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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senoir the advice I would give myself would be to have a great support group of family and friends. Having the support of family and freinds would have made a huge difference for me. Twenty years later I have that and it has been a tremendous help for me. Having their support helps to keep me motivated and focused on the big picture, improving myself and my life. When I feel like giving up they ae there providing me with support and encouragement that I can do this, and that I can succeed. It does not matter if you are 18 or 38 years old, making that transition requires the support of friends, family, and even the school staff. Having people around that can aid in keeping you motivated, and focused will only help with your success.

I would tell myself that I need to determine what I want to do when I get into the world. I would save up as much as possible and be more college ready by taking classes that prepare me for school beyond high school.

Save up money for college application fees. Set up days where you do nothing but fill out college applications. Apply to as many free college applications as you can. Enjoy high school, because it is nice, but college is filled with responsibility. You are responsible for yourself. Get out all neccesary information when you're filing out college applications and be prepared. Visit the college, I believe that's the MOST important thing. Breathe, relax and enjoy yourself.

I f I were back in High School knowing what I know now I would have alot of advice to give myself. First and foremost, I would really focus on my grades and the classes I was taking. I would add more math classes and computer classes to better prepare me for college. I also would thoroughly research my fiields of interest as well as the current need for jobs in highest demant and assure that jobs are available in my area. I would encourage myself to go to college right away while I am young and have no family obligations because it will become more difficult to transition into school again as time passes by. I would exude more confidence so I would know that in college you are choosing your own destiny and it makes it much more easier to study and focus on your work if its something that you are interested in. I would say, Make an attainable goal that you can work towards because you can do it! The feeling of completing your degree is so rewarding because you choose your path and can make your dreams come true!

Stay away from boys until you finish school.

Though I am 21 years old, I've had many obstacles to overcome, many of which have kept me from obtaining this dream. I suffered physical and emotional abuse during my adolescent years, and the effects of this carried over into my post-highschool years. I made a goal of obtaining my Associate of Arts degree (a two-year degree) in one year. I completed that goal, and did so with a 4.00 GPA and honors. However, in 2007, when I began to study at a 4-year university, I had to withdraw due to unexpected illness, unexplained seizures that were discovered to be effects of traumatic experiences I hadn't dealt with. I had to move back home. I also wasn't cleared to re-enroll for another two years. Overcoming this illness was a long road for me, but I kept the goal of going back to college in the front of my mind at all times. If I could give advice to myself as a highschool senior, it would be to enter college healthy and with a clear mind so that nothing can get in the way of achieving your goals for success.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself quite a bit of advice. First of all, I would tell myself to keep going in school, straight from high school. I would tell myself not to drop out of college because the longer you wait, the more things happen in life and it gets a lot more difficult to get back in the swing of things and keep going on. I would tell myself to carefully examine what I wanted to go to college for. I ended up changing my major after I had earned my associate degree. I would tell myself to keep focused on the goal. Do not let other things sidetrack you or make you lose your focus. I would also tell myself that college is a lot different than high school. You have certain times that you are supposed to be in class and certain days that things are due. However, it is up to you to keep yourself on your schedule. The instructors are not like high school teachers that constantly remind you that you have assignments due. Your future is up to you.

1. Don't choose your college based on your high school sweetheart. If you guys are meant to be together, you will be together no matter what colleges you attend. 2. Just because the cafeteria is buffet style does not mean you have to eat all you can eat. 3. The gym is free for students at most schools. Use it. Don't be ntimidated - the employees are there to help you learn how use the equipment, and the other people who go there can be friendly and helpful. Start taking care of yourself now! 4. Become friends with your classmates. Even in large classes, befriend the people who sit near you. You will be great resources for each other when it comes time for a big test or project, and it's nice when you bump into somebody on campus and you know their name. 5. Have fun - AFTER the work is done. You are paying way too much money for your education to not have it be your priority. Keep up on your studies because it's hard to catch up once you're behind. 6. Your professors will not be impressed with your pajama pants.

Cheirce, stop wasting time waiting on someone else to give you direction. Get out there and ask questions. Go To Math Class! Stop skipping school. Make better choices, hold your ground, and stick with what you know is right. Get in school, go non-stop. You enjoy math, you enjoy science, do what you enjoy and stop being a follower. Make your future a priority. You have your youth now but sooner than you can imagine, you'll suffer many regrets. When Daddy says "pay your self first", he didn't mean go shopping. Deposit the little money you get here and there into a retirement savings, I know I know, but trust me on this, you won't even miss it. Your future, your comfort, your lifestyle, everything is dependant upon the decisions you make today. Hang out later,, sleep in later. When you see that black Alfa Romero at the red light on Linwood & 94, don't say a word. keep driving. YOU CAN'T REVERSE THE CLOCK, YOUR TIME IS NOW, NOT THEN, NOW!

As a high school senior and a mother I would select a school that offers classes in which I could maintain employment but still complete my degree within a reasonable amount of time. Location would also be a plus. I would select a school that had not long of a distance commute wise and if there were any chance I couldn't transport by car, were there other means of transportation. Going to a school in which the courses recommended for my major don't require a strenuous application process in which my chances for getting into the program are increased. I would also look for a school that aids in a smart yet resourceful way to finance my education. I would also look at oppurtunities for advancement. If I decided not to get my bachelor's degree and wanted to start off with a diploma or associates would that be a possibility. I would also research the rate in which employers higher students from that particular university.