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If I could go back in time to my senior year, I would tell myself three things in regard to preparation for college. First, I would say to spend much more time and energy on collecting scholarship money for college tuition. Second, I would encourage myself to not be so shy around new people during the first few weeks of classes. Talk to people, introduce yourself, and don?t be afraid to strike up a conversation with a total stranger. You may surprise yourself and meet your new best friend. Finally, I would ask myself to pay more attention in class and really study. It?s easy to get distracted with all the new and cool activities of being a college student. You do need to get involved and have fun but also it?s essential to establish a balance. As a freshman, it?s a better idea to get off to a positive start with higher grades and a prudent work ethic. If you start out this way, it?s easier to keep going with it rather than starting off procrastinating all the time and then later having to force yourself to become a better student.

Hello Jordan, I am you in the future, and I want to speak with you about making a transition from high school to college. I know high school seems easy and you?re keeping your grades up, but college is a lot harder than high school and will keep you much busier. You should take this time to prepare yourself by following some advice. Reading something different everyday will help you get used to reading for college assignments. It might seem daunting, but read at least fifty pages every day. I assure you the transition to college will be much smoother if you do this. Along with reading more, I strongly recommend you start exercise now and stick to it consistently because it is going to be very easy not to exercise in college. Among the homework load you will have, there are virtually unlimited ways to expend your valuable time, so spend it wisely. Exercising will not only help you look good and feel good, it will also help keep you healthy and maintain high energy levels. It?s better to spend time exercising and not get sick than to be doing homework with a cold.

I would tell myself to continue working hard and that it is going to pay off. I would also really emphasize doing as many scholarships as possible and taking the time to do a really good job on them. It is also important to look for a job in early spring for the summer. I would also tell myself to spend time with friends and family building lasting memories and take lots of pictures.

First I would tell myself to work harder in High School so I will be more prepared in College. Also to have take advantage of all the college and AP classes avalible and not to have slacked in the ones I did take. Also to spend more time being organized, and making friends with people I didn't know. I would tell myself that I should have been more involved in high school activities and less on myself.

Having to go from high school to college is a big step for many students. High school students need to have in mind that making the transition from high school to college also means they have to be more responsible and mature. Having said that, my advice to myself would be to have a mind set to accomplish certain goals that I propose myself, whether it would be registering for classes on time, having certain hours to study and do homework, applying for universities and scholarships, and most important, graduating. When in college, your porfessor is not on your case about doing homework or paying attention in class. I remember my first week in math class was stressful. The professor would just walk in, write a couple of notes, assign homework and leave. I was so use to my high school teacher taking the time to explain each problem and answer questions in class, that when going into college and finding out that it is not like that it made it very hard. It is up to you to do everything you have to get done. This is why I advise something very simple but that will help through college.

I would remind my senior self that it is always best to be myself. I don't need to change who I am to impress those around me. It is always best to have friends who know and love me for who I am, not for someone I am pretending to be. There is no other me in the world, and if I am not myself, who will be me? I would also remind myself that I don't need to worry about my future as far as marriage and relationships are concerned. There is plenty of time to meet someone. I shouldn't expect to meet and fall in love with someone my first year of school. God knows the best timing for my life, there is no need to interfere with His good work. I just need to practice faith and patience, and of course, just be myself!

My advice too students and parents would be to explore your options and look at out of state schools. For most of my life, I had planned on going to the state school in my town, and one day, I decided to explore my options. I used several resources and found a school that was the right fit, and it was three states away. My other advice would be to visit as many schools as possible. You can only learn so much from websites and pamphlets. By visiting the campus, and talking with the community of students and faculty, you can tell if it is the right fit for you and if you want to financially invest in this school. My advice for making the most out of the college experience, is to remember that your education must come first, but that you need to have fun as well. Try everything once! Get involved in as many activities on campus and in the community as possible. Meet new people, because you may meet the friends you will have for the rest of your life.

I would say that the right college will find you. Its about the feeling you have of a home away from home on your campus. Its somewhere you can picture yourself before you are even enrolled there. When you know, you know.

You should definitely take the time to visit the colleges you are interested in, and go on a day when the school has a designated day for tours or visiting to get a better feel for everything the campus has to offer. Go by what your first impression of the school is. Don't let cost get in the way if you really want to attend a school, because there is plenty of financial aid available out there. When you first attend the college of your choice, don't get overwhelmed with the heavy class load. Take everything in stride and don't be afraid to ask for help from peers or professors if you need it. Take the time to relax and make friends through extra-curricular activities or in your dorm. College is the place to learn and get a solid education but also a time to make life long friends, so don't waist a moment of this precious time in your life!

When looking at colleges dont only look at what courses the college offers and what the campus looks like. When a student actually starts going to college the most important aspect is the student life. This includes how the students treat each other, what kinds of activities are available, the atmosphere in the dorms, and how the school reacts and handles student related problems. These problems inlude suicide situations, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and sexual attraction to the same sex. When applying to a school you often never think that these problems will ever occur, but they do. Whether the student starts to deal with them or they have a friend that struggles with one or more of these problems. Remember to look at every aspect of the schools you are considering and talk to students that go to that school to get their honest opinions.