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If I could go back to my senior year of high school and coach myself, I would definitely say "prepare for the best, but expect the worst". This way, I won't be disappointed if things do not go the way I planned for/wanted them to go. I would also tell myself to save as much money as possible because not all college students can work, or have work-study. The majority of college students have to make their money stretch until holiday season, and then they are still tempted to "splurge". The last thing that I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to definitely apply for more scholarships. I applied for some, but not as many as I could have. I have learned that the more scholarships you apply for, the greaster chance you have at recieving more money towards school. This means that you may not have to take out as many student loans, and then you have less money to pay back to the university.

I would advise myself to take the scholarship process more seriously. Don't settle for anything that is not what you want. Stay focus on your education and nothing eles. School comes before band and fun. Make sure your information is organized about any school information that you may have. Ask as many questions possible about classes, teachers, housing, food, and social life. Take a visit to the school of your choice during classes and not when the campus is dead. Educated yourself on HBCU's and other colleges and universaities. Make sure they have everything you are intrested in to make your experience as smooth as possible.

Don't give up . Stay in school and make good grades. After graduating college, start your career and stay focused. Marry a sucessful professional man, start a small family and enjoy life.

If i could go back in time and give myself advice i would tell myself to work just as hard in every class like you would in a class that is difficult for you, because you will end up getting a bad grade in that class that was so easy for you. I would also tell myself not to be so shy when it comes to meeting new people, because meeting new people is what college is all about and i really missed out in alot of things my freshman year because i was so shy. College is about striving to a goal of a good career, i would tell myself to make sure to be focused from day one, and do not get side tracted into things that will not be good for myself or my future. Know what you are going to college to do, and don't stop till graduation.

As a high school senior, I did not realize how serious the transition was going to be, from high school to college. If I was back in high school I would tell myself to learn how to be independent. Independence is the key to everything in college. Once you're away from your parents, no one will automatically wake you up in the morning and your professor will likely not care if you?re there or not. Your commitment to show up, is all you. I would also tell myself not to put work before my education. During high school I had 3 part-time jobs. I worked at the Elementary school nearby, a resort and at a candle store in our local mall. There were times when I decided to pick up more hours instead of studying or participating in clubs. I was a great student and I stayed on Honor Roll throughout high school but putting my education first would have made a big difference. In college you cannot devote all your time to work, school is your main job. It requires the most effort and dedication! All of it will be worth it in the end.

I would study a whole lot harder. I would not focus on superficial things such as (Athletics or any extracurricular activities). I would apply for more internships and scholarships earlier. I would not get as discouraged as easily as I use to .

If I could go back and give myself advice, I would say be more focused. The reason I would say this is because in high school the classes were easy, so I didn't have to do a lot of studying. I should've prepared myself while in high school to create a good studying technique. While at Norfolk State University, I have learned and developed different studying techniques to help me handle my coursework. Another thing I would have told myself is to save my money. Although I got enough money with financial aid to help cover college; I still needed more money just for personal items such as a labtop, printer, and refrigerator and food. Therefore, I tell my little brother who is preparing for college, to stay focused and develop good study pattern now. I also tell him to save his money so he can get the things he needs, so he won't have to wait as long as I did to get what i needed.

I would encourage myself to work harder. I would have also told myself to find out exactly what it is I want to pursue as a career. I would also have changed my mind frame about college and better prepare myself for the transition.

I would constructed a list of goals, researched my career choices, and seeked counseling from those that were experinced. I would have closely concentrated on my course curriculum, focusing more on english and the sciences, because I have experienced how important these subjects are in the pursuit of a career. I would have focused more on what was important in my life and, therefore been better prepared to transition into my college studies. I would have looked at my career as being real and worked harder towards achieving my goals. I would advise myself to never give-up on what is important! listened to positive advice, studied harder, participated in more extracurricula activities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. Knowning what I know about college life and making the transition, the advice that I woul give myself is to make education a top priorty in my life, get good grades, graduate on time and at the top of my class. After completing high school go straight to college , wait on having a boyfriend, having children and a full-time job, just concentrate on being the best student I can be. After I have completed all of my education, then maybe I can get married and start a family. Make sure my husband to be is a God fearing and loving man. One who takes care of his family and home first. I wish I had known someone like me to talk to me when I was a senior in high school. I would have been had my PhD by now. But like they say "It's never too late to complete your education", and " You can teach an old dog a new trick"