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If I could go back in time a talk to myself as high school senior I would tell myself to spend a lot of time looking at more schools. I would also tell myself to prepare for the next level of schooling better. Like most freshman at college I was completely confused for a while. In high school we are conditioned to be a certain way, and when you get to college those ideas are thrown out the window.

There are several things that I would want to tell myself if I could travel back in time. One of those things would be to sign up for classess asap. This is mainly because the most desired classess for certain time slots tend to fill up quickly. So to prevent myself from having a chaotic schedule, I would tell myself to sign up quickly. Another thing I would tell myself is to get a part time job at UPS asap. UPS offers me a tuition program that helps me pay for some of my college bill and also offers many benifits. However, most of the benifits are not avaliable not until one year has past from starting. The final and most important thing I would tell myself is to tell the girl I love "from high school" how I feel about her. I told her the day of graduation but by then it was to late. Our paths had begun to split. However, I believe that one day our paths will merge again.

As a high school senior, I was already preparing for the transition to college. For example, I joined the wrestling team to get my body in shape and I touched up on my study habits (which proven to be effective, because I earned 3 A's and 1 B first semester.) However, i made a few mistakes that I would want to tell myself. Firstly, I would tell myself to search for scholarship money so that I can dorm instead of commuting. Dorming would be a new experience for me as I would meet new people and live without parents for a while. The commute is also tiring for me. I would also tell myself to work on my writing and analytical skills as those were needed in my English Composition class. I should have started to learn how to write on the college level in highschool. Other than those two big mistakes, It was a smooth transition for me.

As a second year college student, I?ve had plenty of time to learn from my mistakes and reform my attitude towards life and education. If I could somehow reverse the vortex of time and space to senior year of high school, I would scream, ?Jade, stop skipping classes!? I took senior year for granted, since I was always told that junior year was the most important year of high school. I developed this notion that once you were accepted into the college of your choice, there was no need to continue the hard work. Although I didn?t fail senior year, I did miss out on a lot of scholarship opportunities and extracurricular that would improve my prospective college experience. Another thing I would have done was to use my time during senior year to get better acquainted with the workings of my school, which would have made my senior year summer much less hectic! I would have take a tour around the dorms, the campus and some of the off campus grounds, so when I get there, I?m well acquainted with my environment.

I would first evaluate my study habits and how I work in large classes. Also remind myself that a good name isn't always everything, and that being and doing miserable in a good school is much worse for my future. I would tell myself not to search for a school based on my SAT score especially since my grades are great and to dig deeper into the school's scholarships. I would have to talk with the advising counselors much more and take a couple trips to the school, stay overnight if possible to get a better home away from home feel. Lastly, I would talk to several people that currently attend the school and those who graduated to find out little details about on campus housing, after all it will be my new home. On the emotional side I'd have to tell myself to not be intimidated by other schools and whether or not i'd be accepted, I know my worth. Wrap it up with a pep talk that being away from home is the best way to learn and expand my horizons. Any place is just a flight away!

Hey Tashiah, when applying to college, you should always keep your options open. Apply to as many schools as you like, and unless your really positive on what you want to pursue, apply as undeclared. That way, if you apply based on your merit, extra cirricular activities, and application requirements you will definitely be admitted. Also, apply for many scholarships. More than you can count. Instead of trying to apply out of state for school, always weigh your finacial options first. I know this seems like a lot, but if someone had told me these things, I would have been greatfful and ahead of my game!! I do not want to talk your head off, or worry you, but these are very important guidelines that will be helpful in your transition to college. Just remember to be organized, work hard, and have fun. Never stress the small things in life.

I would tell myself to prepare for the independence that comes with college. While in collge, you are basicly on your own. Teachers are not pressuring you to complete the assignments. They don't remind you that things need to be done on time. While in college you have to take care of yourself and prepare yourself for the future. It's your job to get things done.

Please chose a major that you can easily utilize in the workforce-teacher,nurse, engineer. Please have fun but look long term ttowards the future. College lasts four years but the decisions you make have lifelong affects.

