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I would advise myself of the importance of good grades, community volunteering, and good study habits. Having these three things will make the transition into college must easier. Good grades ensure that your application will be considered over those who do not take school very seriously; it stands out when you clearly show that you have applied yourself academically. Community involvement and volunteering is very important for getting scholarships and could be very important for getting into graduate school later on. Volunteering at a retirement home or a hospital is a great way to boost your academic resume. And finally, good study habits are vital to your success in college. Being able to discipline yourself and take time out to study daily is important to getting good grades and not falling behind in your classes. Having ten weeks to complete a college class can be quite a shock when you are coming from high school, so good study habits will keep you performing at your best.

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Pay more attention to math, study skills, and time management.

That's easy, I would tell myself to just chill! In high school, everyone always said that college was the ultimate goal and that, if nothing else in my life went right, having a college education would always pull me through. Today, I still believe that is true, but hearing that as a Senior in high school terrified me. I was fearful that I would never make it to college or that I would flunk out after my first math class, and that was even after I had been accepted. Now that I'm in college, however, I realize that I'm not alone. That no matter how hard the lectures get, there are always other students and teachers there that care enough to help pull me through. I know it's not smart to tell you that I think college is easy, but it's the one of the easiest things I've ever done because now I'm sure I chose the right major and that even the science and math classes that seemed so difficult before can actually make sense! I only wish someone would have told me that in high school, and to save more money!

I would inform myself more about the importance of college life and how it may entail its challenges. I would also better prepare myself financially and I would have applied for financial aid earlier to better my chances of financing my college education. The pivotal importance of college life is essentail to adapting to the new curriculum since it significanly varies from high school life. I would tell myself to value college more and therefore, inform myself more about what I wish to major in and where I would like to transfer, rather than leave it for last minute. I would also prepare myself more to be strong and a determining individual since college has its challenges. Challenges that encounter money, planning, and time.

I would go back and tell myself not too stress out too much because I can only do the best I can. I shouldn't put too much pressure on myself. College is great. I like it so much better than high school so I should not be nervous about it. In college, you need to be responsible and go to class everyday and do all the homework. Get involved in school and make new friends, your only young once and have fun during the college experience even though you are not going to be living in the dorms. Try to enjoy it as much as possible before you have to go in the real world.

You used to be scared of what people thought of you, and would back down from what people said just to avoid a fight. You would try to be friends with everyone and woul wind up getting hurt because someone didnt keep their word. The advice i have for you is this, the only person you have to impress is you. Don't go off worrying about what people think of you, it will only effect your progress in the classroom as well as in your social life, for as Baz Luhrmann said, "worrying is about as effective as trying to solve an algebra problem by chewing bubblegum." if people dont come around, let them go, and stick with the lifetime friends that will stay by your side, you'll be a lot happier in the end. And remember, you're about to enter college, these are the best years of your life, where you'll meet more short term and lifetime friends, and more influences to keep you going, so keep your chin up and always look forward, never backward.

I would recommend going to visit the colleges one is interested in, meeting some students, sitting in on and class, and talking to the faculty because after all this is where you will spend four years of your life. Talk to the adminstration and to financial aide as much as you wish and ask all the questions you can think of, they are there to help you whether they like it or not. You need to visit the campus and soend the day there just to see if it fits you. I know it seems corny but you can tell if the atmosphere of a place is you or not.

The only edvice that I would give parents and future students is, that to choose the school that will provided them the security and the knowledge to help them they are struggeling in life and in school. To a school that will help them make the right chose in their life and career. Therefore, parents should be involved with their children so they wont make any mistake and to courage them to any desicions and to make the right one.

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The most important thing to do when considering colleges is to make a comprehensive list of all possible schools. In the list remember to write down the majors/minors offered by the school, the school's location, urban/rural, and the types of organizations and extra curricular activities the school has to offer. As time goes on, narrow down this list of schools until you have only three to four options to choose from. Remember that college applications are very expensive so it is a good idea to know which schools you?re really interested in. As for the college experience aspect, try to find a school with great school spirit, a well achieved sports team, and frequent activities on, as well as off campus. I find that it is important to join clubs your freshman year because it allows you to meet more people, and become more outgoing as well which is a large part of the college experience. Many teen-agers think that college is all about parties but in actuality it is all about time management and self awareness.

