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If I could go back in time and give my high school senior self advice about college life I would tell myself a couple things. First, I would tell myself that I need to learn how to study. I knew college would be different but I didn't understand how much time I would have to dedicate to studying. Another thing I would tell myself is to be open to new people. I went though all my years at school basically knowing the same people and getting comfortable with them. In college, it's not like that. I didn't know anyone and at first it was really scary. I feel like if i would have been open more at first it would have made my transition a lot easier. Those are the two most important things I would tell myself if I had the chance.

The most important thing I could have told myself as a high school senior would be to be myself. People will like you for who you are, you don't have to act the way you think they want you to act. Being your own person is vital to making the right kind of friends. Pretending to be someone that you aren't won't serve you any good. Acting a certain way that isn't really you can get you sucked into a lifestyle that you never intended for yourself. Learning to say no and realizing your limits is so important. College gives you a lot of freedom which is nice, but don't forget that the reason you're here in the first place is to get an education. Nothing should come before that.

The one thing that I would tell myself is to find what you really want to do because this was the biggest reason that I did not go to a four year college right out of high school. I had no idea what I wanted to do and I was not concerned about it so I didn't go out of my way to try and find out what I wanted to do but thought it would come to me. The other piece of advice I would give myself is to get involved with campus clubs early because I did not find out about them until I had a couple of semesters left and some of these activites I could not get involved in because I had to have at least two years left. Not only that but so I could obtain a leadership position within these clubs and then I could put this on my resume.

Stay true to yourself and do what you want to do. Chosing a school and your future is YOUR business, not anyone elses. That is probably the most important thing. The second most important thing is to not get stressed out about it. Just take time to do some research and think about what you consider most important in your secondary education and go with that. Go on visits to the colleges that fit most of the criteria and decide from there. If you end up not being happy there, leave. No one is forcing you to stay somewhere that you hate because it's not worth getting depressed over. As far as adjusting to school goes, try as many activities and organizations as possible. When you find something that you really enjoy and are passionate about, you will start to feel like you fit in instantly. You need to find a place where you belong on campus or you will feel lost with no direction. But do not stop at one organization. Increase your experiences and friend circle by pursuing anything you have always wanted to try. College success is easy, you just have to know the right tricks.

The advice I would give myself is learn to manage your time, attend every class, and pay attention. I would tell myself this because it's very important to finish all work on time. Many students come to college and think it's all fun and games, well it's not. In order to make it through college stress free, you must manage your time. An easy way of doing that is to carry a planner and write out everything that must be done as well as checking your planner on a daily basis. Staying ahead is the perfect way of not falling behind. Some professors reward those students who come to every single class and if you're not doing so well, this reward could benefit your final grade. Professors are more willing to help those students who pay attention and really apply their best effort. A professor may give you extra credit just because you're trying really hard. Managing time, attending class, and paying attention will lead you to succeeding in college.

You need to work hard in high school. I know high school seemed hard at the time, but it is nothing compared to how college is. There is always work to do, and the sooner you prepare yourself for the work and how to become a good student, the greater your success chances are. Make sure you go to EVERY class. The more class you miss, the lower your grade will be; not necessarily because of attendance points but because what you miss in lecture/lab you will not be able to understand on your own. Start working now for money for school, college is expensive! Between the tuition, books, resident life, and meal plans, there is a lot of money that goes into college. Look for scholarships! Save up money! And be excited to go to college to enhance your learning and prepare you for the real world, it's going to be a blast :)

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to stay focus, watch the company I keep and prepare ahead. As a high school senior it is really easy to get off focus with all of the senior activties and other outlets. When partcipating in these activities it is easy to neglect school work or slack off. By doing this your grades suffer affecting the amount of scholarships; less scholarships create more stress and headache your freshman year in college which takes away from your ability to focus and be succesful. Furthermore, I would warn myself about who I hang around. The company you keep determines a lot of what you do and shapes who you become; habits, thoughts, and views. This follows you to college because if you keep positive friends in high school you will keep positive friends in college thus helping you stay focused. Preparation is key. I would tell myself to stay organized and prepare ahead; do not wait until the last minute to do things. These things will help you become a more productive and well versed student in the college arena.

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The advice I would had given myself was to stay on top of my grades. Other than that my attendance was great I had perfect attendance all 4 years. I got along with all my teachers. I was not a trouble maker in class. Back to the grades situation...I had an average B- in highschool. The crazy thing is I would study and still get B's and C's on test. I just didn't get it. Now that I'm in college that changed a whole lot. My first semester was pretty easy I got a 3.084 which I'm happy with. This semester I'm goign to try and make the Dean's List which you have to have a 3.4 so I almost made it. Also getting good grades meant to me scholarships! I could of used those being at a high price college. So I know now to stay on top of my grades to get scholarships to help pay for school. I really want to stay in school so I can persue my dreams!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college I would say study harder. I would have created better study tips and methods to help me through college. Knowing how to prioritize properly is a key thing when you are in college. Everyone wants to party and have fun, but you also have to know when it is the right and wrong time. I do pretty good with prioritizing, I just wish that I would have developed a better habit of studying and making sure everything gets done. Maybe I could have learned a little more about essays also, but having trouble studying gets me the most.

