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I WOULD SAY DON'T STOP AN TAKE A LONG BREAK BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE. JUST TAKE THAT SUMMER BREAK AND START SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY THAT FALL. BECAUSE ONCE YOU TAKE A LONG BREAK YOU MAY NOT EVEN GO. ALSO SEE A CAREER COUNSELOR TO DISCUSS THE CAREER OF YOUR INTEREST SO THAT YOUR NOT WASTING TIME & MONEY. THEN FIND THE COLLEGE WHICH BEST SUITES THAT NEED. STAY FOCUSED AND DON'T GIVE UP WHEN IT GETS HARD.,IT SEEMED PRETTY MUCH EVERY CAREER OPPORTUNITY REQUIRED A BACHELOR DEGREE OR HIGHER. GETTING THAT PRETTY MUCH GIVES THE BEST CHANCE AT THE CAREER OF YOUR CHOICE.

If I could say anything to myself in my senior year of high school, I would say that everything changes in college. Although the atmosphere of my classes in college is very similar to the one of my high school classes, which consisted of very small classes and deep discussions, no one is there to make sure that your work gets done. You have to take the reigns of your life and steer it in a direction of self-control. Things will turn out well no matter what, but the transition is a lot easier when you are able to take care of yourself. I know you can do it, so even when things seem to be at their worst, don't worry about it, because everything will turn out fine. You must continue to work hard in high school as you always have and continue to excel in all that you do. Life is going to move on with or without you, so just enjoy the ride while it lasts.

Do not switch schools your senior year. If you just stick out that last semester you will have your school paid for!...

I would say that I need to do exactly the smae things except not to listen to the emergency weather alerts and go to class for the history exam, so I don't almost fail the class and have to take a makeup over the summer. I would tell myself that everything is great in college, but that I will be low on money and become a poor college student, but that i still have fun, love the school, and meet great friends!!!

Learn two things: time management and money management. Save, save, save! Don't let petty things get in the way of learning. Always act like a professional.

I would take more dual enrollment courses to get me a step forward in my college career. I would also start saving my money so that college spending would not be as bad. I would have also registered for classes earlier.

Work-study programs are awesome.

If I were to go back in time knowing what i know now, I would tell myself to research more about my university and other universities. I would tell myself to go visit other places to see how things are different. And if Northwestern State University is the place for me, then get a feel for programs offered at my school because they are ready for me and I should be ready for them. I know people who just are not aware of programs and opportunities presented by my school, myself may be included. Also I would tell myself to work more and stop spending money on everything that I just want. School is way more important and it costs enough to run a family to debt. One last thing I would tell myself is learn not to procrastinate; procrastination can take over and possibly ruin your college career so its better you get rid of it before you start. Thats all, I wish myself the best of luck. P. S. I just have a feeling that you are going to do fine.

Make sure you visit the college before hand and that it fits the students personality otherwise he/she would not feel inclined to get and education

Finding the right college is very important to how they have their college experience. Finding a college with a strong degree program for what you will be majoring in is one of the most important things to consider. Another thing to consider is the environment of the college, as in how friendly staff and students are and how well they communicate with you to make your stay there comfortable. You should go to the colleges you are considering before you make up your mind on where you will be attending. Meet and talk to the teachers in your field of study to see how well you will be treated at that branch of the school. Seeing the kinds of things that you can do outside of going to classes would be a good idea too; you can find out how bored or active you will be when not studying or in class. Students always need a little break from their studies to go out and do something, if it is only to eat or go see a movie.

The most important thing to consider when choosing the perfect college is where you are comfortable and if they have the major you want. Even if the college does not have the major you are looking for at first, you may go and love it so much you would choose a different major and it end up being the right thing for you. Campus size, involvement, diversity, etc. are great things to consider, but if you do not feel comfortable there none of those things will matter. All of those things will undoubtably affect your college experiece, but will not make it. You are the single most important aspect of that. Once you pick a place that provides you comfort you will be able to get as involved as you would like or get used to the size of the campus, in turn making your college experience. College offers so many ways of finding the perfect place. Being able to be yourself will allow you to grow into the person you need to be, which makes for the perfect college experience.

Visit the campus, give many places a chance and don't worry about money. In the end loans will be worth the experience of being at a college where you make life-long friends and have a sense of comradarie.

The advice that I give to parents and/ or students about finding the right college and making the most out of it is don't hold anything back. Don't let someone tell you that you can't do something. All my life I have been down graded for who I am, a gay. Being told that I can never become something is what is pushing me farther than ever. I was recently kicked out of my house and told to pay for college by myself. Living on my own is not easy but because people tell me I can't, I have made a promise to myself to prove everyone wrong and say I can and I will. I am now a sophmore in college holding a job and taking classes full time. Also another big key don't ever give up, and get involved on campus. It is the easiest way to make new friends and become well known with professors. Don't get mixed up in drugs or alcohol, they just make the path to sucess harder on yourself, not others. Your drinking buddies won't care if you are failing or not. Good Luck!

i suggest that parents should talk to there children to find out what they would like to do in life. when the parents find out what there child wants to do you find 5 schools that your child would like to attend, but make sure that the child is happy with the decision.

Pick a college that has a good reputation for the field you are going into. Learning opportunities are so important.

Take your time looking at all the different aspects of a new school like their extracurricular activities or where you would live there. Also visit the campus and talk to people who are there, most of the time the students who are hanging out around the campus would be more than happy to tell you about their experience, just make sure not to base your feelings on one person if they have had a bad experience. I would say to also pray about the decision. Where you go to school shouldn't be a hurried last minute decision making you feel as though you have no where else to go.

The advice I would offer parents and or students about finding the right college for them is to just simply do college tours early as the child's early junior year of high school. I would tell the parents and the child that making the most of your college experience is an excitement to do and will pay off in the long run and how important it's to strive to challenge theirselves to reach their highest potentials.

The only way to really know about a college is to ask the students. Don't ask teachers or college officials because all they are trying to do is get more money by recruiting you. Ask the students. Go for a college tour and ask about average GPA's and graduation rates. Ask about the curiculum in your field of choice and how it compares to other colleges. Don't let the college intimidate you into making a choice. Its you money.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college would be to tell the parents to let their kids make their own decisions about what college they go to. Don't make the decision for them. I would tell students to pick a school based on academics and not just because of extracurriclar activities or because all their friends are going. Make sure the college you choose is the right decision for you and no one else.

As a freshman, you might be required to attend an orientation .The advisor there will have a great deal of advice . You can ignore the boring bits, such as the college's history. However, there are some things you will need to know about college, such as what classes everyone should take, and, ultimately, what the best directions are for having a happy graduation and tailored-for-you education. One class everyone should take is an introduction to sociology class. You will understand how society works and where and how you want to be involved in it. Or, if you're the anarchist type, how best to not be involved in it. Psychology is great, too, but be prepared for family members and friends to be sick of your over-analyzing everything from their eating habits to their Myers-Briggs personality types. The real reason psychology is a great class to take is that, theoretically, the more aware of your flaws you are, the closer you are to correcting them..Among these are which classes you can't go wrong with taking, and, overall how to make the most out of a college education while avoiding some pretty bad pitfalls.