Kennesaw State University Top Questions

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself to be more social and go to all the events on-campus. I would tell myself to study more and focus on what career I should go into.

Focus! Start on assignments as soon as they are assigned. Take practice exams whenever possible. Use all available resources (writing center, professor office hours, study guide books).

If I could go back I would tell myself to focus more on my schoolwork and not rely on the fact that because high school was easy, that college would be too. I would also tell myself not to be too shy to ask questions. There are a lot of people on campus that would have gladly helped me during my freshmen year if I had just asked. I sometimes think that bad experiences are actually good learning experiences, so there's a chance that I wouldn't tell myself anything except keep your head up and never give up!

Start good habits. What you do in high school is what you are going to do in college and it isn't going to work. In high school you go to school everyday for 8 hours. In college you have 1 hour and 15 minutes in class and the rest of the day is up to you. It sounds like free time, but it isn't. It's up to you to go home and study instead of staying out all the time. Nobody is going to make you study or sit you down and talk to you about your grades. Independence is key. Understand that even though you don't have a physical teacher watching over your shoulder, consequences are your teacher. College is too expensive to fail. Your entire life begins here. If you get behind a week, it could turn into 3 weeks which could ruin your semester, which could ruin your GPA, which could ruin a job opportunity and cost you thousands of dollars. Realize what is at risk and manage yourself for success. Prepare for the unexpected because it happens. Fiscal responsibility is important. College is expensive and your parents are not rich!

I would allow myself to learn better studying skills to where it would be beneficial to classes in college.

Apply to all the schools you want to attend. Do so as early as possible. If you're deferred do the extra steps DON'T give up. Just remember these are the best years have fun while remaining focused and get involved!

I think it's very important to explore many options and take lots of campus tours. A school might look perfect on paper, but when you actually visit it, it could end up being completely wrong for you. List the best possibilities and narrow it down. Once you have visited the campuses, it should be easier to make a decision. If you still have trouble, you should know that most colleges will give you a good education and if you don't feel like you really fit in there, you can always transfer. You aren't stuck at the same school forever.

Visit a multitude of colleges to find the right kind of setting of a college that would fit you most. That will put you in a better college level mood when you arrive. Living on campus is probably the best thing to do for your first year of college even if you are living in that same town. Don't let financial issues push you away from the college that you want. Once you have graduated and got into your career you can easily pay back any loans. Base your decision around which kind of experience that you would like to have while you are in college. You will definately need to leave time for socialization, but remember to stay focused on your academics. And wherever you decide to go, make sure it's not too far from your home so that you will be able to keep close contact with your family and friends.

Choosing a college for yourself or your children is very important. Making sure the college offers what you need is essential to success. Picking a college just because the name is like only wearing something because it is name brand- expensive and sometimes short-lived. Picking a college should be about what is offered and how it can work positively for you. Once a school is chosen, knowing what major you are interested in can be fun. Setting up an appointment with someone in the department is essential for success because in that meeting, you should find out what is expected of you and how you would achieve that best.

The advice I would give is to just to be proactive and involved. You always want to be in control of your education, not to mention your life. In order to do so, you must remain an active member. Nothing comes freely, you do have to work for it. I think that's a common misconception in the United States today. Everyone wants the success, but no one wants to work for it.