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The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to do all of the post-secondary and AP related classes that I could to get that extra jump on college. I would also tell myself to be sure and strenghthen to bonds with friends I had in high school, because most friends in college are mostly just associates.

Well me as in high school senior agaian I really was well equip so I would need to many adjustments at all. I thank my mom for having me like that, because she help me get to the point were am at right now in college as an freshmen. Just remember this you can do anything if u put your mind to it.

I would go back and tell myself to do whatever it takes to be placed into AP Biology because it would really help in the long run and make taking bio now much easier. I would tell myself to start getting into the habit of studying more and improving my study habits. I would tell myself to be prepared livign with other people who do not live like me and to start getting ready with how to deal with these people. I would tell myself to get any thoughts of procrastination out of my head IMMEDIATELY! That only leads to cram sessions of studying and having to stay up ALL night to write papers and losing LOTS of AMOUNTS of SLEEP which are heavily NEEDED! I would also tell myself that NO ONE exscapes the freshman fifteen, so to be prepared to start working out regularly so it doesnt stick and to try to eat as healthy as possible. I would tell myself to get to know my professors and form a relationship with them and dont be afraid to talk to them, get help and to utilize EVERY resource the school has available!!!

my advice would be to try harder and high school and to enjoy it i would also tell my self to evreything i can to get ready for college and to save up some money bit the most important thing that would say to my self is to dont be scare to move one with life and that i can do anything that i put my mind to and dont let no one get in my way

I would tell my high school self to really do my best to get great grades. I think paying attention in high school would really help just starting out in college, especially creating good study and organizational skills. I would also tell myself to get very involved in high school to build my interests and interpersonal skills to become involved in college.

If I could go back in time, I would be able to offer a great amount of helpful advice to my high school self. First, I would tell myself to be open-minded and flexible. A large difference between college and high school is the diversity. It can be hard to make friends if one is not understanding of others' backgrounds and habits. Roommates can also be challenging; it is easy to be friends with someone, but living with them is a completely different story. I would also tell myself to study hard and take college seriously. The first semester can be a tough transition, but it is survivable. Plus, the last thing one wants to do is fail a simple introductory course, and then have to spend time and money repeating it. There will be plenty of time to socialize and party and have fun. In fact, college is fun, and there are so many activities and clubs to get involved with. However, make sure that school and studying is always first on the list of priorities. In reality, we do not get to go back in time and do it all over, so live life with no regrets!

My advice would be to remain as focused as possible. Although, my transition was not as drastic as I thought it would be it is tougher being a college student. You are given a lot more freedom , and responsibility. No one is going to make sure that you are up for your classes , eating on a regular basis, or studying. You have to develop your own schedule and stick to it. There is time for having fun and hanging out with friends, but the majority of your time should be directed towards your academics. Just like in high school you should start off strong, so that it doesnt make it harder for you to maintain good grades throughout your college career. Also be sure to utilize your resources as much as possible, thats what they are there for! Thank You, VaNeesha Barlow

There is alot of the advice that I would give myself as a highschool senior. One advice that I would give is to learn how to balance having a social life and school altogether. It may seem like something that may not be that challenging but it is. I would say that always do your school work first and never wait or procastinate papers. The deadlines for papers come faster than you may relaize it. I would also advise myself to become active on campus. Getting into activities or groups allow you to make friends at school and give you a more sense of not feeling alone. When starting a new shool most of the time at the beginning you may feel homesick or lonely. Being able to hang out with friends can help with the feeling of being lonely.

I would say stay in class. listen to the teacher they not just talking because they think its fun. Just beacuse you are the first one in your family to graduate high school, thats doesnt make you grown. I would also tell my self to be more social! go to all the school dance or even plays. You meet know people that which can give u experiance for when you hit college because all you do is meet new people. Take time know a person instand of judging them because they are new to the school. because what goes around comes around. Last be not lest I would say stay focus and save your money. stoop trying to have the lastest trend and put more money into school supplies. Thats what I would say if I could go back and talked to myself as a senior in high school.

