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I would focus more on academics and extracurricular activities. I would also focus more on doing volunteer work and keep myself occupied. I would also have tried to get a job to have valuable experience on my resume.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not get pregnant! I was unable to go to college because I was pregnant at 17 with twins. Unfortunately, they were stillborn. I walked across the stage with many honorary cords around my neck, yet I was 5 months pregnant. When the opportunity was presented to me to go to college after the death of my twins, I was too afraid to go. I would tell myself, be brave and don't allow fear to hinder your future. As an adult, I am enrolled in college while taking care of my two children doing what I should have done at 18. Sometimes we have to take a longer journey, but that makes the victory of success even sweeter.

I wouldn't so much give advice as just a general statement. "I did the best I could to get into school. Hopefully I won't have to drop out soon due to lack of funds. I'm sorry."

I suggest to make sure everything is understood about colleges, from transfering to attending. I also suggest looking for scholarships for the slightest chance that a college is looked at.

I would definitely tell myself to try harder. If I would have done better in high school, I wouldn't have been forced to stay at a community college to raise my GPA so I could actually go to the univesity I want to go to. I had to stay home for two years, raising my GPA, so I could actually get accepted into a better University. The thing about high school too is that it really is so easy compared to college. If I put the ammount of work (even a little less) that I do into college, I would have no doubt been a straight A student in high school. I would tell my old self to appreciate all the study guides and help/concern from my high school teachers because in college, you're not always going to get that. Most importantly, learn study skills and time management in high school so that college isn't so tough. A simple statement to my high school self? Care a little more, Alexis!

All I can remember is that I could not wait for my senior year. Now, I look back and think where has the time gone. It feels like yesterday I was beginning my first day of high school. If I could go back in time though, I would only change a few events. Instead of taking an AP Math class, I would have Duel Enrolled at Macon State College in math and in literature. This way I would have been guarantied college credit as long as I passed the class instead of taking the bigger risk of taking an AP course. Also, instead of waiting until my senior year, I would have taken the SAT and the ACT twice my junior year and then completed it two more times in my senioir year. I also would tell myself to stay focused and committed; do not get distracted. Also, stay focused on applying for as many scholarships as possible. After all that, I would tell myself to have fun and enjoy my senior year, because you are only a senior once.

Traveling back to my former self, I would advise myself to create a better time management routine for homework, studying, and other personal goals such as reading, research, and establishing my reputation. I would take note of emails and phone numbers for my favourite teachers so I could use them as references and for letters of recommendations. Scheduling my fun, friends, and finance around campus duties, volunteerism, and becoming a key role in a mentor or tutoring position would allow me to be better rounded and involved in campus life. Friends may come and go, but it is essential to know who you are and what you want in life, for that is what unlocks the key to one's happiness.

I would tell myself that life goes on and that even if you don't get what you want, you will get what I need. Your family should come first no matter what. Oh and PLEASE PLEASE do not let anybody get in the way of your dreams, especially boys.

If I could go back to hight school the first think I would tell my self is "Stop applying to other colleges and go to Macon State, it will benefit you in more ways then you believe." I wasted $100's of dollars applying to colleges.

College is gonna be a lot different from High School, and more different than you might image. Some classes will be really easy, and others like Anatomy & Physiology are gonna kick your butt if you don't learn to study properly. When they tell you to read each chapter 3 times or more listen to them and study for that class with any extra time you have or otherwise you will repeat that class and get off track of finishing your degree on time. You're gonna have a tough time with Microbiology was well, but follow the same study habits as with Anatomy & Physiology. Aside from this, enjoy college and make the most of it.