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I would tell myself to take more academic classes and go to college immediately after high school. Don't wait because the longer you do the harder it is.

The advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to be more involved in extra-curricular activities and to be more involved in community events and organizations. It would have helped out a lot more to have had more references to list on college and acholarship applications. I would also advise myself to take to SAT and ACT before I graduate, because those tests are look at more now than they were then to get into state universities and colleges.

I would tell myself that it isn't as hard as everyone is telling you it is. The coolest thing about college is that you can set your own schedule. The worst part is the cost. The advice I would give would be this: think about what you wanna major in and search for any scholarships available now so you can reduce the cost and/or amount of loans you might have. Get classes that start around 9am and try to end them all each day by 1 or 2. Actually study and don't goof off too much because you are paying for this. Whether or not this class counts, the grade you get in this class effects your gpa, and you may need a certain gpa later for scholarships or grants. Basically, just start now, and be prepared. Know what's going on and do what needs to be done to help you succeed.

If I had the chance to go back to my senior year to give myself an advice, I would most definitely apply for every financial aid help that was available to me. If I've chosen to do so, I could have been less stress financially and coud have completed more classes. Not only that, I could earned money to become an independet young adult with her own household. Though, because I chosed to do the exact opposite, I have personally experienced how much of a greater resposibility it is for a person like myself to earn enough money for something as important as college education; while being dependent of others to have a successful adulthood.

Don't underestimate college and think that it will be easier than high school. You can easily fall behind if you don't keep up with your studies. But most importantly do not take time off, this is a mistake that will put you behind easily, and after taking a semester off, another semester does not seem like a big deal, before you know it you are behind two years.

The major advice I would give myself now is to study harder and get better grades. Maybe then I wouldn't be stuck without a Bright Futures scholarship and worrying about money. College truly is expensive and I would do anything to go back and work harder for my grades to get the financial relief. My friends will always be there for me when I need them and spending one night a week with them is sufficient enough to not conflict with my studies and still know who's dating or hating who. I would tell myself that I am the only one who can push myself to become a better student. I would work hard and not develop "senioritis" because that was everyones major downfall.

I would tell myself not to get lazy. Though four years can go by swiftly, you still need to stay focused so that you can attain the goals that you've set for yourself. Try to keep a full time course load through all your semesters so you don't get behind, and lastly, don't use that fact that you CAN withdrawal from a class as a reason to not give 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to every assignment you have!

I walk into my old homeroom class to find no one but myself doodling on a piece of paper filled with college applications. I grab a chair and pull it to my right side. I begin to speak to my younger self ," I don't have much time". " I need you to keep focus in school and go through the process of scholarship applications as soon as you can". College is not as easy as you might think, it is your future you need to take full oppurtunity of. You will have to learn to balance your time with school ,work and friends. Don't let anyone get in your way of your dreams. Look at your list of goals in your yellow notebook. Follow them as you get through each semester as a college student. Remember number six, become a nurse. Those high credit classes might stress you out but just remember to study. Study every hour you are in class that day. Review your notes before you get to class. you can achieve anything", future me saids. As I begin to dissapear I hear the most heart-warming words, thank you.

I wish I had done alittle more research about college and applied for the Hope Scholarship. I would have also told myself to not let anything stand in my way. If I had told myself I am going to start after graduation I would be done with my degree and probably very successful today. I am now doing what I should have done then and although I wish I could have started earlier, I have no major regrets. I am more mature and aware of all life's challenges.

When you enter college, make sure you have your goals in mind. Always do what you want to do. Never get stuck in the wrong crowd because they will just bring you down. Focus on school, and making sure everything is paid off. After high school, you are adjusting to the changes of becoming an independent adult. Try not to depend on your parents anymore because it is time for you to be an adult. You cannot be a full time student and a full time worker. Choose one, and preferrably, choose school. Finish school.