If you were a high school senior again...?

Question

What didn't you know, that you wish you would've known about college?
How did you prepare for college and what could you have done to prepare better?
What tips would you give a high school sophomore in preparing for college?
What habits did you find helpful to have while in college? How could you develop those habits in high school?

Answer 1

1.) I wished that I had known AP classes counted counted for college credit. I didn't find that out until it was too late. If you have the opportunity to enroll in an AP class, do it!

2.) Personally, I didn't really prepare. I slacked off big time in high school. But to answer your question, start doing research on fields of study that you're interested in. During your senior year, contact the advisor(s) for the field(s) that you're interested in if you have any questions regarding that field.

3.) Once you pick a major, STICK TO IT!!! I know that most college students change their major at least once. I've done it four different times which is why it's taking me 5 1/2 years to finish school. However, if you picked a field of study that you hate, go ahead and change your major. It's better to go to school for another year or two to earn credits in the second major that you chose than to "suffer" in the field you originally chose for the rest of your life.

Also, one thing I struggled with as an underclassman was the separation of study time and play time. You should be devoting a majority of your time to studying. But don't over do it...

4.) Study Study Study Study and Study!!! Look over the notes you took in class the second you get home. I'm not saying to spend the rest of the day studying but to spend maybe 20 minutes going over the material. This will help you out tremendously in college especially in the upper division courses.

Answer 2

You appear to be a smart young person. I would change my study habits. College requires alot of that. Today most colleges require tons of community service so get started on that. I let a teacher convince me to become an education major and I did get the degree but I have never taught because I didn't like it. I eventually went back to school and got another degree and have been very happy since then. Follow your heart and major in what you know you want to do. Don't declare your major until you know for sure. Take your general ed classes and decide after you get a feel for what is really out there. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Get a job now and start saving up for college if your parents aren't paying for everything. Working 30 hours a week during college is tough. I wish I would have known that people like to party so much. The basic habit to have is to study when you need to and get up at a reasonable hour (though in college that's like 10am). I know so many people that sleep 12 hours a day (12 to 12), and I just think that's a waste of life.

Answer 4

Learn to think for yourself and learn to write. I never learned to do papers properly until I went back to college the second time. I look back at some of the things I turned in the first time, right out of high school and realize now why I got such poor marks. Also I wish I had known how very much I should value my parents opinion. I know that isn't highly thought of when you are 17,18,19,20.... but really they really do know something about life. I wish I had listened more to my mom when I graduated from High School and went to the school she wanted me to. I would have been much better off in the long run. I would have had a better education, career, life...ect. Might even have a decent job.

Answer 5

College isn't permanent; you can change your mind about where you are going or if you want to stay in school at any time. Having an idea about what you want a degree in helps in choosing a school, but do not be worried if your plans change twice during your education. Live away, if you can, and you will develop far greater independence than if you stay at home. You will see all the friends you said goodbye to in August at Thanksgiving, and have many great stories to share. You will meet new people who fit your personality better than those you hung out with in high school. Do all your homework and attend every class; you paid for it, and it nearly guarantees success. Introduce yourself to professors during their office hours within the first month; they are more willing to go out of their way to assist students who came to them before they had troubles. Learn how to outline and study; most high school students cannot. Ask your parents not to do everything for you; it cuts back on your level of independence, and is looked down upon by higher education.

Answer 6

I would take more College classes or take more classes that i could use taht would help me through college.. Dont Take easy classes your senior year like every1 else is going to because you need to get good grades and take hard classes to make first yr of college alot easier for you. Taking thurough notes, dont sit there and take every word he says listen to the lecture that he gives thats when you learn the most.. But write down things that stand out to you.. Listen to lectures and only put down things that are important to u

Answer 7

i imagine there might want to be a necessary 2 years of school those children ought to flow by potential of. i do not imagine John Wall is waiting for the NBA. He nevertheless makes Freshman blunders on the floor. Given more effective time in college those boys change into men and get prepared to enter the NBA. First %. "Kwame Brown' might want to have likely been a more effective powerful participant if he might want to have went to varsity.

Answer 8

I would join more clubs and get involved in more extracurricular activities. I would be friendly to everyone and avoid cliques. My grades were good and I got into the college of my choice. Be sure to visit several colleges to choose the one that's best for you.

Answer 9

its only highschool.. who cares.