The advice I would give is make sure that you are researching your options for college in your junior year of High School. This will allow you to get all the information that may be necessary in making a choice. Also, it is good to tour the campus that you are planning on attending. Nothing is worse than getting to a school and being miserable because you hate the campus.

Visit the campus while school is still in session. This way you can get a feel of the way the students, teachers, and campus fit into your comfort level. It is most important for the student to be comfortable in their surroundings. There is already many ways that a student is stressed out while attending college, feeling as though they fit in to their University adds a sense of ease and lets the student's personality shine.

Succeed in the highest degree. College is so beneficial to people who plan on entering the workforce. The more education one has, the more fulfilling their future will be. I recommend an education for every single individual who has a goal or a dream. It took me longer than average to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I experimented with many avenues, all of which led me back to facing what I had ignored for so long: an education. In what seemed like forever, I finally had the opportunity to transfer to a California State University. In my first quarter at CSUSB, I was amazed at how much different it was than a community college setting. I immediately fell in love; the opportunities were endless! I quickly decided to change my major to a dual major, and have decided to attain a doctorates degree. Without college, I would be going no where, fast. I truly believe college saved my life, and has made me a better person. Embrace all that college has to offer! Ask, learn, and explore in every way possible. Education is my life; I plan on learning until the day I die.

They type of school it is. If its tough academically then you have to be willing to spare your social life. Just learn to balance it all. It will benefit you to start having organizational skills. Go with your gut and try to get involved. It will lead to greater memories of your college years!

My advice is to find a college that has the best program for whatever subject the student is interested in majoring in. It is worth it to get the most out of what you are most interested in. If you go to a college with a well respected program for your major you will not only have the advantage of having the best professers on the subject, the overall learning experience will be phenomenal. You will also have the benefit of excellent job placement and great alumni support. I chose my college based on these things and am currently majoring in Art History. My overall experience has been so rewarding and I have professors who are experts in their field. I am looking forward to getting the most out of my education and eventually find a career with all of the resources I have acquired.

make sure that you love where your'e going and what field you go into

If you want to be successful in your life, pick a college that has an emphasize on a drug and alcohol-free life and an emphasize on keeping the environment safe. A college that offers affordable pricing and a good location is a good choice too. Pick a college that specializes in some of the popular majors out there in the world and, at the same time, offers a variety of majors and minors to study. If you are unsure of what to major in, take General Education classes in your first to second year and prerequisite classes that most majors require. Take between 5-8 classes each quarter if you want to finish college faster and make sure too take lab classes before anything else. Be sure to mix up the hard classes with easy classes and not to overdo yourself. Get involved with the clubs so that you will have a good social life.

I would advise both students and parents to spend time on campus to observe what is going on around campus. I would tell them to observe if students hang around campus studying with other classmates, do you see teachers interact with students, are there any activities happening around campus that are appropriate for interaction with college students. I would also encourage them to pay attention to how close buildings are to one another, restroom availability as well as food availability. Is the campus well taken care of, do students look stressed out, is campus security within arms reach is case of an emergency? Is the campus on a fault line? These reasons are what reassured me in making my choice in attending the college of my choice, I also walked around campus and talked with some of the students, the best way to get advice about anything is through word of mouth.

Every college student goes into this experience expecting what they see in the movies. That is not true at all. Sure college is about the parties and making new friends, but it is so much more. Learning is the number one reason you are here. Find a school in a location where the student is least likely to get in trouble. Find the school that offers the most classes for your major. It is always best to find smaller classrooms because you get the one on one learning attention that you need. Make the most out of your experience by making new friends. They say you meet the best friends in college and its true. Take advantage of that. These students are here for the same reason that you are. Come out of your shell a little but and have some fun. Not too much though. College only happens once and the more you experience it, the more memories will be made.