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Ring Ring Ring "What is that sound?" I think to myself. I roll over in my bed and open my eyes, there right in front of me there was someone in my bed too! I start to panic, "who is this person? Wait! Why am I at home? Oh yeah I was sent on a mission!" I sigh in relief. Cautiously I tap the figure in the bed. I watch in amazement as she starts moaning and pulls the cover over her head, the action all too familiar to me. So I decided to start jumping on the bed. "Will you stop that!" the figured yelled as she threw off her blankets to glare at me. She gasped. "I know what you are thinking and yes I'm you in the future, two years into the future actually and I was sent here to you, well me, to tell you while you are a senior in high school that I think you should apply for all the scholarships you can get because you are going to need that money, use it wisely and don't quit your job." I hurriedly explain. Then puff I was gone.

I would tell my self to get a job well still as a senior. I would also tell myself to save it. I wish that someone would have told me how much money it cost. I had seen "its about this much" but it would have been nice if I would have known just how much. I would tell myself these things so thatI wouldn't be so up tight. If I would have saved my money and worked as a senior, I could have not worried about money as much in college. I wouldn't be as worried about what if I don't find a job this semester. I would also tell myself if I don't get a job and save money I might have to give plasma. (I hate needles, but if I can't find a job than that is were I could get money for food and housing) I know that if I were to tell myself this I would really try harder to save and to get a job.

As a Senior I had an athletic scholarship of eighty percent to a private school in St Louis, an offer which I thought it was too good to let go. I didn't enjoying school, neither the place that I was living in and my grades reflected all that. First thing I would tell my self would be that it's not about the money or who is offering you more, if you are not enjoying your school then all that money isn't worth anything. if doesn't feel like home from the beginning then it will never be, make sure you love it from the first day. Go visit other schools and try out to any school you want, you are only as good as you allow your self to be. You have great potential don't be afraid to let go of that scholarship! Second biggest thing, find out what you really want to study, seek for help from others and try not getting loans. Study business which is what you really like, don't be afraid of the hard classes that's where you'll learn the most. Do that and you'll do just fine.

One of the most important things to remember when entering college is to open your heart and mind to new opportunities. Involving yourself in service, leadership, school functions, and religious practices will help ease the discomfort of such unknown territory. Being a part of anything good will improve your college experience immensely. Be spontaneous! Academic excellence is extremely important, but taking the time to build relationships and experience new things is equally important. Take the time to build life-long relationships with the awesome people you meet. Treat school like your full time job of at least 40 hours a week with occasional overtime (overtime=treating yourself to ice cream). Like a normal job, work normal hours such as 8A.M to 4P.M. The best thing I ever decided to do was take Sunday off. I never work or do homework on Sunday. Having a day to relax completely and do whatever I want helps me get through the next week. The last thing to remember is to embrace the opportunity to learn. Embrace the opportunity to fail and succeed. Embrace the opportunity to be challenged.

If I could go back to high school when I was a senior, I would tell myself to take harder classes and more of them. I would also tell myself to study harder and to not breeze through high school like it was a joke. Along with taking more classes I would tell myself to study better so that I could use those habits to be a better college student. I would also listen to my parents more about how to really live alone. Learning more about budgeting my money and my time and cooking. There are probably more people that struggle with this than not! While budgeting my time I also need to include having a good time with others, that way I would know what the full experience of college life is like. I would be more willing to grow educationally if I am having a good time socially.

First of all, I want you to remember to enjoy your senior year. There's no going back. You and your friends will split ways and see each other less, classes will get harder and consume your time, so enjoy it. Now, college. In my opinion college is the height of teenage years, but you have to make it that way. When it comes to room mates, cleanliness is always appreciated and will save you a lot of arguments, understanding is required, always try to see it through the other person's eye, maybe they have a good reason. When it comes to classes, hard work is always good. Don't put it off, if you get it done you won't have to think about it and you get to play! Don't ditch class, you paid a lot of money to go and failing won't help. Find tutors in friends, they have an interest in you and will help you do well, and they're free! Save all the money you can, don't splurge, because when your scholarships run out, you'll need it. Learn how to cook real food well. Tell mom and dad "Thanks!"

