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Knowing what I know now I would tell myself to really take school seriously and figure out where you want to attend college. Also figure out what it path you intend to take when you leave. Make sure you have "all your ducks in a row" and have a clear cut plan. Lastly I would tell myself to not screw up the year by not taking it seriously and not achieveing the grades I know are possible from myself and really push myself to reach for the stars and give all I have.

Looking back, I realize I made a lot of mistakes when picking my college and my career. I was not confident in myself and I didn’t think I would do well at a four year school. Instead of believing in myself, I decided to go to a vocational school and pursue my cosmetology license so I would be done with college in a year. Unfortunately, cosmetology wasn’t my passion, so after completing my degree, I enrolled at John Wood Community College to pursue a degree in Office Technology, knowing it would be easy. After one year there, I decided what I really wanted to be is a Paralegal. Even though the thought of going to a four year school terrifies me, I know that I have to believe in myself and go for it. I would tell my high school self to not be afraid of taking on big challenges. If I had gone to a four year school straight out of high school, I would have been almost graduated by now, instead of starting over. Life is full of challenges and surprises, so you must hang on and enjoy the ride.

Keep your GPA above 3.5 and practice good study habits. Try to get as much volunteer work as possible on your resume. Start applying for scholarships as early as possible and start saving money now because college is expensive!

Now that I have experienced the stress of not knowing what I want to be in life and not discovering what I love/care about, I would have told myself in my senior year to explore my interests. I wish I had joined more clubs and had a desirable hobby or interest. Unfortunately, my last year of high school was a very stressful time. However, most students I realized do take years to find their passion in life. To make up for lost oppourtunities this year I am joing a ski club and hopefully an art class. I was upset to find out that Colorado State University doesn't have a tennis club so my idea was to create one. I intend to take full advantage of the power this school allows me to use.

With some college experience under my belt, if I could travel back in time to talk to my former self, there are a few pieces of advice I would give. The main point could basically be summarized into one thing--time management. With so many new opportunities available, there's just too much to do! I would recommend rationing your time between the most important things at this time; studying is important, but don't spend all your time locked in your room with your head crammed into a book. Instead learn in study groups- that way you get to meet new people and have the social aspect and education simultaneously. Now this type of multitasking is better than trying to read and eat at the same time! Also, take some time off and relax. By that I don't mean sit down and play video games; go out and enjoy a new activity- that's what the intramural fields are for! With all these new influences, they will expose you to the different facets of life and will help you determine what really matters. Let these next few years guide you, build you into a responsible and passionate adult.

Hi me. It looks like you are doing fine as a senior. I came here today to give you some advice on college life in general. You are definitely gonna have a lot more fun in college than you are having right now in high school. There is a lot more freedom in terms of picking classes. There are a lot of things that are more enjoyable such as dances, fundraiser, and fun contests. The staff is your best friend. They will help you with anything and everything you need from signing up for classes, admission, and financial aid. It is their job to make your life easier. You won't feel as restricted when ur in college than you do right now. There is one last thing I have to tell you. Your life will truly begin when you're in college. The most important thing: good luck on graduating at the top of your class.

Sign up for every scholarship there is regarldess of how much it gets you. Every little bit counts and will help you when it comes to paying for college so that you aren't stressed about having worry about financial issues when you can just worry about school. Also, to spend those extra minutes going over every thing you do to make sure that there aren't those little mistakes that could cost you a point.

I would tell myself to make my college decision based on my needs instead of on the opinions of my family. I chose to attend this school because my father wanted me to be closer to him; however, I knew in my heart that this was not the university that suited me best. I ignored my needs and chose this school because of my father's wishes, but I have made the best of the situation by earning good grades, getting involved on campus, and building lasting friendships. Unfortunately, the first big decision of my adult life was made using the wrong criteria, but I have many more decisions ahead and I have learned an invaluable lesson from this mistake.

I would tell my high school self that college isn’t as hard as every teacher and counselor said it was going to be. Yes, the assignments are more difficult, but almost all teachers will work with you and there are several student resources there to help me succeed. I would also tell myself that it is ok to wait to go to college if the finances are not there because it is better to wait a few years than to go into so much debt that it becomes a financial burden. Apply, apply, and apply for scholarships and grants to ease the tuition and fees. A degree may be worth more money in future employment, but there is no guarantee that there will be a job right after graduation. The most important advice I would tell myself is don’t be afraid to put myself out there. Get involved with groups, volunteering, and getting to know other students. It is important to build those relationships to learn about others and to have the connections later on. Also, the best people to talk to and ask for help are those side-by-side with you, going the exact same path.

Similar to your public speaking style, you are rushing, take a moment. You are considerate and thoughtful, but naïve. Consider those qualities when moving on to the next step as a high school senior: finding the college meant for you. You enjoy shopping, do some online shopping for a shiny new school. What school fits your wants and needs? Yes, this is the secret. Determine what the school can do for you. Admissions committees enjoy being glorified. If you find the school that interests you the most, apply to it and give it compliments, it will accept you. You like to be accepted-by people, schools and everything in between. Go back to the counseling center, they know what to do. They are both wise and book smart, you however are just the latter. Remember you're only 17, so don't take it personally. Also, remember, you will always find the solution, whether it's the college to attend, the answer to a crossword puzzle or a statistics problem, you are good at it...(hint: especially the latter), but you still need to work on your public speaking, so maybe take more of those classes too.