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Hey! Senior version of myself! Listen up. Do not be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone when exploring your opportunities in college. Yes, you may feel a bit shy or insecure, but that is a trivial worry in comparison to the fun exploits you can experience. Get out of your room and talk to people on your floor. Stay up one night and chat to somebody until the sun begins to rise and you feel like your eyes are going to fall out of your head. Also, be sure to take a random class that is amusing. Really, Intro to Poetry was not all that painful. Stop in on some random clubs and see what events they are doing. Karate club is still taking members! What I found most useful was to PANIC, just a little bit, about classes. There is no problem with overstudying for an exam (as long as you manage studying time properly). It is quite satisfying to sit down to a test and find out that you know everything and a bit more about the subject at hand. Do not stress, go out on fridays, and remember; the rest of your life starts NOW.

Dear Carrie, Relax and know that college is a big step but it is not huge, life will be ok. It is nice to get out of high shool and experince other things. Do not worry about the future because today is just as important. While you are prepareing to leave high school make sure that you study and understand the information that the teachers are giving you, also except the advice that is given to you from others and not dwelling on thinks that sound stressful. Know and understand that were ever the road takes you keep your eyes on Christ, for He never leads you astray. Carrie it is ok not to have all your life plained out right now for, "Blessed are those who are flexable for they will not snap." Carrie relax, know what you want and how to get it but also be willing to let things go that need letting go of. Lastly I would say be upen and allow good friendships to blossom and just have some good clean fun every now and then.

The first piece of advice I would offer myself and to others would be to make sure to get the best teacher possible. Choosing the right teacher can make the difference between an A or a B, sometimes even a C. Another very useful piece of advice is to find an equilibrium between your academic intrests and personal intrests. You can party if you want but realize that it will affect your outcomes in class. Finally the most valuable piece of information that may seem simple in nature is to attend all classes no matter how boring they may be. A lot of times instructors favor those who come to those early morning friday classes. They may give you tips for your upcoming examinations or even give you some answers to actual test material. Listen to what they have to say in class. Most teachers usually ask questions on the material they speak about. Get head starts on papers and send your rough drafts to your professors, although your writing may be horrible if they see you are putting in effort your C paper turns into a B. Also never ever be afraid to confront your teacher about a grade.

If I could go back and talk to my self as a senior I would tell myself alot of things. I would start off by telling my self that i need to work to my fullest potential because doing the minimum was not going to cut it. I would also tell my self that college is way different then high school, and waiting to do homework and other aissignments last mintue is not going to do me any justices. I would tell my self to take AP classes and to get good scores on my AP exams so I can get college units before I get to college. I would also tell myself to take the English and Math placement tests seriously, becasue having to take remedial classes holds you back. Over all I would have told my self to step it up and push myself harder in order to become a better person and student.

Listen to me; you are going to be fine. I do not know why you are so worried. In fact, you being worried is a good thing. At least you are not going to college over confident, which is a mistake many students fall into. If you are reluctant to take my advice, then let us break down your abilities throughout high school. First of all, you have a great GPA, a 4.4. Second of all, you were able to gain the respect of your teachers enough so that they write you excellent recommendation letters, which says something about your personality. Third of all, you were able to do all of the above and still be able to involve yourself in football, wrestling, track, power lifting, speech, and student council without a sacrifice in your grades. Look at it this way, if you have great time-management skills in high school and continue that in college, you are already ahead of the game, a quality you must possess to become a successful student. Instead of being worried, walk in there standing tall but do not forget to be humble, as that is a quality many students fail to achieve.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would reassure myself that I am capable of succeeding. I would make sure that I knew how important it is to be myself and be open to new experiences. There are so many different people you meet in college who can teach you many new things and provide a new perspective on various aspects of life. I would also tell myself not to be afraid to ask for help. Many students feel that since they are in college they need to have all of the answers to life, but in reality many people find answers to those questions very late life if at all.

I would tell myself to manage my time. College life won't seem that stressful if you set aside time for not only studying and homework, but also time for extra curricular activities. These may include clubs, sports, volunteering, and maybe even a job on the side. I would also remind myself to set aside some free time where I can get away from schoolwork for a bit and just relax and enjoy myself. You won't be successful if all you do is work because you will only end up burning yourself out. You need to take care of yourself as well as your grades. You have to make time to eat, and that does not mean subsitituing a candy bar in for lunch. Eating healthy will help keep you active, in shape, and ready to learn. Another thing you have to make time for is sleep. If you aren't getting enough sleep, then your body will not have the full rest it needs to function properly the next day. The best advice I can give myself is to make time for not only my studies, but also extra curriculars, free time, and, most importantly, my health.

Wisdom is the most essential basis in making a good decision. However, a high school senior is less likely to have acquired enough wisdom that is needed in making an important decision that will probably affect the rest of his/her life. Therefore, an advice is to exploit peoples' knowledge, especially people beyond family members and school advisors. To personally engage in conversations with current students or alumni at my desired schools for people are very happy to share their experiences. Another advice is to make the best of every single experience. One is certainly the master of his or her own destiny but to build up a successful path to a successful future, one needs the best set of assets that include excellence. For instance, though the GPA is not everything that matters, grades do show the dedication of a student which is very important. A final advice is to answer the question: What does it mean to be successful? is it the financial stability that a career provides or a deeper meaning like how is one improving one's community. Answering this question is certainly a critical step to making the best and most memorable college's experience.

I would tell myself that the goal is to always keep the important thing, the important thing. To always stay focused and remember that the main goal at the moment is to continue receiving an education and take in all the good times, but take them in moderation. I would inform myself to make sure that I do not procrastinate and keep myself on task so that I may accomplish the goals that I hae set for myself and the goals that I want to achieve in my lifetime.

Be true to yourself in your words and in your actions. My first couple of months at college, I was depressed, crying every night, and hating life, because I thought I did not have enough friends and that I was "supposed" to know SO many people. However, eventually I realized that I am an introvert, and though I have always known this, I finally came to accept it. I had my three or four good friends, and that was all I needed. I did not need to have dozens of people in my phone contacts or need to be hanging out with large groups of people I barely knew everyday. Ever since I came to this realization, I have been much happier and have been enjoying and taking advantage of the opportunities college has to offer. College is supposed to be a wonderful experience, but you will only enjoy it if you stay true to yourself.