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If I were to give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to start filling out as many applications for scholarships as possible because the less loans I have to take out the better. I would also tell myself to start applying for jobs on campus because it is very difficult to get a job as a college freshman and I will run out of money very fast. I'll tell myself to look for a second job while in high school so I can pay for whatever costs my financial aid will not cover. I would tell myself to start studying harder and more for each test to get used to the increased amount of studying that I will have to do in college.

go to college and enjoy youself

I would give myself the advice to persevere. Transitioning and getting used to everything can be hard, but worth it if you persevere and make the best of the situation you're in.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to be involved as much as I could without it interfering with school work. Experience is one of the main things that assists people in deciding what they want to study, and what careers they want to hold in their futures. Different organizations have different goals, volunteer at different places, and communicate with different businesses and all of thats gives us insite to what different jobs have to offer. Extracurricular activities are also a very important part of high school and college. They help us meet new people who generally have a positive influenece on our lives. Some of my favorite memories have taken place at extracurricular events with people I have met through different organizations.

As a high school senior I was debating between a couple of art colleges and public colleges, if I could go back in time I would tell myself to stay with my decision to attend Northern Michigan because the living atmosphere is one of the best in the area. Also the art program here is one of the best in the midwest but also includes the other aspects of a public college such as the cultural diversity and the cultural opportunities of different events. My other advice would be to leave the past behind and start with the new beginning that college offers without the worries and old notions that are so important in high school. My college experience has allowed me to be the person I really am, and let true friendships form, which have changed my life forever.

work harder, and dont cheat the sysem. it only makes life more difficult in the future. and dont go away to college in a relationship. College is a new chapter in your life, and make the best of it!

First off, stop stressing! I know you want to find that one perfect school just for you. The school that will challenge, inspire, and help you grow. However, try as you might, these are all traits that you cannot find simply by looking at university websites and attending campus visits. After a year and a half of college, I've come to realize that what I get out of a university is only equal to what I put in. Attend classes, keep up with your schoolwork, and maintain a balance with friends, and you will feel like these next four years at college are well worth it. As you are deciding which school you want to attend try not to hold your expectations too high, because the most important aspects are going to come from within you. Choose a school in a location that you will enjoy living with the degree programs that interest you most. Everything that comes next - the lasting memories, newfound knowledge, and irreplaceable friendships - these will all follow naturally. Good luck! Everything will work out, don't worry.

While, of course, a school's academic reputation is extremely important when considering colleges and universities, the local area is, I believe, worth heavy consideration. It is more important to be happy with where you are and the friends you make than worrying about getting into the best school and getting the highest grades.

Take a deep breath and relax. You are seventeen years old and need to cut yourself a little slack. You have worked hard, and will regret it later if you don?t make time for having fun and being a kid. Stop worrying so much about five years from now, and just concentrate on the given minute. Ultimately, you are going to make it, and you know this now. You won?t give up, and you will always find a way to pursue your goals. Even when it feels like there isn?t enough time in the day to get everything done, don?t stress, there is always tomorrow. Just when you think you have things figured out, a new challenge will be presented to you, embrace it, because from it you will learn how to be a pretty great person. Don?t take a single minute for granted. I know high school is awful, but I promise you will thank yourself for working so hard and making tough decisions. Lastly, remember to play just as hard as you work. You only live once and even though I know now that you won?t, you could bite the bullet tomorrow.

Take the time to explore different schools. I didn't look very hard when choosing a college, and just went to NMU because of its location. I was lucky in finding a school that fit my personality and life goals, but if I had actually put effort into finding a college I wouldn't have had to rely on luck. Once you find a college, put yourself out there. Find a campus activity that you enjoy and stick to it. I know plenty of students that fall into the traps of partying because they haven't found anything better to do with their time. Remember that you are paying for this experience, and what you get out of college will determine, to a large extent, what will happen for the rest of your life.