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I would tell myself, " Make sure you know what you want to do with your life before making any decisions about which school you want to go to. Research other educational opportunities before deciding on any school. For example, could you do better by taking a correspondance course or going to a vocational/trade school, rather than a two or four-year institution. Would the military help prepare you for what you want out of life and any future education you have planned in the future? And save money for school because it can get expensive and you have to retake courses."

To be able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior would have been very beneficial in the transition of high school to college. I would tell myself to apply for every scholarship available. I would also tell myself to enjoy my senior year. I spent the majority of my senior year stressing out about things that I could not control. I could have enjoyed my last year of high school a great deal more and still ended up where I am now.

If i could go back in time to myself as a senior in high school i would tell myself if about the up coming lottery ticket winner, trust me i was there. Then about the next year to come. It's going to be tough no matter what, but don't over load yourself. You've got alot of support from mom and dad and grandma and there's no need to be so afraid. Maybe spend a little more time studying, and make sure not to take certian teachers. Try becoming a tutor and talk to more people. I know you, you spend alot of time in your circle and forget the rest. That time is over, so work smart and remember theres a world waiting for you to change it.

Do not--absolutely do not--major in a field just because someone expects it. Sure, there will be the required core classes, but they will be easy to overcome if your major stirs your heart, so set your primary focus on that major. Pick the classes, the school and the professors that make you smile, that excite you, that make you dream. Those pesky core classes will take care of themselves, but you will need real passion to keep you going all the way to graduation and beyond, the same passion that has sustained and nourished you before college. Do what you love, work hard to stay in your field, and a whole new world will open to you.

Dear Valerie, You may think that this sounds crazy, but I am writing to you from the future. Right now, you are about to enter into your senior year at high school. This year will bring fun, laughter, and excitement, but it may also bring some pain and sadness. But even through the hard times, you will grow like you won't believe. So just push on, and keep trusting in God with all your heart. This year, don't worry about popularity, clicks, or boys. Because the second you graduate, those things all fly out the window. Instead, worry about college. You may think you have it figured out, but you don't. Your life is going to be twisted like you have never imagined. So take on those extra-credit opportunities. And most importantly, start applying for scholarships. Because school costs a lot of money, and you won't be able to go to your dream school without these scholarships. I hope you keep all of this in mind as you travel through this important year of life. Have fun, but be responsible. - College Valerie

I have actually had an opportunity to remember how to write essays and renew my business math skills. I have only been back to school for 2 months and my communication has improved.

If I could go back and give myself advice on what I know today about college. I would have to say it was the most important time of my life. It was a time of great challenge and rewards. Yes it was fun and exciting but most important was the knowledge I obtained both on an educational level and self-awareness level. I was not extremely focused when I started college. I thought that it would be a fun ride. I did not realize how much effort it would take to be successful at college. My advice would be to use your time wisely, learn great study habits, and make education your first priority. Then after those objectives are achieved and balanced, you can add excitement and extracurricular activities. That doesn?t mean not having fun with friends or study all the time but it does mean set the correct priorities first. Once you have balance both education and extracurricular evenly then you can be very successful in your education and do both very well.

I would change my life if I could go back and talk to myself in my senior year of High School. I would tell myself to make sure I have all the financing I need for the school I got into, before I rule out any alternatives. I would also tell myself to not wait around for the financing before going to school at all. I would remind myself you don't want to be 22 in your freshman year of college, as I am now. I wouldn't wait for money for my life to start.

The first thing I would tell myself is, don't freak out!! it's not as bad as people make it seem. The next thing I would tell myself would be "make sure you have everything taken care of". How are you going to pay for school? What classes do you need to take? All these things are very important, and would have been very helpful to know when starting the college life. I would also tell myself, "make sure this is what you REALLY want to do, do not do this only because of what society tells you to do. Make sure that going straight to college is a good idea before you actually go." No one ever told me that and I wish I would have gone and travled the world before getting caught up in school.

Self, first do it right the first time so you dont have to do it later. Self, second commit and research what it is you really want to do with your life and the road its going to take to get there. I have learned that without this you may find your going back to find yourself ,when, if you would have done this before hand you would be a lot farther along 4 years later, than just starting. Self, do you and only you right out of highschool dont get caught up in all the things you want to do that you couldnt at home there is plenty of time for that. To get anywhere in life you need to show the world you have finished what you started, you are willing to jump hurtles to get where you wanted, and dedication to follow through.