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Research and look into possible choices for your major then look into the schools in your area that best support these majors and your needs.

You will encounter times when you feel discouraged and you will think maybe it is not worth the sacrifice now. It will be difficult, but it is not something that you cannot achieve. Be open to help and support from people who are there for you. Push yourself to perform at your best and you will realize that your best is absolutely wonderful. Do not get lazy, neglectful or undisciplined as this is the key to your future. You will measure success in terms of a qualitative life which is full of experiences, adventure, love, accomplishments and follow through. You will not be concerned about materialistic value but the qualitative value of your life and your personal joy, fulfillment and you will value yourself because you worked hard and became educated when it seemed like everything was against you. Education is essential to providing yourself with a future that affords sustainability in achievements whichwill complete your soul. You will struggle and you will triumph, but in the end you will immeasurable value and integrity derived from the knowledge that you overcame a multitude of obstacles and attained a college education.

Keep an open mind about everything. Stay grounded, humble, focused and study before class.

If I could go back and advise myself, I would remind myself that as you grow up, your friends change just as you do. Sometimes that means you'll grow apart, and will no longer have the friendships that you once had. Most importantly however, I would remind myself that going to college doesn't mean I know everything; and, that studying will be vital to success. If I could go back I would remind myself that plans can be changed, but that the ultimate goal is the thing matters most. As long as you work hard and acheive what you want, the amount of time it takes you to get there is not important. Lastly, I would advise myself not to take things too seriously or too lightly because while college is supposed to be a time to expand your knowledge, it's also a time to enjoy being a young adult. You just have to draw a fine line between the two.

I would tell my high school self that, you need to be absolutely sure that college is the way you want to go. College is a big step and it requires commitment and not the party all the time attitude. There are several different types of colleges to attend and you should carefully choose the one that is the best fit for you. You should enjoy college and take in everything and participate in the activites that your chosen college has to offer. I would also tell myself that no matter how hard it seems, there are a ton of resources out there to help you get step-up for college and resources to help you through college from financial aid, to tutoring and living expense's. You should use every resource that you can find and except help from anyone who offers to help you with any part of the college process. Above all, if you have a question about something do not be afraid to ask because chances are their are other students trying to figure their way through the college process and they might have the same question.

I would say Jessica you need to go to college now. Please do not wait it is a mistake and you will have to take refresher courses to bring you back up to speed if you wait to long. You can not use making a bad judgment and having a child while in high school as an excuse! Having a child should be your reason to go on to college now. You need to have a career and/or a great job to provide for your child since you are a single mother and seventeen years of age. You need to strive for victory and go to college now like you want to and not listen to all those telling you it will be impossible. College is no different then high schools work just a little more in depth with a little more freedom. Also you have to be more disciplined in your studies there is no one pushing you here but yourself. Take my advice I am giving you and take yourself to college and do your studies and be successful! I promise you want regret it!

I would say go to your perspective college/university open minded. Go to school thinking in a future perspective. A lot of times as freshmen we get caught up in the present not realizing how valuable that time is. Network with people, but maintain a good grade point average. Being social is cool, but understand you have a goal to graduate and become a distinguished person of excellence. Be a leader. Be an asset.

If I could go back and talk to myself, I would tell myself that although I didn’t get into the college I wanted to, it happens for a reason. I would tell myself that being afraid of what college is like and meeting new people will be the least of my worries. Life after high school isn’t going to be easy. It’s going to be filled with heartache and experiences least expected, but as long as I keep my head held high and believe in myself, I’ll be able to make it through anything. And that the well needed breakdown is acceptable just as long as I get back up on the horse and fight to finish. I would tell myself that everything that’s going to happen is, in the long run, for the better and that maturity, which it brings, will help me succeed in life, but most of all to not be afraid of living. Because living in fear of the next day and the bad that may or may not come is only going to slow me down and prevent my succession in life. And what’s life without lessons learned?

I would tell myself to not get crazy with freedom. in college there is no one checking up on you making sure that you are getting all of your work done. there is no one to wake you up in the morning if you oversleep and miss a test. i would tell my younger self that although freedom may seem like exactly what you want, the amount that you are given at college is massive. you cant party every weekend. there will be other parties and the same thing happens at them all so you wont be missing anything. Mainly i would tell my younger self to keep the faith. and that when times get hard, dont give up, but to keep on pushing.

As I mentor I have talked to numerous high school students and what I tell them I would tell myself. I have told them to take advantage of all the resources given such as, tutoring, mentoring, scholarships, advising, talk to your professors not only when you are in trouble but make them your mentors. College is the next level of life therefore, what you do in college matters. G.P.A is the most important aspect of this part of your life. When you attend college do not let making a C be ok because, what is the next level down, a D and if you blow a C off easily then once you get a D it will blow off as easy. Make sure you put your studies before anything else because, this step determines your future. These four years will fly by fast therefore, think always before you act, grow to be a better person, and yes enjoy life as a college student because, your biggest responsibility is youself. Therefore, do above and beyond for yourself and this will cause you to be great. So be GREAT and make it contagious, also be a mentor to others.