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First of all, find a college that fits you, not necessarily the one that you think has the major that you want. If you find the right fit you will adjust easier and that will help to lead you in the right direction for the major that fits you, for you will change your major at least once during college. Take any dual credit courses that your high school offers. That way , you either have some of your core class work done or if they do not accept the credit, you have the experience of a college course before you even get there. Next, do not room with one of your friends from high school. Hanging out with them in high school is totally different than living with them 24/7. It will be a treat to hang with them when you have to make plans to see each other. That way you have someone that you respect to talk to when things aren't going exactly as planned. And, be open to new experiences and get involved on campus.

I would tell myself to relax and enjoy life more, to not let the small things get to you so easily. I would say that no matter how tough school and life get, I will always have a great support system that will help me get through it. I would also give some advice on making it easier to find and apply for financial assistance for school since that was always something that has been difficult. I don't regret anything I have done in my past because without those experiences, I would not be me. But if I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself small tips here and there that would help me get through some tough times.

My first advice would definitely be to relax! In high school I studied and worked extremely hard all the time. I would rarely give myself a break if I did not achieve to what I believed I should have. I know that my high school years prepared me for my future in college. I would tell myself that I'm not on my own to get to where I want to be. I will have my professors and classmates there along for the ride with me. It is very important to balance having a life with school, as well as getting into a crowd of good people. I would remind myself that above all family is the most important thing in life, and that they are the ones that keep us grounded and pick us up when we do fall. In all, the best advice to give myself would be to have fun, make memories, and never let my future goals slip away.

I would tell myself to meet new people and get involved while your a freshman because the sooner you get involved the better you will be to know the connections for good internships, opportunities and upper classman.

Make sure you are ceratin with what you want to major in. Do well in high school and take it more seriously so your grades can get all the schlorships you can to help with expenses because they will add up over the years. Be prepared and dont wait for the last minute to look for schlorships or to get student loans. Have fun but dont have too much fun and waste your money. Achieve your goals to your best ability and go be what you are meant to be.

I would visit my high school counselor more frequently to inquire about available CAP and dual credit classes that would transfer to my chosen university. These classes cost almost half the price when taken during high school and I could have had a full college semester completed by the time of graduation, which would have allowed me to spend more time for the specific classes I need to take for my major. I would also tell myself to get involved more in high school; to enjoy the extra time I had in high school because college requires more studying. Another thing I would tell myself is that when I sign up for my college classes, to view the web site called www.ratemyprofessor.com. This site would help me discover what teacher I should sign up for. I also would tell myself not to worry about the upcoming new college experiense so much; that I will find friends and will enjoy my time there.

To get into the practice of balancing a social life and homework.

I wish someone would have told me the little things. Such as good places to eat, how long it takes to walk to class, that getting involved is a must, and you have to make friends within the first couple weeks or school will not be fun, partying can only be done on the weekends in order to be successful, what sort of personal belongings to bring (such as a lamp, tv, vcr and dvd player, a selving unit, fridge and organization units), and what sort of personal belongings to leave at home (such as any extrememly expensive or extremely valuable). I wish someone would have told me it's ok to not study all the time, and you can only study so much before a test. I wish someone would have told me to not spend so much time with your boyfriend because if you make him your everything and something happens then you have nothing left. College is great and I love it, but I wish someone would have told me the small things. However, it was an adventure figuring things out for my self.

I would tell myself that take chances now because everything you know will soon change.

Find a school that you love. Going onto the campus of your choice for the first time the student should get a feeling that this campus is the perfect one for me. For parents, let the students choose their perfect campus, don't worry right away about it being too far or too expensive. Get an idea of what they are looking for and suggest schools closer to home and/or cheaper but still match the student's needs.

I have applied for this scholarship before and my advice for parents and students about this issue has changed a little. Since I last applied my outlook on USI has change greatly. When looking for a college to attend you should always look for a good academic program that meets your needs. You also want to make sure the environment is suitable for your personality. Do you have to get involved in many different programs, do you enjoy partying regularly, does the college have to be large or can it be a small campus? You must look at rules and regulations for living on campus. Is it too far or far enough away from home? A number of things are involved in choosing the right school. The best advice I can give is to look at all the different issues you are facing when choosing the right school and weigh your options. The school that comes out the heaviest, GO FOR IT! Go into it with a enthusiastic mindset and ready to jump into gear! look forward to experiencing and enjoying any school you choose!

