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Don't wait to go to college. Putting it off only makes things harder because you tend to forget. Also get a job, having money to do the things you want is always a plus. Stay outgoing and chiper, and keep practicing your musical skills. Having multiple skills in college is a great thing, it will set you apart from the general population.

Don't stay home. Get involved. Save your money!

I would advise myself to not go through school with the wrong crowd or a crwod that doesnt motivate me. I would study more and ask more questions when I needed heelp with things. I would definitely put school work before anything.

When attending college most of the time you are preparing for what you hear that you may need and known from a family member. Getting ready for college is a long process. The advice I would have giving myself was to score higher on the SAT's and ACT's. I would say apply for so many scholarships so you are covering your whole four years. I cannot say I was not prepared for college but I wish I have more scholarships and was financially stable when it comes to having enough money for college. I would have told myself to apply for more colleges just to weigh my options and have a backup plan. It is always the best thing to have a backup plan just in case you do not receive an acceptance letter from the school that was your first choice. Also I would say go to the college you want to. Do not just go because of your friends and just to please your family because you are going to end up unhappy and ready to transfer.

If I had the grand opportunity of going back in time to when I was a senior, I would give myself the extra push. I would talk myself out of every moment I procrastinated and let other things influence me. As a senior, my family went through more than the average home should have experienced. I was always told to never let this time get in the way of school or my determination, but at times you can't fight it. I would have told myself to go talk to that teacher about how I can improve my paper, how can I take the extra step that the others aren't making, how can I volunteer more, and what can I put on my resume to help make my future brighter. Knowing what college is like now, I am doing exactly what I wish I could have told myself in high school any chance I get. I am actually proud to say the transition has molded me into the student I am today and am greatly satisfied with how my college career turned out.

Dear Senior, I know you were happy to walk across that stage, but it's time to re-buckle down. You are once again a freshman and life for you will change right before your eyes. No longer will things be handed to you, no longer will reminders be given; it's all up to you now. It's now time to find your passion. Choose a major and hate it and rechoose it to find your path. Most importantly it's time to find yourself. College may look intimidating but grab that anixety and use it to cattapult you to the next level and I promise you wont regret it. Work hard, study harder and show yourself that you are worth all of the light that has been bestowed upon you. With all the power wrapped up inside of you, you can change lives so don't be afraid to show up, you'll be suprised at what you show off. It's your time to begin the rest of your life

I haven't really had the opportunity to experience college life yet because I don't start school until August 19, but I have receieved a lot of advice as a high school senior from friends who just went through their first year of college. One of the main things my friends told me was that it was a lot harder than high school as far as classes and education, which I expected. On the other hand, I also was told that it was a whole new world of people and the opportunity to make friends and learn about different types of people and cultures was much more abundant than what we had in high school. My friend's roommate was from Mexico and she ended up learning more Mexican traditions and culture than she ever had before. My friend told me that in college I want to just be myself, try my best at everything, and get myself out there and involved because it's the best way to make life long friendships.

If I could go back and advise my former self about college, it would be to not to procrastinate and waste any time! College may seem a year away, but everything has a deadline. You could have applied for more scholarships and done your research a little bit better as to see what all was offered to a student like you. You could have planned more. You could have said goodbye to your family sooner. You could have packed those boxes just one day earlier. Most of all, you could have welcomed a few more of those opportunities for college that you didn't think were important at the time, such as that job offer as Admissions Assistant, the $500 scholarship application offered by a website for books, or even finding a cheaper dorm room. To sum it up, my advice would be to plan ahead and to realize that college isn't always about "living in the moment" like the movies make it out to be. You need to make plans to succeed in your life goals and to try to roll with the punches when they come along.

What advice would I give myself in time of transition from highschool to college. The first peace of advice that I would give myself is to manage; manage your time, priorities, and the fun you have. Do not let the transition overwhelm you, and take each task one at a time. The second peace of advice is to become self motivated. Leaving from under the watch of parents or gaurdians gives way for one to slack off or indulge in wrong doings. You will be able to stay focus, complete the task that is set forth, and stay out of trouble with the use of self motivation. It takes effort, but you can do it. The third and final piece of advice is to remember that everything is not easy but it is simple. This means that when things seem to be hard take the time to break down the task at hand and put effort into completing the task. If you know what is required then spread out the assignment over time to gradually meet the requirements making the situation seem less stressful and easier. Now find success have fun and be safe.

I would tell myself to not be so anxious about the future and to have more faith in my own intelligence, common sense, spunk, and genuity. I would want for myself to be more confident in the skills I spent my entire childhood honing and my ability to choose the best major for my personality and to welcome instead of fearing of the reality that it is impossible to predict the future. I would tell myself to not worry so much about how to please others, to just roll with the punches, ignore the jargon of worried thoughts and listen to how I feel inside. I would want more perservance for myself and for me to have embraced the uncertainty of life with the adventurous spirit I have now developed. I would tell myself that with my positive, tough, ambitious, upbeat attitude that I do not have anything to worry about.