advice: future freshmen

Don’t just take AP classes just for college applications.

Don’t put too much strain on yourself for the first year, just relax and explore your campus.

Advocate for yourself!

Find a balance between school and social life.

Don’t be afraid of asking for all the help you need from teachers and peers.

Have a good time, meet new people, be yourself, and you’re gonna do great. :D

Do not walk on the freshman quad during winter. You will fall and slip and go to class covered in mud.

Don’t be scared to fail, take risks, have fun, do what you want.

Dress up for Homecoming, based on their effort this year, you’ll probably beat the sophomores.

Focus on what you wanna do.

Don’t succumb to peer pressure.

Branch out and try new things, it’s not too late to start something new.

Be confident but don’t take Bio H. :)

Don’t worry about finding your place in school, you’ll be fine.

Don’t compare yourself to others.

advice: future seniors

You’ll have a lot of people telling you what you should do or should already have done, but it’s better to just trust your instincts and your timing for things, you’ll be okay!

Start your college apps early! Ask your teachers for feedback on your essays! And most of all take the time to chill. :)

Prioritize mental health!

Enjoy it. The year flies by so fast.

Don’t set your expectations too high for second semester. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine.

Don’t wait until senior year starts to start writing your college essays. Be authentic in your essays and go through a lot of drafts.

If you’re taking on college applications, you may find them tough—but, please, find a way to stay on top of the grind! Find a way to love doing it, whether it be enjoying the introspection, artistic writing or checking boxes off a spreadsheet of TODOs.

Take all the chances and opportunities that you can get! Savor your time here!

Senioritis will hit you, no matter how dedicated a student you are or are not.

It’s cliché but don’t overly stress about colleges—you will end up where you are meant to!

Remember it’s the college’s privilege to have you. If they don’t accept you, it’s their loss.