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Make wiser and better decisions. I would apply myself a lot more.

One thing that I would change if I was still a high school senior is to look for scholarships while I was still in school. After graduation I took a year off to work and earn money for school. With this plan I didn't think I needed to worry about scholarships while I was in high school. About a year later when I was seriously thinking about college I looked into a lot of different scholarships and realized that a lot of them are only available to high school students. Now that I know about this I try to let to my friends that are still in high school know, but I wish someone could have given me that advice.

I would tell myself to use my time wisely, and to do your best because it will really pay off at the end. Be ready to learn and have an open heart to learn as much as you can. God will work in many ways and keep your focus on Him. Do not doubt yourself in what God has instore for your life. Be confident in yourself, and most of all, just be yourself. People will like you for who you are, not for what you can do or how popular you are.

Be ready to work hard. Don't procastinate and put your social life above your work, but at the same do make friends and have a socal life as it makes college a whole lot more fun. You will make crucial decisions during your college years and just be careful in the decisions you do make.

Looking back at high school, I did not realize how expensive college would become. I should have begun to save for college much earlier than my senior year of high school instead of struggling to pay for tuition. Secondly, I would have applied for more scholarships and grants. As a senior, I did not fully realize all the money that was available to me, and now I am paying the consequences.

College is wonderful part of life. It is a a growing experience and a time to figure out what you want to do with your life and meet life long friends. I would suggest the student and parent to sit down and talk about what kind of college the student would like to attend- narrow down the options. Then talk about the major and look into the school to see if they have a good program that will provide a good education. The parent and student should both visit the college to make sure they are both on the same page and feel comfortable. Once the student finds the college, make sure he/she is involved with as much as they can be. The more you are involved , the more people you will meet.

First figure out what you want to do regarding a major, or at least have a pretty good idea. Do what you love and what you're good at. If you don't know what that is, there are plenty of advisors to assist you in making that decision. Then, research schools to find one that is compatible with and has a good reputation for that major. Another important factor in this choice is your level of comfort with a specific school's size and values/rules. Expect diversity within the venues of belief and personality. Going off of that, my relationship tidbit is to be aware of who you are developing relationships with, both friendships and dating potentials, since not everyone at the same college has the same standards or interests. So develop good relationships but don't neglect homework for social functions. Time management is key, especially if you have to work to pay for your schooling. My last piece of advice would be don't be afraid to try new things and pursue different activities or interests; keeping an open mind is essential to any growing experience.

Be sure to visit the campus before you decide. Talk to professors, advisors, financial aid, and fellow students. Attend some of the offered classes, go to social event. The best way to learn about any college is to experience it. Once you've decided on a college, participate in activities, in the dorm life. I've learned that the best college experiences I have had are with my friends in the dorm and around campus. Don't be afraid to try something new. Some of the best experiences I have from college are from stepping out and trying something new.

Be smart. Don't go somewhere you can't afford now, or won't be able to pay for in your career later. Know what your looking for in a college before you go! Weigh out what's important to you and have them written down. Then, as you visit each school, mark down if each expectation is met or not. Get to know some of the students, faculty, and alumni. Get their advice and opinion of their school. Put all of these together and make your decision from there. If you start planning enough in advance, you'll have plenty of time to think your decision through and make the right choice.