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DO NOT GET CAUGHT UP IN ALL THE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA! I would advice myself to just stay focused, take as many AP classes I can, so that I can test out of college classes. College is an extremely fun time and you should get ahead during the four years in high school so you can have even more fun in college, whether that be socializing or taking classes outside of your major that seem interesting.

I would tell myself that college is very important, and no matter how difficult it is to pay for in order to make it in the world today a college education is needed. Even if its taking out loans or writting a million scholorship essays you have got to find a way to make ends meet because it will pay off in the long run.

If I was a high school senior I would tell myself to stay close to home because going far away isnt worth it. No matter what everyone else is telling you always follow your heart and it will help you to make the right decision. Even though time is running out due to a shoulder surgery that is coming up, there are plenty of options out there. Never rush into a decision just because you feel it is the only one. Lastly always remember family is number one and they will always be there for you no matter what.

As a High School Senior studying is not always the first thing on a person's mind; usually it is about graduating and being the oldest in the school. Rarely are minds set to how being in college will be exactly and what it entails. In college teachers are not as close to the students as highschool students. Sometimes a class room has over 400 students in it and there is not a constant reminder to study for a certain thing or complete an assignment. It is good to establish those types of habbits before you get to college and do not have that extra reminder so many of us need. Another thing students need to worry about more is how to financially afford college without going into debt. Though loans are easy to get for college, they are not the best way to pay for it. Applying for scholarships during senior year releaves a lot of stress when enrolling in a college or university. It is an entirely different world from highschool, there are a lot more people and more things going on to distract from schooling. Learn to prioritize because it is most important to get an education.

I would advise myself to study a lot more, like I do now in college. I wouldn't settle for a low B, I would aim for something higher and put full effort into whatever I do. I would also tell myself to put forth the effort of enrolling in at least one or two AP classes, so I wouldn't be so stressed about trying to fit my college classes into my schedule. Although I would advise myself to work harder, I would also remind myself to ensure that I have fun with my free time. I would tell myself to cherish moments with my friends, and when offered an adventure to go on, never back down from it.

I grew up in a poor naighborhood with my grandmother. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not stress about having to do everything on your own. There are people who can and willingly help you because my responsibility is to be "taxi" for my younger siblings who are involved in many extracurricular activities because my parents work full-time and do not have time to get off work and pick up their kids after school or take them to practice. I am like their second mom because my siblings rely on me for food and transportation. This has affected my transition from high school to university because in high school, my siblings were still very young that they did not attend school nor participate in many extracurricular activities; however, now that I have a drivers license and my siblings are older, my parents rely on me for everything from making payments for them and my grandmother, taking care of my siblings, and working at a retail job for my own money for car and school expenses.

Get involved. Join any and all clubs that your interested in and don't weigh yourself down with any overwhelming school work. Join sports teams and intramural teams and go to all events that you're able to attend

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to expect the best. I went into college very nervous, and unsure of what I wanted to do in life. I had dreams of being a pilot, and a news broadcaster, and I still do. As soon as I got to college, I realized that everyone else had the same feeling I did, we didn't have a clue where we were in life and what we were going to graduate as. I began my freshman and sophomore years as an "undecided" student, now I am a marketing communications student, with an internship that will turn into a career that will take me far in life. Knowing now about college life, and the friends I have, I would tell myself as a high school senior, that it is okay to not have a clue what I want to do in life because college is about discovering yourself and achieving your dreams.

Dear 2006 Imagine, I miss your fun spirit, and your ability to not have a care in the world. I thought I would give you a couple of words of advice for the future. Do not date that boy your senior year, and make sure you watch your step at prom, i'f not there might be a seriously embarrassing moment. Don't waste time applying anywhere else, CLU is the right place for you. Don't loose sight of who you are and don't forget to stand up for what you believe, Do not miss classes because it may cause you to get very behind on your work. Pay careful attention to this next part, okay. Laugh as hard as you can, stay up late. Season your words with honey so that everyone you meet knows your true beauty is within. Save your money because it would suck to be so close to graduating and not have enough money finish. Dream as big as you can and never regret the mistakes you make because those are what make you who you are. Sincerely 2012 Imagine Vincent.

I would tell myself to start learning how to manage my time a lot better, because when I started as a freshmen I was still in the highschool senior mode of doing no work and I wasted a lot of time that could have been spent on doing better in school and figuring out other things like my four year plan. I would also tell myself to get a job during highschool so I could have had some money during my freshmen year of college. One of the things my college self came to a realization about is that everything costs money. I would also tell myself to start learning how to get more organized, because I am not a very organized person but I feel that if I had worked on that in highschool it would have made better habits for me in college. I would also tell myself to not worry so much about college because although it is a big change it eventually becomes just another part of life.