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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I wouldn?t have enough time to cover everything! One of the biggest issues that I would tell myself is to be prepared to limit my social life. Just because you are currently done with your homework, doesn?t mean that you can play video games. All spare time that you find yourself should be dedicated to studying. I would also tell myself which teachers to avoid for certain classes. And I would make sure to tell myself to breakup with my then current girlfriend before going to school because it will just become a problem that I don?t have time for in the future. I would also encourage myself to become familiar with all of my professors and to attend their office ours as much as possible just to give them a face and show that I am trying. And I would make sure to warn them of the eminent increase in tuition and to fill out this scholarship application so that it won?t become a threatening issue. (Please ignore the grammar. I wasn?t sure which tense to write in)

High-School Senior Sarah, These next 4 years are guaranteed to be some of the most difficult years you will ever experience. But that is not to discourage you from going to college. There are a few key pieces of advice I'd give you before stepping out to the world of college. First, you will make friends whom you'll cherish years from now. You'll have these friends for life and together you can take on the challenges of the world. Also, in order to succeed, you need to put all the effort you possibly can. At times, you may feel like giving up, but know that every day you put in 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort is another day you will thank yourself in the future. Your hard work will reap the benefits you so desire, so always try your best! And finally, the relationships you make with your professors will only benefit you. Don't be afraid to talk with your professors; they're job is to help you! But most importantly... Have Fun! These next 4 years will not only be hard and stressful, but they are also guaranteed to be the Best Years of Your Life!! Enjoy!

The grades that you receive in college will affect your career after graduation and is highly looked at by potential employeers. Be sure to work very hard and do the best you can but don't beat yourself up also. It is also important to participate in extracurricular activities and if possible non-profit ogranizations.

My High school prepared me very well for the college transition. I went to the Wheeler magnet school for technology, which is a program designed to aid children in preparing themselves for colleges such as Georgia Tech where the workloads will be incredibly difficult. I had three internships before exiting highschool as part of the highschool internship program, this allowed me to build up funds for my college transition as well. The only thing I really wasn't prepared for was the transition into a college social life. In high school everyone knew who I was because I was able to participate in everything. Once I entered College I realized that I would not have the same amounts of free time that I had before. It was unusual to not be in as many organizations and to make new friends and assosciates. As such, I would probably tell myself that the best thing you can do upon entering college is to not worry about it so much. There will be time to make new friends and to enjoy clubs, but you will never agiain get the chance to start your college carreer off with all A's by studying hard.

I would have told myself to take it easy. I've seen alot of people go to easier schools and just transfer into mine to finish up. If I had gone to a community college i'd probably be graduating on time and owe a lot less money to the bank. I would also have a higher GPA and have had a better college transition and experience. I would tell myself that a "reputation" isn't worth it for an undergraduate degree.

Dear Camille, Holy crap you?re a senior! I know you are probably super excited about this last year of high school, but as a freshman in college now, I have a few tips. First, make sure to take all the AP?s and hard classes that are available. I know you want to slack off your first year, but trust me it will help a lot when in college! By taking more AP?s and getting 5?s that is less classes you?ll have to take in college. College is definitely harder than high school. Having a harder curriculum in high school will undeniably help you in the future. Second, get a job!!! College is expensive! Save up now so you won?t be the typical broke college student. If you set aside some moo la right now you will not have to worry about it next year. Last but not least, get excited! College is beyond amazing. You will meet awesome people and experience things you never experienced in high school. Get ready for the time of your life! Love you always, Camille

I would tell myself to not be afraid to talk to the professor, to ask them questions and pick their minds becaue they have so much to offer. I would tell myself to go out and make friends, join some groups and really make a splash. I would tell myself that it's only the first semester, and things will get better. Life is a little different, but that's no reason to quit. That the name of the college doesn't matter; it's the knowledge, experiences, and opportunities grasped that really make college worthwhile. Those things wil set the stage for the best years of your life. Actively search for programs, anything you can do. The world is open now, it's your choice to take a look.

I would advise myself to forget about my friends, and my family, and my boyfriend, and my money situation for just a moment and really take the time to make my college decision on where ME, MYSELF, and I truly wanted to go. Nobody but you is going to live the next four years of your life, and it's going to be a lot better if you choose the most amazing school in the beginning. College is college and can be fun anywhere, but are you going to learn what you'd really love to learn (the things that you'll be doing in your career for the next 40 years too!), and meet the kind of people you want to meet? Apply to as many schools as possible, and keep as many options open as possible- don't shut any doors on yourself, the world is going to do that to you plenty over the rest of your life. Do what you think at your very core is right. Be open, love yourself even when you make mistakes, and treat others as you want to be treated. Everything else work itself out.

Back from the future If I could come Tell myself to quit acting dumb Quit chasing the girls Superficial things I was dreaming And stop chasing the clouds And start going after the things with real meaning And I would, without reservation Sign my resignation To the company that encouraged my habitual procrastination Though I don?t have much to give I would give what I got Hit the ground running when you hit the clock Head would hit the pillow, focused on tomorrow Not on the answers I that used to borrow So all I would ask my past self is, ?Who do you want to be?? Then show myself the opportunities That would help him, us, me College the edge to help sharpen your skills Help you later in life to pay the bills So when past me is looking for a J.O.B He won?t be embarrassed by ?D.O.E? Either that or have your ear to the ground In the unemployment line Because a diploma only gets you minimum wage/part time There?s a lot more things that my young self should know But my time-machines here; I got to go

Do better during freshman classes.