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I would tell myself to perserver because college is important. Don't be afraid and just do the best you can. Make friends and have fun, but don't neglect your work. Schedule classes so that you have time for lunch! If you live off campus, bring your lunch in a small, insulated lunch bag. Get to class early so you can do some last minute studying right before class. Try to keep costs down by renting books.

I wish I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student. After going through my first year of college I have learned several new things. From what different clubs and classes were available to all the things that I should have done in high school. I regret not being well informed on what exactly college was when I was in high school. One advice that I would give myself is to be more involved in high school, be part of more clubs and associations which can greatly help in college and getting scholarships later. I would also tell myself to take more AP courses. At the time, I did not know how much money and time I could save by taking AP courses in high school and then skipping those in college. The most important piece of advice for me would be organization. I would tell myself to work on being organized with my time, with my work, with everything. Organization is essential in college. People have to learn how to successfully divide their time between classes, homework, work, extra activities, clubs and social activities. This advice would have helped me tremendously.

I would tell myself that as a senior in high school I should have been more focused on preparing myself for college. I should learn study skills while I'm a senior in high school because in college I'm pretty sure that you would do a lot of studying. I would also say don't be too involved during your senior year because you want to focus on applying to schools and applying for different scholarship. Don't take high school as a joke because once you get to college in a way you are on your own. Study first and play later. If you need help with applying to different colleges ask your teachers or counselors at school, they are there to help you. Choose the college that fits for you. Make smart choices during your last year in high school because they can come back later while your're in college. Get use to change because a lot of things change once you enter college.

Fight harder for your grade.

If i could tell my high school self one thing about college life it would be to stay in school. While in highschool i could not wait to get into the real world and start working. What i found out was that i needed to get an education first because being a C.N.A for the rest of my life was not appealing to me. I would tell myself to apply to universitys and enjoy college life while your young and wait to start a family until after you graduate.

Ray, being successful in college is not easy it takes dedication and determination. High School was a walk through the park for you. You are investing your time and effort in the wrong places. Please, do me a favor and terminate your relationship with your girlfriend. Ray, I wasted my senior year of high school because I thought I was in love. I was terribly wrong. You have the oppurtunity to make things right. It is tough living on your own and being able to focus on school when you have someones negativity bringing you down. Get involved in the community and volunteer. The feeling of making a small difference in your community is rewarding. Pay close attention in class and take great notes that you could bring with you to college. Ray , keep in touch with teachers that have watched you grow over the past 4 years they can be a big help. Most importantly, do not leave your family like i did. You will need mom and dads support. I regret making mom cry because of my terrible choices, but you can prevent that from happening. Hug your mother and tell her you love her.

I would advise myself to be prepared. High school does not prepare you for the different experience that is college. Get ready to actually have to study, so develop some good habits now. Make as many connections that you possibly can. In my experience, the more people you know, the farther you can get. I would also say to not worry about private schools. The education that you receive here is a great one, and it is also at a very affordable price. Keep dreaming always. Never think that you cannot accomplish something. Keep the drive inside of you that makes you want to be the best.

I would demand I move next to campus. My initial problems when coming out of high school were related to commuting an hour to campus, then another hour back home 3 days a week. It hurt my self-esteem, it put me in a financial hole and didn't allow me to utilize the vast amounts of financial support which I'd earned access to. My laziness is not adequate reasoning for doing poorly, however, it was a poor decision on my part to commence with my poorly-organized plan. Had I decided not to move to campus, I would insist going to a community college to finish my basic courses -- meanwhile saving myself large amounts of money, too. Lastly, as a third option, I would've told myself to wait. If all else fell through, I would have advised myself to find a full-time job and utilize the grace period of "no bills" while living with my parents. After a year's worth of work and financial-stability, I would have moved to campus while still capable of utilizing financial aid I'd accrued through the years. In essence, be smarter and wiser with my time and money.

I would have attended class everyday and not miss school because I was doing well in that class and tell myself that it does matter to go to class. I would have stayed on top of all my classwork and studied more for all my tests. I would definitely make myself investigate more scholarships because I am now aware of how expensive college is for my parents.

If I could give myself any advice before attending college, it would be to never procrastinate. With classes being only two or three days a week, it is very easy to get side tracked by other things. I remember freshman year was the biggest wake up call for me. Studying is really needed. Yes, it was easy in high school to cram for a test and then pass it with a B, but college is a whole different story. It is an obligation to study for at least 45 minutes a day. That way you stay ahead and you won't have to worry about pulling all nighters before a huge exam, you'll already have the information embedded in your brain. The transition from high school wasn't easy for me, but I adjusted and promised myself that I will stay on top on my studies. The saying, "Work now, play later", really does come into affect once you hit college.