Save your money and be prepared to meet people who will change your life forever. Do not be afraid to move on from jobs and have confidence in yourself, you are extremely underrated even in your own eyes.

Knowing what I know now I would have taken my education more serious. I would push my self to stay focused and attentive in class discussions and lectures. As a high school student I never saw my self going to college. The college life seemed unreal and uninteresting to me so I put my mother's goals and aspirations for me on the back burner.Therefore, I did not perform to my full potential. So if I could go back in time I would have encouraged my self a lot more, giving my self a lot more positive reinforcement.

Insist that you are given harder classes to prepare yourself for college and everyday life. When you join the military make sure that you take college classes at every post you?re assigned at to help you. When your discharged go back to school and complete your degree with the money you earned for college and don?t cash it in, get your degree. Don?t move to California when discharged, move to another state with your wife; you?ll be better off away from your wives family. But your life does turn out to be pretty god and that you?ll have lots of friends that do care for you and you should move the California when you are discharged from the military. Oh yea, good luck in everything you do.

Dear Andie Summer 2007: In the fall, you will be a senior in high school and you are determined to study music at Capital University, and I suggest that you triple the amount of time you spend practicing the drums. I suggest you take every available lesson and music class that you can fit into your schedule. I suggest that you start writing and recording more of your original music. On a more peronsal note, I believe you need to work on your social skills. Come out of your shell and start talking to anyone and everyone you know. I believe you need to start making friends and networking now, you never know where those ties may lead. I believe you need to create friendships with students already atteneding Capital, that way the transition from high school to college is not so difficult. I also suggest seriously consider living on campus and not commuting from home. It might cost a little extra, but it will not equal out to the experiences and relationships you would have if you did live in a dorm, at least for a semester. Never stop learning anything available to you.

Get real. That is what I would tell myself, if I could go back in time, and talk to myself as a high school student. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would advise myself to be more focused on my future. Like most high school students, high school was most important to me. I am not saying having a successful tenure through high school is not important. But, if I could go back, I would reprioritize, and spend more time, applying myself in my studies, as well as in the classroom, and preparing for the transition into college life. I especially would put more effort into applying for financial aid. I understand the effects of financial decissions made in college and their impacts on my parents lives, as well as my future. I would Lastly advise myself to trust myself, knowing that its not to soon to be in control of my life!

I would retake the ACT for higher scores, save more money, and look for more scholarships.

I have learned so much from the one and a half years I have been in college. College has truly been life changing for me, in positive ways. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be so much I would say: College will be a life changing experience. There will be so many opportunities for you, and you need to take advantage of those opportunites. Also, everything will seem like it will come so fast, so take one thing at a time , stay calm and stay focused. It may get hard at times, especially when dealing with so many things, like school work and your social life. You will be strong, though, and learn how to manage everything. This will make you a better person, and you will grow as a person in so many ways. Also, never give up, there is so much inside you and college will bring out the best in you. It will truly be an unforgettable esperience. So, stay focused, have fun, keep your goals and dreams close to your heart, and finally, do not worry, for this will be the best time of your life!

When you walk onto the campus you should feel comfortable and not like you are out of place. You need to picture yourself as a student and living there, and really picture it. You will know when you walk onto that campus that you will fit in there, with the people and the setting. Once you get into college you have to keep your head on straight not follow the influence of others and be a leader, work hard and dont let anyone come between you and your career, because partying wont pay the bills one day but your career will. Make friends and have fun but control yourself, there is a time and place for everything and college is a place for learning and building life long skills and bonds!

Always apply to as many schools as you can. Keep the options open--apply close to home and far away. Make sure to get involved in extra-curriculars. Use your extra class credits to take classes that are totally different from your major- get a well-rounded experience. Try to take adventures outside of the campus and get to know the town you attend college in!

In choosing a college, it is important to consider your fit, as well as your budget. Some people prefer to be constantly surrounded by a lot of people and to be able to go somewhere close by to just hang out and relax with friends, while others may prefer to have soundproof study rooms and smaller classes. Wherever you decide to go, it is important to find social groups that you fit with. Whether it be an academic club, a volunteer organization, or a fraternity or sorority, you need to find what you want to do fairly quickly. Everyone needs time to just relax and get away from all of the school work, and being involved on campus as well as away from campus will help you to do just that. But in all of this, you don't want to become exacerbated as you get ready to graduate because you realize how much in debt you really are. That is why price is important. The tuition is just going to rise. Make sure you have a planned budget or a way to pay for college so that you don't come out deep in the negative.