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If i could go back in time and talk to myself during my high school year and tell him how college works and everything i need to have done to be better at it i would. One thing i would tell myself is to take more AP classes and college advance classes to be advance in college. I would also tell myself that living by yourself its hard and not as easy as we have it with our parents and to be more responsible because in college no one will take care of you there is no parents in college always telling you what to do.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school as a senior, I would tell myself not to wait so long to go to college, as soon as I graduate would be better. I would also tell myself to make sure all of my duel credit courses would transfer. Making the transition from high school to college helps when you know what you want and where you are going. Speaking to someone located on the campus would help in chosing the class load to take and where all of my classes are going to be located. I would advise myself to take a tour of the campus and get to know my academic advisor and get a degree plan as soon as possible for my area of study. I would also tell myself to seek out all of the campus resources to help me with tutoring, study skills and extra curricular activity. All of these things help in the transition because you are familiar, not lost and you get to meet alot of nice people that help you and take the time to get to know you and your individual needs as a student and person.

Money talks, and money doesn't always have to be the pendellum of your decision. Go to a place that you want to go in the first place, don't let the impression of friends going to the same college, and being cheap be the major factor. Rather, think about how much you really want to swim versus the education, social growth, and surrounding area of the college before you leap into the decision of swimming at a division II college in a place where nothing exists except tumbleweeds. Look through the financial aid, do more research on the different universities, consider the social clubs, intramurals, majors, but most of all, think, would you be proud to say your school out loud? Money is everything, but sometimes, when money is the source in providing an excellent education, facilities and amenitities, its better to go a place where they actually use the money too good use even if it does cost too much. That is why there are scholarships and financial aid to help out. Look at the award letters closely, you might find that your paying the same thing as if you were going to a cheaper school.

As a high school senior I had everything planned out as far as what I was going to study and where. When I got to college it was overwhelming the amount of things that needed to be done for example, registering for classes, chosing a minor etc. My advice would be for me to not be so rigid about things and just go with the flow. I would tell myself to keep up my good grades and stop being so nervous about things going exactly to plan. Attending college has been an exciting experience for me because of the things I have learned so I would advice myself to embrace the future and hope for the best. The most important thing that I would tell myself as a high school senior would be that through hard work and dedication anything can be accomplished.

Chris,this is your chance to prove to everyone that you can succeed in life no matter the constraints that we faced early in our life. It is time to put those issues in the past and look to the future.More specifically YOUR future. Money will be an issue for college and you must concentrate on school and finding ways to pay for school otherwise you will find yourself hoping that you can go to college next semester because you just cannot afford it without alot of help. More than you can provide or even our parents.I pray that you let your pride go and do what is best for you and what is best for how your life will end up.You must now realize that the biggest person holding you back in life was indeed yourself.You must be confident in your skills and be prepared use those skills more and more in order to show that you are a successful person and not just a surprising individual that actually is smart.You ARE a successful person and you are capable of anything.Many have said that before but this time listen to me,yourself.

There are so many things I now know and wish i could go back and tell my self. The first thing would have been to have learned to study. I never really had to study in high school and now that im in college and have to study for ever class its a little more difficult then it has to be. The second thing i would tell myself is dont stress out about getting into a huge university the smaller ones are just as good and cheaper too. Another would be to apply for way more scholarships way ahead of time that way you know how much you will need alot sooner. i would also tell myself to learn how to manage my time more wisley. In college if your not careful one could waste time avoiding home work or studying when in reality its very easy to manage and make time to do everything . And most important I would tell my self to slow down take a deep breath and relax. Enjoy the time you have left as a hugh school student. Have as much fun as possible and live it up and get ready for life.

I'd tell myself to chill out. It's going to be okay. There's no need to worry about getting into every college and getting full ride scholarships. Choose a small one that will pay attention to you as a individual, and also one that won't kill you with debt. Money is important, don't make the future you have less of it because they have to pay your ungodly amount of loans off. Private schools are cute to mention, but your wallet won't like them.

The student and the parents need to go to the campus to check it out. They need to ask questions and search the school's website in order to learn about them as much as they can. THe student will have to trust how he feel when he see the campus and make the decision that is best for them.

My advice to you, is to start the process early so that you can take your time to look closely at each school. It is not something that you can race through. And make it a family project as much as possible, the more everyone knows the more the family will know when the student makes their decision. Oh, and go on as many campus trips as you can. Getting the feel of the energy and the way the campus runs is am important step!

The best advice I can give to parents and/or students is that the college experience can be a very hard and long road but through perseverance and strength one will receive many valuable treasures. From that learned in the classroom and out, the memories and knowledge will help sculpt the person you will become in the end.