rahjahn
I think at some of your more selective colleges the interviewer can take on the role of gatekeeper, not marketer (I certainly ran into one such person back when I was interviewing). So instead of coming to the table with the attitude of “let me tell you about our great school,” the interviewer is asking, “tell me why you would be a good choice for our great school.” I’d argue that even when the student is the one doing the question asking, the interviewer is still evaluating how good of a match the student is for the school.What’s wrong with the student interviewing the college? Is there a downside? College interviews are standard fare ay many colleges, perceived perhaps as a rhetorical firing squad by the student. Not comfortable.
If the student started the conversation on a positive note that suggested that they liked what they saw on the college’s website, but was under a lot of pressure to select from so many, why not have the student ask some great questions to make the admissions officer think, “Holy cow, Batman, this is the kind of student we’re looking for!”
Brianna
I would go back and tell myself to not stress out as much. Senior year was difficult for me. During the college application process, I injured my back, which slowed my progress. Then when I finally sent in my applications, I was ecstatic I had been accepted to all of the schools! But, the scholarships they awarded me barely made a dent in the $50,000 yearly tuition. I was so frustrated sometimes it would bring me to tears. I called financial aid offices galore, but nothing I did helped. I am attending my local community college, which I see now is an extremely smart decision. Although it's not my first choice, I am content. I am looking to transfer to a four year school, though, so I need to save up and fill out as many scholarships applications as possible. So, high school senior Brianna, relax. Everything works out. Not the way you hoped and planned, but for the better!
Kristina
Everyone has a chance to shine, but sometimes you have to be sneaky and look into every detail into your dream. These little details can break a dream, or even save a dream. It can save your from pain and suffering of heartbreak and even give you the best friends from those cheesy movies. It will show you that hard work will always bring good, not the bad. The bad will always come first before you see the good in the dream. Always remember that the bad is always created by someone else who does not want you to see the doors of your dream. They know there are many doors to open, but you must know which door to open. They will want these doors, but you will know they will have walls, gates, or the guard with the big muscles and scaring you. There will always be someone who does not want to work for their dreams and they think they can bring it to you when you know this is not true. You do not have to their mirror and can shut the door on them. If you can remember that you can shine no mater what.
Brandy
I would encourage my younger self to take more AP leveled courses. I'd push my high school self into focusing more on academics and work much smarter into getting a 3.0. I'd tell myself to get more involved into sports or extracirricular activities so I could receive better opportunities at funding for college. Lastly, I'd tell my younger self to stick to what I'm passionate about, to never conform into the idea that my plan A's are impossible to reach.
Quandalyn
I would tell myself to try much harder to get scholarships and grants for college.To also maybe consider the military as a option or the rotc.
Talaya
The advice I give my self, is that don't get discourage along the way, when I first started school, it was very tough for me because I was having troubles with my aid money, & book money plus I lost my hope scholarship, and I din't know I did. I was so hurt by those actions plus, I had to take remedial classes when I got there because I took My S.A.T only once, when I need to take it more than once, but through it all I made it through, finally got out my remedial classes and I was sucessful from there.
Jakari
I would tell myself to take high school ore serious than i did. Even though i did pretty good i could of done way better than i did. I would tell myself that you cant go to your parents for anything because you are really on your own in college. I also would of told myself to be more avtive in extracirrucular activities.
Maria
Live free; do not worry about the future, focus on the present. Work hard and try your best at everything you do and never do anything half-way. Don't feel intimidated and never back out of something you want in life. Stay focused on your goals and pursue them to the highest of your ability. Do not get discouraged and stop comparing yourself to others, because one day you will amount to something even greater than you could have imagined. Things will get better with time and nothing is forever; this too shall pass. Stay inspired.
Alannah
I would tell myself that college is majorly time management. I would inform myself of the hard work it takes to maintain an acceptable GPA and get through college and into graduate school.
Vatricia
I should always take advantage of every opportunity to comes to me especially anything that deals with finacial aid, social enhancement, and organizations related to my career. Never be afraid to ask someone if you are confused or lost because you will never achieve something without the help of others. It is very important to gain relationships with students and faculty because they are essential prior to graduation. Finally, always participate in class discussions or lectures; it shows your instructor that you are listening and understand the topic. Give everything your best in all things you do you will succeed.