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to work harder in school and to get more involved. Moving to a school where I was on my own, I have realized that there is so much to do and so much I missed out on in high school. I would tell myself to taken my math classes more seriously and to seek more help. I would try to tell myself that I had a lot of potential and that I just needed to realize it, and that I could go far if I were to put forth the effort. I would say that I didn't need to stay to myself and to let myself have fun instead of stay home and study all the time. If I were to take my own advice, maybe I would have a lot less to regret. I am taking my own advice here in college though.

College is your destiny and your place to shine. Remember who you are and who and what you love and cling to that. You will feel nervous, scared and insecure many times in the days to come, but you will also feel enlightened and happy often. As you start out your college life, you will want to participate in school activities and that's ok, but don't give blood on the first day of school, you're body doesn't react well and you will get very lost on you're way to the dining hall and go hungry. You're new roomates will make you nervous and some will drive you crazy, but one or two will keep you from getting lonely so don't cut yourself off completely. You will have to work to pay for some of your expenses, but unless you find a job that you truely enjoy, its going to make you miserable, so hold out and keep looking till you find the perfect part-time gig. Don't worry, Math 1050 won't be as hard as it appears. Always do your homework and have fun.

When I was a Senior in high school, I didn't think much about college life except that it would probably be boring and just a continuation of ?more high school?. All I wanted to do was to get out, go to work, and to be my best with what I knew (at the time). Knowing what I know now about college, and if I could travel in time as a messenger to myself to back then, I would tell myself, ?So hey-- you say you want to be your best? Think about college, Jim. I know your plans and that you really enjoy what you do right now and you can still do that and go to college! Broaden your horizons! Color outside the lines! I know that you love adventure and if you really want to be your very best and find adventure, then think again about going to college! Trust me on this one Jim; you'll be grateful later.? To this, my high school self would probably ask who this messenger is, and the messenger would reply, ?You; thirty years from now and barely starting. Go to college, Jim. College-- college-- college...?

I would look into majors more. I went my freshman year knowing nothing that I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted to be in college and so it was knowing I had no idea what I wanted to do. I would give options of what there was and tell myself to do more job shadowing and looking at whats out there.

Work, work, work! No matter what state you are in or what financial aid is available, money is always good to have. Utilize the summers to save as much as possible. It is also important to work as hard in school as it is at your job. Developing good study habits and a good routine is very important to eliminating stress and confusion in college. Practice in High School! While you are in High School find time to develop meaningful relatinoships with friends and family alike. A support system always comes in handy when you hit a hard time or are frustrated with school or roommates. Some days encouragement or extra money from home is exactly what fixes the problem. My last piece of advice is to take as many AP or concurrent enrollment classes as possible. Those classes prepare you well for college work and get you into good habits. If your college accepts such credits it is extremely beneficial to getting right into your major and the stuff you love. Oh, and don't forget to enjoy life and everything you have to do.

Study hard and try to get more scholarships and financial. I didn't know I was going to struggle for money as much as I did. You need to get as much out of high school as possible, you're going to need it! Also, don't take your teachers forgranted, they know what they are talking about and they are always there to help you!

Focus a lot more on taking AP and concurrent enrollment classes to get eary college credit, and possibly try to graduate with an associates degree. Try to get involved with more extracurricular activities and be devoted to excell in every aspect that you do.

I would advise myself to find out as much as I could about what I wanted to do in college, so that less of my college time was spent trying to get a direction to go. That would be the biggest thing, but I would also tell myself to study our each option as carefully as possible before picking a school to attend.

I would tell my self not to worry as much because the transition is alot easier than expected.

As I look back at my own selection process I regrettably didnt take much time to consider the necessary ingredients to a good liberal education. Exposure to new ideas is an essential part of becoming a professional or even an educated member of society. Exposure only to the ideas presented in class, strange or not, is not enough. Consider searching out an institution that perhaps differs more from what environment you are accustomed to. You will be grateful to find more to talk about with those around you and also that a greater polarization of personalities on campus will only bring you closer to those you associate with. That being said, college is not the place to fit in...if anything try not to...this is where and when you are most free to explore your potential and discover your very own recipe for happiness.

