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In college, the teachers aren't going to be there to tell you, "Go to class!" or even nag you to do your homework. It's up to you to make sure you get everything done, so stay organized. Organization will help you remember what it is you have to get done that week, 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time you won't get a second shot. Another important aspect, save up some money! College books are expensive. They aren't free like elementary, middle, and high school. Paying for books comes out of your pocket. If you see an opprotunity to earn a grant/scholarship, grab it with both hands! Also, make sure you develop good study habits. No one is going to have your back when it comes time to take that test. Make sure you know the material! Even if you don't think you need a tutor, get one anyways. It always helps to have the extra hand. Don't keep friends who don't support your values, they'll start to drag you down. Most importantly, try and have fun, but don't get into too much trouble that you can't pull yourself out of it.

Use your noodle and be resourceful by exploring outside of the books/lectures, utilizing hands-on experience, digging up old tests, papers, and projects, asking relatives, friends, or former teachers anything and everything to get ahead in your studies. Sometimes being ?smart? is simply being proactive. Be proud of your "B" even when your Plan A, was earning an "A." Fact: A well-earned "B" is superior to an easy "A." Extracurricular activities are marvelous student shaping tools, but obtain practical life experience! Research and get a job advantageous to your field of study! Communication is a beautiful thing! Talking with your professors/ advisors before the course starts or as soon as an issue or question arises, positions you ahead of your classmates. You will be remembered favorably this way! Write everything down! Edit it, improve it, and review it! Fake it (an interest) until you make it is a proven philosophy for conquering the mundane/challenging courses. Pace yourself and embrace a hiatus! Sometimes your mind and body need revitalizing; it's okay to take a breather from school! Magical criterion: Sleep and recharge daily! Expunge the "I can't." Be passionate about something! What will your story be?

I was an amazing high school athlete, basketball and track were my two main sports and I expected them to get me into college. In-fact I had a handful of full-ride scholarships to different caliber schools but they all flew out the window when we discovered that my heart condition was going to prevent me from playing college athletics. When I learned how expensive college, textbooks, the social aspect and food were that?s when I knew I should have paid more attention on my academic high school career than basketball. Now I was still a very good student, 3.1gpa, year round sports, and held two jobs, I thought I was a well rounded person. I did not look for scholarships, grants or any type of money because I had an athletic career. Now I know that that aspect of college (looking for money) is important and will help a student and parents out tremendously, going back and talking to myself as a senior I would tell myself to look for scholarship money and grants even if you did have full-ride scholarships because you never know what will happen.

When it comes to college, you need to have goals! Anything is possible if you put your mind into it. Work very hard and know it will pay off at the end of the day. Education is very important, it not only builds your career but shapes you into becoming a better person in general. College life allows you to make long term friends who also have great futures. Never let anyone tell you you can't because you are in charge of your future. I believe God will walk me through this because im destined for greatness! Have perseverance, determination and strive for that goal!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are two things that I would say. First of all, I would tell myself to focus on school, not boys. Second, I would tell myself to give my education everything that I have got so that I never look back and say, "I could have done better." I would say go to class, no matter how rotten you feel. Read the material and absorb it before you are scheduled to go over it in class, whether it fascinates you or not. And most importantly, do not procrastinate. Use a planner so that you can see when things are due and work on them in advance so you have a good amount of time to revise. Be organized and be on time. And I must say again, go to class!

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself not to attend a community college before going to a university unless I was sure of what university I would be attending after the community college. I would also inform myself that college is harder than highschool and if you want to suceed then you have to study. Also, I would suggest getting involved with the campus life and living in the dorms the first year so that you can meet new people.

Don't worry about figuring out what you want to do with you rlife until you get to college because odds are, you'll change your mind or discover something else you're interested in. Also, make sure the distance from home is right for you and definitely put yourself out there during the first year. Freshman year is a great time to meet friends you may have the rest of your life.

One of the first things I would tell myself as a senior in highschool is to make sure I put forth my best effort this whole school year, so I can have the right work ethic when I get to college. Also I would tell myself is to make sure that you stay focused in college because you can easily get distracted by everything that is going on, from the sporting events to the parties and even the girls. Dont get caught up in all of that. Make sure you remember what you are going to college for, and that's to get an education. Also I would tell myself that college is a clean slate to start over on your GPA, so all of the bad grades that you got in highschool wont matter here just make sure you dont make the same mistake that your did when you first entered highschool. Friends they could either make you or break you. Choose wisely because you want to be around the ones who are trying to reach the same goals as you. Those are a few things that i would tell my young self before I start college.

I would tell myself to be confident in my decision to attend the college I chose, and to make the best of it from the beginning. Work hard, from the beginning. Your GPA is important, especially when you're applying to graduate schools. Start planning for co-ops early, and do everything I can to make myself more knowledgeable and marketable. And I would tell myself to make sure I keep the good friends that I make, because they are the best ones I could have found.

If I could go back and prepare myself for college I would of provided myself with better test taking strategies and to remember to take more than the minium amount of credit hours each quarter. As a second year senior and looking back at my freshman year till now I wish I knew more test taking strategies to become more efficient and a stronger test taker. I only made B's and C's on tests in high school, but managed to get A's because of homework and turning in a folder. Whereas, in college I needed a strong rapport with tests to get a higher GPA. I felt that I struggled and became more frustrated than actually enjoying my college career. Secondly, I wished I would of took more credit hours than the minium or requested by the college. I am in my second year of being a senior because I need more credit hours and need more credits hours that will increase my GPA. I feel that not being knowledgeable about these two preparations for college has me curious if I will graduate this June. I am strong, independent, and eagered to tackle my goal.