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The first thing I would tell myself is to get as many scholarships as possible. Paying for college is not easy and even with some scholarships, you cannot pay for everything. Debt is a very real thing. The next thing I would tell myself is to get more involved with school activities. Activities are a huge thing that colleges look for, that rank's right up there with grades. I would tell myself grades are very important and that college requires more studying then high school. Prepare yourself now! I knew then and I know now that living with my parents was the right thing to do becuase on-campus housing is way too expensive and it can hinder your studying habits. I would make sure I chose a campus near my house so that I could commute. College is an important part of your life and it becomes your life. It is not easy and should not be taken lightly. Having a social life is great and is needed to keep you less stressed, but you need to know when to sit down and get to business. Listen to your heart, it will help you make the right choices.

I would tell myself that the second I thought I felt behind in a class, to ask the professor for help. The professors are there to make sure you are learning the material, if you don't understand, ask. They will help you. I would also tell myself to study hard, and to find more than one way to study every subject. I would also tell myself to buy books online right from the start. I think that if I had known that as a high school senior, I would be much better off now.

Go straight to college. Go full-time. Get it over with instead of wasting time.

The advice i would give my self is that city colleges are not for me. The University of the Akron is a big campus with many students. I would have prefered a small campus. Also that chosing a major before going to college is a big help. I am currently still deciding on a major. I am taking classes that i may or may not need. I feel like i am wasting money in order to decide what i truely want to do for the rest of my life. So it is ideal to decide on a major before attending college.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself the advice to get to know people and to get involved. When I was in high school, my main priority was to study hard to get good grades that would allow me to get as much financial aid as possible in order to help with my college finances. While I do not regret the fact that most of my time in high school was spent in my room studying, I would tell myself that once I am in college, I should take the time to not worry so much about grades and to instead open myself to new ideas. I feel that college is not only about learning, but also about experiencing new things and meeting different types of people. Now that i am in college, I am happy that I did follow this advice. I am involved with activities such as Habitat for Humanity, and I am happy with my social life. This has allowed me to not stress out about doing well academically.

Make sure you choose a college that fits you do not choose a college just because the pictures look nice. Get involved in campus activites as soon as possible that way you are not jumping into a group that is already established. College is like a second kindergarten it is you chance to start over take advantage of that.

The main advice I would give myself is that college gives you the opportunity to discover who you are. You are free to pick the classes you want, and it is okay to choose classes that do not contribute to your degree. Each class presents its own opportunites, and rather than looking at required classes as "objigations", one should take the chance to get the most out of it. Finally, every day is a gift. As a thrity-six year old with two kids, life sometimes can get crazy between work, family and school. However, each day gives opportunities. The challenge is to make the most of them.

Apply for more scholarships because it is so much easier to get them as a high schools senior than it is as a college undergrad!!!

If i could go back to my high school self I would force myself to study harder for the SAT's and ACT's. The higher the score the more scholarship money I would recieve. Also, I would go back and join Akron's honor college to earn more scholarship money, better dorms, and first dibs on classes. Overall, my highschool self would have needed to be more serious about studying senior year because the studying is what pays off in the long run.

I would take a look at how well the university ranks academic wise. After that, look at how big the campus is and see if it fits your lifestyle, whether by just attending there or by living. After a year or so in the college, make sure you can picture yourself graduating and succeeding in life. If not, you may want to transfer somewhere else. Once that is established, it is time to get involved. Find a club that interests you or has to do with your carreer choice. Research is something that everyone should take part in after a few years in college. It builds your resume and shows employers that you have had real life experience in your field. Having fun is one thing but that may not get you where you want to be by the time you graduate. Be smart!