and your major advisors if you have one about the different opportunities available to you to get ahead in your major or choice of career. You would be surprised to know what things are out that that may help you get ahead.

I would not change a thing about my high school experiences. Everything that I have gone through in my past has made me who I am today and I'm content where I'm at in my life. Even though I have learned a lot along the way I have no regrets about college life so far and the transition.

I believe that finding the right college and making the most of a college experience is mostly what you make of your school. The more involved you are in activities and your own education, the more appealing the campus will be to you. Also, the size of the campus can also make the experience better. Going to a larger school can be intimidating and become overwhelming to a student and their education.

I would start off by telling parents and students that it is always best to go to quite a few different schools to look at which one each has to offer. Even go to some schools that you might not think would be good matches. I always was told to join as many clubs and activities as possible and I think this is a very good thing to do, it helps you make friends, make your college life as a whole better, and helps you accademically. The last advice I would have is to try new things, this is a great time in your life to do things you might have never thought about doing before.

Make sure that they are close enough to home to be able to take advantage of going home on the weekends, etc. Student activities and resources are a must as well as availabilty of on campus housing and food.

VISIT VIST VISIT the college and spend the weekend. Get to know the area and the people.

check out several school before you choose

Find a college whose class sizes you feel the most comfortable in. If you prefer to live at home or be near your family find one that is in the city you live in or in a surrounding city. Make sure you can feel safe while on campus. I would also advise you to speak with an academic advisor to make sure they can be helpful to you. And also, check out any extra services the school provides including tutoring, scheduling advice, career resources, internship opprotunities and accomdations if you have a disability.

Plan ahead and start looking into schools and scholarships as soon as possible. Students should really pay attention in high school and decide what classes they like the best or do the best in; this may help lead them down a potential career path to follow in the future. Parents should be supportive of their teen student's decision and not attempt to push them too far in one direction or the other, although parental guidance from the sidelines is always a good thing. The ultimate decision is for the student to make since it is their college experience that they will go through. If they're not happy, they will not enjoy their time at college. No matter how much fun campus life and meeting new friends may be, if you don't enjoy what you are studying, you will strongly dislike going to college. I found that out the hard way.

The search for ways to fund a college education needs to begin early in the life of a child. Begin looking at the interests of the child and search for possible scholarship opportunities that match these interests. Always strongly encourage participation in these activities until completion of the activity or schooling. There is extreme competition for scholarships even for bright students. Unfortunately, scholarships really do not consider the amount of activities or interests in which the individual has participated. Instead, they seem to consider the length of participation. Do not erroneously believe a guidance counselor's assurance that a college education is attainable for everyone. Securing funding for college is the most difficult task and is essential in enabling your child to truly enjoy the college experience. When searching for the right college, be sure to consider your child's total personality and attempt to find a college that is the best match given their characteristics, abilities, and needs. By doing so, your child will more likely be academically successful. Furthermore, if your child does not have to worry about money for college, does well academically, then they will be able to be more involved in the "total" college experience.

Parents and students looking for the right college should consider that one college may not be right for every person. Together, families should look at many colleges and ask several questions to the right people. Get to know the campus and faculty. Contacting people who attend the college currently may also be helpful. To make the most out of the college experience students should realize that there are a lot of people in the same boat. By joining clubs and getting to know others students can make college much more than just classes and homework.

When it comes to finding the right college, the answer will be different for every applicant. My advice is to look at your long-term goals. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? If you plan on living in your current city, find an affordable, local college. In my experience, even community colleges have a lot to offer. They offer smaller class sizes, and great opportunities for real-world experience. The small class sizes increase student-teacher interaction, which can result in recommendations letters or other opportunities down the road. Also, community schools tend to have strong ties to local businesses. These ties lead to internship and job opportunities. Whatever you decide, just get involved. Find a way to make yourself stand out amongst your fellow classmates. Not everyone will have to the opportunity to attend an Ivy League School or a Big 10 Univesity, but every student does have an opportunity to succeed. Opportunities, however, do not look for you. You must find them. Community service, professional organizations, and student government, just to name a few, will help you get "plugged-in" and put you one step ahead of your classmates.

go with your gut not your wallet, make sure that you look PAST a freshman experience and more towards the benefits of the degree. Find a place that is COMFORTABLE for you and that you feel you can succeed. Its a personal choice that you make, do what feels right.

I have had the pleasure of attending three different colleges and universities in a four year period and all of the schools were very different. I started out being a brat about my decsion. I wasn't interested in any schools where I was from because I was so concerned about getting as far away as possible. I was convenced that this "prestigous school" was for me. That is until I got there. The school was very expensive but I wasn't challenged and the facilities were awful. I was basically paying for the name of the university. The next school I attended was a semi large school with the right programs but no name. This school was newer and more advanced than the previous school for a steal $. I was litereally going to this school for the fraction of the cost of the prestigiously expensive "name". The downfall of this school was that the program I wanted to get into was excellent and also saturated with people because of the price of the school. I was put on a two year wait list! I decided to then move home and guess what ? Our local university was the right fit.

Know that the college's financial aid department exists to get money for the school, not for you. The administration at the school MIGHT not be looking out for YOUR best interests. Schools exist to make money, not just educate people. Turn in your assignments on time. Buy used books and read them. Your professors, on the other hand, are usually looking out for you.

