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The advice I would give myself would be to go the extra mile and be more focused. I've always had good grades, but I never took the extra step to get an A, if I knew I could get a B with no effort. But if I would have tried a little harder and taken that step, I might have gotten a scholarship to help pay for school; which is a problem at this time. I also would have listened to people and actually applied for some scholarships. And to use all resources available to me, I know now that they're there to help me out; I let so many valuable resources slip away, which could've saved me a lot of trouble. Also to remain focused on the goal at hand, I noticed all the other stuff is irrelevant now. My grades are my number one priority and to be focused on the decisions I'm making now because they will determine my future. Just to push yourself to the limit in every way possible, because the reward is amazing. The choices you make in high school affect your college life 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}; so be careful.

I would become more skilled at time managememt. There have been several times in school where I have needed to do my work, but instead spent time being social. However, I have grown out of this habit. Also, I had to adjust to going to several different classes in different buildings on campus, but this was a change that was easy to adjust to. Another facet of college is that unlike high school, the teacher aren't going to spoon-feed students the material. Professors expect students to have a good understanding of the coursework.

If I could go back and give myself advice about college I would tell myself 2 things. The first thing that I would tell myself is not to stress so much and to go with the flow. Everything will work itself out and it is not as hard as people say it is. The second thing that I would tell myself would be to get involved in campus groups and organizations you never really feel comfortable or a part of the campus until you get involved. Plus it's a great way to make freinds. That is what I would tell myself if I could go back and give myself advice.

Make a plan for your future. Talk with counselors or someone in the field you want to go into for advice, and research the profession. Check out schools early so you can make a wise decision. You can do it, even if you don't have much support. You only fail if you never try. There really are people out there who will help you in every area of your pursuit for a higher education, and a great future. The Bible says you have not because you ask not, so just ask. Don't look at your circumstances, just believe!

I would tell myself the importance of studying and working hard in college. I would have taken more science based AP tests (physics and biology), and studied harder for the ones that I did take. I would tell myself that college is a lot harder than high school, especially in academically rigorous programs such as engineering and physical sciences. I would also tell myself to go out more and meet as many new people as I could both for networking purposes and for maintaining a good social life. I transferred to different schools many times, and I would warn myself against this as it can result in lost credits and quality points that count towards one's GPA. I would tell myself to look for research opportunities as often as possible, as the experience is very valuable later on.

Four years is a large portion of your life and you need to make the best decision possible. To do this you must know your priorities. However, that is not as easy as it sounds, it will require time and hard work. We go to college to learn who we are and what we want to do with our life and it is priorities that will guide you to this self discovery. You must understand that your priorities are the most important aspect when considering college. When you begin looking you will have an idea of whats important to you but in order to make the best decision possible you must visit many potential colleges in order to get an idea of how your priorities will fall into the day to day life of the school, how they will compare to the people, the teachers, the school goals, the academics, absolutely everything. Therefore in order to make the most out of these four years you must figure out whats important to you and visit colleges in order to find the place that will let you adhere to these priorities and thus allow you to discover who you want to be.

If my present self could go back in time and speak to my highschool self, it would have a lot of great wisdom to share. I would first tell myself to stay focused on my grades and ensure my SAT scores were as high as possible. I would continue to give myself words of encouragement when times get tough. I would let myself know that college isn't easy, but if you stay focused on the goals you have set forth, you will meet your them and the outcome will be even greater than you imagined. I would tell myself to keep your family and friends close and enjoy the good times, once you have graduated work will try to consume your life, but it is import to not let it. I would also tell myself to hold faith close to your heart, and thank God for everything that you are blessed with. Afterall, it is thru He that all things are possible.

I would advise myself to take advantage of every opportunity to truly find the best "match" for my spirit regarding my next educational endeavors. Unfortunately, I believe that most students have not had enough time to consider where their true passions lie...and how to incorporate these insights in their decisions regarding where to go to college, what course of studies to pursue, and which organizations and individuals may support their successful achievement of their future aspirations. I'd encourage myself to take various personality and interest inventories (such as the Myers Briggs and Big Five Personality Tests) during my senior year. This would help me to consider what most inspires me....in order to truly grasp what my path(s) should be. This is important, for many additional classes are taken (only to change majors later), much time is wasted, and unncessary amounts of money expended while pursuing the dreams of others (i.e. parents or others who want you "to do" or "to be" THIS), and not what may be YOUR brilliant destiny.