I would make sure to tell myself "that regardless of your academic standing, you are not limited to just one school. You still have many options out there. You just need to look , and don't let your academic standing drag you through the mud, cheer up, because there is always a brighter day tomorrow. Get out there and apply for scholarships, you have no idea how important it is to make sure you have funds and dont need to take out loans." When i was a senior, I gave up on a lot of things to easily. I used so many excuses as why i never did any thing. I would say "im just too tired to get up and get that done," or "Nobody will give a scholarship to a person with a 2.3 gpa". I gave up way to easy and looking back, if i would have had the courage to not let my gpa affect my entire perspective on what i can do and whats available to me, i would have ben a lot more prepared for this school year. I would go back and tell myself just to never give up hope.

If I could go back in time I would give much needed advice about college to myself. First I would say High school is no joke, high school is there to help with the transition into college. I would say Brianna you need to go to every class, sit in the front row and actually listen to what your teacher is saying to you. Because in college there is no one there to tell you what you have to do, its all up to you, self control is the key factor to success in college. I would also tell myself to start filling out scholarships because all the money you can get goes along way. For example right now I struggle to make ends meet in order to stay in school and continue on with my education. College is not a joke, so stop playing around and get ready for college. College is also a place to meet new people, so I would tell myself to try and get along with everyone and enjoy learning about the different cultures. Take school serious, don't waste your time or your teachers and last but not least don't waste the money.

If I was able to go back to high school as a senior I would tell myself to work harder. In high school I studied to do average and that is not how it is in college. You either study hard or don't study at all, and the test scores will show that. I also would tell myself to save up my money better because even thought I worked three jobs at one time, I still did not have enough money to pay for college. My parents are not heling me pay so I am doing this all on my own. I'd also tell myself to maybe consider staying home the first year to save up some money. Money and stay focused would be my two main points. Coming to college is a lot different than high school and nothing can fully prepare you for it. The last thing I would tell myself is to not stress about homework assigments. I would tell myself to make sure to keep up with all the work and start assignments the day they are given so I do not fall behind.

I would start with avice about roomates. I currently room with 5 of my friends that I have been good friends with throughout high school. Unfortunately, friendships change when you live with eachother. One had to move out and others just don't get along anymore. So I would say to myself, it might be ok to room with one of yor friends that you have a lot in common, but not all of them. Especially ones that have completely different majors, and different living styles than yourself. The second piece of advice I would give myself would be to make sure to not be intimidated by your first week of classes. Half of the students enrolled in Bioengineering dropped out after the first week. It was rough and I had thoughts of switching majors, but I stuck with it and now I'm very happy with were I'm at. Finally, I would tell myself to stay more weekends at school instead of going home to be with my girlfriend. You two will still be together and you will have had a lot more fun and less regrets during your first semester of your freshman year, it goes fast.

Relax! Plain and simple. During high school I was a nervous wreck. I did not know what to expect and how hard the transition would be. Now that I am finished with my first semester I realized I was panicked over nothing. It is a big transition but if you go in calm and ready for new experiences everything will be fine. I have made friends and kept up a 4.0 GPA. I would have also told myself to fill out as many scholarship applications as possible. College is very expensive and every penny counts. I now know that after many frustrating trips to the financial aid office at my school. The main thing I would have told myself is to simply relax and enjoy the ride. College is a great new start for a lot of people and you should get the most out of your experience while you can.

Kelsey, as you approach your first semester of college you are about to endure in many bumps in the road. You are about to come upon classes that require overnight studying and will put the pressure upon you. You are about to go through your parents divorcing and a friend passing away. Stay strong. You will come across yourself struggling and wondering if you can make it through. Because you are determined and have a big heart, I assure you you make it through. Not only do you conquer your first freshman semester with a 3.38 GPA but you discover the courageousness within yourself. Before you had doubts about how you will make it through life but you find that if you can make it through the hardest four months of your life coming up ahead then you can get through anything. Be proud of yourself and remember with God and perserverence you will ALWAYS be ok!

Never ever try to live on campus it is terrible. Spend every possible waking momnet studying for all your subjects even if you think you know them well because teachers have a way of asking strange questions you didn't know was even in the book/notes if you don't read them a million times over. Study for tests/exams/quizzes days before not the night before, you will not do well on these.

If you go to a community college to transfer to a larger university in order to save money, make sure you talk to your advisors at both the community college and the university you are going to transfer to in order to make sure that you are staying on track with the courses you will need to graduate on time at the university.