I am glad that I worked hard as a senior and took many AP and concurrent classes because it worked out in my favor and allowed me to skip over many of the general ed classes. Instead, I was able to jump right in to my major requirements. As a senior, I would have taken more time to check out housing options and price things out. The biggest thing I learned that I should have done earlier is how to budget. It is surprising how much living can be; start early to live frugally. I feel I made a lot of good decisions to prepare myself, including good study habits and not slacking off, waking up early, getting into a routine, making friends, and spending as much time with my family as possible. It is important to have good support and family ties especially. I do wish I would have worked harder to earn and save more money, and it would have been nice to have done better on the ACT to recieve a good scholarship. My advice is to learn how to be a good test taker; that is half of college.

Apply for all the scholarships you can, and don't waste your first semester trying to figure out how to study, just do what you did in high school.

To not stay up late just for a boy. It's not worth it and it doesn't help you succeed academically. Then, also, to pay more attention to my schoolwork, that it is actually more important than my social work.

I would advise myself to study more. In college you need to spend a lot more time doing homework and studying than you did in high school. I spent my first semester in college just playing and not spending very much time on my school work. And I ended up not getting a great GPA. So the biggest advice I would give is to put school work first. Spend 2 hours studying for every hour spent in class. I would also advise myself to be outgoing and make friends. Your social life is what keeps you going. Make friends in your apartments and especially in your classes. Form study groups with other students. That helps a lot because if you don't understand a concept maybe one of them does. You can discuss concepts and problems and work together to understand them.

I would tell myself to work harder in high school because I won't regret that in college. I would stress to myself that working hard in high school and pushing through the stressful times will just prepare me for college. I would tell myself to stick with the AP class and take the test for that class because that is the one thing I regret the most about my high school career.

Apply for school early! It does not matter if you turn in everything before the due date, the money is already gone. Get all application materials in before December. Also work hard now. Save as much money as possible before entering college. It is hard to make ends meet while going to school and even tougher to work and go to school full time. Any money you make now will help you in school. Don't be intimidated by anything. You have the capability to learn anything and adapt. You can do anything you set your mind to. Don't let others scare you off from doing what you want to do. You are smart and you can do it.

The first and most important advice I would give myself would be to pay more attention to scholarship oppertunities, and actively seek them out. I feel that there were many missed oppertunities for scholarships. Also I would tell myself not worry so much about getting straight A's or a 4.0 GPA, and worry more about finding out what I want to do in college. There was so much focus put into the GPA that it tended to distract from learning. I would focus more on getting a great ACT or SAT score because that is where most of the school scholarships go is to those who score highly on those tests. Last but not least I would tell myself not to worry about the transition because it is not that difficult, just find out as much as you can about the school before you decide to go there and you will make a smooth transition.

study more man

Don't ever give up. It will kick your butt and be so freaking hard that you don't know how you are going to make it. But I promise you that it is totally worth it. You can go on and do fantastic things. It isn't going to be handed to you on a silver platter, you will have to spend many nights studying and stressing. But you also will make fantastic friends and learn so much from life. Don't ever give up!

I know you worry about where you should go to school and what you should study. It is important, but once you get there you won't have a problem deciding on what is best for you. College life is completely different from high school. You will find yourself and gain confidence in who you are. Never be discouraged. Being a college student will be a challenge, but you will have no problem handling it. You need to stay focused on your studies, but be sure to make time to have fun and enjoy the services that your university provides. Know that you are going to college to make a life for yourself and be the best citizen you can be.

Impress people and allow people to impress you. Make more advances. You'll survive even without being given any opportunities currently. Some will show up, some may not.

The advice I would give myself the advice to make sure I dedicated myself to studying seriously more than I did in highschool. As a highschool senior I was able to study very little and maintain a high GPA but knowing that in college that won't get me by, I would be sure to tell myself to take studying seriously. However, I would also make sure to mention that it is also important to be involved in fun activities in order to keep myself sane and active. Telling myself to make sure and strive to be the best would also be something I would tell myself. College is very competitive and requires being outgoing in order to be at the top of your class and to become known by recruiting companies in your particular field of study.

Take classes that you wouldn't normally take and do the extra stuff in the class. Don't stress about school and try to enjoy being at school. Don't make it harder than it has to be.

