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Think really hard on what you want to do with your life. It can be hard to change your major after you started with one thing; or worse yet, find out that what you wanted to do you can't because of physical limitations. You need to have a back-up plan. No matter how much you want to go to college or where, the most important thing is to know what you want to do and not settle for the college that looks good but for the one college that meets your educational needs and requirements to finish first.

College is NOT as easy as high school is, it requires a lot of studying and hard work and if you are not prepared then you will not do well.

Learn study skills and do dual enrollment

Be open to new ideas, stay focused and theres nothing wrong with trying everything once.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself that I need to make sure I always keep up with my schoolwork and stay motivated because they do not hold your hand like they do in high school.

Hang in there. It will take time to adjust but it will all be worth it.

study more not to get left behind in college because in the end a good degree pays off..........

I would tell myself to keep an open mind and to take every experience for what is worth. Rejoice in failures, because from them you will learn to soar.

The advice I would give myself would be to never give up. In my freshmen year I was so overloaded with school work and my job that I needed to pay for school that I gave up on myself. This is the worst mistake I have ever made in my life. I let myself slide into the mundane world and only focoused on doing the bare minimum. When I saw what it did to my social life and my GPA I really wanted to give up. But I kept telling myself to push on, to try and finish my freshmen year the best that I could. And I did, my first semester I finished with a 1.5 GPA not so good for an aspiring Med student, but by the end of the year I had brought my GPA up to a 3.0 and I was proud of myself. I vowed to never give up on myself again and to push on and make it to my emerald city at the end of the yellow brick road of higher education.

I would tell myself that there is no longer any time to fool around; the time has come to get serious about my life in more than just the romantic ways; hopefully those things will come in time, but for now, I have to focus on school. I would tell myself to pick something I enjoy, to go out there and explore the things I may like, to make new and loyal friends, to start working early, to study now and get used to working hard, and to start learning more about myself and what I like. I would tell myself to interact with my professors and to listen to what they have to say; absorb every bit of knowledge and wisdom my elders give me like a sponge, both the education and the advice. I would tell myself to be outspoken and to meet new people. I would show myself all the things I can still fix and rectify them so I do not end up regretting the choices I've made up till this point in my life. I would tell myself it is not too late to make something of yourself.

I would tell myself to spend my senior year studying as much as possible and to stop worrying about boys. I would also tell myself to relax and live a little in college; try not to rush through college so quick and enjoy it instead.

Be open to new things and keep your head in the game.

Make sure to visit the campus and learn everything about the school. Learn about how well of a program they offer for your major and learn about how big or how small their classes are. Learn about the professors and if they really care about you and you academics. Learn about how far you will get in the world from going to this school. If you have a learning disability, make sure you learn about how they take care of students like that and if it fits your needs. Also learn about how you can get involved with your school and what kind of extra-curricular activities they offer. Lear about what their dorms look like, do they look clean and is it somewhere you want to live. Make sure that you are going to a school that you will have fun in and will learn greatly for your future career.

Picking the right college is like picking the right prom dress; when you see it, you know that?s the one.

Make sure you spend time looking at all your options. Visit those schools you are most interested in and see what kind of vibe you get when walking around the campus. Make sure you are or have been saving up so you do not have to go into major debt to get a college degree. Make sure the school is an area you feel comfortable and safe in. See what kinds of opportunities are available for you academically and socially in the on and off-campus scene. Make sure you and your parents are both satisfied with your choice so that there aren't any unnecessary arguments about it in the future. Make contact with a current student and see what they enjoy about the campus. Attending and Expo at your school can be helpful in deciding if the school offers academic and social programs to your liking. Finally, spend time with family making the decision together, so that you go to the school you're meant to be, completely satisfied with the positive experience you expect to have.

make sure to visit schools, don't just trust the pamphlets you get in the mail or what you see online. go visit the campus and talk to students who are already enrolled who live both on and off campus, compare how their daily lives differ.

THe best advice that I can give a student is to know where you are going. I did not want to be far away from home but had only visited FGCU once before i made the decision to attend. I wanted to be close to home and even though i did not like the campus the first time i came, i enrolled anyway. While now I absolutely love the campus and wouldn't ever want to attend college any where else, i know how difficult it was for me the first year. I didn't know the area, anyone who attended here, and all i wanted to do was go home and have fun. I would highly suggest to every student to visit the school a couple of times. If the students knows someone who attends that school, stay with them for a weekend and check out what life is like on that campus. It will really help in your decision making process and will also help you in being homesick at the beginning and throughout the school year.

When choosing what college you want to attend, it is very important to do your research and find a school that fits all your needs. You should also visit and tour the schools so you get a better feel of what the school has to offer.

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When looking for the "right" college, it is best to look at different aspects of a school that will help you in your future career. The first thing you should look at is the program of interest to you. School websites are very informational, they describe the program in detail, the requirements, other student's reviews, and more. These sites can give you a feel of what the program will be like and how affective it will be to your career. For example, the college I chose continues to update their physical therapy program to the needs of the outside professions. They used to have just a masters program, but they recently changed it to a doctorate program. This is because these days employers are looking for physical therapists that can write prescriptions and this involves a doctorate degree. Even though a Physical therapist only needs a masters for their career, my college is aware that it is in the student's best interest to further their education. Finding the right college means finding a college that cares about your future and is willing to help you and one that current students can describe in a positive way.