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I would say "Melissa, dropping out of high school is not a good idea. Heres why : you would not even bother to take the G.E.D test until you are twenty three, and you forgot how to do math, and will have to take classes to get better. To make things even more difficult, you have a small child at home who you now have to leave when you go to class, to learn how to pass the test. Once you finally do that, you will go back to the same old job, and you will soon realize that you need to make some changes in order to do the right thing for yourself, and your child. You would start attending college, only to realize you cant work full time and go to school full time, and be a full time single mother. The choices you make in the next two years are going to change your life. Think about what you really want and go for it. Do not fool around, do not party, and take the time to think logically when making a decision. School will only get better over time, I promise.

If i had to offer a few good words of advice to myself as a high school senior, I would begin by lecturing myself about the importance of preparedness for college. I would tell myself applying for scholarships would be a big advantage to starting off college, for it allows an opportunity to win free money. Cash that can pay off many of the expenses that come along with attending school. I would also urge myself to look for programs around the campus, groups that could possibly support me financially. After all, colleges have many programs available that are free, which is something to consider taking advantage of. Another piece of advice I would give myself, would be to get an idea of what I might want to do in the future. Attending college without a clue of where you are going is dangerous, for classes cost money and credits drain financial aid opportunities. Taking whichever classes is not a smart technique, taking general education classes first is a good idea, they are transferable and necessary. One last notion id give myself would be to inform myself about transfering, as well as the classes needed, they are extremely vital.

If I could go back in the past, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible and enjoy my last year of high school because life changes so much after that. I do not mind having the responsibilities that I have now, I just wish I took advantage of being a "kid" more than I did in high school. I would tell myself to stop worrying about how I would like college, because I love it.

I would have gone to college straight out of high school. I think it would have made alot of things alot easier. I now live 2 states away from my parents, so I am on my own, having to work part-time in order to make ends meet, while having to go to school full time. Had I gone right out of high school, I could have lived at home, and had alot of help from my parents and family. Even though I still get help from them, I would have been able to live with them rent free, and just been able to focus on school.

There are so many things that my high school senior self should have known. As a senior, I didn't take college very seriously. I knew that I would be going to college eventually but I didn't take the time to research all the options I had. If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself, "Think of the kind of future you want! Stop focusing on what is happening right now and don't just wait for things to happen, make them happen!" I would explain to my younger self that college is fun and exciting and there is so much you can do. I would encourage myself to take the SAT tests and don't be scared to go straight for the university. The most important thing I would tell myself is, "Go full time! There's plenty of ways to get money for school, all you need to do is look." I would say that you don't have to work full time and go to school part time, because it takes a long time to get where you want to be that way.

First and foremost do you really know what you want to do? Are you sure you want to attend school or do you want to figure out what you want to do? Okay so you want to attend college, well first and foremost you must make a commitment to yourself to follow through with every class, you pay the cash then you should try to get your monies worth in return. If you really want to attend, there are plent of options for you to pay your way throught school. Remember what I said when I said a commitment is what you need from yourself because once you graduate you should be able to use your education to provide a life for yourself and someday family. Also remember once you graduate your loan payments are due for payment. So this is why it is imperative you are serious and you have a goal to reach. You must become serious and show respect for the professors who are there because they choose to be there as you choose to be there, and those around you choose to be there . If you find yourself, in this state of mind, you are golden.

First of all, I would tell myself that life is not easy! Living with your parents and their help makes it hard to really be prepared with reality. What you think you know to be true as a teenager changes so much once you experience having it rough. I would also tell myself that college isn't just another party or way to stay young forever with your friends, and that most likely at 17 years old, you have no idea what your desires or wants truly are. Also, grades really do matter, and in the true sceme of things a C isn't really cutting it. College is also not cheap or easy, and if you go in unprepared, its very likely that you won't succeed. I would also tell myself that if you get a full scholarship, don't take it for granted, because later down the road when you have to work 2 jobs to try to make it, your gonna kick yourself in the butt for being so naive. Finally, I would give myself a hug, and say "don't worry, what doesn't kill you, will only make you stronger."

Tune into your body with love and appreciation. Listen, feel, smell, see... practice being aware of your experiences. Academic writing encourages your awareness and your ability to articulate it. With this mission to show your audience what is going on rather than to tell them about it, your perspective changes and your whole world grows. Allow this process to begin now. Become conscious of what you are absorbing day in and day out. Realize that you have power over your decisions and what you allow into your body. Notice how you feel after you eat certain foods or hang out with specific people. Make educated choices throughout your days that are based on the awareness you gain through your experiences. After high school your days are not planned out for you with people constantly surrounding you; you will get to decide who you want to hang out with, what foods you will eat, when you will take which classes, and what you enjoy doing in your free time. If you begin loving, respecting, and getting in touch with your body now, then you will be prepared to make responsibile choices in college that will keep you healthy and happy!

Do some research on the current economy and industry trends. Choose a major that you are passionate about. Take charge of the course. Remember it is for yourself, not for your parents or your school. Try to take internships that will enhance to knowledge you learn. Try to take leadership in college or community originations which will help building leadership and/team work concept. Whether you wish to be an entrepreneur or an employee, this will benefit you in the long run.

i would tell myself to study before taking the placement test, cause i was so close to getting higher class levles. And to open up faster there is no need to be shy. i would also tell myself to just enjoy it and pass my classes.