Choose wisely, make sure you contact the students that are actually on campus and not just the administrators... the students will give the most accurate and down-to-earth explaination to any questions you may have about the campus, instead of the administrator's watered-down flowerly information.

choose the college that best suits you, not anyone else. pick the one you like not what others like

I think that to make the right decision it is important to visit the campus, and sit in on a class. You should also research online and talk to students going to that University. Make sure your choice fits your personality. If you are a shy modest, person who doesn't like crowds, don't pick a big school. If you like a lot of people, and huslte and bustle, then choose a bigger school. When you visit a school you should get the feeling of "This is right for me." Be sure to visit more than one campus, then you will know what is right for you.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college is this: Always look at everything the school offers and ask yourself questions. Does it have activities you would like to get involved in? How much will it cost me? Are the people friendly? Does it have a major I would like and if I don?t know what my major is, will there be a way to help me decide? Is this campus accessible to other parts of the town or city it?s located in? Will I do well here, or just party all the time? What sports can I get involved in? These questions helped me when I chose which school I wanted to go to. It?s also a good thing to remember to not go to a school just because a friend, significant other, or family member wants you to go there. If you know that you?re not going to like a school, or that you won?t be happy there, then you won?t do as well as you could be if you had gone somewhere you really wanted to go.

dont just sit in your room studying get out and enjoy life make friends and memories

First off i would want everyone to know that it is important to study hard and do well in highschool. Not only does it determine if you get into a good college or not, but it also helps you build good study habbits which help you once you get there. As for advice about making the most of the college experience, i'd say you should live on campus. There are so many things you miss out on living at home or off campus, so much interaction goes on in the on campus appartments. You really do make friends for life while you're in school and i think if you dont live on campus you miss out on meeting a ton of very interesting people. I love my school, but i love my appartment just as much. I know when i go home i miss it, so i'd say if you can you should live on campus. Also you should study hard, but dont forget to have fun.

I would tell other students to try and have a good idea what career they would like to pursue after high school. If you don't have any idea, take a placement test to see where your strengths are. Then if you can decide what area you want to study, research colleges you can afford to attend that best fits your area of study. If you are offered a scholarship at more than one college, pick the one fits your area of study and lifestyle. If you don't like cold weather, then attend school in a warmer climate. Don't waste your time at college, have fun but study hard to be the best at what you want to do for the rest of you life.

Finding the right college for a new student takes a lot of things in to consideration. The academic goals of the student are a large part of the decision; the school must have the program that the student is interested in. A second, equally important aspect is the student's personality. If a person likes to have intereaction in classes, a smaller college might work best for this type of student. If a person is content with listening to a straight lecture, with little time for questions during class, a larger campus might suit this type of student. The financial situation of the student might help determine the schools that work better. If a student will need to work during school, opportunities for on- and off-campus jobs might be important. Making the most of the college experience requires to open up to new things. Taking classes that don't seem to be directly connected with the program one is taking can let a student find new interests and maybe hobbies. The student's social life also helps make the most of the college experience. College friends can be very important life long friends.

It is very important to take into consideration several factors before choosing a college. First of all, a student's personality must match the school they go to in order for it to be a comfortable new home and learning environment. For instance, a quiet, shy, introverted person may want to stay closer to home or friends and may want a smaller college atmosphere or at least smaller classes. Secondly, finances are very important. A student should apply to their top choices but keep money in mind in this day and age. A student should do all that is possible to apply for scholarships and probably should pick a college that thinks enough of him or her to offer a scholarship for him or her to go there. That will help with the financial situation, which eases stress, and will boost the student's confidence in him or herself as he or she begins with classes. Thirdly, a student should not just quickly make up his or her mind about a college based solely on location, reputation, or popularity with their high school peers but instead take the time to research other aspects of the college.