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I would say: Josh, make sure you study hard and work on you GPA because it will aid in your college avenues. Also, make sure you stay focused; worry less about following the crowds or about what people think of you. Their opinions will not get you anywhere. Apply for as many scholarships as you can--College will not be cheap at all. Consider what interests you as a future career because switching majors is no easy thing. You are smart and capable. Put your efforts towards your intellect rather than basketball; Basketball won't get you through college. Try to get involved with the community. doing so will aid you in experience for the future and classes. Be prepared to learn how to make decisions on you own. The best way to do that now is to learn not to lean on your family for help. When you begin college, do not get caught up with hanging out with the masses. Focus on your studies, and you should find a few good friends that will be of great encouragement to you throughout school and hopefully life. Always ask questions, and go to teachers for assistance--they won't mind.

Just try to be as prepared as possible. Make the most of school, and don't take any chances.

To reverse time and fly back to a point in my life where I was overwhelmed with the terror of unlimited choice, I would advise myself on making certain key decisions regarding finances, education and relationships. A lesson learned too late, is to be careful with frivolous spending. College is for creating an education. Be smart. The transition from being a high school grad to a college freshman is a stark wakeup call that the parents may not always pay or everything. If I need something, I need to have a job and pay for it myself. What I specifically choose to do in life does not matter nearly as much as having intelligent financial manangement, a strict disciplene and honest love of learning, and a faithfulness to saving time for family, friends and my husband. As a sign states, that I will read at a later date, "Lord, keep me from getting so caught up in making a living that I forget to live."

Do...nothing...different... Follow your heart. just be patient and study harder than you think is necesary.

well, I would tell myself to be very patient. To pay attention to those I would meet and be friends with forever, and also my now Husband, but I would also tell myself that I must be dedicated to the learning process. I would tell me/her to be more self motivated than I am now. But while there are many details that I would change from my college experience, the same could be said of the rest of life, and I am who I am now because of what I've gone through and accomplished. Then I would wish myself luck, and watch to see what happens.

Make sure finances are in order for your whole term at SEU. Public education is much less expensive and a community college would save you so much money the first two years of your college education.

If I could travel back in time to visit myself in high school, I would share one thing, treasure time. This life is so important to live to the fullest and so many times we take the small things and the few seconds here, few seconds there for granted. After high school, it feels like time goes into warp speed and you can't slow down. There is always a three-hundred page book to read, a ten page paper to write, an eight o'clock class to wake up for, or another final exam to take. I would tell myself to enjoy every moment in high school and in college. Don't waste any time or take any moment for granted. Tell your friend how much it meant to you that they listened to you when you were having relationship problems or your parents how much you love them because they have sacrificed so much to keep you in college. This is the one thing I would share with me, the importance of time and not to waste a single second.

Have fun and study hard to obtain all scholarships avaiable.

I would tell myself that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to earn a college degree. I would tell myself not to give up and just continue to try hard and do the best I can in order to learn as much as possible. I would also tell myself not to slack especially in the summer before college and try to learn as much as you can because it will only help you in the long run.

Dear Megan in high school, I would advise you to learn to take effective notes during class. Study really well in your AP classes so that you can pass the tests. This way you can get college credit for those classes. You will need spending money in college, so start saving now. Practice harder and stay in top shape for your soccer team. It will be crucial for you to arrive to your college team in top shape. Remember that you are responsible for getting good grades and playing good soccer, not your teachers or coaches. Be sure to attend a small college where you are part of a community of professors and students who wilol work together to prepare you for your future. A community college may be a wise alternative for your first two years, if planning to attend a large university. There are advantages to attending college near your family , such as car maintenance, short trips back home, and moral support. Sincerely, Megan in college

Just stay calm. Continue to work hard and stay focused. Apply for financial aid. Think very hard about the right school for you.

