San Joaquin Delta College Top Questions

Having been able to attend college classes while still enrolled in high school, there's one thing I would like to go back and pound into my head: "TAKE THE CLASSES, DUMMY!" I didn't realize how great it would be having priority registration, and my books and units paid for. I could have finished high school with my Associates degree finished, without spending a dime of my own money. I wish I could go back and make myself realize how important this option was.

If I had to go back. I would tell myself to sign up for more scholarships, and to get my classes early. I would also try my best to get myself in a four year college with a scholarship, that way I wouldnt be here in the same city. During my senior year i had to do a project, and i wished that i put more hours and more time into my paper. I was happy to pass and recieved an A, but my points good have been better.

I would tell myself to work really hard, and take at least 15 units to start off. I didn't schedule my classes throughout my two years at Delta College as well as I could have. I would tell myself to be sure to see a councellor at Delta before I sign up for my classes. Also I would tell myself to study hard and try for straight A's, it's always good to set high goals. Also, it is important to not overload yourself.

If even the opputunity to go back in time I would tell myself that college life isnt always what is cracked up to be. You can be living the life, living in your dream city and not take things seriously,but in a blink of an eye that could go away ,your dream can be put aside all because you decided to let distractions run your life. You have to have a strong mind and a strong heart. Don't rely so much on your parents to take of you while in college,strive to be indepedent and have a strong voice in what you want the course of your life to go. Always believe in yourself and also to not be afarid of taking that leap of faith towards the college life because its easy to make up an excuse to not take that chance. Always have guts ! because without any guts you'll remain in the same little bedroom you've been used to you . Follow through with your plans and never lose yourself in the process.

I would have told myself to take more time and not rush into things. Weigh out the pros and cons of the schools you're applying to. Decide what would be the best option for you personally, not what you think SHOULD be done. You don't have to immediately decide what you want to be, relax.

If i had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself in high school i would definetly do it. I would tell myself that i need to pass all of my classes and try to take any college courses that are available. This would be the main advice to myself because classes and class materials such as textbooks are very expensive. The opportunity to get college credit is available at most high schools and it should be taken advantage of. At the time i was in high school I did not realize how much even going to a community college would cost. Now that i am attending it is fusrtating that i have to retake classes because i did not pass with an acceptable grade. Spending some extra hours doing work and studying is worth not having to take the entire course over. It would be amazing to have the ability to go back in time and do things right. Unfortunetly, we cannot, which is why i would recommend that high school students do their best and challenge themselves.

If I could give myself advice, I would probably tell myself to not be a procrastinator. I would talk to a good counselor and have them set a plan for me so I could graduate school like the people my age are doing. I would always study before tests and make sure that I would do my homework completely. I would not get myself into credit card debt, so I wouldn't have the necessity of working two jobs, therefore not giving me much time or energy to be a good college student.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are a few things I would tell myself. The fist thing I would say is to decide already what career path I would like to take. This way, it is easier to know which classes I need to take once I get to college. Another piece of advice, is to have a general idea of which Universities I would later on like to attend. Many Universities require prerequisites for a specific major, so it is important to take those classes which will also be required. A suggestion that I would give myself is to visit counselors frequently so that an educational plan is made, and everything is being accomplished as it should. The last and most important instruction that I would give myself is to perform exceptional in every class, and to do all schoolwork regardless of its difficulty. This will payoff in the end, and it will make me very successful.

Hello Rashell, I want you to know that attending college is possible. There is Financial Aid, and scolarships that you could apply for, and recieve. There is also a work study program that you could earn cash and go to school at the same time. What I suggest you do, is talk to a counselor at your high school, and make an arrangement to talk to a college counselor to discuss your options. You can make your dreams come true. And no, your grades are not too important in determining your enrollment in college. The key thing is to know your options and not assume them. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and don't give up.

If I known what I know now I would have got good grades thru high school. My 9th grade yr spellman wanted me to come to their school. I thought this was such a great honor. Some how I lost track of my goals in 10th grade & my gpa dropped to a 1.38. I ultimately had to do good the rest of high school. Had I stayed focus I could have had a 3.0 or 3.5 when I graduated I ended up with a 2.7. If I had to do it all over I would have never let life alter my plans & stayed dedicated. I graduated in 2005 its now 2010 & I am just now going to college. Life goes by fast so I wish I would have listened to my parents because ultimately they are there to guide you & see that you do not have any short comings.