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Back in high school I was not a stong person. I wasn't passionate about any goals. my dreams were unknown. If I could go back In time and give myself any advice I would definately give myself stregnthening words of encouraging words like and tell myself that life is going to be hard so you have to be ready for what is has to offer. Whatever your going through some people are going through something worse. Be determined to be successful and see to it. your goals are that you want to become a fashion designer. you plan to go off to fashion Design College after I graduate. let noone cy-tract me from whats important.

try to taking on a challenge, and take alot of college prep classes as possible

There will always be time to have fun but make sure you have your work done first. Remember the people you meet because one day they may be your working associates or neighbors.

If I was a high school student talking to myself, I would let myself know that college is a responsiblity and life learning process. There are many times where you would find yourself stuck in a situation with no guidance of help. The best thing to do is ask questions. A question is never a dumb question. I would also tell myself to never be scared of moving out of your parents nest. They will always be there but this is the time you explore what the real world is all about. Keep your head up a never look back or down because you always have a reason to look forward.

During my senior year, most of the advice that I would have given myself I already had. During my sophmore year, I had applied for a scholarship through the ACE Program at Mesa Community College. This scholarship gave me the opportunity to earn college credits and takes college coarses while still attending high school, and because of this, I feel that I gained alot of college experience. Experience such as time managment, the registration process and how much of a difference it is when you make a transition over from a high school to a college. I am a determined person and will continue to be, with the knowledge that I had gained.

Do what YOU want to do! Do not make a decision based ONLY on others' opinions. Do not catch "senioritis". Senior year is only the beginning of the rest of you life, so make sure you do not fall behind on deadlines. A lot of colleges will not sympathies with you financial circumstances, so make sure you apply for the FAFSA on time, and apply to as many scholarships as possible. If any scholarships require essays, complete them. They will be worth it, trust me! The most important factor in the college process is your ACT/SAT scores. If there are any ACT/SAT prep practices or classes available, take them! These scores will determine whether you are accepted into an university, and how much scholarship and financial aid you will receive. No Money= No College. Plan on joining organizations and extracurricular activities that will enhance your college experience. Create a balance between social, academic, personal, and emotional values. All of these are key in having a healthy, fulfilling, and successful college career! Most importantly, you attend college to obtain a degree, not to party.

The advice I would give to My High School Self would to work harder and look for Scholarships in advance because is really Expensive; I wish My grades were better coming out of High School. I also wish I would've took College Visits to Schools before deciding to just attend College i took these visits for granted because I didn't look at the Big Picture {College would be my home for 4-5 years}. The final thing i would tell my self as a High School Senior i would work harder as a Football Player I took weight lifting unseriously and I didn't have fun my Last Year Of High School.

The advice I would tell myself is to be more focused. The way you end a year is the way you start the next year ahead of you; needless to say, you didn't end your senior year strong, you got a little lazy even though you had a 3.9 GPA. The procrastination did follow you to your first semester. You came out with a 3.7 luckily; however, your focus just wasn't there where it needed to be. Be careful who you decide to hang around because they will influence you. What they do, you will find yourself doing, even when you think that you're strong enough not to. So, all I can say is stay focused and be mindful of those who you surround yourself with.

The first and maybe most important suggestion would be FOCUS on all your studies. I know as a teenager most of us wanted to have as much fun as possible, senior events, proms and graduation. During these events we sometimes lose focus on the big picture. During your senior year don't slack off, take classes that will challenge you. Because when you attend college the first semester may come easy to you because they are reviewing to see if you know the basics. After that it's full steam ahead, and you don't want to get left behind. My second suggestion is to make sure you develope STRONG study habits. Some people like to study along and thats fine, but you will also have to learn how to study in groups. As classes become more advanced and complicated, sometime you need another persons prospective or idea to blend with your own. And last but not least, ASK QUESTIONS!!!! Trust me if you have a question someone else does too. Don't worry about what others think. There is never a stupid question. Good luck and never give up!

The advice I would give myself as a highschool senior, would be don't look at the schools that are far away, but look at the schools that are HBCU's. Those are the one's that will get you to where you need to be.