While finances are a very important issue, they should not be the number one factor in choosing a college. If other areas line up for what you want in a school, the finances will follow if that's where you're supposed to be. Once you're at your university, don't wait to get involved. Use your freshman year to become acquainted with the campus--find out what sports (including intramurals), clubs, community services, and activities the school offers, and participate in ones that interest you. Getting involved early will help you find where your interests truly are, and it will also give you the chance to be involved for most (if not all) of your years in college. That lasting involvement will affect your school, community, or social life in ways a one-time event cannot, and it will help you build strong, enduring friendships.

Well i dropped out of high school in tenth grade and got my G.E.D but i would deffiantly have told my self that not everything in live is going to be the way you want it to be. Nothing is every going to be perfect and you can not just give up when it gets hard. I would have told my self to fight threw the hard times and fight for what you believe in. Even if it means standing alone. Standing alone is better then falling with everyone else when they fall.

I would tell myself to stay focused and to let my social life and other activities get in the way of my school work. I would give advice that reading before class helps and that keeping up on dates in very important, because procrastination hurts you. I would tell myself to get involved in other activities and just enjoy being a college student. Studying some everyday if able is another good piece of advice that I would tell myself. Sleep, excercise, and eating a balanced meal helps stay fit and healthy.

This is what I would tell my self as a high school senior going into college: Elizabeth, Take one step at a time. Every long journey and path to success begins with one step. Start doing things way before deadlines. Always ask for help. Make friends, because college can get lonely even when you're surrounded by people. Take a moment every morning and think about the most important things you want to achieve while in college. Take advantage of the opportunity to study....only a small percent of people in the world have a college degree.

Be a better steward of your money, and time.

Learn to use the resourses available to you more...the library, the advise of your teachers, advise of your parents. Choose your classes to enhance your preparation for college. Be yourself...don't worry about what others think about you.

Be sure that you try to visit during the college visitation days. That will give you a real feel for the school, and maybe make some friends for next year if you decide to go to that school.

Visit the campus, and go through ALL the motions of getting the experience. Don't visit on "college days" because a lot of times its far more exciting or an unrealistic show of enthusiasm, etc. of what the campus is like on a daily basis. Go on off days to see more of a real experience.

I would advise students that when it comes to choosing your school, go with a school that best suites your personality. Some schools are more "party schools" whereas other may be more studious. Along with lookin for a school that suites your personality, look for one that suites your pockets and is affordable. Look for resources outside of the school as well, such as affordable grocery stores, malls or clothing stores, hardware stores, restaurants, book stores, etc. As for making the best of the college experience, just enjoy yourself, don't try too hard to fit it with certain people, just let your personality flow and you'll attract people to you. Learn how to balance school and fun and always make some "you time" for yourself just to gather yourself. Though romance is great, it shouldn't be the main focus. Never rush college, the years fly by fast enough. Pace yourself and enjoy!

If you're looking for a good education, that can be found anywhere - it just depends on you. If you are willing to apply yourself and utilize the mind that God has blessed you with then you will do well. It's nice to have good teachers/professors, but your grades are not dependent upon them - your grades, your career - it's dependent upon you. If you want to go to a Christian Univeristy, then go. Don't spend all your time doubting and worrying about finances. Yes, be responisble, but don't lose hope. If you are to go to a certain school, then be sure that the means will come at the right time. It's not so much about choosing the "perfect" school/univeristy, or having the "perfect" professors/teachers, what it's really about it whether or not you're going to choose to be thankful in every circumstance and make the most of every opportunity. Don't try to do everything the way you think it should be done, no person is always right. Live, and learn, and let God mold you into the beautiful creation He has intended for you to be!

The question has the answer in it. College is about the experience. Academics are certainly the top priority in college, but the reality that I (and many of my friends) experienced was that a 4.0 business student will never get a job if he/she does not know how to network. It is a blend between academics and a students social life that makes the "right college" for whoever the student is. Focusing too much on one or the other will ruin a students college experience. College is about finding yourself, its a stage where students grow into men and women. The institution should facilitate that growth. Professors should force students to think for themselves without pushing an agenda. They should facilitate discussions between peers that help students relate to one another in a reasonable way. All in all, finding the right college is about finding the right atmosphere; one that will help mold that student into the person they are to become. Sometimes thats Harvard. Sometimes thats PCC.

