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If i were able to notify myself as a high school senior of how to tackle the college experience properly, it would have highly benefitted my first semester results. I would tell myself to maintain an efficient time management scale. Priorities serve importantly in the college life. Do not suffocate yourself to your work your whole semester, however, know how to balance them. For example, know how to distinguish time between your school work, fun time outside, parties, and prioritize among them accordingly. Also stay on the right note with the assignments your instructor assigns you, do not take anything for granted. If the teacher gives the evaluation of how she will grade the assignment, go beyond the basic requirements and expand your knowledge to show her you deserve that A grade. Turn in every assignment at the proper due-date, one assignment alone can bring your A grade down to a B. Also get involved in the activities and programs around campus. Networking is important in the college experience, there are people you may meet that could benefit you towards meeting your career goals. Also know what is going on around campus, it helps the university as a whole

If I could go back in time, the only thing I would tell myself to do is apply for more scholarships! I was already a hard worker as a senior, so there isn't anything else that I would have to say. If I were to apply for as many scholarships as I could as a senior, I would be less stressed about my financial needs and more concentrated on maintaining excellent grades. I am so anchored on getting scholarships, that I have applied to 7 in 3 days! Knowing this information now, I would have definitely been getting some money together to ease some stress off of my parents and myself.

You should definitely take advantage of the honors classes offered in your high school because when you enter college it will put you a few steps ahead of your peers. It may help to pay attention and keep up with some of your old papers to refer to for similar concepts. Most important you need to know how to type. Typing is everywhere for everything in college without it you will surely get frustrated. You will also need to understand the importance of time management. Although I know this is hard do not let allow procrastination to overcome you. The final qualities and traits that you will need are independence and leadership. It is important to follow your own path that you choose without hesitation. Do not forget to have fun because you will not succeed without a little relaxation as well.

I would give myself the advice of staying focused on my school work, because if i would have stayed focus and kept my grades up my GPA wouldn't have drop and i would have been able to get many other offers from schools and I also would have had a plethoa of scholarship opportuntities .

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to stay focused, do more homework and party less. It is easy to get off track and lose sight of what you are in college for. Keep your eyes on the prize! Save all the money you are going to get after graduation. You are going to need it all! Beware of the people that you call your friends. They are not as loyal as you think they are. Beware of procrastination. It will get you in a whole lot of trouble. Make sure you turn in all your paperwork on time. You want to have to best classes, professors, and the best dorm. Enjoy your college experience have fun but make wise decisions. Think about all possible consequences for your actions before doing anything. College is great and you will have fun!

The only advice I could give myself is to not get comfortable. I did well my in my fall semester the first time coming to college than my spring semester because I didn't push myself as hard as I did in the fall. In the fall I was scared I was failing some classes so I worked hard at the end to pass. In the spring I felt I was doing well in the beginning so I was being laidback in the end and got bad results that effected my GPA badly. So all I would tell myself is to don't get complacent.

If I could go back in time and talk to the Danielle of senior year, I'd tell her that she was going to be for quite a journey. Senior year Danielle was very blase about college; she'd done quite well in high school, and she didn't think that college would be any colassal difference like everyone seemed to think it was. Danielle of the Past was quite arrogant. In choosing an HBCU to attend, she assumed it would be easier than a school like University of Florida or Florida State, that she wouldn't have to work as hard. Senior Year Danielle - that was a huge mistake. Perhaps it's because it is an HBCU, FAMU strives harder when it comes to curriculum. In comparison with my friends who did not attend a school like mine, they had it easy. I was constantly pushed to think, think and rethink everything I did at FAMU; I've never had to study before and the assignments my professors challenged us with were not easy feats. If I could tell the high school senior version of myself anything it would be this: don't ever understand an HBCU again.

I will most definitley advise myself to take my grades and my preperation for college alot more seriously. I would stress grades and do my best to get the best grades that I can possibly get. College life also is not something that should be take lightly. So I know for sure that I would work harder at being more indepedant and advancing my level of maturity. Also I would have gotten alot more involved at my school. In college being involved in various things is a huge plus. Also to apply for more financial assitance when it comes to college. College is very expensive and me not working my hardest to achieve more money for school is really hurting me now.

Don't try to people with your major; just study something that truly interests you. Chemical engineering is the highest paying undergraduate major, but it's also the most challenging. Don't blindly switch your major. Ask the upperclassmen in that major of interest. I found myself crying while doing the engineering homework and I ended up losing my full scholarship after my gpa dropped to a 2.85. The material simply wasn't interesting. Stick with what you like and follow your passion. With maximum effort, you'll be doing what you want to do (green materials) and you'll like it. That success that the effort comes with will be immensely impressive and you'll be happy. Also, know how to firmly say "NO". A party isn't worth getting a "C". You may feel bad missing that birthday bash, but that "A" on your transcript will make up for it. Your friends WILL UNDERSTAND. Master all the material given to you. KNOW that you know it and if you encounter something you don't know, learn it! You're not helping yourself by overlooking it. Take advantage of opportunities offered to you and PRIORITIZE.

If I could go back in time to correct myself; If I could go back in time to make things right. What if I did? What would happen? and how would things turn out for the future, which is today. Back in 2008, in Jacksonville Florida I attended Duncan U. Fletcher Sr. high school; I wasnt the brightest student, and I didn't have my priorities in order. I could remember being in class and hearing my name being called over the intercom "May you please send Fynesse Graves down to the curriculum office". I knew something was going wrong, lucky for me I had a dedicated team of staff that wanted to see their students succeed, or I would've been a senior all over again. If I could give my high school self advice I'd tell myself " Self, you are not focused, you need to get away from your "friends" and worry about your future before it's to late" and " Start prioritizing your life, and get ready to become a full time student." Because I didnt do the quotes listed above I'm starting college 3 years after I graduated from high school.