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Well I am currently 24 years old, this is my second university, and I did have some preparation for transitioning in to college but this was not enough. If I could go back to high school and give myself any advise I would have said to study more and party less. If you didn't understand your studies take advantage of you professors and tutors. My first year of college I got pregnant as result of my careless actions. Though I became a mother and had to stop school my determination became great and I vowed to never give up so I would make sure to tell myself to have that determination towards my studies.

First and foremost, I would tell myself to go straight to college after high school. Then, I would apply to as many scholarships as I could. Next, I would make sure I am doing research on more than one school. Also, I would seek more help in preparing for college so that your not stressed and have a better understanding of the process.

If I had the chance to go back I would say, "Karlie, don't be so hard on yourself! You make a 3.8 gpa (6 A's and 1 B) your first semester in college. When you took on the challenge to take 18 hours you knew it would be worth it, and it paid off." I would also tell myself to APPLY for any and every scholarship out there because I did not take advantage of that my senior year. Then I would tell myself to make sure when dealing with roommates that are completely opposite of my personality that I need to meet somewhere in the middle with my roommate, and that communication is the best way to get any problem resolved. If I could tell myself this little bit of advice I believe it would have benefited me greatly.

be ready for more freedom than your use to. Every teacher gives u enough rope to hang yourself.

The advice I would give myself is that when you first enter into college you must prioritize. There will be distractions but you must understand the importance of your presence in the University. It is okay to have fun but it is important to have balance! School comes first then the rest follows. Pick your crowds of friends wisely because they can influence your future in an unknown way. Get well aquainted with professors because they help with guidance and being successful in life. Professors enoy attentive students who go the extra mile in learning. Participate in as many activities on campus as possible but do not overwhelm yourself to the point where you lose focus of your hopes and dreams.Study! Study! Study! If studying on your own is difficult or you have a difficulty understanding something, join study/tutoring groups that will assist you.

If I myself were to go back and speak with myself as a high school senior I would have many things to say to myself. The first being, start preparing know get your g.p.a up to at least a 3.5 average. Number two would be do not settle for just average because you are not just an average student. And fourthly I would tell myself give it time, give yourself time to adjust to college life and give it a fair chance. If i another chance to go back to high school and re-do my senior year, with the information i know today; I would have definetley been a better student and more prepared for the world ahead of me. But because that oppurtunity is not afforded to me I will do my very best to be a great student while I am in college with the information that i know now. And If chosen to receive this scholarship It will help me greatly to continue my education and help continue my strive to be the great studious student that i know that i am and can be. Thank You.

Take more advanced/college prep classes. Take as many AP test (that you know you can pass) as possible to earn credit hours before you go to college. Try and eliminate the "procrastination bug", for it can destroy you in college since all the decisions you make are up to you. Develop a more mature an open mind towards things you do not know a lot about. Do your ABSOLUTE best in every class to secure a high GPA, so that you can earn numerous scholarships and awards for college. Finally, do not think of college as "just more school"; think of it as a great learning experience to prepare you for future career goals and aspirations. Always remember, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO.

If I could go back to being a high school senior and give advice to myself, the first thing I would say is to strive for a 3.5 or higher your first year because it is easier to get a high GPA and maintain it if you start on a higher level. I would tell myself not to become so overly involved in extra-curricular activities that it interferes with studying and going to class. I would tell myself to be aware of my surroundings and what I tell certain people. Everyone you think is your friend is definitely not your friend. Another important thing that I would tell myself is to find out who I am. I wouldn't be swayed to do something that could never benefit me. If you stand for nothin, you will fall for anything. Lastly, I would tell myself that nothing worth achieving comes without hardwork and dedication.

If i could go back in time and inform myself about college life I would have to tell myself to manage time wisely. I would tell me to start during the summer time and pretend i was already there. To pick up more organization skills so that everything is done on a schedule. Making sure that i made time for studying and/or make study groups, go to tutoring for every class at least once or twice a week, and to begin to learn to manage money. Learn how to save every penny and only buy the most important things. In order for me to do this i would tell myself to purchase a planner or a wall calender that can show me we what needs to be done. If something is in my face it is harder to avoid it or procrastinate, so, i know for a fact it will get done. That, I believe, is the best advice I could give myself if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior.

The advice that i would give myself if i could go back in time as a high school senior is stay focused. I say stay focused because your GPA at the end of your high school year reflects your for your freshman year in college, and you dont want to have a low GPA at the beginning of your college career. Another thing i would tell my self is dont give up. Dont give up on your school work keep trying your best. Dont give up on finding scholarships i know its hard but dont give up because every penny counts when it comes to paying your tuition. Just get back up[ and try harder. I would also tell my self to get involved in extracuricular activities because colleges love to see that you are active in some kind of sport of club. In high school i didnt participate in any activities so when i filled out my college application that field was blank and i wish i had some kind of activity to fill in those blanks.