PLEASE VISIT the college!!! So that you can truly experince pieces and the overall atmosphere of the campus. Also do your research. Call and ask question whether it be as simple as how big are the dorms or what is the ratio of graduationing studnets who go on to find high paying jobs. Ask questions when you come to visit or via email. Also do your research about the school, read reviews, ratings, new articles, students blogss that they have posted. Last but not least if you don't have a peace about it the school its probably not the school for you!

The most important thing is looking for a place where you fill confertable. Always, visit the campus before macking any choice and keep your options open.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND YOUR HEART, go with what the school has to offer! RESEARCH, do whats bet for the long run and dont go to a party school.

Education is something that sticks with you for life. It is not something that disappears on graduation day. Therefore, finding a school that can offer you tools to aid in helping you acheive the best possible education is a winner, and it is priceless. Choose a school with academic integrity because it reflects good morals and life choices. Choose a school that suites your personality in a way that you know you'll be comfortable there because you will be spending a lot of time at school. Be involved. Being involved makes college more fun and builds relationships with your peers. You will find time flying by. Don't do only what is required. Sometimes, making the most out of an education is learning on your own on your own time. All lessons cannot be taught in the classroom. College days are some of the best days of your life. Making the most of them in every way is the best thing you can do.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the college for them would be to visit as many as possible. Get an insider's view from a current student. Also, look for somewhere that could be a spring board into a good Graduate school that will eventually launch them into the career of their choice. It's important to look for a school that will assist in Financial Aid as much as needed, as well as any extra curricular activities that the student would be interested in. If location and distance are important to the family, it doesn't hurt to take that into consideration as well. Making the most of the college experience would probably have to do with putting yourself out there, possibly even into situations you may not be automatically comfortable with. Sometimes the most awkward situations make for the best friends and most cherished memories. Taking crazy pictures and midnight Wal-Mart runs are also conducive to great memories. In short, to make the most of the time given don't be completely consumed with academics or sports. Life is about more than getting a high GPA. Live it out loud.

When choosing a college, make sure you go there because you want to go there. Weight every option that is given to you. These years that you are in college are ones that you have to enjoy. Don't allow your parents to make this decision for you. Their time has come and gone. It's up to you to make sure that you get the education that you want, where you want. Make sure that you're involved in anything that comes in front of you. Do everything you can to have fun but to make something of yourself. When you begin your life in the real world, make sure that you can look back and be completely satisfied with everything you've done and everything you've accomplished. Live with no regrets.

Get involved in extra curriculars during college, you only get to do it once. Live on campus, after you graduate you can't ever get an opportunity like that again! Remeber balance is the key to life. In seeking community and involvement, remember you are a full time student and will have lots of papers, projects, and exams. You only have 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to give, don't spread youreself to thin.

Students that are considering to further their education should be mindful of their future and take advantage of any type of career help available. Guidance counselors offer some good advice for career choices as well as college choices, including financial aid. Prepare yourself by job shadowing, researching, and understanding the types of jobs out there that you are interested in, and that you think might make a good fit for you. Make relationships with those who could further advance your career opportunities. If, after your first year of college, you find that you still are unsure of what career is the right one for you, don't over-stress. There will be more opportunities for you as long as you are goal-minded, and operate in a timely, efficient manner.

