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Be open to new ideas, and new people. Many of the students are in the same boat your are so dont stress out. College is not as different as i thought it would be from highschool. You still have guidance and people are always willing to help you out with things. In college there is no messing around with your grades, they are very important, and very permanent. Skipping class is a horrible idea, yes it is a new freedom, but in the end its not worth it. Go to college for something you are passonate about, because the more interested you are in what ever you major in, the more successful you are going to be.

If I could travel back in time and give advice to my high school self, my first statement would be "chill out." College isn't as scary as you're assuming. It takes some getting used to, but so does any great change in life. Be outgoing, as you always are, and stay focused on your studies. Find a way to balance your social life with your studies, and you will be pleased with the outcome. Also, when taking chemistry, request Dr. Killian. Dr. Prakasm didn't work out for you as well as Killian would, and don't room with your best friend. Branch out, meet new people, and remember how proud Gramps will be when you get your diploma. :)

If I were to go back into time I would have tried a bit harder my senior year. Picking a school that is right for you is very important and you shouldn't rush it.

If there was ever the opportunity to go back in time of my senior year of high school, I would stay on myself about always doing more than what is required. The more you prepare yourself during one situation, the more you have to utilize during the next. I would also remind myself to stay positive throughout my challenging English and Calculus classes. Although they weren?t extremely difficult, when I didn?t get the grade I wanted, I felt as if I wasn?t giving it my all and that took away from me. Another thing I would keep in my as I tell my senior self would be to stay in contact with the people around you. They will be going to college and away from their safe bubble we have been in for the past four years. Leaving high school with lots of friends and entering college with few, or maybe none is saddening. I would say keep in touch and once you get to college, get out there and meet people. Everyone is going through it, we should go through it together.

Make sure you apply really hard for scholarships. You made the right choice of going to community college first. It saves you a lot of money from the dorm fees. Make sure you try to work as much as possible during the summer to save up some money to avoid all the debt that adds up very quickly.

I think I would have invested more time in a little self-determination, in that even though I knew I wanted to study interior design, I didn't sit down and really take a close look at the cost of what my education was going to cost and how I was going to pay for it. I should have set better goals as far as savings so that I wouldn't have had to have student loans. A little more hard work work in applying for scholarships and a few extra hours each week at my job & volunteering, along with going to high school, would have helped me to get to reach such a goal. I believe now I am learning to become more self-determined and realize the benefits of planning ahead. Self-determination, I feel, is a gradual process and I know I will make some mistakes along the way but I am confident that I am becoming a better person because of it. I just wish I had started earlier!

Highschool Senior-Self, I would advise taking a math class Senior year, plus Anatomy and Physiology and Chemistry. It would save a lot of frustration later. Also, register early. Do NOT procrastinate. When things need to be done, get them done in a timely fashion. Study, study, and study. Friends will understand if you can't go out. School and abtaining your degree is more important if you're paying over $3,000 for it. Get your books for your classes as early as you can, and don't forget to keep the receipts for them, so you can return them when you're done. Take the classes you NEED to take.

Do not assume that a class will be easy. and be sure to talk to your professors to develop a relationship with them.

I would tell myself all about the road I chose and what to expect since I would be planning on doing it. Also what advantages and disadvantages I encountered to help make the decision more informed.

Work your butt off. You can never be well enough prepared. College is a complete transition from what you are used to, you will most likely be away from home, you will make new friends and meet new people-some good and some bad.Make wise choices now because everything you do now affects what you will do later. When you are looking into colleges do yourself a favor and look into more colleges than you are interested in, some colleges have things you didn't know they had. Aim high, if you don't think a certain college will accept you, try anyway. Financial aid is always available so try not to choose a school strictly on that, thats not the most important thing when thinking about college. Enjoy high school while you are there and enjoy college also, you will meet some awesome people and do some awesome things. Most of all I want you to have fun but take it seriously at the same time.

work harder and push yourself now so you aren't as anxious and stressed in kendall.plus look at more relaxing type of jobs, and give yourself some time to relax

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school there is so much I would say. I would first tell myself how important it is to not fall into the party scene. Binge drinking might be temporarily fun, but the consequences are absolutely not worth it. I would also stop myself from rooming with my friend. My freshman year was emotionally stressful for me, because I roomed with a close friend from high school. It caused a lot of pain for the both of us, and eventually reuined our friendship. Then I would advise myself to pick up a good study habit that fit my schedule. It is so easy to put your social life in front of academics when you get to college, but it is even easier to fall behind in class. There is a lot I would change about my first year of experience here, but it is through those trials and tribulations that I grew into the more responsible person I am today.

Choosing the right college is a difficult decision and in my opinion is very time consuming. Start thinking about your choices early on, my junior year in high school is when I started considering my college options, and allow yourself plenty of time to make your decision. It is important to consider all your options and look at many different kinds of colleges and universities. Figure out your priorities, such as distance from home, class size, and cost, and use those to help eliminate some colleges. Once you have a short list of three or four colleges, make campus visits. Remember that you are going to be spending about eight months out of the year, maybe all on your own and away from everyone you know, and it is important to find a place that you feel comfortable with. Most of all, have a good attitude. No matter where you decide to go, a negative attitude WILL have negative effects. This is an exciting time in your life so think positive and have fun!

make sure that school is right for you, and the college you go to has what you want to study. and overall go into it with a positive auttitude and an open sense of mind.

In this essay, I will give advice to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of college experience. The first step in choosing the right college is comparing the quality of education offered in different colleges. It is important that a person makes the most of their tuition and time by doing this. Another thing to consider is the cost which includes the cost of living, food, tuition, books and miscellaneous fees. Once one has the college chosen that one believes is right for him/her, one has to make the most of their college experience. If one is living on or near campus they should get involved in extra-curricular activities. A few examples are intramural sports and volunteering in the community or on campus. One needs to study and keep up on homework in order to be successful and make the best of their college experience. It is important to get good grades in college because it helps in the future to get scholarships and a good job. Now that I have given advice about finding the right college and making the most of college experience, it is important to follow my guidance.

Visit each college. Its all about getting that "feeling" when you visit the campus.

Find a college that feels like you're at home, and has a lot of groups or clubs that interest you. Classes are important but it's also important to have fun.

My advice for parents and students would be that you want to find an institution where you can be yourself and get the most out of the college by learning and other social or community events. It's not about the the school name or the cost, it's about finding teachers who best suite you so you can maximize your potential in class, along with being able to make life long friendships. It's about utilizing the college's amnemities to achieve and conquer your dreams and career.

Look for a college that offers a degree and is highly recommended in the field you are looking. Compare programs if there are more than one college with the program you are choosing. Do your homework in looking into what financial aid package the college is willing to provide as well as tuition and related costs. Look into the housing offered, meal plans, extra-curricular activities/clubs, and any sports that you may be interested in participating. When obtaining information from the college, are they friendly and willing to go the extra mile to get you answers? Staying on campus your first year or two is a definite bonus. You are close to everything and feel more a part of what is going on around campus. Get involved in activities; either a sport, club, etc. You make so many more friends and it makes your college experience something you'll remember and have good memories of. Going off to college makes you realize how self-sufficient you really can be and gives you self-confidence. You can do it!

Students should write out a top five list of schools that they wish to attend and sit down with their parents and see what is feeasbile for both the student and the parent. Then both the parent and the student should attend all of the top five colleges and see what fits for the student and the parents budget. Students should get involved in eveything that interestes them such as clubs, sports and school events. This way the student can make the most of their college experience as well as getting to know other students.