Never live on campus and pay for useless meal plans. Spend every waking moment studying having no life outside of school work will very much likely land you an A-C instead of C-F. Don't take more than 4 classes a semester it's never a good idea infact remain part time with 1-3 classes it'll help your mental health in the long run. Don't expect people to be any more mature than they were in highschool a lot of people bring their highschool stupidity with them to college.

I think this is a very good question to ask. But I feel from my high school experience in a small bed-community town, I was afforded the skills and knowledge of what my future was to be like when beginning my college career. If there is one area I think is important to emphasize your plans and thoughts on , it would your actual career field of choice. While we are told throughout our education you can be whatever you want, I think it's important to have a strong focus on that choice and pursue it in anyway possible through high school and college entry. I have friends who have no idea yet--even in their third year of college. Having a clear vision and goals to reach are extremely important and that's the advice I would share. Thank you.

Hey self! I know high school was horrible and you are glad to be graduating, but now it is time for college. I think you should take a semester off and save some money before transitioning. Graduating college with a degree is not as easy as it sounds. You have to work hard, but I want you to party hard too. Enjoy yourself! You're young, you can have fun and still work towards a degree. Do NOT try to work right away once you start school. I know you need the money, but you need to focus on your grades. Do not expect perfection, you may have a bad semseter (or two), but DO NOT GIVE UP!! You WILL graduate! I believe in you, I know you will do well so don't be so hard on yourself. Try to make friends, get to know people because being alone in your room will not be fun. Get involved. There are bound to be groups that interest you, find one or two to enhance your college experience. I love you and I BELIEVE in you! You will do fine! Just HANG IN there and don't give up! Love ya!

Don't waste so much time at a community college. Decide what you want and stick to it.

I would tell myself to save more money and spend wisely while in school. I would also tell myself to make sure your financial aid is cleared up before the semester begins. If I could go back in time I would of told myself to not attend the University of Colorado because I wasn't going to like it very much and in the end it was just a very large waste of money. I would recommend University of Toledo to myself and hope I'd listen. :)

I would tell myself to be prepared to do lots of reading, homework, and studying. I would say that the ammount of work in college is much more than the ammount of high school work. I would also tell myself that the transition to college would be rough and to hang in there. I would say that things will start to get better after freshman year in college.

With my college experience now, I would tell my self to stay focused. Do not let the freedom take over me. Understand that you can't drop classes at the first sign of struggle. Remember you need at least 30 credits to be titled as a sophmore. And never underestimate your work load.

I would tell myself to enjoy evry bit of the process and enjoy every minute of time. Try to to you best work always and use college to help yourself. Ask yourself every day "what did you learn new." Don't let college, people, on things use you. Use the experience to be a better person and a happier person. The experience is what you make of it. It is not up to a professor, class or institution to make you day good or your callege experience good. It is up to you to make it great! You can do that with any class and in any institution. It is in yout hands. Make the most of it. Be your best. Don't compare yourself with others. Just work at being your personal best each day.

I would tell most students to take the classes that are required for college and that you know you will be using sometime throughtout your college experince. Make sure they get a decent grade on the ACT/SAT scores try to maintain a good grade point average.

My advice I would give myself would be to never think I couldn't do it, couldn't make it through college or the transition. I chose a school 3 hours from home where my family and friends and boyfriend are. I thought I wouldn't be able to do it without support or familiar faces around me. I would tell myself to never give up and just push myself as hard as I could and to not be afraid. People grow up and start their own lives, things can't be what they seem in high school; "easy" and having all your friends there. Things in life happen for a reason, and things work themselves out. As long as you strive for the diploma at the end of the road, the long struggle will be well worth it.

I would tell my self not to worry so much about picking a college and reassure myself that I would end up where I was suppose to be. I would say SAVE YOUR MONEY college costs way more then you think it will. I would tell myself that living on campus was the best decision I ever made, but caution myself not to skip class or stay out all night to often. I would tell myself that paying for your own school will make you value it more then the people whos parents paid for everything. I would also hint that most of those people dropped out. But the most important advice I would give myself is simply enjoy yourself. I would say college goes by fast and it is some of the best times of your life so live it up while you can, but don't forget to study your spanish!