The biggest thing about a school is the environment in which your students are going to be living in, as far as, the culture of the community. Students will be affected by the other students whether or not they want to. The parents need to evaluate their child's motive for going to school and what the main focus of the school is. Students need to looks at the academic rigor and possibly speak with students that go to that school to see if it?s everything the recruiters make it out to be. In order to make the most out of the college experience as an entering freshman it is important for the student to take initiative. Many students think other people should talk to them but many times they need to make the first move. Students also need to get organized right in the beginning so it?s not as stressful throughout the year. Overall, choose carefully then enjoy the ride :-)

Find the college that suits you -- the student. It is your decision and thats something to remember. Do your research. Think long term financing -- is this education going to cause unnecessary debt for me? If so think about two years of community college, get the basics out of the way, save thousands and then attend your choice university. Get involved! Activity not only looks great on resumes, but you meet friends for life . When you're apart of an organization you have the chance to broaden your horizens, make contacts and socialize at a higher level than just attending class. Talk to your professors! I also recommend fellowship with professors. Eating lunch with my teachers helped me to learn more than just the curriculum.Those connections are the same professionals that may write your recommendations once you graduate. Enjoy every minute of your college experience. Take it all in -- the stress, the anxiety, the long hours of study, the small dorms, and the drama -- because it comes and goes so fast and you really will want to make the most of one of the best experiences of your life.

Go to community college first if you are unsure of what you want to persue academically. Then choose a school that fits not only your future career goals, but your morals and values.

It is extremely important to to actually visit the college(s) in question. Talking to current students and conversing with professors over the phone are helpful, but the fullest picture of what the school is really like is seen by actually visting the school in person. Sitting in on classes helps to understand the learning environment; going to a play, performance, athletic game, or some activity of the school will help to get an inside look at the school beyond just classes and academics, because college is more than just homework and studies. Last, look around at the students and faculty on campus and see how they treat each other. Are professors acting in a way that makes themselves look "professor-ish"? Or do they "descend" to the level of the student and act real? Do students treat one another friendly and appropriately as peers? Or is there little interaction and connection between students? The asthetics and academia of the school are important, yet the people that you will spend the most time with are peers and teachers.

Take everything into consideration. Don't just choose a college because that is where you faimly went, or the academics are better there than anyother place, or becaue they have the best parties. Have a balance of everything you want. It is your college experience so don't settle. Find what you want and run after it.

For the Student: You really don't know anything about college until you have been in it for a number of years. So when it comes to choosing a school, make sure you choose wisely. Choose a school that will best fit your ACADEMIC needs; the social life will naturally happen. A lot of students choose schools pertaining to location or extra-curricular involvement, and in the long run, their academics suffer. Future students, you DO NOT know everything! So please don't act like it. For the Parents: It's a tough spot. You have to watch your kid walk away, but that is part of the process. Concerning the 'parenting' of a young man/woman as they travel through college, you have to let them make their own mistakes; that is part of maturing. But as a good Mom/Dad/Guardian, you must be there to support them when they fall on their face. You are much wiser than they are, so take charge. Look into their grades, and make sure they are getting everything they can academically out of college, and you everything out of your buck... Students and Parents, Don't give up!

I am going to address both parents and prospective college students. Parents, please be supportive of the choices and directions your child may want to take, and don't be overly involved in your child's decisions. Your best contribution to your child's future, for this particular avenue, is to give guidance and advice when needed or prompted. Prospective student, I urge you to be certain you want to attend college. If you are certain, then embrace your chosen direction with zeal and wisdom. Do not hesitate to ask questions, always listen and consider your parents' advice, and be sure to do as much research as possible to find the right college that will encourage and catapult you into a successful life of great character, integrity, and contribution.

Students should find the college that meets their needs; each college is different just as east person is different. Find a school that makes you feel comfortable and has plenty of diverse activities to enjoy. Extracurricular activities can be just as important as the academics. Even if the academics are really good at the college, a student who can find no way to unwind and connect will most likely reach their full potential. Trying new activities will help students de-stress, connect with people, and help students grow and diversify their life. Anyone interested in a college would benefit from visiting the dorm and arranging to stay for a day or two. An hour or two does not help interested people a true feel for the culture at the college. Finding a college may feel like finding someone to marry, but it isn't as complicated as that. A person should find a college that will help achieve their goals and where they can feel comfortable. Simple as that.

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Make sure you visit several colleges and see what they are really like not just the sugar coated tour they give.

