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If I were able to go back in time, to when I was a high school senior, and tell myself anything I do not know now, I would make sure to tell myself to not wait to continue education. Don't wait to enroll in college, don't put off looking for scholorships and grants, don't try and "just work for a few months." I would tell myself to use the encouragement and resources put in front of me to get into college, as there were many resources and more than plenty of people willing to help. If I had the chance, I would also tell myself to get into Running Start classes through the high school so that the transition into a college setting would be even easier. I would also tell myself not to skip out on the opportunity to go to any college presentations or chances to meet professional workers, even if it wasn't the field I was interested in, they would still have really good insight about attending school after high school, and be able to give me a glimpse of how my life could be.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to take the ACT as many times as I could and to fill out as many scholarships as possible. Also I would tell myself that stresssing doesnt do much good and that everything is going to work out. I would let myself know that I could have started searching for scholarships long before I actually did. I would tell myself to always have an open mind because college is so diverse and exciting and to get the full expirience it is good to try to see all sorts of different views even if I dont agree it helps to understand. To start looking at different majors and that could have helped me pick a school even though I am happy with the one I am at, it doesnt have the major I am currently looking for. I would also let myself know the price of books and supplies.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would first tell myself to take in all of the advice that my teachers, family, and pastor have given me over the years. Taking their advice would be as good as winning the lottery. When a senior hears words of wisdom, many times he feels that it can only be used way later in time. Now that I am a college student, the" way later" is here! One of the best advice tips was given to me by my great grandmother. She said , "When your out on your own, away from your safe familiar territory, you will be tempted. Just always remember to ask yourself, What would your family and Jesus be proud of what you are doing?" If the answer is yes, then go for it!

I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships mainly. But I also would tell myself that its time to grow up and that I don't need to worry about most the things I worried about then. That most the things in high school are no longer that important to me like fitting in and having to worry about other people. The things that matter are school work and making sure my money is ok and the friends that care about me. I wish i had known that when i started college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to stay focused on finishing high with good grades and not to slack off. Then I would advise myself to make sure to apply for as many scholarships as possible to make sure the I have enough money so I don't have get a lot of money from student loans like I do now. Also, I would tell myself not to get distracted by the craziness of college life and stay focused on keeping my GPA up so I don't lose any scholarships due to a low GPA.

Be chill, don't try to talk people into liking you. Be chill. You're name isn't Coop in college.

Make sure to bring your gade point average up. Don't anticipate , but participate. Have fun, but make sure to study. Make many friends. Remember, these are the best years of your life. Make the most of them!

As a high school senior, I would have told myself to direct my decision towards a school based on the academics. I would have taken my ACT over and over again, until I got a high enough score to receive academic scholarships. I see the struggle it is for my parents to pay my tuition. I have three younger sisters, two of whom graduate in 2011 and I hate the fact that they have to worry about my tuition as well. I would have told myself to focus hard during my first semester because it is definitely a big transition. If I could do it all over again, I would have made a lot of different decisions.

When I was in high school, one of the last things I thought about was college. I had it rough growing up with a mom who was bi-polar and a drug addict. It seemed like we were always poor and I thought there was no way I could go, or even wanted to go to college. Finally at 29, I started and by 31 I had my associates degree in Medical Assisting. I can finally start my career! I only wish I had started sooner. There is a huge difference because you are forced to go to high school so most times, you don't want to go. I actually loved going to college. It was my choice to go and that made a world of difference. There were so many times I thought I couldn't do it or I wasn't smart enough and am so happy to say I proved myself wrong. You just have to think about things in a positive way and have faith in yourself. YOU CAN DO IT, you just have to want it. My whole family is so proud of me too. Never give up yourself and have faith.

When picking a college, it's REALLY important to visit the school you're interested in during school hours. Talk to some of the professors in your department of interest, ask if you can sit in on a class or two, and, most importantly, ask students around campus how they feel about the school they're attending. Pamphlets and advisors are good for facts and numbers, but when it comes down to really loving your school and being proud of where you get your degree, the students are the best people to ask. Get their input on some of the professors you met, ask them about how much homework they get, what kind of activities there are on campus, Greek life, financial aid, school traditions, and the services that are available to students on campus. Nobody will know a school better than its students will, so ask as many people as you can for their help and advice.

