Minneapolis Community and Technical College Top Questions

I always cared about my academic success, but I didn't become passionate about it until after entering college. I would tell myself to put forth the extra effort to study more and take a more active part in extra-curriculars while I was still in high school also. I haven't had the chance to be in many activities or groups since high school graduation and having the time to take part in them is something precious that I wish I had time for now. I would tell myself to soak up every ounce of knowledge I could in the advanced placement courses I took in high school as they helped me profoundly in my first nursing program. If I could go back and give my younger self the drive to succeed that I have now, that is what I would want to do the most.

Senior year is the year you can relax and not worry. It is the one phrase from high school that haunts me. If I was capable of communicating with my high school senior self, I would advise against following that. I would have told myself to plan more ahead than just applying to a two year community college. I would also advise myself to apply for more scholarships and to try to avoid the student loans from piling up before transferring to a four year college. Wishful thinking does not get a person somewhere in life, hard work and substantial effort do. Even though my senior-self will never benefit from that realization, my current-self does.

Always make time for your homework and studies first, then move on to your daily routines.

As a high school senior one of my biggest mistakes was not taking anything seriously. I didn’t plan ahead and that has gotten me where I am today. All I ever did was work, work, work and did enough in school to just barely pass. Looking back if I could tell myself anything it would be get your act together! If I only took my time and tried to do my best, I could have academic scholarships. Not to mention with all the money I was making, the malls received every bit of it. This is another thing I wish I would have saved up for the expenses that college students are faced with. I would also tell myself not to grow up so fast, to slow down and live a little. Since I didn’t think ahead I now have to work, work, and work to pay off college tuition, books, and housing. There’s hardly time for myself, and so now my life consists of work to school to school to work every day. Though neither one of those things are bad, it would be nice to be able to sit down and breathe a little bit.

I would have gone to college right out of high school. I think the best thing for any person getting out of high school is going to college and getting all that experience. I have learned so much from other students and living the college life now, that i wish i would have done it right after high school. I feel that i am behind all my friends that went to college right after high school

At the time of my senior -year in high school, I assumed that the college process was a two-step action: go to school, then make money. At the time of my sophomore-year in college, I see college as a different two-step action: make money, then spend it on college. If I could go back to my then senior high self to give advise to, I would advise myself to scrutinize monetary commitments more closely. I would advise myself to consider the total amount of debt including the amount of interest payments that are involved with loans. Next, I would diligently walk myself through the FAFSA application process and make note of the four-year cap of its services. After, I would sit down with myself to plan which institution would be more applicable for FAFSA?s aide, a four-year or a two-year college. I know that this advice would have aided my positive college experience by alleviating some of the stress associated with paying off loans and give me a more secure financial starting poin

If I were able to go back in time and tell myself what I now know as if i were a high school senior, I would definately let myself know to take my time and make the best decision for me, not anyone else becuase I'm the one who has to live with the choices i make and that when you get older, your mistakes cost bigger than they would now. I would tell myself to make sure that the college I choose is natinally accredited so that if I would want to transefer schools i could do so easily. I would tell them to start applying for grant and scholarships as soon as possible to get a head start. Go see all the schools I'm looking at and start to narrow down the ones I would want to go to. Then apply to them and once I've been accepted and made my choice i would go and get accustumed to the school. Visit with your new counselors and view your classes and class rooms. I would also suggest joining some clubs and groups ahead of time so you could get to know your new classmates.

dig deep and find strength to keep moving and pursue your goals. Along those lines, since you havent started yet one of the best things I can tell you is make sure to figure out something you think you might want to major in and then DO IT. Even if its not waht you want to do the rest of your life, knowledge and education are cummulative. You will always be learning and changing your perspective. In school, its important to see yourself making progress and accomplishing things, so find one( degree ir path of study) and DO IT. As far as academics, dont overload yourself. Take the time to get the classes that work for your schedule . pursue skills to be a functional, responsible adult. learn to be reliable, capable, and in general a productive, pleasant member of society. be aware that ITS NOT ABOUT THE PARTYING. Being able to do what you want, when you want is a perk of adult life. Learn to use it wisely, dont squander it on debauchery. Im not saying dont have fun and explore. Im saying, develop the ability to self regulate and keep yourself together. Check yourself before you wreck yourself,

Be prepared to make a big transition. School will begin to cost money, classes will be more demanding and fast-paced, but it will lead to greater opportunities than a high school diploma could offer. Talk to your teachers and ask them questions. Let them know that you're dedicated as early in the semester as possible, because they are there to help you get to where you need to be. Apply yourself to school like you've never done before. Do everything you can to get an A in all your classes, because it will pay off when your transcripts are outstanding, and competing against hundreds of students to get into your desired program. Don't stress too much though, because you will make friends that are on the same journey.

I would advice myself back in high school to take my education seriously.