Figute out what you really like and research it. I took Culinary Arts in high school and I am now a business major.

I would tell myself to keep focusesd, college is not like high school. You have to push your self to do good. I would tell myself to go to every class and try my hardest. And mostly I would tell myself to not procrastinate. It is very hard to not do that in college because you do not have to be here, your here by choice so it gets hard to actually want to waste your weekend doing the homework and studying.

I currently have a sister as a high school senior. I speak to her almost everyday and her college application process is very exciting for her older brother. I have repeatedly told her that although school choice is important (distance from home, demographic statistics, financial aid, etc.), the success by which you measure yourself is dependent on how hard you work. The time and effort you put in to make yourself who you want to become is more important than school prestige. As for myself looking in retrospec,t I would have studied harder during my freshman year. In high school, studying was easy because I had a strict studying regimen. During the transition to college, I experienced more free time than I ever had in high school. Therefore, I spent less time studying and consequently I did not perform as well (in the classroom) as I would have liked. Having said that, I tightened down beginning my sophomore year and have been doing great since. I would tell high school seniors to not allow college get to their heads. College is intimidating, yes. However, it is more than managable if you set your priorities right.

I would tell myself to continue with my good study habits and get out and meet as many people as possible. Before choosing what school I attend think about everything that I like to do.

Join the basketball team! Join a fraternity like i have. Don't be shy talk to people.

I would tell myself no matter what you can reach the stars. Dont let anyone take that away from you. Never for any moment stop working hard for your dreams. You have the ablity to reach your goals with the work that you are willing to put in.

First and foremost don't live on campus and don't get a meal plan. Schools try to make it seem like living on campus is the absolute best thing in the world and makes your life oh so much more liberated and fun. This is an absolute, out-right, lie! It's not easier, it's not better than living in an apartment or at home, and it certainly isn't more liberating. The rules are worse than those of even your parents! People set firealarms off at 1am when you have class the next day and they have no respect for quiet hours. You might get horrid roommates that try to boss you around, smell horrid, steal, constantly bring their lovers over & lock you out of your room, or are just downright untolerable for your own style of doing things. It's also way more expensive than just staying at home or living off-campus, where you can choose who you live with more so than a dorm room. Go to class everyday and take notes, you never know when you'll need them. Study like crazy not just the night before a test/exam.

I believe that I made the transition to college very well. One thing that I would tell myself is to study a lot more for exams that I have to take. I usually do not prepare as much as I should and due to this my grades are not as high as they should be. I would also tell myself to be careful of the friends that you make. These friends have the ability to make or break your college career, so pick the ones that are not going to pressure you into doing stupid things that can get you in trouble or can cause bad things to happen to you.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself two years ago, I woud encourage myself to study more, and not get caught up in partying my first semester. The parties were not worth the decline in my g.p.a. I would also tell myself not to waste my summer vacations and to try to learn more and workout more to better prepare myself for my freshman and sophmore years. These experiences did help me to learn from my mistakes though and sometimes that is the best way to learn how to live the right way.

If I could go back and tell myself something, I would tell myself to take things more seriously when it comes to schoolwork. I would tell myself not to worry about some of the drama that goes on through high school, because once you hit college it all changes. Opportunities open up such a community service, lots of student led projects and organizations. I would tell myself to enjoy everything and be more focused on what career I want to pursue or what area.

If I could give myself some advice about college life, it would be to stay organized and make school one of your top priorities. College requires a lot of time and dedication if you want to earn good grades and slacking off is not an option. Do not be afraid to talk to professors, faculty, other students, etc. because it helps make the transition more exciting and stress-free. Make the best of every day and don't hold back on grabbing great experiences and opportunities. Just go for it!

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships prior to entering the University. They tell you that you will recieve so much scholarship money but then they do not give you all they say. I would also inform myself to schedule classes later in the day because morning classes are hard to attend because I know I have the "option" of attending. As a comuter, I would also inform myself to try to live on campus to get the whole college experience that everyone speaks of.

