MU Asks: What is your best advice for high school seniors?

Many high school seniors have applied or are getting ready to apply for college, so there may be no better time to ask Methodist University students: What is your best advice for high school seniors?

Many high school seniors have applied or are getting ready to apply for college, so there may be no better time to ask Methodist University students: What is your best advice for high school seniors?

Current students provided a wide range of answers (listed below) – from developing study habits to finding a scooter for getting around campus. As high school seniors consider their next step, Methodist University operates on a rolling calendar for undergraduate admissions. This means a decision is made quickly and applicants are notified within 7-10 business days. To apply today, visit here.

Ashton Leonard ’26
Doctor of Physical Therapy
“Make sure you start making good decisions for your career now instead of waiting until it’s too late.”

Nadeem Jaber ’25
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
“Make healthy choices, workout, eat healthy, and enjoy life.”

Minemin Singvongsa ’27
Environmental & Occupational Management
“Stay close to your professors and make them your friends.”

Joemer Dennis ’26
Psychology
“Seize the opportunity anytime you can. Join clubs and activities. It will be good for your portfolio and your resume if you’re planning to do an internship.”

Armani Willis ’27
Biology
“Apply early for everything, especially scholarships. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to get the scholarships. In general, apply for things early so that you don’t have to do as much work after high school.”

Morgan Nash ’25
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
“Whatever you’re planning to do in the future, whether it’s college or anything, you don’t have to have all of the answers right way. You don’t always have to know what you’re going to do. You don’t have to have your degree picked out from the get go.”

Mackenzie Sutton ’25
Biology
“Study hard, get good grades, and know who your real ones are.”

John Jankite ’25
Biology
“You have to keep going, stay motivated, and never quit.”

Amaya McNear ’24
Criminal Justice
“Manage your time. If you’re trying to be a student athlete, definitely communicate with your coaches and really consider how much time you have between classes, practice, and traveling.”

Mattie Key ’26
Doctor of Physical Therapy
“No one is going to remember what you were or what you liked like, but how you treat everyone so be kind.”

Aiden Libero ’23
Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
“Prepare for the future now and think about what you really want to do because it will all come up on you in no time, and you’ll be out of time before you even realize it.”

Joshua Pernell ’27
Sport Management
“Time will fly by so enjoy it while you’ve got a chance.”

Jehobia Jujin Premakumar ’26
Computer Information Technology
“Eat healthy and do some exercise.”

Collette LeFavor ’24
Nursing
“Get yourself a scooter so you don’t have to walk around campus.”