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All the AP courses taken in high school will be worhtwhile. Classes in college get harder as you take upper level courses. Start learning how to manage your time because it will be very handy in college. Don't let the small things stress you out. Apply for many scholarships even if you think you don't need them. Be prepared to work ten times harder than you do in high school because although high school is getting you ready for college, college is getting you ready for life. Don't live at home for your college years. You need to learn to live on your own because mom and dad will not always be there for you. You also need to learn to clean up your mess on your own and learn to cope with the consequences of your actions. Don't go to a small college that gives you a lot of chances and treats you like a child. Big colleges are better because the large amount of students don't allow teachers to be behind you telling you to do your work or study. This is good because it creates independence and allows you to grow.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now I would teach myself what true learning really means. In highschool, I thought learning was getting an A on a test and a 4.0 GPA. I know now in college that true learning is understanding the material enough to be able to apply it to new situations. High grades do not come as easily as they did in highschool. I would advise myself not to worry when I made other grades than an A. I would encourage myself not to be discourage or worried about the number of my GPA but rather be motivated by the amount I am learning. I would advise myself to develop a thirst for knowledge and find enjoyment in the aquirement and application of knowledge. rather than in the red number at the top of my test. Most of all, I would tell myself that who I am and what I know cannot be determined by one number. One number can never describe the potential anyone has.

Live life by the moment, for every day goes a little fatser.

I would tell myself to learn better study skills while in high school. Senior year of high school is always the easiest because for the most part you already know where you want to go to school and your transcript is already written in stone (as far as colleges are concerned) by that point. I slacked off as a senior and wish I had better prepared mysself for the demanding classes that the University of Florida throws at you. In addition, I would tell myself to really study for those AP exams. Most seniors in high school take the AP classes to boost their GPA because simply taking the class and the AP exam gives you an extra point added into your weighted GPA. I did well on most of my AP exams but it would be nice to have a couple more general education requirements met through AP scores.

Amanda, you're facing a big change in your life, you're going to be out on your own for the first time but don't worry, everything will be okay. Spend as much time as you can with those who matter to you and know that guys will come and go, friends will come and go but you always have your family. Stay focused in school because that's the most important thing and will lead you to a great future. Don't let anything interfere with your schoolwork because whoever is trying to interfere probably won't be there down the road. Also, get involved with organizations, it may seem dorky but it'll allow you to make friends that have the same career goals as you, and also want to do something amazing in the future. Most importantly, don't procrastinate, time everything so you can get things done without sacrificing social time on the weekends. Staying in your room doing homework on a Saturday night is not fun and isn't a way to meet people. The people you meet in college have a great ability to change your life for the better.

When making a decision about the right college to attend, one must first decide what factors are most important to them (academics, sports, location, extra-curriculars etc). Once that decision is made, and the list of potential universities dwindles down to a select few, it is recommend that one should converse with students who attend each school. Rumors about different colleges can be easily cleared up by students who attend said university. One must be sure to keep an open mind as well as to find somewhere they feel comfortable and could easily spend the next four years of their life. Ultimately one must take this question into consideration?once the tests, papers, pop quizzes and homework are done, will you really be able to say that you learned new things and managed to make the most of your college years? If the forseen answer is yes, you have found the right college for you.

there isnt much to say about this question. everyone is different and noone looks at life through the same pair of glasses. The college has to fit your life and your academics. The night life has to be what you love and the academics have to be challenging but you have to put in the effort. the size of the classes has to be right and the people around have to be people who you could strike a conversation with and enjoy what they have to say. College is a place to find youself and discover new things. If the environment is wrong, the child will not develop and find everything out they should. It's about self descovery and the fun along the way so when choosing your college. make sure when you look at the campus, you can say, "YA, i can see myself here for the next for years." if thats not the response you give or its one you have to think about and consider, I would look around some more because the right college is there for everyone it just takes the effort to find the perfect one for you.

I would encourage them to think about where they see their children/themselves in 5-10 years. Each school offers something different to a student and thinking about what you want to come away with from the school can help ease the decision between different schools. For example, I want my education to to be the basis of a strong future career. I had to choose between two schools and chose the University of Florida because I believed its strong alumni would help me establish the career that I want. I think remaining focused your future also helps you make the most of your experience in college. Knowing what kind of person you want to be when you graduate can help you choose a major, extracurricular activities, and social opportunities. If you want to be involved with environmental work after graduation, you can prepare yourself and build connections by taking environmentally focused classes and becoming active with people and organizations working for your cause.

The key to finding the right college is to first take a tour of the campus. You have to go somewhere you feel comftorable. Check out the majors they have, the kind of housing available, what kind of sports and clubs they have. All of this should be taken into consideration while deciding where to attend. It's important to attend a campus you feel best fits your needs and expectations. Which one gives you a warm feeling inside? Which makes you most excited to actually be at school? Another helpful way to get a feel of what it's like is to ask those who already go to the school what the campus is like, what it has to offer, and any advice they have to offer. Picking a school isn't easy but it isn't impossible either. You just have to "try a few on" and see which fits best.

I would advise parents and students who are trying to find the right college to visit potential schools before making a decision. Online research and school reputation are nothing compared to visiting the school in person. By doing this, one can take tours, see actual dorm rooms, and even talk to current students about their college experience. This was one of the best decisions I have made. I was very impressed when a University of Florida student who noticed I was visiting took time out of her day to talk to me about the school. The genuine welcome I felt greatly influenced my decision, and I will be starting my second year at UF this fall. I believe that by visiting your top choices, you can find a place where you feel you belong. In order to make the most of the college experience, it is essential to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available. College is one of the few times in life where there are so many options waiting to be explored. Office hours with professors, research opportunities, career centers, clubs, and extracurriculars are just a few, and all you need to do is get involved.