Start early and be yourself. Reach out to those you meet by being frieendly and make the advancements you want. You have time to learn.

Be aware of the choices you make, and the consequences that follow. Every daily decision made, no matter how small it seems, determines who and where you'll be in the future. Dreams cannot come true without making the proper choices and doing the work necessary to bring them to fruition. You will not automatically wake one day and have the life you dreamed of, unless you are willing to do what is required to gain that life. There is nothing more sad than talent and intelligence wasted, and a dream unrealized. Please, live your life so that you may look at the past without regret.

Know that everything will work out and be okay! That you need to concentrate on your academics but don't forget to have fun every once in awhile, but make sure to do your homework first! College is meant to be fun but you are here to learn and to get a degree. Look at all your different degree options that the school offers and look into all of them, instead of just deciding your major right of the bat. But look into all the different majors and take the introduction classes to them, and when you decide a major, you need to stick with it. Don't just sit and take fun classes but take that classes and generals that you need so your not wasting your money. Lastly, get involved, get involved with the school as much as you can. Go to sporting events, make lots of friends, go to on campus activities, and dances! Just get involved in anyway that you can! College is meant to be fun!

You are about to embark on a new and exciting adventure in your life. Don't be afraid to really search for yourself during this experience. Put yourself out there, and make the effort to make new friends! I know that it's scary and you feel like you're floundering in this new life, but it gets easier. Be flexible and willing to try new things- you're only in college once, so why not make the most of this experience. Don't forget about your school work, however. You are paying for your education now, so take advantage of it. Lastly, and most importantly- remember that you are in charge of your life now. You are responsible for yourself and your actions, so make good choices. Have fun, be happy and be ambitious- you can do it!

If I were allowed the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a High School Senior, I would remind myself that High School isn't forever and that the things that seemed hard then are nothing compared to some of life's hardships I am experiencing now. But, the hardest things in life are the ones that are most worth giving your time and energy to. I would tell myself that there are people out there who care about me and want me to succeed and complete my goals. There is a whole network of supporters who will do whatever it takes to see me reach my dreams and evolve into the person I am destined to become- socially, academically, emotionally and spiritually. Hard things make you a stronger, and more well rounded person. College has a lot of challenges, from meeting new people to keeping up with school work, but everything you give your time and energy to helps you grow and become more capable to take on the challenges of life. Because of these experiences, rather than merely survivng, you have the opportunity to succeed. So vanquish your fears and accept the challenge!

Take the ATC when your in your prime high school years! Don't wait til after college. Talk to your educational advisor often!

Don't go into college thinking that your mind is made up and this is exactly what you want. College is about experiencing new things, try something new, I bet you'll like it! Keep you mind open and your eyes too and you'll find your perfect fit!

When I was a freshman in high school, my mother took me on a college road trip through the state of Utah. I had already decided that I was going to major in Music Performance, so we visited the Fine Arts buildings on each of the campuses. This was very helpful in my decision process because it helped me to know where I felt the most comfortable and where I felt I could excel the most. If visiting the campus is not an option, I would suggest looking at the websites several universities and narrowing them down to a few, and then making personal contact with the faculties of those few. Making personal contact is crucial. By doing that, I was able to get letters of recommendation from my future professors that helped me attain scholarships. Making as many allies as possible at as many universities as possible makes it easier to find which school will provide the best financial aid, which professors will be the most helpful throughout your education, and where you will ultimately feel the most comfortable.

Make sure it has a fun and friendly environment, or else your student will hate it.

Find the place that fits you and where you think you will succeed. College is only as good as you make it.

Find a campus that the student will enjoy attending, if they don't like the school they pick, they aren't going to enjoy the college experience.

When looking for a college it is important to consider the academic aspect considering your intended major and the presitge of the college. Although this is important, don't underestimate the importance of a good community around the campus, activities or sports to be involved in, and the friendliness of those attending the college. Making friends and being involved in groups that interest you can greatly influence your academic and future career. Pick a campus that you feel comfortable with and can see yourself easily attending there. Look at the different resources available for academic, financial, and other needs you may have. Don't stress too much about this decision and save all that energy for finals week.

