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Paige, take more AP classes. You only took 2 and could have taken more. I was able to test out of two Calculus classes and should have pushed myself more my senior year. I understand you have Senioritis and just want to move on to the next chapter, but hard work now, pays off later. Continue to practice the good study habits that you've acquired over the years as you will need them in college. It's going to be a lot of work, but also a lot of fun! So worth the effort!

The advice i would give to myself would be go all out. You hold out too much with the small things, weather it be not doing that paper until the week before it's due or reading the entire chapter of the book. Do the work that needs done. Cutting corners does not work in college. Figure that out before you get thrown into a brick wall when you try it once and it backfires. Also, relax a little, the transition to college life isn't really that bad. There are plenty of helpful, friendly people here to make sure it's as painless as possible. Classes maybe a little daunting, but they are completely manageable so no worries man, you'll do great. Keep your head up always, and don't let a small fault affect what you want to achieve.

Get involved and give it time. It takes awhile to get adjusted and comfortable in your new surroundings, so explore and don't write anything or anyone off right away. Its okay to get homesick and call home, but before you know it you'll have life long friends and be having more fun than you can imagine. You'll be really busy and running nonstop taking advantage of the countless opportunities available to you.

Knowing what I know now about college, one huge piece of advice I would give myself is to make the choice of college/university and field of study based on what you feel in your heart. You can't let anyone push you into something that you're unsure of. Make the decision for you, no one else. When it comes to college and many other aspects in life, you have to do what's right for you. One could be in college from 2-8 years, therefore you have to love where you're at. As for what you're studying, that could be for the rest of your life. You have to make sure you absolutely love what you're doing. Don't let anyone push you around and don't let anything scare you away from your own dreams.

I would tell myself to try to figure out what I wanted to do in the future. That way I could have gotten into college and went after my dream instead of taking a year to figure out what I wanted in life. I would also tell myself to get involved early. You'll meet so many interesting people that become your best friends. I would also advise myself to become friends with your teachers. They are there to help you succed you just have to put in some effort.

Quit band earlier and read into things at a much deeper-more intrigued- level. Stop setling for what pleases the teachers to give you the good grades and focus on improving yourself. Getting A's are nice but losing oppertunities to learn more is just complacent and dumb.

If I could go back and give myself some advice about college, I would tell myself to make sure I am organized in every aspect of my college career: social life, academics, personal life, finances, etc. I would also tell myself that I should learn how to manage my time more, balance my time studying with my time with my friends.

The advice i would give myself is to stay focus on your school work because getting good grades in high school is very important. Hanging out with her friends and going to every football game isn't worth not being able to get excepted to a college because of you low SAT scores, so try you best to do well with those test.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, possessing the knowledge I have now, I would tell myself to make different decisions. The first thing I would tell myself is to get my college applications done early in order to reduce stress. Next, I would push myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible, because of how expense school is becoming. Finally, I would tell myself to relax. Although staying focused is imperitive, unnecessary stress is not going to help anything or anyone. Even after my Advanced Placement tests were done and I was accepted into college, I still worried about school and my grades more than I should have. It sounds terrible, but I wish I wouldn't have sacrificed precious moments with my friends and family for an extra hour to over prepare for a test. I have learned in college that it is important to stay focused and put your maximum effort forward, but it is also extremely important to enjoy yourself as well. Without having a bit of fun every once in a while, your high school, and further - your college, experience will not be nearly as memorable.

Never short yourself, and prepare yourself adequately in your last year of high school. Take classes that challenge you in your senior year; classes that will prepare you for the rigorous course load of college. Don't short yourself by taking electives that you don't need to graduate. Instead, focus on your maths and sciences, because these will be vital classes in college. Also, plan ahead and strategize. Research your potential majors and see what classes you will need to take so you can prepare for these in high school. Call university admissions to speak with advisors, and get their input on how to prepare for college. And lastly, go in with an open mind. There is no way to know what to expect from college until you get there. Be prepared to meet people very different from yourself. Be prepared to think of things in a new light. Remember, different is not always bad. While I would not change a thing from my college experience, these tips would have made things a bit easier. Regardless, I am truly blessed to have had this experience and wouldn’t trade it for the world.