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If I had a chance to go back and speak with my high school senior self I would walk right up to her and look her straight in the eyes. I would then say "stay focused". I would have a conversation with her about her goals and dreams and the ways to prevent set backs. I would tell her that she needs to be responsible and get herself on birth control since she is sexually active with her partner and use protection always. I would tell her that knee injuries happen all of the time and to remain focused on getting a basketball scholoarship. Opportunities for a student athlete are endless. I'd tell her that she will meet so many new people and travel to many places. There are tones of successful men in this world and she should not focus on this man. If he loves her, he will find her in the future. I would say to her that her future is very bright and that an educated beautiful black woman is powerful.

The advise that i would give myself is to apply for scholarships in the fall of my senior year. Create new study habits that would keep us involved into the subject. Study hard for the SAT/ACT exam so that your first semester of college wont be your 13th year of high school. Get active in your school and community as that will help your application into college and scholarships. Explore many options before deciding what you really want to do. Just have fun yuor senior year because your first year of college won't be as easy.

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself that college can be very expensive and too not worry about the money keep track of your education and standards. Knowing what I know now I would give myself advice to do better things. I would prepare myself for the obstacles that's going to come my way. I would allow myself to manage my time, and listening skills. Highschool prepares you for college, and college prepares you for a better future ahead of you. I would try to understand college material more better. so that i can better myself. College can be a great expeince for most people as well.

If I could back in time and talk to my high school senior self I would say to go to school. I would say that ditching was not worth it and it just made things harder for my self when it didn't need to be and I lost a lot of valuble class time. I would also tell myself to not put off how to pay for college. I thought I would have so much time to worry about it and now I'm struggling finding money for school. Another important thing I would tell my self is get a job and save money because it really does make a difference.

If I could go back, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships and grants as I could. I would also tell myself to focus on academics.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to apply to the local community college instead of all of the big universities that I was automatically accepted to. Due to the fact that I fell into the top ten percent rule, I was automatically accepted into major universities that cost thousands of dollars. I could have easily taken the same classes at the community college for a hundred dollars at the most and then transfered when I was ready. If I would have known that back then, I am sure I would have chosen to stay and attend the local community college.

If I was to go back in time a year back and be a senior, it would be my year of success. I won't let noone or any disgust get in my way to pursue my goals. I would be participating in any former clubs held at after school, play tennis or volleyball to get scholarships. I would also be taking college classes and honor or ap classes in order for me to get elected from many colleges. It would be a hard task. I would not waist time and push myself, motivate myself that I can precieve any challeges and make that effort be worth it. By when graduation came, I would be graduating in honors and also begin working to save up for college expenses and be awarding for scholarships.

Assuming that I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself you need college more then you think. This is the year to really work on scholarships, network, getting advice from different college students. I would say, " Go on more college tours to get the field on what's out there". You're at a point where you have to find a path to take. Also, knowing that you can succeed in life. It's more then finding a career, but also finding a new and exciting life to live.

I would encourage myself to continue to study hard. Grades are extremely important. I would warn myself just how easy it is to become distracted and I would have to surround myself with people with the same short term goals. I would spend as much time as I could with my family. Most kids my age can't wait to leave so they won't have ANYONE to tell them what to do. I didn't realize just how much I would miss everyone. How much I took for granted. I would tell myself to sit back and absorb all that I could talking with my family about life or just the weather. I would run around the house with my dogs because sometimes I wonder if they will remember me for my visits home are getting so far and in between. I would get up early and sit with my mom because she says its much more peaceful and beautiful. I can spend as much time trying to understand just what that means because getting up early is NOT a good thing! I would say enjoy HS as long as you can because the REAL work is ahead!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would have told myself to stay focus. Also I would tell myself to plan ahead and stay focused on my goals I have in mind.