The advice I would provide to parents and future college students would be to take your time in selecting a school. I felt rushed into picking the school I was to attend. Luckily the choice I made turned out to be just right for me. Take time to look into each school that the child has been accepted to. Do not disregard a school because it is too expensive. There are scholarships available if you take the time to inquire about them. Also once you have chosen a school ask about clubs and other activities and groups in which you can take part in. By joining clubs you can meet new people and create new friendships. Live on campus for your first year. Again, this is a great way to be right in the middle of things so you know exactly what the school has to offer you. Remember that college is an opertunity. Pat yourself on the back for even making it this far. Enjoy it. I have found that classes are not a chore if I let myself be immersed in the material, and do not skip class if you want to succeed.

If possible decide at least generally what it is that you want to study before choosing a college and look for a school that has a good program in the area you wish to study. Then make sure to find a school that will fit into your budget and will fit your personality. Make a trip to prospective schools to check out the campus and get familiar with the institution.

Attending a university has things for all walks of life. Whether you are interested in the social aspect of parties and school spirit and organizations or the academic preparing for the rest of your career there is something for you. It is nigh impossible to not find others that have the share interests with you. You can begin friendships and ideas that will last your entire lifetime. The essense of universities embodies the american experience, you get what you put into it. College experience will put you into the drivers seat and give you the tools to literally go anywhere in life. If you are interested in expanding your circles I would suggest that you live in a different place every year. Throw yourself out of your comfort zone in order to discover more about yourself and the world around you. If approached correctly there will never be a dull moment in your four years and it will have an impact on you for the rest of your life.

Assess how far you want to be away from home and what academic strengths you want the school to give you. Then budget out what you can justify spending and take a tour. Which ever place makes you say, "I could see myself spending four years here and enjoying it." is the right one for you.

Figure out what you want to go into and look into it very closely before applying to colleges. Do some job shadowing to see if that's what you really want to do. From that major pick the school with the best program for it. It's a really big pain to have to transfer credits to a new college.

The best advice I can give is to allow yourself (your child) the time and opportunity to find the major and career that best fit your personality, passions, abilities, dreams, etc. You have your whole life ahead of you, don't try to rush through it all in a few years.

The best advice I can give students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to be open to new ideas, places, and people! Choosing an establishment for our higher education is one of the biggest decisions we as students will make. I have found, however, the importance of choosing a place where you feel comfortable. This doesn't mean you won't experience some uneasiness at first. New things are almost always a bit scary in the beginning, but college should be an uplifting and rewarding time in life. Success would be nearly impossible in an environment where one feels inferior or out of place. My advice before choosing which college to attend is to visit the campus and surrounding community. If possible, spend a day on campus getting to know the students, faculty, and staff. Talk with as many people as possible who are attending or who have recently attended that college. Once you have made your decision, enjoy being in college. Whether you are close to home or far away, get involved in activities that interest you and remember that you can be successful and have fun too!

First, if your son or daughter has a dream, do whatever possible to make that dream a reality. I know that my parents have done whatever they have needed to to finance and support my dream, and our family has drawn closer together. Students should try their hardest, and understand that whatever is supposed to happen in their life will happen because it is supposed to. If you don't get into your first choice, there are always other schools, and they might even be a better choice for you. And, when you get to college, it's like ahving a clean slate. Any fights you had with your friends or how shy you were in high school can all be changed. Be independent, be yourself, and don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Others have been where you are before, and they will be willing to help. Remember: DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!

When giving advice to people looking for the right school, make sure you like the environment of the campus. If Basketball is a huge thing at the school you're applying to, make sure you like basketball. Make sure the school you choose has the right program for you, but almost more importantly, make sure you'll fit in at the school. Even if you have the right program, but don't fit in to the social scene, you'll be unhappy with your college experience. To make the most of your college experience, get involved. Find an extra curricular or two that appeal to you and go for it! Break out of your shell and meet new people. Have a good attitude, and work to get to know new people that you normally wouldn't, you'll make some great friends this way. Hard work academically is very important as well, you'll be unhappy if you're failing your classes, but you'll also be unhappy if you don't have any friends, and the best way to make new friends is to break out of your shell and meet people!