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I would tell myself to focus on english class on writing essays and grammer. I would tell myself to focus in my Foreign Language class because it would pay off in college. I would most definitely teel myself to get math under my belt, especially Algebra. These three subjects, if mastered can save you time and money!

I would advise myself to study harder,stay focused and to give it the best shot that you got. I would prepare better for college by reseaching more and getting more help with scholarship applications and applying for financial aid. I would tell myself than the only thing that beats a failure is a try. iwould encurage myself to succeed by any means neccessary.

The advice I would give myself would be to buckle done in high school before you graduate. Its alot harder to get into a good college when your grades and act or sat scores aren't high enough. Make sure that you have all the money that you need to cover the tuition,roomand board and your books.

The advice I would give myself going into college is be focused,positive and confident. There is always someone who does not want you to succeed and give up. I would recommend going to a community college because it is more convenient and affordable than a university. Studying is a major asset to being successful and learning the required material. I would encourage myself to not to get off track and let nothing interfere with getting my education.

If i could go back to my senior year of high school, i would tell myself that college is a place where you go to achieve a degree, but open walls of opprotunity where the mind builds confidence and character. Its not the degree that holds value, its what it takes to accomplish the degree. Know your purpose because time is precious and the mind is plentiful.

I will tell myself not to waste any time on extraneous classes, listen to my academic advisor and enroll in the courses in which she assigned for me to take. Most of all, I would go back in time and tell myself to work on my attitude before entering college so that it will not stop many good opporunities from entering my life and advice myself to find other resources to pay for college besides loans.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as high school senior, I would tell myself to work hard to keep my grades up. By me being in college now, the classes for my major are hard and I always have to work and study hard to maintain good G.P.A. The nursing program is the hardest program to get into on campus but I chose it because I love helping people in need and doing something I'm very passionate about makes me feel great. If I give up on nursing then I'd be a quitter and thats not an option for me. I would also tell myself to be prepared for the real world. College challenges your maturity in every way and I've done alot of growing up since attending college even though I wasn't ready for the obstacles which I've faced since I started Chicago State University. my life has changed since being at CSU but as long as I focus hard in school and achieve the goals that I set for myself, I will succeed.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to value my education and learn about being responsible financially. In high school, most students care more about their popularity status than getting good grades. Getting good grades would help me get into the colleges of my choice with scholarships. Not having to worry about paying tuition or paying back loans after graduation is wonderful, plus my parents will be happy too. Therefore, I would be able to focus on my studies and pass all of my class the first time around. Also I would tell myself to enjoy being a high school student because soon after high school i would have to grow up and be responsible for myself.

My advice to myself would have been sending out my college application early and once acceptanced sign up for class early and the right ones. I would also tell myself to apply for out of state as well so I could experience the out of state college life. To keep a studying schedule so pass all class would be easy and learning how to manage time . That all advice I would give my self .

I would tell myself to really look into the school that i want to attend. By looking into the school I mean find out the type of help the school gives to students. I would also tell myself to know how student athletes are treated. Another thing would be to look at the school spirit. I believe that plays a big part in student success. The better you feel about your school the better you will perform as a student. Something else I would be interested in is how many graduates graduate not only with a diploma but also with a career. Since I am an Accounting major i would like to have a career to go to after I am done with school. The most important thing i would tell myself as a senior is to talk to someone that attends that school and find out first hand how they feel about the school. Also what they like and dislike about the school. This would help me get a real feel for the school and better my decesion for the future.