Georgia State University Top Questions

Take on every opportunity opened for you. Don't do things last minute and most of all, do not let long application processes intimidate you. Start on applications, whether it is College application or financial apps, start on them as soon as possible. Grades are still crucial, so don't give in yet and work sufficient to the end. Good luck and keep this in mind everyday.

First of all, Past-self, look beyond the stereotypes of a school - don't take what other people are saying about the school as fact. Get the facts yourself. Also, be more open-minded to an urban, non-traditional campus. Be willing to look a little outside of your bubble. You almost missed out on a fantastic opportunity when thinking about not attending a school just for that reason. However, you have to be ready for the transition. Be aware of your new surroundings, and understand that just because you?ve been in a city before, it doesn?t mean that that city will be like this one. Also, while your academics are very important, give yourself some time off to do what you enjoy; if you?re constantly doing work, you?ll go crazy! Just keep in mind that not everyone studies the same way. Study regimens that work for others might not work for you. Understand that you need to find study habits that fit you, or adjust the ones you made in high school accordingly. Basically, do your best and learn from your mistakes to move toward making yourself better!

Catherine, your senior year can be the happiest year in high school and the most crucial. It is the gateway to many opportunities. Now that you can choose where you receive your high education make sure it's the school that helps you reach your highest potential. This is your chance to start over. Seize every opportunity that comes your way. Don't be afraid to leap and take chances. You have a tendency to doubt yourself and your skills, but don't. You will be on your own which means no parents or professors always checking in on you. Trust me you will be tempted to sleep and slack off. Therefore you must find that drive, rekindle that love for learning you once had. Don?t be afraid to ask questions and do your research. You have potential to be extraordinary and you have so much to offer. College will help you find yourself and help you grow, so let it. This is your chance to meet people and learn amazing things. Remember the more you know the more you can know. Stop hiding behind your excuses so that ten years from now you won?t regret a thing!

Dear Will, The transition is going to be a hard one. College is a lot harder than high school. The main advice I want to give you would be to stay focused on your grades. The social life will always be there so take advantage of the opportunity to make A's. If you work hard and take it seriously you will exceed. In the end you can't blame anyone but yourself. You have to find methods that work for you. I wish I could tell you your mistakes and what you're going to do wrong so you can prevent them, but i will not. The experiences you are going to go through will help you become who you are as a person and a man. Good Luck! -Future Will

I would tell myself that even though I am a high school senior, that doesn't mean I'm done with school forever. Don't slack off. By slacking off, a lot of opportunities are lost, such as potential scholarships as well as the chance to go to the school of your dreams. Don't give up hope.

If there was a way for me to travel back in time to my senior year of high school I would tell myself to submit more applications for scholarships because I could actually win; I would tell myself to go for the gold and not sell myself short believing there were so many more qualified applicants that I didn't stand a chance. I would give myself encouragement in going out for sports I'd never played because even though it wasn't as early on as others started I still had the potential to be a great athlete. I would demand that I become more active in clubs and the community. I'd tell myself not to get carried away with spending money on things I wanted rather than just getting the necessities. These are the main things I would tell myself to do because even though they seemed small and insignificant at the time they were actually really important and could have significantly helped me during this first year with finances and even overall support.

I would tell myself that procrastination is not a very good habit and get rid of it before you enter college. Having really good study skills and tie management skills are keys to success in college. During your freshmen year, get as many A's as you can possibly get in core classes to build a solid gpa, making room for any error in hard courses along the road. Get involved in high school. Learn how to do things on your own and understand that there will be no one making sure you do homework or assignments. Learn to appreciate sleep, free things, your parents' money, and free textbooks in high school because once in college those things will slowly diminish. Take care of all school related issuses, finances, and business before wasting money on clothes, shoes, and etc. Learn how to save money on all college related expenses, because money will be very tight! Go to class all the time unless your health permits you from doing so, and remember once you step foot on campus; your are now a young adult, who must take responsibility for all your actions.

A a high school senior i would have gotten excellent scores in my standardized tests and taken part in most extra-curricular activities to qualify for more scholarships. I would have also familiarised myself with most college requirements before getting into college.

If I could back in time, I would tell my high school self to be more focused and dedicated to the cause of maintaining my grades and resulting GPA. I would emphasize solving tiny issues (like low test scores or tardiness) before they became huge problems. I would also suggest being more open to my professors, because as I continue through my academic career, I realize more and more that they are not simply instructors but reliable, professional sources of helpful information, whether just being someone to talk to or in terms of career options. I would also stress the importance of self-dedication and not waiting on my peers' poor or excellent results to be a judge of my own merit or character. It's irrelevant if the student beside me got a C+ because we are not sharing our grades and have to accountable only for ourselves.

If it?s the beginning of senior year, first tip, dump Josh; don?t waste time on him. You?ll learn about yourself in a short time without him; what you'll learn is relevant to college. If you get deferred from UGA, don?t get upset; you DON?T want to go there. State will be one of the best choices you ever make. Your decision to take the SAT and ACT once was smart, don?t second guess yourself. When you choose State, enjoy a stress free year and have the best summer of your life. Drop friendships that weren?t meaningful ASAP. Wait till you meet your true friends, they?re amazing. Don?t be shy, meeting people at orientation is fun and it doesn?t hurt to make connections. These connections will be important. When signing up for classes trust your instinct, take 18 hours. You?ll do great with a 4.06 taking 14; you can handle 18. Above all don?t be scared or nervous, you?re going to love what?s to come. Everything is uphill from graduation. P.S.- Use 2 alarms, Leave the house by 8:15 to make the train.