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Knowing what I know now, I would have taken the SAT and ACT and not worry about competing in cheerleading so much. I would have also taken some Summer college courses before and after senior year. I was not prepared at all, and really had no idea about information about college. I would have also sag down with my parents and talked with them about the cost and different ways to pay for school. I feel like I didn't have a chance to learn about anything to prepare me for college. I also am now stuck paying for all of my college tuition and books all by myself. I have been taking full 15-16 hours load semesters and also working abour 23 hours a week to pay for school each semester. I am currently starting the Spring 2010 semester and am transferring for Fall 2010 however, I am in need of more money to move on to a University to finish my studies. I will have my Associates of Arts Degree finished this summer and am so excited to complete my Bachelors degree.

Knowing what I know now about college life, if I could go back in time as a high school senior, my advice to myself would include: make sure not to fall in the trap of taking a break after high school before persuing college education. Many high school kids make that mistake and at times it gets to the point where they lost the fire for college education. Another advice I would give myself is make sure your educational goals are met or achieved before having a family life of your own ( i.e , getting a kid or being married).

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely have a lot of advice to give myself. First of all I would make sure to study extra hard for the SAT. Although it was a pain to study for, there are scholarships from the SAT that are well worth it. Next, I would tell myself to fill out the FAFSA early. By the time I got around to filling out the FAFSA my senior year it was too late and there was no money left for me. Lastly, I would work on balancing having fun and doing schoolwork. During college there are millions of opportunities to party instead of study, but something I have learned is that there is a right balance where one can have fun and be a good student as well. My high school senior year was fun and I learned a lot, but if I could give myself advice about transitioning into college life I would tell myself not to procrastinate on important things such as studying for the SAT and filling out the FAFSA and work on balancning having fun with working hard.

I would say don't take anytime off, go straight to college and make sure that once you enter college, complete your four years while your mind is still fresh and young. When you take time off ( Like a year or two) nine times out of ten, you want go. And if you do and decide to drop out for what ever reason, it?s really hard to get motivated to go back. In essence, do it while you can, when the opportunity presents its self, because before you know it, you look up and 20 years will have past by and your asking yourself "what have I accomplished". Take advantage of all the opportunities that are given to you by teachers and college recruiters, don't throw your future away.....I went back to school after 12 years and I tell you its been hard for me, having a child, husband, a full time job, and then going through a divorce, at least had I not dropped out in 1991 I would have my bachelors and masters by now. At this time, I am trying to finish up my undergrad. Again don't waste a great opportunity to succeed.

I wold tell myself to be more prepared. That I should go to my councelor and talk to him or her about my college options. I would also look up and apply to as many scholarhips, grants and loans as possible and make a fomal decision as to what college I would like to attend. I would visit colleges during the summer and check out their undergraduate programs to see which profession I would be interested in. I would mentally prepare myself for being on my own, and research how college life works.

First off, save money. You'll never know when a situation arrises and you'll need to pay for book expenses. Start looking for scholarships and apply. Don't get scared about writing an essay, you'll regret it if you don't try! Don't think about others, this is your life and you are the only one lving it. If you need to apply at a community college, then do it! You'll save so much money then starting at a university that you know you aren't ready for. Community college isn't something to be ashamed of, it'll help you clear up your thoughts and open up your mind on what you'll want to focus on. College will seem scary now, but once you take the first step, everything will get easy. Become independent and confident, these factors will make such a difference in your life and will help clear the path for you.

As a high school senior I would gladly tell myself that graduating early was a good decision and I would not have changed anyting about that. Going straight into college at about 16 is pretty fast pace and it should not be taken so quickly. Being completely new to college and not having much experience as a 4-year high school student, i would tell myself to take it a little bit slower. Get your feet wet first, before you jump in the water. Don't start off with so many hours of classes or you will be overwhelmed with work and studying.

