Tuskegee University Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, after experiencing college life, I would have stress to myself to apply for scholarships. When I was high school senior, I was too lazy to fill out scholarships. At that time, I was working two jobs to pay for senior expenses and at the same time, trying to enjoy my last year of high school. It was already stressful enough to reach college deadlines and keep up with my schoolwork, so applying for outside scholarships was the last thing on my mind. I did not realized how this mistake will affect me until the university I wanted to go to did not offer me enough money. Since I wanted to go to Tuskegee University so bad, I had no choice but to pay for half the tuition with money out my parent?s pockets. This decision put my parents in deep debt because they will sacrifice bills to pay for my tuition. Now, I am trying to apply for as many scholarships as I can so I will be able to graduate from Tuskegee University.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school version of me I would advise myself to study hard, pick friends that have the same goals and ambitions that I have, and to not become side tracked by the short term glamors of the college lifestyle which include; parties, fraternities, and becoming involved with the opposite sex. Along with this advisement I would also tell myself to fill out as many schlorships as possible to make paying for school easier, and to practice better time management skills. Doing this will not only make the transition easier, but it will help make the time in college more enjoyable. This is what I would tell the high school version of myself about college if I could go back in time.

If I was able to go back in time to talk to my highschool self, I would remind my self to continue to shoot for being valedictorian because I could have made it if I tried harder. Knowing what I know now about scholarships and financial aid, I would encourage myself to apply to as many scholarships as I can. Also to make sure I manage my finances well in college.

The advice I would give myself is fill out more scholarship. I thought that the money would just come to me because I made good grades but that was not the case. I also would have taking some class over the summer just to keep my mind focus on school and to learn better study habits, because in high school everything was there in black and white but in college you have to think outside of the box. I would have also learn how to ask for help, because before when i did not understand something I would just try to figure it out on my own. That worked in high school but not in college because it is very different and is a little harder to understand.

I would first tell myself to visit more of the colleges that I applied to. I would begin researching my top schools during Freshmen year instead of junior. I should have applied for more scholarships. You don't realize how expensive something is until you need it. I didn't know I would need $180.00 math books. I would tell myself to do alot more research in general. I really wouldn't change anything else that I

Upon visiting myself as a High School seniour I would let myself know that college isn't about the fun and partying its a learning experience, its about being able to adapt to your surroundings and know who you are. The knowledge that is attained in the classrooms is nothing that we haven't learned before, its just a reaffirmation to what we already know and building upon our previous experiences. College is a test of endurance and a test of how well you know yourself and what you believe in. The most important part of the transition is to be able to stand your ground and stand up for what you believe in. Always believe in yourself and trust your instincts. Don't let the little things worry you and never get upset about things you can not control.

I would definitely tell myself to fill out more applications for not only scholarships, but for schools. It would have been nice to have more of a choice without having to drastically search for funding. Since, I was a more well rounded high school student instead excelling in one section, such as sports, I had more difficulty finding large scholarships. Though, I did find small ones, those that I did find barely covered books for one semester, so I didn?t bother with them at all. If I knew then that I would be better off just applying for them because they add up, I would be so much better off now. I?d be less stressed and have more time to focus on school.

I would tell myself that you will have to be ready to take on major responsibility. This isnt high school anymore, you are about to face the real world. You are going to be on your own, without your parents supervision, you cant go crying to your mom or dad complaining about everything. You have to step up to the plate and take matters into your own hands. There is no time for you to be lazy, if you want to be successful you will have to work for it, put in quality time to study. failure is expected by losers and ignored by winners. There are only two options to commitment, you are either in or you ae out, there is no such thing as in between. Ability is what you are capable of doing, motivation determines what you do and attitude determines how well you do it. Therefore take advantage of each and every opportunity that is put in your face and gasp it because you will never know if you will be able to get that opportunity again. Allowing yourself to do these you are bound to be successful if you just keep your head on straight.

I would tell myself to try harder than what i did because college is a big transition in life from a young teenager living under my parents arms. I can achieve anything with some effort put into it. Just work and Believe in yourself and have the will to succeed in whatever i decide to do in life.

The first thing I would tell my self is to eliminate all the people that are not trying to better their selves in life. Then, I would tell my self that I need to make the highest grade possible on every test and homework that is giving to me by all teachers. Next, I would make sure that I am studying for ACT and SAT so that i could get closer and closer to highest score because i know that score decides what college I can attend. I would also make sure that I turn in my FAFSA a few weeks earlier than the deadline so that I will find out earlier if I am eligible for it. Finally, I would tell my self never to stop looking for scholarships until I am done with school and most important is to never give up on education.