Asl the students who have graduated from that University. Don't fully buy into what current students say, nor should you be at all taken by the presentation that the school itself puts on during scheduled visitations. Asking a graduate will give you a fair perspective from somebody who has nothing to gain from fabrication.

The best advice I could give to parents and/or students about finding the right college is that they have to be educated about the school(s) they are considering. This way they can make the most informed decision as possible. There is a "right" school for everyone. Some schools cater to certain people better than others. Finding the school that best suits a student is only a matter of time... time used researching schools via magazines, internet and on-campus tours. As for making the most of the college experience, my best advice would be to get involved. College is a time to reinvent yourself. Challenge yourself in not just academicaly but socially. College is a time to emerse yourself in different cultures. This is the best time to learn about things you've always been interested in. Going to college is a huge indicator of how successful you will be in the future. You have to offer yourself if you want to experience the most amazing years of your life. There is a time and place for everthing... and it's called college.

Most importantly, I would say it is vital to find a school that provides a balanced combination of comfort and uncomfortability, sush that as a student, someone looking to attend would enjoy being part fo the school and take pride in it, but that it is also an environment that challenges the safety of everything you knew and understood up to this point. A student needs to let college stretch themselves, and help them learn more about themselves, as well as grow into yourself. Also, to put it simply, a schools environment is very important. Students may end up very dissapointed when they show up to a school because the students are not like them, or the philosophy of the school or student body doesn't match up with theirs. Make sure there isn't a values conflict, or a discrepancy between the school and what you want. Another important factor is location. It is easy to find a likeable school just about anywhere - but it is easiest to decide WHERE you want to be first: far away or close to home, in what part of the country with what whether, etc. This will help make the decision narrower.

Research the pros and cons. Research the opportunites that present themselves and the opportunity for that child to grow and develop.

I say the person should seek for advice! If the person believes in praying for God's direction then he/she should do so. Always visit the school one may plan on going to. Remember to bombard the tour guides and people he/she may meet with questions. This will help them to choose with better understanding. "Feel" the whole campus/academics out!

Find a college based on where you will be most comfortable living your life at.

College can be an enjoyable time, but can equally be a time of great frustration and confusion. In order to avoid confusion, one must learn to prepare oneself for life after high school as best as possible. To make the most of one's college experience, research, as well as experimenting with career paths, is essential to the process of choosing a career. This will allow a student to gain experience in many fields, and it creates more opportunity for the student to choose the best suitable career. Parents should talk about careers when their children are young. This will help them to create dreams for their future, as well as allow the parents to see the interests their children have in future careers. In order to make the most of their time, a student should have some idea of their future major by the time they are a sophomore in high school. Once a student chooses a career path, they should meet with their school guidance counselor who can start a course schedule for them to follow, as well as plan, arrange, and create future schooling oppertunities. Getting to know people in that field of study will be beneficial.

As parents look for petential schools for their student they need to take into consideration their child's interest and the things that they are good at. I think that it is very important for parents to take their student to the college/university and allow them to tour it and also sit on some classes so that they can get a feel of how they school works and how the teachers interact with their students. I also think that the parents should look for colleges/universities that offer welcoming groups/clubs that are geared towards incoming freshmans because the student needs to feel like they belong that way the student will not feel depressed or get lonely. Lastly, the parents need to look at the curriculum, they academic advising/tutoring services that are offered, and the relationships that the teachers have with their students.

Start by picking your goals. Who do you want to be in 5 years? How about in 10? Look at the people with your dream job. Where did they go to college? After you have decided you direction you must settle your budget and how far you are willing to travel. Once these are decided, narrow the school that fit you budget, location and program. These steps are pretty straight forward, but once a list of acceptable schools, how do you decided? Personality. Does the school a thriving student life? Whats in the area surrounding the school? Does your lifestyle fit with the general student body's lifestyle? Can you live with the standards, rules and expectations set by the administration? Your years in College will shape you into an adult. Make sure that the adult you want to be can be shaped out of that environment.

Find a place you will enjoy and can feel comfortable, but somewhere you can be challenged also. Look for somewhere that will help you grow.