Ashley, the three major keys to success for a college student are time management, proper study habits, and communication. Time management allows you to properl y plan and study for exams, projects, and any other assignments assigned. Proper study habits coincide with time management if you manage your time properly you a lot enough time to learn and retain the information with out cramming. Also using outside resources when studying such as course related labs, and tutors help students with over all success. Communication with professor's, adivsors, and classmates help further success as a student. Keeping the doors of communication open with your professor's gives insight to expectaions as well as giving insight into misunderstandings you may have. Constant contact with an advisor keeps you on track with your degree plan and leaves minimal space for wasted time and course credits. Fellow classmates are excellent resources, allowing you to create study groups and gives you added course support. Time management, proper study habits, and communication are not formed overnight they must begin at the high school level in order to be mastered at the college level. All of these things ensure a successful college career.

I would tell myself to apply myself more in school and develop a good habit of studying and staying organized. I feel that if my time management skills were improved back in high school, college life would be much easier than it is today. I would tell myself to challenge myself more and take more difficult classes to better prepare for college. It is much different in college than it is in high school. In college, self-motivation is the only thing that makes you get up and go to your classes and study whereas in high school there are people constantly telling you what you need to do and ensuring that it gets done.

I would have to tell myself to study more efficiently. Studying in college is so important, I hardly studied in high school so I did not learn a really good habit about the studying prospect. Do not blow off your classes as well, in order to be something in like now a days you need to have a college degree. "Breklyn, you need to take school more seriously, if you want to have a career then you need to focus on your priorities," thats what my parents would tell me. Personally I would say a lot because I was one of those kids who did not take high school seriously, more seriously then most kids, but not enough. Now, college life is different but its a wonderful thing.

The most important thing I would go back and tell myself is to not take my class for granted like I did in high school. In high school everything was easy or came easy to me but that is the biggest difference between high school and college. You really have to work for everything you want to achieve and not expect any hand-outs. That doesn't mean you can't have fun along the way because you are supposed to be able to enjoy yourself but that also doesn't mean you can put forth the same effort you did as in high school. You have to really work hard to achieve your goals.

Taking what I know now about college life now back to being a high school senior would be very helpful, in the ways better time mangement and the drive to go the extra mile and gain a greater understanding of the subject at hand and not just worry about getting good grades and thats it.

College is a wonderful experience, it has its up's and it has its down's. You will not just learn material for your major, you will also learn the meaning of hard work and other life lessons. There might be times when things seem to be too much but do not give up, work through it and when you get passed it you will feel on top of the world. Along with your studies make sure to make time for yourself. Go out with friends, go see a movie, just do something that helps you relax, so you will not feel over worked. College is a lot about time mangement and knowing your limits. Most importantly make the most of your college experience. Make friends, do not be afraid to take classes that are not for your major, join a club, or go to a college event. Doing these things will not just help you get a degree it will also help you make freinds for life, and make life just a little easier.

Well first of all you have to aplly for the college you preffer. Then Having to get the acceptance letter and go check at the school for any papers that are necessary for the campus. After every paper work is done, you should go and check if you have received any financial aid in the finacial aid office. If the councelors or advisers tell you that you need to take some test becasue of the other test that you took did not excempt you from taking a certain class, so you have to go and take the test before registering for classes. After that happens go to the councelors and and they will help you chose the classes needed for the field that you choose. Then you pay for the classes, and you should wait to buy all your books until the first day of classes because the proffesors would tell you which books are necessary for the class and which you dont have to get. for the classes you have to be every single day because you will not every singloe information that the profesor says and its way different from the books and study for the test.

I would not wait to attend college later in life. I would have found a way to go to college right after high school graduation. I feel I would have done a lot better then. I seemed to retain more at that age then now; even though I have maintained a 3.0 grade point average. I think I would have done better right after high school.

It would be wiser to attend the college which is offering you a complete scholarship rather than your father's prestigiously-priced alma mater. A large campus can be intimidating and difficult to get around quickly in. If you don't register for classes right away, only the worst times will be left. If this happens, make sure you get to sleep early enough no matter what anyone else says. Also, remember to be yourself and not try to impress people. As a great man once said to me, or will say to you, "loosen up and hide the smart a little."

College life is quite different from high school. There are much homework. College requires students spend a lot of time study for themselves. Becoming a student in college, there is no one reminds students what they have to do. Moreover, students are busy because they have to work after studying in school. They are tired and it is hard to concentrate to study. After knowing what I know about college life and making transition, I could talk to myself as a high school senior. I would study well, try my best to study. I would try to take note because some teachers will give tests that have informations when they teach. Moreover, I would try to attend to class every day to make a habit and it is wasting time to lose knowledge without paying attention in class.

