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If I could go back in time and talk to me as a high school senior there are several things I would say. First of all I would tell myself to go ahead and start taking some college credit classes. Usually they are less expensive, because you are still in high school, but even if they are not you can take them as dual credit classes. With dual credit classes you are, figuratively, killing two birds with one stone, because you have to take several of the same classes in high school and in college. So you might as well take them for both high school and college all in one class. The last thing I would say would be, do not spend all of your time stressing about what you want to be. God will let you know when the time is right. Plus the first year to two years is just basics. Oh one last thing?Good Luck

If I could go back in time I would have definitely told myself to become more aware of the financial situation that will take place. Like the tuition cost, room and board, food, and club fees; instead of counting on mama to tell me everything. I would have told myself to research the policies, interest rates, and payment plans of the companies I decided to get a loan from. There were so many terminologies I didn?t understand because I didn?t take out the time to actually get to know what they meant. Another thing I would have told myself was to ask questions. In the beginning I didn?t like asking questions but I found out the hard way that if you ask you will be answered, if you don?t then you can?t receive help. So in other words speak up! Lastly I will tell myself to be more organized. It?s my money that I?m wasting if I don?t have my organizational skills together. I would have saved a lot of time if I were organized. In conclusion, research and organization is the key to a successful and less stressful college experience.

Fill out as many scholarships as possible because you will need the money. Try to be involved in school activities and clubs because it matters in the long run. Do not be procrastinate and try to make the best grades possible. Keep your old notes from school and remember the material because you will need to remember it. Meet people other than your friends, from school, that have plans to go to the same college. Be prepared to lose some people because they will not last in college.

I often wish I could go back to my senior year in high school, and I know exactly what advice I would give myself . I am currently in a remedial math class and it's such a struggle to get through these programs, when I know for certain I have a hold on the material. I took Algebra classes in high school and made straight A's but college is so much different. The level of learning and applying, is much higher and you have to study, work, and apply yourself much more than in high school. I just wish my senior year, I could have seen ahead to the future; I know I would have told myself to work harder, study more, and devote more energy and time to my school work. My senior year, I took Pre-Cal and most of my knowledge of previous algebra, was out the window. I would have known the material inside and out, and prevented wasting time and money on subjects I already have a grasp on. Since I can't change the future, all I can do is look forward, and try my best, work my hardest at everything I do.

I would ask myself "If money was an object where would I go? and if money was not an object where would I go? and it should be the same place." You are going to do great when you are in a place you want to be.

?Do not quit school to work! You can do both, regardless of what you think, and it will be the most rewarding accomplishment of your life. Apply for scholarships! They will prepare you for your assignments and are absolutely worth the time they take to complete. Do not think that you cannot make it into the colleges you are hoping to enter; do not let your assumptions stop you from trying for the best that you are able to. Life comes fast, yes, but you can keep up. Do not allow discouragement to make you squander five years of your life that you could have been applying towards a degree!?

make sure that the counselors know how you are so that its easier to get in and out of the office.

I am a College Freshman and I learned a lot about college life. If I could go back in time I would have told myself to organize my scholarships better so things would be smoother if I had started on my scholarships in 11th grade. I was a hard worker on my scholarships in my high school senior year, but I have become better. I started my job on April 2007-March 2008 and the money I made at work I could have used to get a car, save for college, and open a Roth IRA account for retirement. If I would have managed my money better my apartment emergency fund would be set . I would tell myself to let go of the past and learn from it. Even through I did not manage my money well in the past I will have no regrets because I am doing it in the present.

As a college freshman I would tell my high school self to not procrastinate, look for scholarships, and go to class. I would look back and tell myself to join more clubs and really be a part of things because all community service and organizations build responsibility you will need in college. "Keep your grades up" is another thing that I would tell myself because grades are important to get into the college of your choice and also to recive scholarships that you may really need.