Visit your prospective college various times before you make your decision. Make sure that it is an area that you will feel comfortable living in or traveling to for the next 4+ years. Also, make sure that you do your research and the school provides you with what you feel is the most important factors to make your college experience enjoyable.

The first thing I would say to myself would be create a study schedule!! I can honestly say that the transition from highschool to college was very hard for me and studying was a major factor. I wasn't used to spending hours and hours studying material that I was actually expected to know. Another thing I would tell myself would be to always keep in mind what's best for you in terms of major and choosing a career. Don't pick a major based on what your parents want you to do. Pick something that you like. I would love the opportunity to help people and this way I will be able to. Social workers don't make that much but loving the job will certainly compensate for the earnings. Finally have some sort of plan ready. This plan doesn't have to be perfect and won't be concrete but just something to kind of guide you in the right path. Not having a clue where to start can cause problems. But overall have fun, meet new people, but remember why you're there to begin with, and that's to earn a degree!

For any graduating students heading off to college, choosing the right college may pose a difficulty. However with the right resources and advocates, this task becomes simple. Our course, the college should provide a great academic environment and contain the major of choice for each student. For parents who are worried about students leaving home to dorm on campus, safety, fair financial pricing, and a healthy meal plan should be considered. Students should also research extracurricular activities at this school that would possible engage in, such as an ethnic club, a sports team, or a musical group. Students should also attend college orientations to get a feel of the school's environment and possible create new friendships along the way. Overall, students that are coming into college for the first time should come onto campus with an open mind to the new experiences that one may face. Yes, getting As in college courses and graduating on time may be one's mindset, but students shouldn't forget to enjoy themselves while in the process. College gives a student the opportunity to make life-long friends, enjoy time in extracurricular activities, and opens the door for future careers after college.

A good education can be obtained almost anywhere if the student is willing enough to make a difference in the world, and if he or she is ready to take on the challenge of becoming a professional. Nevertheless, I advice to be as thorough as possible when searching for the right school. It is a mistake to apply and choose a college because a friend/loved one attends there, or because it is the home of a favorite sports team. There are many aspects that students and parents should focus on when making such a decision: the location of the school, for it to be financially convenient, the professor-student ratio, the academic standards, the major of preference, and the opportunities that the university will be able to offer in the long run. There are many things to think about, and it can be rather overwhelming at times. I think the college experience turns to be rather vital on the kind of person someone becomes. But regardless of all the hard work, dedicated time and patience, the experience turns to also be one of the best in your life.

enjoy the times while you have it they do not last long

When chosing a university take the time to do your research on what each school has to offer. It is also important that you make sure the school meets your needs in terms of size and available academic programs.

I would aks parents to consider value and "bang for their buck". There is no greater sentiment than to know you are receiving a top notch education at a great price, in a school with a very diverse population and dedicated faculty and staff.

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" This question sounds oddly familiar. No student really knows what they want to do in life, but they have a general idea: make money. College is the perfect time and place to explore the endless possibilities of what life has to offer and it's also the time when students find out who they really are and what they want to be. It's through experiences, mistakes, success, and most important how they react in certain situations that makes a college experience. Every college has a number resources for anyone who attends to take full advantage of. There are only a handful of people who actually take the initiative to be active and really enjoy the college experience, one example being to join a fraternaty or sorority. College is all about making the wrong decision and failing because it is perfectly normal to not know why you're going to college or who you are going to be when you grow up. In all honesty there is no "right college," there's only making the best out of your college experience that makes it the perfect college for you.

The most important thing you need to do is to visit the campus before you make the final decision. Research the top 5 schools that will best suit your needs and get the feedback of the students and teachers.

Making sure you have the proper funding available because it is very frustating when you run out of funds and have to transfer out. Don't go to far away from school because travelling can get to be very expensive. My scholarship that I had was very limited and my financial aid fell through because the financial aid failed to help me get employment.

Finding a major you love, stick with it, and make it work.

Choose a school where you think you will learn, enjoy and experience that is valuable for lifetime. Also besides visiting a school, listening from students who already go to that school helps to figure out which school to go!