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I would tell myself to focus on english class on writing essays and grammer. I would tell myself to focus in my Foreign Language class because it would pay off in college. I would most definitely teel myself to get math under my belt, especially Algebra. These three subjects, if mastered can save you time and money!

I would advise myself to study harder,stay focused and to give it the best shot that you got. I would prepare better for college by reseaching more and getting more help with scholarship applications and applying for financial aid. I would tell myself than the only thing that beats a failure is a try. iwould encurage myself to succeed by any means neccessary.

The advice I would give myself would be to buckle done in high school before you graduate. Its alot harder to get into a good college when your grades and act or sat scores aren't high enough. Make sure that you have all the money that you need to cover the tuition,roomand board and your books.

The advice I would give myself going into college is be focused,positive and confident. There is always someone who does not want you to succeed and give up. I would recommend going to a community college because it is more convenient and affordable than a university. Studying is a major asset to being successful and learning the required material. I would encourage myself to not to get off track and let nothing interfere with getting my education.

If i could go back to my senior year of high school, i would tell myself that college is a place where you go to achieve a degree, but open walls of opprotunity where the mind builds confidence and character. Its not the degree that holds value, its what it takes to accomplish the degree. Know your purpose because time is precious and the mind is plentiful.

I will tell myself not to waste any time on extraneous classes, listen to my academic advisor and enroll in the courses in which she assigned for me to take. Most of all, I would go back in time and tell myself to work on my attitude before entering college so that it will not stop many good opporunities from entering my life and advice myself to find other resources to pay for college besides loans.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as high school senior, I would tell myself to work hard to keep my grades up. By me being in college now, the classes for my major are hard and I always have to work and study hard to maintain good G.P.A. The nursing program is the hardest program to get into on campus but I chose it because I love helping people in need and doing something I'm very passionate about makes me feel great. If I give up on nursing then I'd be a quitter and thats not an option for me. I would also tell myself to be prepared for the real world. College challenges your maturity in every way and I've done alot of growing up since attending college even though I wasn't ready for the obstacles which I've faced since I started Chicago State University. my life has changed since being at CSU but as long as I focus hard in school and achieve the goals that I set for myself, I will succeed.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to value my education and learn about being responsible financially. In high school, most students care more about their popularity status than getting good grades. Getting good grades would help me get into the colleges of my choice with scholarships. Not having to worry about paying tuition or paying back loans after graduation is wonderful, plus my parents will be happy too. Therefore, I would be able to focus on my studies and pass all of my class the first time around. Also I would tell myself to enjoy being a high school student because soon after high school i would have to grow up and be responsible for myself.

My advice to myself would have been sending out my college application early and once acceptanced sign up for class early and the right ones. I would also tell myself to apply for out of state as well so I could experience the out of state college life. To keep a studying schedule so pass all class would be easy and learning how to manage time . That all advice I would give my self .

I would tell myself to really look into the school that i want to attend. By looking into the school I mean find out the type of help the school gives to students. I would also tell myself to know how student athletes are treated. Another thing would be to look at the school spirit. I believe that plays a big part in student success. The better you feel about your school the better you will perform as a student. Something else I would be interested in is how many graduates graduate not only with a diploma but also with a career. Since I am an Accounting major i would like to have a career to go to after I am done with school. The most important thing i would tell myself as a senior is to talk to someone that attends that school and find out first hand how they feel about the school. Also what they like and dislike about the school. This would help me get a real feel for the school and better my decesion for the future.

I would tell myself to go into college with an open mind and really be open to people's opinions and customs. My first semester, I was in my dorm almost the entire time because I was annoyed by a lot of different people. When I finally opened up, I met a bunch of great people and leanred more in two weeks than I did an entire semester. It was really eye opening.

As a college senior I can look back and say that I?m very pleased with the progress I?ve made. I learned a lot of things that have benefited me tremendously, so if I could go back and talk to myself I would definitely clue myself in on some key points. I would say ask for help when you needed it, to not underestimate yourself, and to be patient. I say that because each of those facts represent a particular time in my college career where I learned a valuable lesson. Lessons where I realized I couldn?t let my pride enable me from doing the best I possibly could, not allowing fear or uncertainty stop me from achieving something great, and that patients gives us the ability to not overlook something and gain knowledge we otherwise wouldn?t. Now when I need help I ask instead of feeling like I must figure it out on my own. I know that the impossible is possible if you?re willing to work and that good things are worth waiting for. Learning those things helped me gain knowledge and a way of thinking that will stick with me well after college.

If I was a high school senior again, I would better prepared myself for college by taking the SAT and ACT exams to receive a better scores which could help with applying for more colleges. Also, I would have participated in more academic programs that could be applied to my school transcript. But most of all, I would have followed my first mind by attending colllege right after graduating from high school instead of the later part of my life.

I would tell myself to major in recreation for which this is what i am passionate about. I would have aslo told myself to take the A.P. courses when I was offered to take them in high school. Make sure I study hard and go to summer school. Apply for every scholarship that you can. I would have also told myself to make sure i take english seriously, but most of all take school seriously. Do all my work and make sure I see my professor during their office hours. Always set a couple hours a day to study and read the chapter. Never give up no matter how hard I struggle for it will all pay off in the end.

I would tell myself that i can do whatever i want to do and how talented i am and should take advantage of it while i have the skills and athleticism to play sports. Go to the Air Force or a big school.

Don't give up. Always try and do your best and if you think you can't afford going to college, that's not true because everyone receives help and there are many colleges available. Seek for help in making the correct decision for your child and remember nothing is impossible.

www.collegeboard.com!!!! It was more than helpful for me and they provided plenty of information about various colleges!!!

Do your research on the schools first and visit them before you commit to going anywhere.

If someone asked me what to do when finding the right college, my first piece of advise would be to think of your personal preferences, after all it will be you attending the college. Next, what field or major were you interested, including undecided. Many schools have better accomadations and resources than others for different majors. You want your school to give you the best education possible. After that, I would say to consider extra-cirricular activities and interests that you have, or may be interested in, these will be the things that help to make your college experience the best it can be. These include clubs, greek orginizations, etc. Finally, just be open to new things and above all, do not lose sight of why you went to college in the first place.

My advice to parents and studends would be to make sure that you go to visit the campus with your children because the parent should know what would best fit them. I would also say to the student to make sure you look at all aspects of the school and dont procrasinate in searching for schools because you might end up going somewhere you didnt want to be. To the students make sure you go into college with a focus it will make your experience a lot less stressful. Also, try not to procrastinate it will sometimes be a bad decision. Overall, have fun and make it a fun experience as well as an educational one.