Lauren
I would tell myself to consider my family and take my future into consideration. The importance of choosing an affordable school and being able to maintain a job that can "bulk up" your resume is extremely important. The fact that attending a four year college does not guarantee a successful job right after graduation means extra work and preparation for the real world which a lot of schools do not prepare their students for. Being in an urban setting and living at home foreshadows what will come next in my life because I am learning to be financially and personally responsible for myself.
Alex
"Alex, its you from the future. I know this might sound crazy, but I've come to help you decide on what to do for college. Yes, I know that this is a huge decision, and I think you should be better informed than I was back when I, we, were high school seniors. Take your time to decide, visit these schools. Don't just look at your financial situation, look at the experience that you will or won't have at a certain school. Leave room open for those schools that you're waitlisted for, who knows, you might get into one of those schools. Do ask others where they're going, and how much they're paying for all of it. Ask around for financial aid, sit down and discuss with your parents, but don't focus solely on money. Your parents can get by physically without you, it's true. Don't stay in the city even if you feel obligated to, you can still go to a school that's relatively close by and visit them if you need to. Go explore, experience some new things, and most of all, never forget to have fun."
Lois
I would have done better in high school. I would also try to find out my interests as it helps to determine which schools to apply to. Some schools are better in different subject areas, so it would be good to get into a school that excels in the subject area in which you are interested. I would have definitely done better in high school.
Anna
Pick a college where you can dorm. More fun. Don't worry about money. Pick one where there are more choices than just business. You might be interest in something else beside business.
Shihwei
Possibly tell myself that need not afraid to meet new people and start networking!
Nozima
If I could have the ability to go back in time I would tell myself to take more AP classes so I wouldn't have to take them in college since now I'm overloaded with unbelievable amount of work. I would encourage myself to apply to as many scholarships as I could because current economic turmoil has been showing its weight on my parents' pockets. I would also tell myself that college involves hard work and I should start figuring ways to manage my time on studying. Now I know so much more than I did before. High School doesn't prepare students for college and the sudden change is overwhelming: no more guidance councelors who make my schedules, no more familiarity with teachers - students get lost within large numbers of other students, no more playing around - almost bussiness-like approach: I have to do well because I pay for it and failure will cost me dearly. It's a grown-up world where I had to adapt very quickly. If I knew those things ahead of time it would allow me to prepare myself to difficulties ahead.