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What should every freshman at Central Arizona College know before they start?

Nick

Don't think that if you fill out scholarships you won't recieve them. All because you have a very bad self-esteem issue doesn't mean schools don't want you to be part of their alumni. Start now and never give up filling out scholarships because sooner or later, someone will see how hard your working and they will be willing to help you. you may have a 2 year scholarship to CAC already, but keep applying for scholarships because you will definately need the money. Right now you are already in debt $13,000 to student loans and the amount only gets bigger. Try your hardest to get other people or foundations to pay for your college like scholarships and grants so that you can graduate, get a great job, and help another in need later on down the road instead of being 50 and having to still deffer your loans so that you can pay the rent on your house. Keep doing your best and never give up, you have finished 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of 2 degrees in a matter of 18 months, you can do anything if you keep your mind right.

Briana

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a lot to say. I would tell myelf that grades really do matter and that although high school is rather easy to take it serously. It can really change the rest of your life. Slacking off in school will lower your chances of getting scholarships and that will really hurt you in the long run. The other thing I would tell my high school self would be "Apply for Scholarships!" I had a blast my senior year, but I definitely could have completed many more scholarhips. This is my biggest regret, I didn't realize until it was almost too late that college is expensive and scholarhips are the best thing you could invest your time into, especially when you have almost nothing else in the world to worry about.

JAIME

making efort to get good credits to attend college

katelyn

Stick to your studies because a 4.0 GPA really pays off. Also go meet new people college is the time to broaden your horizons.

Cristina

If I went back in time and had a chance to talk to myself as a senior, I would encourage myself to apply for scholarships and colleges. To take advantage of the opportunitys that my high school was offering, because you dont know if your going to have anymore as the time passes you by. You dont want to look back and regreat not taking a chance on something you know would of been great. You ownly get one shot at life so you have to make the best out of everything!

katelyn

I would tell myself to go to all of the activities and meet as many people as you can. Those are the people focused on studies and might be able to help if you get stuck. Also dont let up on your studies. It pays off to have a good grade point average.

Alexander

The first thing i would say is congrats you made to your senior year. Only a few months left and your on your way to college. Stay focussed and keep your grades up. You should apply for college as soon as possible, and apply for scolarships before that. Get as many applications out as possible for both. Other than that just dont stress out, pay attention and turn your work in and you will do fine.

Diana

The advice i would give myself is not to get to caught up with outside life such as drama. Its ridiculous and will tear you down fast when it comes to your fututre. Dating is just a momentary thing and is of no importance when it comes to your education and your future. It took alot from me i know because i got caught up in my love life that i signed up for classes late which when i finally signed up for classes i didnt get the classes i was hoping to get. And during my classes i did all my assignments at the last minute because i wanted to be with my guy and when we broke up i was caught up with my own drama that i even failed a few classes which i will redue now that i realized my future is more important. The main thing though id focus. Turn in assignments not the day they are due but the day before or days before because it will feeel like like stress and will give you a feeling of ease knowing that you werent close to missing the deadline and failing. Well good luck me.

Ashley

The advice that I would give myself would be that it's not all fun and games. It takes dedication and drive to make and met the goals you have set. I would say don't let the thought of going to college, beginning your life and being on your own scare you. In the end everything you have worked, everything that you have set your mind to and everything you did will pay off. Don't sit around waiting for something to happen. Get up and explore the college campus. Get to know it before you attend so that you won't be lost in the buildings. Lastly, I would tell myself, Good luck.

Cassie

If I went back in time to speak with my senior self, I would advise the past me to relax and drop all expectations of what you think college will be, because you really won't know until you take the plunge. Build a relationship with the advisors at the school, as well as your teachers. One of the most important things you must remember is to include yourself in school activities. Finishing homework and studying for tests is very important to college life, but so is meeting new people and finding yourself. Use college to open up and become outgoing. Go after what you want with your head held high and your eyes wide open. There is nothing you can't accomplish when you have the drive to become a better you. If there is one thing that I have learned over the year being out of high school and in college is you learn more and more about who you want to be and what direction you want your life to head in when you take responsibilty for yourself.