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As I remember my senior year of high school , there are many things that I would change. When I was a senior, all I could think about was prom, graduation, and hoping I didn't get a serious case of senioritis. However, I should have had bigger and more important things on my mind. If I could go back , I would tell myself to be consistent with my grades. Even though I was told that junior year is the year that it most important, I have come to find out that colleges pay attention to grades from senior year. If they are not consistent , then they can revoke your college admission. Secondly, I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships early. With the rising costs of tuition, it is becoming harder to afford a college education. The earlier you start your scholarship search, the better. Lastly , I would tell myself to get serious. In college, no one is here to hold my hand, tell me to do my homework, etc. I literally had to become an adult and start taking responsibility for my actions. Senior year should truly be a time to focus on entering the college life.

Arah , without a doubt high school has been the best four years of your life , but what you have to ask yourself is once you graduate then what are you going to do? Start researching and visiting colleges that you are interested in now. Take note of what programs and oppurtunities that each school has to offer and dont just apply anywhere because you heard "its a great school" or because your friends are applying there. Now is the time to be independent and start thinking about your future! Once you decide on the schools you want to apply to ,start the application process as soon as possible. Deadlines are extremely important and you will realize this all thoughout your college career. Choose a school that you can feel comfortable calling your second home because the next four years of your life will be spent there. Lastly, freshman year is very exciting , but dont get distracted. You have to know and remember why you are there. Always go to class and maintain good relationships with your professors and colleagues because now is the time you start networking and preparing for your future. Good Luck ! i know you can do it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a graduating senior, the only advice I would give is to "keep your eye on the prize". In college, I have learned, there can be a lot of distractions. There are parties, new people to meet, and tons of social organizations to join. Many people lose sight of what is really important and do not return for a second semester because their grades aren't up to par. I understand you want to have fun, but keep in mind that you are there for a reason. It is vital that you take in as much information as possible while you are there. Not only will it make you a great student, but a better person as well. Find an balance between school and "college life". Don't be afraid to fully commit to your school work because in the end the reward will be beyond measure. You can do anything that you put your mind to. Success is only a step away.

I would tell myself to study harder than I have every studied to receive an "A" average. Grades are important and society is judged by numbers. The higher your number the more opportunity there is for you. The 4.0 students recieive scholarships and colleges pursue them with scholarship money in hand. On a large campus you may have a point system for housing and the higher your points the more likely you will get the dorm of your choice. Having great grades, participating in community and sports activities are a must. If you have a choice go away to school it's like living life with a safety net. Listen to your parents because they know what they are talking about and it will all make sense later. High school is like a quiz and college is the exam. You must pass them both however the consequences for failing is weighted more in college. Pass all your quizzes and you will ace your exam. Stay focused and give all praises to God. Take this advise and your will do well because I am living proof that it works.

Amanda, you need to become more actively involved within the community. You also need to enroll yourself in more challening AP courses and take advantage of running start. Your college education will be less expensive and more valuable if you take advantage of the oppertunities that present themselves. Learn to apply your academic abilities to your school work and stop procrastinating! However, the most important habbit you need to develop Amanda is, attend class. Stop skipping school because you do not learn anything by being absent and your only depriving yourself. Your depriving yourself from an exceptionally great education and an even greater future. Oh! and one more thing Amanda! Do not run off to a university! Enroll at the community college first to explore your major.

If i could go back and talk to myself I would have told myself to definately tell myself to take the SAT one more time and study much harder. I would tell myself to apply for atleast 5 colleges and choose a college that is more affordable for atleast my freshman year. I would tell myself to waste no time on my FAFSA application and to make sure it is submitted in January. I would also advice myself to choose a single for a dorm room instead of a double that I have now. I would remind myself of how much I value my privacy. I would be sure to tell myself to hurry and get ready for class registration and get the classes I wanted before seats were filled. Most of all I would advice myself to make friends with as many professors as I could and start building beneficial relationships with them earlier on for the best recommendations later. To me these would have been the most important to know.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school I know exactly what I would tell my younger self. I would scream from the bottom of my lungs "slow down!" As a high school senior I was so ready to end my "childish" high school tenure and get to the next level that instead of enjoying the company of people that I might not ever see again, I anticipated the day I could leave forever. Sure, I would tell high school Brittney to keep her grades up and keep studying her little behind off for the SAT, but I would let her know that high school is the last step in her life where someone would hold her hand and walk her through her academic endeavors. Yeah, college is great and she would find friends for life, but nothing can replace being safe in my home town, looking at classmates that I had been with since elementary school. So to sum it up I would tell the younger me to enjoy the moment, keep in touch with the friends, and don't fight the tears at graduation!

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there is so much advice that I would give myself to make it easier for me to get accustomed to college life. One piece of advice that I would give myself is to know who you are and what you stand on. If you know these things about you, nothing can change you or cause you to fall too far from the path which you are following to your goal. In college, you will be amongst many people who have different beliefs and knowledge of different things. Stay true to what you know is right to for you and do not sway from that truth. Another piece of advice is to set goals; know what you want to accomplish during your years as a college student. Post these goals in a place where you have no choice but to see them everyday, this will make it easier for them to be engrained in your mind. Memorize these goals and work towards completing them everyday. This advice is very crucial as a college student for it helps to keep the student on track.

I would tell myself to make sure I learn self-discipline and to work on my study habits. Be more active in my communitee, and make sure that I give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} more than I gain. Also I would tell myself to go out into the world with a mind more focused on succeeding and push myself past the limits because I know that I can do anything that I set my mind to with hard work, dedication. I would also tell myself how important time management is, because parties are fun but it is ALWAYS work before play.

If i could go back in time i would stress first your financial expenses. Make sure you map out a good budget because in the end you might end up with being BROKE. Next, i would say make sure you register on time because you don't want to be left with the scraps for classes or classes that you need and can't get. Also, if you are not a morning person make sure your scheduled classes are later and if you want to be apart of activites and extra things make your classes earlier so you can be done with your homework. Lastly, MAKE SURE YOU GO TO CLASS. Please go to all of them, be active in class or make sure you communicate with your professor enough so that they know you very well. And also be careful always beaware of your surroundings and the company you keep.