I am a 54 year old student. As a high school senior, I had no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. My parents enrolled me into a business school where I learned the basics of being a secretary. This was back in the early 1970's. If I knew then what I know now, I would have found out all information I could on health careers, sought out a local college to earn my associates degree, and then proceed onto a four year college to earn my bachelor's degree. Finding a mentor that a high school senior can trust to help with their future is crucial. A caring counselor can make or break a student's future. As it is now, I am starting a new life at a much older age, but at least I will finish my working career doing something I really want to do and not just do something I know how to do. There is hope for all of us if we have enough determination to do it.

If only this were a real possibility! If I could go back in time and speak to myself, I would stress the importance of attending classes even though I was completely bewildered by what I wanted out of life. I would tell myself that the best way to figure out what I wanted would be to expose myself to different arenas of learning. I would also tell myself that in the future, I would face a lot of regret over not getting that college degree. I would paint a very honest picture of what it was like looking for a job without a degree to get my foot in the door. I would also inform myself of how hard it's going to be to return to school with a family to support and a mortgage to pay. Finally, I would wrap up this conversation stating that it's never, ever to late to accomplish your goals.

I would have told myself to study harder for the Taks test, so that I could've avoided taking remedial math in college. I also would have given advice to myself to take Early High School Enrollment, so that I could have completed a few of my college classes early.

The opinions of others shouldn't dictate your future. They do not have to live with your decisicions you do. Debt stays with you while peoples opinons change. So work hard, play your cards right, and you'll reach that Ivy League School someday.

There are so many things I would have said to myself! I would have attended community college immediately after high school, instead of a four year traditional university. I would tell myself to work less, and focus on academics more. I would tell myself to prioritize my life, and focus more on my education. It took me a few years to make school a priority, and I'm very grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given through school. While I would give myself great advice, like study more, pay attention, work less, don't worry about dating, and organize yourself, I wouldn't be where I am now without having to learn very all of those difficult lessons. However, I would tell myself that without the education I received I would not be able to do the things I want to in life. I am so excited about nursing, and without my degree, this would not be a reality for me. Hopefully if I was able to give myself advice at eighteen, I would have listened! I'm humbled and grateful for what my education has done for me, and I worked very hard to get here.

I would start by sharing to others that education is the key to success in life. It should be passed along to our new generations because it is the only tool that will leave you full of satisfaction and it is something that you have earn yourself. It is something that will cost you, and help you feel proud of yourself after you have accomplished your first goal. You will succeed further in life, and you will provide a stable foundation to your children. It is a way to set a good example, and to ensure strong possibilities for them to be willing to obtain a career of their own. Education is a long term investment because it requires effort, dedication, persistence and willingness to obtain a degree that will facilitate your way of living in the future. It would be a long investment. It is your call, your opportunity, and your future. Give yourself the permission to get ahead in life with stability, and help others at the same time. Don?t be afraid. You would see that it all payee off because you could lose money, beauty, but never your education, so it is worth it.

My advice would be not to rush into picking a major. You should look at all of your options and really figure out where you want to be in life. You need to learn a good study routine, and you'll need to actually read for the assigned reading. Studying for high school test is a lot different than studying for college tests, your test are pretty much your only grades. Good luck and remember to try and have a little fun.

Enjoy your high School years, and try to have as much fun as possible in college. Also be very aware that you want to have at least a 3.0 when you graduate so that you can have an advancement in your class schedules. Make sure that you apply with plenty of time, and get as many or apply to as many scholarships as possible your going to need all the halp you can get.

I would tell myself to see the wider picture instead of just the now and to plan on college as a whole not just one year at a time. I would also encourage myself to pursue and go to a four year college so that I could have the full college experience and finish quicker.

I would advise anyone including myself to attend college, to futher my education in order to get a career jump in my life. In todays world education is very important, you get to meet people from all over the world and learn new things daily. I think everyone should experience college is is a great experience for me.