College is just around the corner I need to prepare myself for this journey ahead. Many things are going on this year with so little time: homecoming, senior project, prom, and graduation and that?s not including all the extra activities I?m involved in. I need to make sure I have time to do what?s important and needs to be done. I?m going to make a schedule for each week to complete my tasks. I know things are not going to go as planned, but this will be a start and I?ll adjust from there. The only person that?s going to be in my corner while I?m away is God. I need to start being more responsible and start my transition into this new world now. As for now mom is not waking me up for school I will have to set my alarm and if I?m late for school I will be the only person to blame. I think this will be a good start for me it will be different, but I have to take it one step at a time.

There are a few bits of information that I would give myself if I could go back in time to when I was a senior. The first one would be to not stress so much about college. Every day, I had a new "top choice", and depending on my mood and feelings, was either far away from home or right in my own backyard (the college that I currently attend). I would tell myself that it will not be the end of the world if I do not receive a scholarship that I worked ages on and truly believed that I was going to get it. Opportunities opened themselves up to me that I probably would not have had, had I gotten that scholarship. I would tell myself to enjoy senior year and not place so much emphasis on the drama and gossip common to all high schools today. The most important information I would tell myself would be to trust your mother because, in the end, she is the one that knows best and is only looking out for your best interests. Hopefully, I realize this before it is too late. And lastly, have fun!

Students and parents looking to make the right choice for a college or university need to look into many things. First I would choose a college that has experienced professors that have worked in to field for many years or who still work in the field they teach in. This makes the classroom more enjoyable and the advice they give can help you better understand the field you are going into. Second, choose a college that is very helpful and informative. If you can't the information you need before you are admitted then you also will not be able to get that information as a student. Colleges and universities should be helpful and open to questions. Finally, choose a campus that has activities you are interested in. The more involved you are on campus the more likely you are to enjoy your over all college experience. This will also help you make friends with common interests who may be able to help you for the rest of your life with both school work and finding a career after graduating. If you can find a school that has all of these qualities your college experience will be a great one.

MAKE SURE YOU VISIT COLLEGES BEFORE MAKING YOUR CHOICE. knowing what type of school you want to go to and seeing what it will be like to live that school every day for your entire education is very important. dont go to a school you havent visited just because it has a good name. find a school you feel comfortable in and can see yourself living and learning at.

The best advice I would give would be to make sure you visit the campus. Write down all of your questions and make sure they all get answered and make sure that you are happy with your decision. The last place you want to be is a place that you don't like.

Stick to your gut instinct.

Look for the college that best fits your needs as a student. If you need more individualized lessons it would be a good idea to choose a school that is alittle smaller that way the student to teacher ratio is more manageable. Money is a factor in every situation, but it shouldn't be the only reason that you choose a school because there is alot of money to apply for to cover the cost. Probably most important next to the academic aspect of college life is to find a place that you feel connected to and comfortable at so that the experience is the best it can be. Having fun should always be a priority.

I would say start searching early! At the beginning of your junior year you should be looking at different options and really trying to boost your GPA. Be sure to investigate all scholarships your high school offers and the different colleges. Every dollar counts, even if it is just $100. As a student, ask your parent to help but do not put the pressure on them. Searching on your own and looking for scholarships is only the beginning of college and being responcible. Its always a good idea to know your own financial situation and show initiative to your guardian.

How do you find the right college to meet all of your expectations? The first step would be to choose a profession that best fits your interests on what you enjoy doing. Once you have made your decision start researching different schools for specific majors. For example, I was looking for a career in sales and there were very few schools that offer this degree. After doing my research on many different universities I found the University of Toledo offered a professional sales degree. Since this school was one of pioneers for offering this degree they have developed relationships with businesses across the nation for recruiting their graduates. Once I discovered this information my search was over. Every institution says they offer a great college experience, but how could every college have a great experience? The fact is you need to select a school that best fits you. For example, some colleges are known for their business or engineering departments. Once you have selected a major choose a school that is known for having a great department. By doing this you will be exposed to the best professors and have a better chance of landing a job once you graduate.

To find the right college, you first need to look. I would suggest that you first look at colleges that you are not too interested in so you can get an idea of what you should be looking for and what kind of questions to ask. Then, go with your gut feeling. If you feel that a place is right for you, then it probably is. However, if you do not connect with a place and feel uncomfortable there, then do not go to that college. To make the most of your college experience, get involved. Join clubs, meet people. You need to be social and make friends.