Make sure you know what your son or daughter wants out of life. Sending them to a school where you may think they will succeed at might not be the best decision. Let them make their choice. Then if they are not satisfied with the school they have chosen, it does not come back to you and it will not be your fault. I think that it is better for the student to decide and make their own mistakes and live their life and learn from it. I am not just saying to just let them go and run wild, but just let them make their decisions and be there for moral support and for some good advice if they ask for it.

Look for what matters the most to you, weither it is campus life, acedemics or being close to home.

College is the perfect time for individuals to start fresh and become who they really are beyond their high school reputation. The first priority one should have in mind when searching for a school is academic success of the educational program. I would also like to recommend finding a school that offers activities that would allow the student to become involved and build healthy friendships. The friendships made in college can last a lifetime, but it is important that these friends do not have a negative impact on your future. Look into the campus life outside of the education world, and see if this college is a place the student can call home. It is important for students and families to identify what they value in a college education. Make attainable goals and boundaries prior to leaving home. These goals are vital in helping an individual enjoy their social atmosphere while maintaining the appropriate grade point average. Last but not least, I would like to address is the positive aspects of living away from home. This brings the potential for growth and responsibility, as well as the opportunity for students to truly appreciate what their parents have done for them.

As a transfer student, I'd say that choosing the right college is of utmost importance. I chose to attend a large state university, and found myself overwhelmed by it's magnitude. It was difficult to meet people outside of my dorm floor, the classes were massive, and all the professors had come from a variety of different countries and were unavailable most of the time. I performed well academically, but I felt alone, and I decided I wanted to attend a smaller university close to home and my family. I'd say it is important to visit colleges and learn about them through the people that attend those colleges. Find the best college that fits you and only you. Do not attend a college for the wrong reasons like your parents went there or your friends are going there. College is supposed to be an enjoyable part of your life, but it is also the beginning of the rest of your life. Choose wisely.

Pick a college that you want to go to. Don't choose a college just because all of your friends are going there. Remember this will determine the rest of you life. Last but not least "Go For It!" This is your life live it up. Meet new people and create new bridges so that you'll never drown in the river of life.

The advice that I would provide to parents as well as soon to be college students is as follows; take your time and do not make an impulsive decision when deciding on the school of your choice. Also,make sure that the student really wants to pursue a higher level of education. I feel that if the student is not sure if college is for them, then let the student take a year off. It is better to take your time and make the right choice, rather than waste a semesters worth of money trying to get it figured out. Last but not least, understand that you are about to work harder than you have ever worked in your life, and you need to be prepared for it. Between homework, exams, studying, working, and maintaining a social life all at the same time, there will be time you will feel overwhelmed. Schedueling your week in advance is a great way to stay on top of all of your priorities, as well as providing you with a quality that will make you a competitive choice with future employers.

Get financial aid. Go to the school you feel is best for you. I chose IPFE beacuse it is a good school in many aspects but in other aspects it is not. If I had the money I would have gone to a Chrisitan College. I feel that there is too much stress put on students financially and academically and leave you to fend for yourself. I even had a situation where I was never told that I was behind in credits. I also have had many situations where professors act very unprofessioally and when we go to fill out an evaluation on them no one cares. If we turn them in no one cares. I had a professor once tell me that the holocaust never happened and if it did the Jews deserved it. SEROUSLY what kind of sick twisted stuff is that? Be prepared to put up with alot of bs from professors. It is sad that I have to even write something like this but no one has ever taken the time to ask and cared enough to know until now. I thank you for that. I am working hard and need much financial aid to finish,.

Check to make sure academic advisors who care about your progress are employed by this school!

Go to a college that you really want to go to and that you have passion for. That way you stay involved and ingaged. Have fun and stay focused.

I would say that they should have their children go to a few classes and just sit in them for awhile to see how the prfessors are for themselves. I think it would be best for them to decide if they want a large or small classroom aspect INSTEAD of a large campus. Also,the level of academic requirements and pace of the child's learning should be highly considered. Also, studying for SAT/ACT tests are very important and determine the level of classes that each child will start out at.

You should really think about what you want for yourself and what you want in a school before deciding upon one. Consider what will be best for you.

Go with your gut and what feels right! Try and find a way to afford a school that you may want to go to, but think it is impossible because of cost. You will regret it in the end. Be patient with school, but NOT too patient. Make sure you choose a school that is going to keep you motivated and moving along on your career path. Be sure to use all of the resources available, and DON'T rely on others to get you to and through college!

My advice to parents and students is to research each college the student is interested in. The campus visits are worth the one day away from school. I always learned a lot. The student needs encouraging in completing applications. If they talk about just one school do not just let them apply to one school, push them to strive for more than just their "dream college." The college may not be all it was in their dreams. Bottom lime is to take the time to research the college. The student needs to be sure that they are willing to devote their time into a campus that they feel is made for them.

My advice to those looking for the right school is deciding which schools offer the best on-campus learning enviornment. Everything should go into effect when making any big decision including finances, environment, social meetings, clubs, employment availability as well as the teaching of the professors. Every college has it's own methods and styles of learning and finding the right college means picking the one that best fits your career goal.