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I would tell myself to buckle down and make sure I get good grades. I would also, tell myself to not take the grant money for granted because, if I lose the grant, college is very expensive. Moreover, I would let myself know that although college is hard do not give up I can do anything I put my mind to.

The single best advice, that took me four years to understand, is strategic quitting. Strategic quitting simply means quitting the right stuff at the right time. Quit endeavors that will lead to dead ends. Instead, place that time and energy into projects that will produce returns on your investment of resources. One way to do that is to master something. Mastery is about being the best, which requires quitting other pursuits to focus on developing talents and work towards being the best in an area. People naturally gravitate toward a winner or someone who is number one. People want the best, whether it is the best heart surgeon or the best brand of ice-cream. It pays to be the best. But like most things, the definition of ?the best? is relative. In college, the best is determined by GPA; never let anyone persuade you that the value is insignificant. That number will be used by employers or graduate schools to filter the outstanding and extraordinary candidates from the mediocre ones. And because people want the best, the outstanding candidates with high GPAs will get the position. Invest time and energy in your education and it will pay off.

As a high school senior, I did not have the understanding of how to go about entering into college. My parents did not finish high school and did not have the understanding of saving for my college tuition. It was not until I married and had children of my own did I understand the importance of saving for college. If I were able to go back to my high school years, I would do more research and talk to my peers about entering into college. I would get help from them in choosing a college right for me. I would have begun to work on all of the things necessary to get me to the next level of education. Now at 46, I am still chasing my dream of being an educator. It took 10 years for me to pass a math test. I am now in the certification program and hope to complete the program at the end of this year. The best advise I would give to myself is, Never Give Up!

A piece of advice I would give myself would be to allow time to have fun and don?t be bogged down with so much work. I would tell myself to tackle homework early and study notes for tests more than a week beforehand. Reading over material and notes each night and picking up a little information along the way is helpful for studying for tests. That hinders the possibility of cramming the night before because the information would have been digested by then. I would also encourage myself to be involved and choose activities wisely so as to not eliminated study time. I would tell myself to ask for help at the first sign of trouble and not be ashamed for asking. The biggest thing is spending money wisely and buying cheaper books online before going to the bookstore. Other than that only experience can make me a better college student.

If I had the opportunity to go back and revisit myself as a high school senior, the most important thing that I would tell myself would to keep faith and that to come in with your game face on. When I started college, I was not mentally ready for the college atmosphere. Unlike high school, in college you control your own fate. The teachers here are not here to be friends or hold your hand during the semester. As a college student you have to have a drive to achieve your goals that you set. I would tell myself to stay focused and to go in with Faith knowing that God wouldn?t let me get this far to fail. I would set in my head the hard work is what will lead to my success later in life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior after knowing my transistion to college, I would advise myself to work hard, stay on track, and succeed. The struggle that I think many high school graduates face is independence. While I see rising college students are coming into their adulthood and becoming more independent, they still need structure. I would tell myself to have fun and make friends, but work hard beginning to finish. Secondly, I would encourage the thought of staying on track. After a few years of the grueling school work and routine of classes day in and day out, students get boggled down. Though these moments arise, I would tell myself to pick myself up and continue the journey of excellence that benefits my future. By staying on track, I would be continuing my knowledge and skill, without the interruptions that life may throw my way. Finally, I would tell myself, you have succeeded! I once heard that action is the foundational key to all successes; working hard and staying on track are actions that would lead me to succeed! I would close with best wishes for my new adventure!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say apply for early admission to the schools you really want to be admitted to. By applying for early admission, you have a higher chance of getting accepted into the school as well as the opportunity to receive more scholarships from that school. I would also advise myself to keep some of the material you received from your AP courses, because the material can be very useful for the courses pertaining to your Biology/ Pre-medicine major. Finally, I would encourage researching for scholarships and internships that will be very beneficial to your college success and hopefully future career as a Pediatrician. As far as the social life, do not be afraid to speak your mind, because some people actually care about what you have to say and you never know how your view could change others opinions on the subject. Overall, just be yourself and do not change for others, being you is what makes you unique and one of the reasons why the college accepted you.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life there are several things I would discuss with myself. I would tell myself to open a bank account and start and continue to save money. I would tell myself to get one credit card and make sure I pay the balance each month to build good credit. I would stress not to fall prey to signing up for credit cards to get free items, and furthermore, to not buy things with my credit card that I could not afford to pay off at the end of each month. I would tell myself to live on-campus and not to lose sight of my goal: graduate with a good G.P.A. I would tell myself to continue to make short- and long-term goals and to keep these goals visible, so I can stay focused. I would tell myself to get good grades and apply for scholarships. I would tell myself to set up a study time and stick with it, and just enjoy college life because I will soon be a working adult with responsibilities.

Hey! Congratulations on your achievement. Your excellent study habits and desire for complete understanding will continue to serve you well in college, and you will be just fine academically if you continue along your current path of doing all homework on time and asking for help when necessary. Don't be afraid to visit your professors during office hours: they want to help you! Financially you will be fine, too - you won't spend much because of your thriftiness. But don't be afraid to kick back every once in a while and enjoy some free time - with how hard you work, you will certainly deserve it. You will make good decisions about who to make friends with; just make sure you let them know how much you appreciate them, and don't put too much hope in any one (or two) people. Your friends are loyal, helpful, and care very much for you, but they cannot provide you everything. Keep your faith in God, and continue pursuing truth and a deeper, closer relationship with Jesus; it is the only way you will be completely happy and satisfied. Oh, and always put your class ring in your pocket when eating.

Learn how to stay organized. Choose a school that you will be happy with. Go in with an open mind when it comes to picking a major. Chosse a mojor that has jobs available upon graduation. Get involved on campus and have fun. Stay focused and get your priorities in order.