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If offered, take college courses ahead of time, so you can be ahead of the game. Take really good notes and study everytime possible. Try to save up as much money as possible. Apply to a community college first then transfer, this way tuition will cost less and save you money. Take college courses in the summer, so you can graduate from college in exactly four years. Just keep up the good work and don't procrastinate.

I have a question for Daeniel Francisco Macarayo: do you really know what's ahead of you? Well let me tell you, college is a completely different experience from the lifestyle back home. Many high school seniors can assume what college would be like, but then again, those are only ideas. The best advice that I can give you is to always have an open mind for unfound knowledge and to never forget where you came from. College is a good experience to network with others who have similar interests--also different ones--and to grow from them. The space and freedom given to you offers a chance to look into your own cultural roots and identity, using that knowledge, and giving back to the community. But don't get too excited, for college is an opportunity to learn things in the university classroom that you haven't got a chance to learn in those high school classrooms. Time management is an important task to master. I admit that my first semester was a bit rocky in the time managing department. You get a new chance to learn new things, meet new people, and to make a difference.

I would tell myself to work harder than before in life. However, that would be a contradiction to life because life is based on experiences and learning is based on experiences -- both literally and academically. Working harder in terms of avoiding certain uncomfortable experiences such as: the emotion heartbreak of separating with the first girlfriend/lover as well as understanding the meaning and value of life. School really does provide the foundation in building a solid life for those who seek to betterment their life; not only for themselves but for their family, friends, community, country and the world.

Like many high school students, I constantly looked for ways to save time and effort. I chose shorter paths that cut through the trees, read the CliffsNotes instead of the entire book, and crammed for tests rather than studying diligently throughout the semester. If I could advise my high school self, I would explain that true shortcuts are nonexistent. The knowledge obtained from earnest study rather than frantic learning is deep and lasting. As your studies become more focused, the strong foundation of past learning is invaluable. Without background knowledge, you will eventually need to recover lost information. And trust me, re-teaching yourself can be a long and painful process! Learning builds upon learning. Someday, you will want and need long-term retention of your education. Additionally, the long road supports meaningful relationships and experiences. Lasting friendships and significant endeavors require time and effort. In these matters, shortcuts are impossible. Academic and social success comes with the price of persistence, hard work, and self-discipline. Managing time wisely does not mean accomplishing more in less time. Rather, it means choosing to do worthwhile activities with significant people in the time that you have. Do not shortcut your college life!

CHILL OUT! You are going to love college and no one really cares that you are not Valedictorian or good at any sports or even that you bought all your clothes at the Goodwill. All those people who never talk to you now? They will soon, on a thing called Facebook, and they are going to act like you were always best friends. They are going to marvel at your accomplishments and congratulate your sucesses. You life is going to take turns you could never imagine and, believe it or not, you are going to be just fine.

Go along wiht the student's choice. I believe that students have analyzed and made their best choices by the tihey graduate high school.

Make sure to do a campus visit during a normal school day. You need to make sure that the campus feels right and that you are going to be okay spending the next few years there. Also make sure to try and become active on campus with either a fraternity or sorority. Eat on campus, peek in on classes, and get a good feeling of what is around campus and beyond the confines of campus. It really makes a difference in picking a school, and making sure it feels right!

When looking for a college that fits your child, be sure not to believe the hype of "big name " schools, from my personal experience, the school that fits best, is often the one you wouldn't expect. San francisco State Univerisity is a fun active school. The choice of college is a major one, be sure to be open with your child's feelings and choices. College is a place to explore new things and meet new people, and of course learn!

Basically I think that the parents should allow their sons/daughters to choose the college of their choice on their own. That's basically what I was faced with doing. I had to step up and pay for my own tuition and books. It was my own decision so I feel more responsible for my life/career. I am so glad that I chose SFSU because this school fits my personality perfectly. I am a business marketing and finance major and I am loving all of my classes here. I think that if my parents would have chosen my school that I wouldn't have felt as confident about my school/education as I do know. I also think that it is the students choice to decide because they need to feel right in the place that they will ultimately be living at for the next four years of their life; so it should be their own decision. Also I encourage parents to take their sons/daughters to visit as many campuses as possible to see what's out there and if they like the campus/atmosphere. I was lucky enough to find that place where I can be myself.

To find the right college, make sure to check out the campus and to research the brochure along with the school book to learn what they offer and how descriptive they describe the courses. Make sure the cost fits your economic background, unless you are the next Albert Einstine or Hemingway. Upon checking out the campuses, figure out which is the most comfortable, due to the racial diversity and the campus size. Make sure the college offers what you are interested in, applied to your majors and interests.