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well I would advice myself to continue to work hard and take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. Remeber that not all opportunites lost can be regained.

I would tell my high school self to break the habit of procrstination and develop better study and critical reading skills. These have the main problems that I have struggled with so far in college. I would also tell my self to keep more money in my bank account than I did because the scholarships do not pay for everything.

Work out hard in your athletics because college sports are no joke. Take time to study even harder because it is very time managing to keep grades up while tryin to practice. Always keep a open mind because you will run in to a lot of different people from a lot of different backgrounds that you may not be use to.

If I could go back to high school I would tell myself to study hard and to do my best. Once you are out of high school, making it on your own is near impossible if you have no interest of direction. The transition was hard enough as it is to leave your friends and family for school. If you have a positive attitude in life you can truly complete anything. Do your best and give it your all and you will be satisfied.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior about the transition into college, the number one piece of advice i would give myself would be to stay organized. Without organization throughout college, you can quickly spiral into an abyss of falling behind in school and extra stress. Always plan out your days around class and homework that needs to be done, whether it is due tomorrow or in two weeks. This will help minimize procrastination that eventually leads to the infamous college "all-nighters". I would tell myself that there is no dumb question in the classroom, and to never be afraid to confront my professors with any issues i am having with their classwork. The last thing i would tell myself is that college is not all about going to class, writing papers and taking exams, and that it is okay to have a little fun. College will likely produce some of the moments you tell your grandchildren about. It will be up to you to blance how much fun you have, with the schoolwork you must complete in order to graduate and become a successful person in today's society.

As a High School Senior, I would of told myself to study for the ACT and apply for every scholarship available because every little thing counts.

Knowing what i know now i woulkd tell my self many things.First i would tell my self to relax and focus.Secound to save money and learn how to get around the campus so i wont get lost.Finally, i would tell myself to use all my recorces avaliable to me.

I would know how to better manage my schedule. I would also retake the SAT a couple more times and apply to more colleges and more scholarships.

To just focus on the work and not to let things distract me. To do my school work first and then have fun and most importantly never give up and always ask questions if I don't understand and if I have a special case talk to the teacher because they are they to help.

I graduated from high school in 1976. If I could go back to then, I would have furthered my education then. I believe that Social Work is a calling, and takes someone who can be empathic, while at the same time, be firm when it comes to the environment in which we live.