University of Arizona Top Questions

It is every kids desire to be accepted in high school or furthermore to be the popular kid in school. Being the popular kid can be very fun and can have its high points but in all honesty, none of that means a thing once you get to college without the grades to support you; believe me. Don?t focus so much on being Mr. Popular and focus everything you can into your grades because, an academic scholarship is one of the best things that could happen in anyone?s life. The more work you put in now the easier life will be in the future. College is hard enough, make things easier for you by taking care of your grades now. It might sound clich? but your education is something that no one can ever take away from you and popularity comes and goes not to mention popularity is based on short term ideals. Education is forever. You are a really smart kid and have what it takes to be top in your class which will open so many doors for you; so strive for greatness for destiny is something to be obtained, not something to be waiting upon.

Knowing what i know now the advise i would give myself is: danielle, you need to stay focused on school not boys! Try to remember everything taught to you. Set a goal and stick to it, don't let anyhting get in your way to success. Go to college directly out of high school instead of waiting. H ave an open mind in everything that i do. Life is like a steping stone each step you take is a step towards your future. And you choose the direction is right for you. i choose not to go to school and libe my life now im living pay check to pay check. But i now realieze i can change that by attending school getting a degree and making a better future for myself. I just feel you only learn from experience and i have learned.

I would tell my self I should have strived for that A because you need to learn as much as you can in highschool to be well prepared in college.

I would tell myself to have an idea of what my interests were and what I could see myself doing in the future. Though it is early as a high school senior, having an idea of what I wanted to focus on and applying to schools who have programs that specialize and focus on those subjects would be a perfect fit for me. Futhermore, I would tell myself to put a little more effort into studying and passing the Advanced Placement exams because they could cut costs significantly and allow you graduate early if I wanted to, or take the classes that fascinated me and put me behind.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definately give myself advices about looking for scholarships out there as soon as possible because are a numerous amount of opportunities for a below average student to very good students. I would also tell myself not to ever give up and keep trying no matter what, dont loose hope in yourself. There is something for everyone, we just have to look for what is right for us. Another thing that I would warn myself about is meeting your deadlines and being fully prepared for every choice you make because it only more work load if your wait until the end to change a decision you made in the begining. Finaly, one friendly advice I would give myself would be to know what you want and just go for it!

Tammi, I know your parents are neither handing you the money nor the opportunity to go to college. Therefore, take your life into your own hands. Seek help. Knock on closed doors. Work odd jobs. Do what you have to do, but continue to work on your degree now. Class by class, your credits will add up to eventually earn this college degree that you so desperately want. Now is the time when you do not have the obligations of being a mother and a wife. Now is the time in which the whole world is open to you. You must grab it. You may even become someone that you cannot possibly now imagine. Save every penny you can to put toward your education. Seek out people who are willing to guide you. Seek out adults you admire who can become your mentors. Do not quit. Being an adult is more than starting a family. Being an adult is earned by stretching your mind and challenging yourself to do things that are uncomfortable but help you to become a better person. This is what education can do for you. Do it now.

"Now, I'm sure you won't believe me, but you are very well prepared for your college courseload. Yes, registration will be annoying, but if you are persistent, you can get the classes you want. It's not something to stress over. Going to college is, academically, just like going to 13th grade, because you'll generally be placed in classes at your level, due to placement tests and AP and CLEP credit. You might actually get more sleep than in high school! As for living away from home, you need to keep an open mind and try not to sweat the small stuff. Your dorm room may be old, but its idiosyncrasies that originally seemed daunting, like lights that flicker or pipes dripping, will later seem quaint and add character. With all the technology available now, I can even see my cats 2,000 miles away on Skype! And of course, there's always email, im, regular mail, and the telephone. And, unless you lock yourself in your dorm room and never leave to go to class or eat or anything, you're going to make friends. It's inevitable, truly."

High school was all about sports and getting a good GPA to get into the University of Arizona. I did not have to work as hard as I thought to get a good GPA, however. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely tell myself to concentrate on school and learn all that I can since it will be vital to my success in college. I would also advise forgetting about dating and slacking with my friends because it is not worth it in the end. Concentrating on school rather than a social life would have eased the transition greatly and may have benefited my college GPA and social life.

As a high school senior, I knew that I wanted to attend college, but was unsure of my future career goals as well as the major that I would later declare. Looking back, I would have liked to have had the opportunity to tell myself to spend more time researching the different programs and majors available before my college career began. This would have helped ease myself into the transition into an undergraduate student. It was very stressful when a friend asked me what my major was, and I felt so lost in a complex world full of many choices and paths. Knowing exactly what was out there would have led me to declare a major and start planning my future goals much sooner. Being able to plan these goals gave me a sense of direction and helped me obtain my ultimate goal of graduating with a major in which I love.

The advice I would have for myself is "do not slack off a single bit in college." College should be taken very seriously because it is not nice like High School was. You can turn in assignments late in High School and usually get away with it, but no way is that happening in college. If you get stuck behind in college, miss a class or a paper, you better catch up fast or you will fail that course. On top of all that I would tell myself that college expences are also no laughing matter. You need to apply for any and all scholarships you can find, even ones that don't apply to you or even the small ones. Once you are a college student you understand what it feels like to not have money to freely spend unless you can find an alternate way to pay for college. It is basically what every parent would tell their children; do well in in school and get a scholarship. As much as that statement is used and overheard it is one of the truest statements on the face of this planet.