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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and give myself advice about college I would say, study, study, study. I would tell myself to make sure I study everyday or at least 2-3 times a week. In college you only have a couple of tests a semester, so you need to do well on every test if you want that A. Make sure you know everything they tell you to study because it will be on the test, they aren?t kidding when they say, ?Know everything in the notes.? I would also tell myself to sit close to the front. This allows you to see better and allows you to concentrate easier on what you are being taught. Also, always ask questions if you aren?t sure, even if it sounds like a dumb question. The teachers will answer you, there is no such thing as a stupid question. One last thing I would tell myself is, always go to the review sessions, even if you know what to study or don?t have questions, still go. It will help you out more than you think it will.

Relax, have fun, and make the most of it. Try everything you can get your mitts on, and try to keep a little bit of money put aside for graduation.

I would tell my high school senior self to not wish high school away and enjoy it while it lasts. Don't be so quick to want to cut ties to so many people because you may not find many friends right away in college. Despite feeling like you don't fit in, keep talking to people and sooner or later you'll find people you enjoy being around.

If I was able to go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would assure myself that no matter what, things would work themselves out. There are many roads stretched before you as a high school senior; it can be overwhelming at times. The most important thing is to never lose yourself through it all, remain true to yourself and keep your sights set on whatever it is that motivates you. Stay calm when times are rough and don't allow stress to hinder your judgment. The future lives within you and no one can change that. The future is what you make of it and great things lie ahead no matter what path you take. Above all, remember who you are, what you stand for, and the values you hold close. If you can do this, everything else will just fall into place, piece by wonderful piece.

The advice I would give myself is to not be afraid to befriend new people. I would suggest to join more clubs and get more involved on campus. College is a place to find out who you are. You cannot be afraid to be who you are because if you do not accept youself, then you cannot expect others to accept you either. Fellow freshmen are in the same position you and the upper classmen were once in your position as well, so you cannot be scared to talk to others and express your thoughts and feelings.

I would tell a high school senior to look at the availability of financial aid because you do not want to be in debt when you graduate. Also, look at how career-focused a college/university is because that will help you with your future and I would encourage them to get an internship for experience. Make sure you like the size of the school and classes and get the attention you need from professors because they are there to guide you and you do not want to feel like you are just a number in the system.

I would tell myself to take more time and research schools. Think of what kind of college experience I truly want and only apply/consider those schools. Realize the greatest memories come from undergrad so make sure I choose a school that will give me the kind of memories I want.

Hola Julian. How's life going? Well I want to let you know that you should do well this year, senior year. I know you're having too much fun with Dan but you need to cut him loose. You two aren't even friends anymore. You should pay more attention to your classes and to finding some "real" friends. You will find a ton of those at Albright. Believe it or not you will be friends with a lot of people so don't sweat it. Just remember to do well grade wise. It's very easy to slip up on college. There is no one forcing you to do anything. Just don't worry about being Mr. Popular and finding a girl. They will come with time but your grades are now. I don't want to hold you up go have fun, be safe and you'll be fine. Be Good! Julian

If I was able to go back in time to my senior year in highschool to give myself advice to transitioning to college, I would tell myself that I need to remember to relax. During my senior year I started getting extremely intense about my studying and grades, and dropped a lot of the social aspect out of my life. This was in preparation for what I thought I would have to do in college. So this trend continued in college and I have not yet let myself go out and just have fun. Every minute of every day is scheduled to include maximum studying time. The best advice I could go back and give myself is to remember to always have fun and to balance that with school, and not to let school take over my life.

My first piece of advice would definitely be to weigh the options and all factors that are involved with college. Many eople assume that college is just about the academics. But, class size, the size of the campus, extra-curricular activities, meal plans, housing, meal plans, and financial aid (if necessary) are just a few things that need to be added into the equation. I think being comfortable at the school is important too; being at a school where a student can not have fun, and unwind after all the stress rom academics is, put simply, not fun. Not having any outlets can make the student just as stressed, sometimes even more, than the actual academics. Its important to understand that this decision is one of the most important decisions that a student will ever make, and to take it seriously. Everything needs to be thought (hard) about, rationed out, and the best decision will surely come out of that.