As I look back on my high school senior year, I wish I would of had the oppurtunity to seek advice about college from people other than my mentors, parents, or peers. Although their words of encouragement and inspiration was indeed very useful, no one can truly generalize their college experience. It is impossible to relate a personal encounter to someone who hasn't experienced it for themself. If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself these things: study and do well on the SAT and ACT, apply for as many scholarships as you can, and don't worry about what others are doing, worry about yourself. Although those were considerably actions that should take place prior to the entry of college, doing those would guarantee a head start on the journey to a higher education. It's easy to get caught up when you're at the end of the road in your secondary educational career. A case of "senior-itis" can bring about a series of struggles that may cause you to be behind financially and mentally, making your freshman year unbearable and tumultuous.

I would tell myself to be prepared to read and study a lot more.

I have learned so much about myself throughout my college experience. If I could go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior there are a few things I would make sure to address. I would express how open one needs to be during college. You meet so many different people from different places who do not always think and approach things the same way as you. I would remind myself that everything happens for a reason and that it will be ok when I grow apart from some friends. I will stress that sometimes some people are only in your life for a season. I would tell myself to be a bit more spontaneous because sometimes fear can hold you back from challenging yourself. It is how you deal with those challenges that make you a better person. I would push taking the initiative in the classroom sooner. I wish I had realized sooner the importance of really connecting to and utilizing my teachers. It can only help and benefit you whether directly in the class, through networking, or when you need a recommendation.

Work harder in high school to get your grades up and study harder for the SAT. Just because you got accepted to college does not mean that your SAT scores won't affect you anymore. If you want any scholarships you need good SAT scores. Take it again!

Don't take partying too seriously, it won't help you keep your financial aid.

Hello Joe, this is future Joe and I have some advice for you. Get involved. Stay focused. Take all the dual enrollment classes at the college as you can; you'll save time and money. Do a really big cystic fibrosis fundraiser in honor of "our" twin brother before everyone leaves for college. Make this your volunteer mark of the year. Get more active in the Science club; you end up really loving math, science and physics. Be sure to manage your time and be aware that you are doing that. Use a calendar or the phone, but plan ahead. Allot time for track/soccer practice, studying, family, girlfriend, hanging with the guys. Pay attention to how mom cooks and cleans as she goes. Keep track of your accomplishments so you can use them on job applications. Don't waste time and money on Sylvan SAT prep; get a personal tutor and take the test again in your senior year. Remind mom to do FAFSA in January, not in April; that will avoid all those tears she shed. So, my friend, my self, step back and look around; make sure you are going in the direction you'll enjoy.

I had heard so many verbose proverbs when I prepared to attend college, but the deepest philosophy I could offer someone is to "do you", it simply means do what you want to do and be who you are. That phrase can apply to every facet of the college experience, choose friends who fit YOUr personality and YOUr desires in a friend, choose a major that will give YOU the career YOU desire, obtain the course load that works for YOU, and experience everything YOU can. The college years are an open book and you can fill the pages any way that you desire to, it's the time where you can do the most, with it requiring the least. I've found that the students who had the most trouble and couldn't adjust were living for someone else, and worried about fulfilling a promise that someone else wanted for them. If you do you then you will graduate with the feeling that every second you spent as an undergraduate will be worth the 10 years of student loan payments that come afterward.

The first thing I would say is to not focus as much on going away from my home city of Greensboro, NC. I went to a school that was 2 hours away and ended up coming home almost every weekend. If I had known that I would be missing my family so much and visiting home so often, I would have chosen a local school. Also, I would have given more thought to my school choice and based it off where I really wanted to go and what my major was going to be. I ended up applying to a school only because a friend was going there, and then transferring the following year. My current college is in my hometown, and better suits my needs. I would have also encourage myself to have visited more schools and really think about how college-life would be different from being in high school.

Just do it! Go out for that Dance major, look into that sorority, try out for the dance band team, try out for that dance group, and do yo *&{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}^ homework on time!

Never ever give up! follow your heart but dont forget to listen to your head too!!

Don't let the amount of time and work required for any major scare you away from it. Decide what you really want to do and pursue it confidentally. Don't be so hard on yourself and don't be afraid to take risks. You can do it.

I would probably tell myself not to be so scared. I would tell myself that, yes, leaping into the unknown void called college can be intimidating and frightening but it can also bring that exhileration that makes life worth while. I would tell myself that the big world that I am so afraid of is really quite wonderful and full of people who are caring, funny, sharp, and brilliant. I would say that I was making the right choice by choosing Greensboro. I would let myself know that I there is an ease about the campus that can only be riveled by the ease and comfort of home. I would advise myself to get out on campus, get involved, and talk to people. They are not as scary as one might think and by some miracle they are going to help us to evolve as people. Basically, I would advise myself to not be a chicken, enjoy my surroundings, meet new people, and enjoy the new part of my life. These are the things that would have made the transiton simply seamless.