When I first walked onto the Henderson campus, I knew it was the right school for me! My advice for parents and students is this: visit every campus that you are considering! That is the key to knowing if the school is right for you. You may have heard that a certain campus is great, but you never know until you visit it! While some may think its great, it may not be for you! When you take a school lead tour, you get actual students telling you how things are on campus, sometimes you even can go sit in on a class to see how the professors are and how they interact with the students. Another piece of advice, don't choose a college because you have a friend going there! You may not be friends the entire college experience, go to that college because YOU want to go to it! When you get to college, you start making your own choices, so start with choosing the best one for you!

In my search for the right University I based most of what I wanted on the Women's basketball programs since I am a college athlete. Looking back on my decision making progress I wish I would have takent the time to look more at the academics as well as the college life. I was so focused on the sports aspect that I missed out on the oppurtunities to look for clubs and organizations that interested me and will further my hopes of entering into Medical school. Although I am satisfied with my decision becuase of my basketball program, I think it is important to really evaluate how bad you want to play a college sport. You must be ready for very long days of school, practice, and hours of homework everyday. With the addition of games while you are in season and tons of other meetings and responsibilities that come along with the sport. Remember that the reason for attending college is to further your education and playing a sport is just a benefit. Make sure that the school you decid upon will be a comfortable place where you can be yourself and mature into an educated healthy adult.

Visit the college, attend a class, talk to students and professors. View the dorms, and the class buildings, and then take a walk without a campus escort. Walk where you see other students walk, whether on the grass or on the concrete, listen to them as they talk, watch them as they act. You'll see, in places the escort may not have taken you, how the students really act, and how much they actually like their professors. If you see people smoking and drinking in the corners, it mght not be a good place. If you see these same corners filled with people laughing and talking, with books or with a frisbee or football, it's probably a better place to go.

The advice that I would give to parents and students is to make sure that is the college the child or children want to attend. It is best to find a college that the child wants to go to because the child will make the best out of their college experience and put their best into to their education because it is a college they want to attend.

Do a good bit of research and asking around. You can never take enough campus tours. Encourage your kids to go greek!

When considering a college, one should apply to several different ones very early in order to have enough time to make decisions about a particular college. Family and friends usually have fairly sound advice about colleges but the final decision is up to the person who will or will not be attending that college. One should research the colleges that he or she is interested in becaucse that will help to make a better informed decision about that school. Once one arrives at the school of his or her choice, it may not be easy to make friends at first, but the best way to meet people is to try to get involved with campus activities. It is easier to find people with similar interests when you're involved in a sport or a club. Attending campus functions is another way to meet people and interact with others. There are parties thrown by fraternities and sororities but in order to not get in trouble with the law or the school is to know your own limits and not let people take advantage. College is a really great experience that teaches one about the world and his or herself.

The best advice that I could give a parent and/or student is to make sure that they are ready to commit in continuing their education. When the student is focused and ready to continue their education, than they will know what they are looking for and will be ready to choose a college that will benefit them in their future.

To the parents, letting your child go is not fun and by fare the one of the hardest things you will have to do. Finding the right college helps easy the pain a little bit. You also have to let the college be of your childs choice and not make that important decison for them because of financial issues. As a parent you need to be supportive of your child and know that its a hard transition from high school to collge. To the students, stay focused. College is a lot harder than it seems. Dont come to college expecting a teacher to give you a grade you didnt work or show up for. Handle what needs to be handled and make it through. There are so many students who come to school and think its a joke and flunck out in thier first semester. College is not for everyone. If college is not something that you want to do then talk to your parents. Make the right decision about you futrue. Good Luck to you both.

My advice would to be touring alot of different campuses and see which one he or she feels at home the most at. Dont base you decisions off of a relationship or friendship. Do whats best for you, because remember your the one thats going to be at that school for 4-maybe even 5 years. so make sure your decision is based on excatly where you want to be!

Go and visit the campus first, and stay a couple of days. You have to feel comfortable not only in the classroom, but on the quad/commons, and around town also.