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I would tell myself to do my best and not get upset when I do not get all A's. Sometimes we have to settle for a B or C on an assignment and realize that I can always do better on the next test. Also, you need to ask for help or assistance before you get behind in yourstudies. The only stupid question is one not asked, so do not feel ashamed to ask for help when you don't understand something. The other advice I would give myself is that all the time you put in studying and preparing for college classes is like putting money in a savings or retirement account for your future. You can't go back and say I wish I would have applied mysely when I had the opportunity instead of socializing. College is a priviledge not a right we are entitled to, so do not let this opportunity slip by.

The advice that I would give myself would be to first off get at least fours on all the AP exams that I would be taking my senior year, so I would not have to re-take those classes in college. Second, I would tell myself that everyone during the first week of college feels just as lonely as I did and to not cling to the other Hawai'i people just because they are familiar with 'home'. Also, I would tell myself that the amount of hours I think I should spend studying my freshmen year should really be multiplied by two. In highschool it was easy to get A's, here in college, not so much. Lastly, the sole purpose for being in college is to get ahead and to get ahead you need to do really well in you studies. I would tell myself to not worry about meeting a bunch of people at parties but to worry more about meeting people who aren't at parties, because they are the ones that will make great study buddies on weekends!

Apply to more places, and when accepted, take advantage of the free stuff colleges give to their students. plus, eat more spaghettio's

College is way different than high school. The professors care more and more is expected from you. Always study for exams at least 2 weeks in advance and always start on your papers the day you get them; they are much harder than the ones in high school. Ask for help when you need it because it is always avaliable. I would recommend going to the writing center to get help on your papers. The math center is also avaliable so use it wisely. It is important to take lots of notes and ask questions when something is unclear. Start college easy but taking only 15 credits so that you can get used to the professors and used to college life. Participate in clubs because they are a good way to get involved.

The first piece of advice that I would give myself would be not to take as hard of classes that I did my senior year. G.P.A is more important to colleges than the actually classes that I take. I also may have gotten more money and scholarships with a better G.P.A. The next thing would be to apply to the university with a different major. I would have started as a nursing major rather than my pre-physical therapy major. This is because I would have been able to start out the school year as a nursing major and not fall behind on the major. I also would have realized that college is not an easy ride. Many people say that college is easier and these are students who go to public colleges. I would have also promise myself that I would never live at home even though it saves me money. It took away from my experience.

If I could give the other me advice about the college life I would tell him third things. First, go where you want to go! Not where your parents or anyone else wants you to go. Second, when school begins the first thing you should do is get ahead! College life is twice as hard as highschool. And Third, be active in both studys and school activities. This will give you an awesome college experience.

When trying to chose which college to pick and where you want to go in live be true to yourself. Visit the schools you are considering and always find a match to your needs and interests. College is the time to experiment and find out what you want from life but you should not abandon yourself to do this. By picking a school that works with your needs then this will allow you to develope into the best person that you can be. While making the transition to college it is important to try out new things, ideas and experiences in order to learn about the world as well as your self. The most important thing is to branch out and accept new ideas, experiences and ways of learning.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell myself to not pick a university to attend just because my best friend was going there. I would tell myself that the school needs to be the perfect fit for you and your needs. Otherwise, you just end up unhappy where you are. I would also tell myself to get involved in more school activites if there is a chance to do so. Being involved in these activities help people to become less shy around new people, which students are when they first go to college. These activities will also set you apart from other students applying at the same school. Lastly, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible. It's not fun paying for college and finding out you owe more than you can afford and have to take out a loan. Any extra income is a blessing and you should take it thankfully. I know I could have tried harder to get scholarships when I was a senior, but I didn't. Now, I'm kicking myself for not. Thank you.

Don't procrastinate. Try to live at home so you don't have to work/save up money now so you don't have to work as much later. Study as much as you can in classes now because it will make future classes easier.

I would just say to make sure that the colleges being decided on are truly a good match for the student's personality. If the student chooses one that is not a good match, the chances for unhappiness are very high. It is not pleasant to be away from home in a place that makes you miserable while you are trying to get a good education. Choosing the right school for each particular student is crucial; a good environment will allow the student to thrive. If this can be achieved, college is one of the most wonderful experiences there is. The student here will be more likely to enjoy extracurriculars and studying, talking with professors, and socializing. My main piece of advice - do your research and make campus visits. Do everything in your power to make sure that you choose the best college for you. Don't miss out on the wonderful experiences that college can bring. Remember to take into consideration personality. Do you want to stay close? Those things, though they may not seem to during the college search, really do matter.