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I would advise myself to save, save, and save, college expenses are no joke. Also to stay focused and be prepared.

Going to college is a challenge and it can be very expensive so save money

The advice I would give myself would have to be, learn a lot but know how to live your life to the fullest. You never know when it might be taken away from you. I have taken a lot of things for granted in my life since I have been in college. If i knew then what I know now, I would definitely be a different person. I would learn how to love unconditionally, learn everything that is possible to learn and just be myself and not worry about all the little things in life that won't matter in another lifetime.

I would tell myself that I did a good job preparing. I would have studied more in Chem. and the other science classes.

Stay focused on work, slacking is not acceptable.

I think I would encourage my high school self to develop better study skills. Studying for classes in college is a lot different from studying in high school. You have to put a lot more effort into studying for classes in college as the instructors do not give the extra credit work, re-teach if you are the only one who does not understand, etc. You have to find the resources to help yourself succeed. You also have to learn to advocate for yourself, since mom and dad are not there to do it for you.

The best advice that a high school senior can receive would be to always work hard. College is a lot different from high school, professors are not going to baby you or assume that you need help. We are now young adults who have to ask for assistance and take the time to listen in class and study. Your mom will no longer be there to wake you up for school, it is now up to you to decide whether or not you will go. The most important thing to remember when going to college is that you are there to get an education first and no extra-curricular should interfere with that goal. Always remember to utilize all resources available on campus the career center, the tutoring center, and your peers.

Get focused. You need to start buckling down now and learn how to study before it all comes back to you and hits you in the face.

I've always thought about what went through my head as a senior; I was lucky enough to have people older than me who helped me adjust before my freshmen year. I would tell myself that the best thing you for you to be in yourself and never give up on the reason why you came to this college in the first place. It gets extremely stressful but you have to remain focused and remember how proud your family will be of you. College is a place where your dreams can come true; where you make a future. In the end I would remind myself of how much support I have and all the chances that I can make out of college. Just keep dreaming that same dream I have had since I was a kid.

Apply everywhere you even think you want to attend. Take tours of each campus and find out which one is right for you. Do not rely on sports loyalty or whether or not the University is a "party school" or not. FInd out the statistics on graduation and acceptance into your career of choice. After choosing your college, try to make friends! Facebook and other networking services have groups for students that are attending the same University. It's easy to make friends, and it makes Freshman year that much smoother. The most important thing about the college experience is going to class. Good class attendence and making an effort at the homework are two ways to ensure a high grade in classes. Making an A doesn't require as much effort as many think, and you can have fun while making the best grades! The key is good time management and proper study habits. These four years will go by so fast, and they'll never happen again, so make them worthwhile!