Texas A & M University-Commerce Top Questions

I finally understood the true meaning of the saying "The early bird gets the worm", timing is the key to everything. Whether it is studying weeks before an exam, or submitting any forms before a deadline, it is always best to be one step ahead. From making a transition from high school to college, the most easiest way to get through its transit is take care of everything you may need in the very begining and make sure it is all set in stone, then relax and have some fun while you can. College will get here sooner than you think, so once you are ahead in the college transition, take a step back and calm down while you can. If you are a step ahead, that then gives you time to not worry and stress like how I was at first. But I believe the best advice I can give is "Once you have college taken care of, take care till college".

Take a deep breath. Life has taken many unpredictable turns but you will get through them. This is your senior year and you have so much potential. First, drop one of your Drama courses and take Driver’s Ed. – you will need this in the future. Next, take advantage of the certification you can get through the Early Childhood Development classes – that’s what they’re there for! It’s easy to slack off this year, and there are many distractions for a girl your age. Trust me when I tell you that you’ll be better off taking those Dual Enrollment courses. It’s scary to think of how easily you could fail, but you won’t. I promise. You keep looking over those college brochures but you need to get into action and apply. Don’t worry about the money because there will always be a way. Even if you decide against a major university, SPC is great. The classes are challenging enough to stimulate your mind, there isn’t an overload of students per course, and the professors are helpful. There are many resources available if you take the chance. Take a deep breath, and dive in.

Looking back now I would definitely assure myself that no matter what obstacles I would face I need to focus on my education. Because, the only thing that will push and help my life better is to strive for a better education.

If i could go back in time the advice that I would give myself is that college is so much diffrent than highschool. Quin you should stay very focused because your parents are not there to wake you up every morning or make you go to class everyday. I would also tell myself that "Quin you should take college classes while your still iin high school. Always strive for the best that you can. Stay active, possitive,be encoraged".

If I had the option to go back into time and give myself advise about college that I now have some experience in, I would say to take CLEP and AP exams. I think taking CLEP and/or AP exams would greatly benefit any high school student for several reasons. Primarily, testing out of college classes or getting credit for classes will have the student ahead of the crowd. Getting college credit, while still in highschool, already minimizes your time during college, which leads to my next point. College is expensive. The sooner you can get a degree, the better. The average cost of a CLEP and AP exam is roughly $100, compared to a University class which is approximately ten times more! Finally, taking CLEP and AP exams shows determination as a student. Every school is looking for students who have drive and motivation to succeed in college. With that being said, my advise is to take CLEP and/or AP exams. I promise, you will not regret it.

I would tell myself to always be on time and be prepared for hard work with biology classes. I would also advice to attend all classes even if attendence didn't matter. It will be beneficial for all classes. I will also make sure get your FAFSA done on time and do it every year.

When I was a senior in high school I did not plan on going to college. If I could go back I would tell myself to try even though I didn't have the confidence to think I would accomplish anything. I would suggest continuing to live at home or on campus and try several classes before giving up because it is a long road back to school. College can be intimidating but it does not need to be scary. You can accomplish anything with confidence in yourself so I would tell myself to work on that confidence. The experiences in college are worth facing any fears.

I would have told my self to apply to all scholorships, and to check out a lot of colleges.

I would pound into my naive senior brain to not take wrting essays so lightly. I have always loathed writing and never tried my best in high school, blowing off one paper after another. I soon learned in college that this was not an option. Essays are taken very seriously and given often in universities. In the back of my mind I knew that in high school, yet I chose to ignore it. One of my many mistakes in high school but probably one of my biggest.

If I could tell senior self something, it would be this. Let go of all of your beliefs. They will be reshaped as your opinions and ideas become your own, not your parents. Don't think you are above anyone or anything. You are more vulnerable than you think. Friendships don't always last forever, even your bestfriend that you've known for 13 years. Love your family and God first. They are the only ones who will always be there for you in the end. Forget about the boys and the drama. They aren't worth it-getting educated is worth it. You always think "Well, I'm good. Nothing like that could happen to me". Oh no, 18-year-old self, you can get cancer too. Come around to accepting others, even if their opinions and beliefs don't match your own. Surround yourself with successful people, and you too, will become successful. Always keep an open-mind and a loving heart. That will give you the right attention. Seek to acquire a mind full of knowledge and spread it. Last but not least, never listen when people tell you that you can't...because you can.