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Procrastination is not something to take lightly, every single second counts and no time should be wasted on unnecessary things. Do better on your school work because all the sacrifices and all the studying you do now will pay off later on while in college. Make sure to spend time with your family because they are your support center and you will need them to come through for you. College is going to be about learning who you are and what you want to be in your life so start thinking long and hard of what you see yourself doing. As I told you before time is everything, time management is what makes or breaks a college student's life and you really need to have that figured out before setting a foot on campus. Good luck in your future endeavors and make sure that keep in touch with friends back home because you can't forget where you came from.

As a freshmen who still hasn't found a job and still can't manage her time well. I definitly wish someone would have told me to be informed. I wish I would've been prepared to be thrown into such a hectic environment and put in a place that is way out of my usual element. As a senior I didn't really care much for thinking about the future, but now I see how much I could've gotten out of the way. I wish I would've learned how to register on time, how to apply for every scholarship I could get my hands on, how to jot down every deadline and every important phone number, and I definitly wish I would've found a job so I wouldn't be going crazy at such an early stage in my college career. The biggest piece of advice I would give my high school self would simply be to please be prepared and informed. I would much rather know every single detail and plan every step from now until graduation than roam freely and not care about my life enough to think and prepare for the future.

Stay focused, remember the ultimate goal in life, do not let anything or anyone deter you from your goals. There is always going to be plenty of time to party and hang out with friends later. Do not pay attention to what others say or think about you. You are the only thing that matters at this point in life. If you finish your studies now as a young eighteen year old student, imagine the possibilities that can lead up to later in life. If you get it done now you will have it out the way and nothing else holding you back. I know you can be your own worst enemy sometimes but stop it! This time is for your studies and to get to know yourself as a woman. Learn everything you can in life right now, stay inquisitive, stay engaged, get involved. When you get involved in life at college it makes the days go by faster and you become more involved and well rounded. Remember to stay focused and know that you are somebody special, you can conquor anything you decide to do.

The biggest piece of advice i could give my high school self is to take it seriously, while at the same time not worrying about it. I was very nervous about making the transition, but once i got here it \was very easy for me to settle in. I could have saved myself a lot of worrying if i had known that beforehand.

I would tell myself that you need to start applying for colleges as soon as they are open. Also, do not slack because it is your last year. Your last year is your most important year. You have to prove that you know your stuff and are ready to become an adult in the real world. Going through the years of highschool you overcame great obstcles in your life. Continue to not let these things overcome your life. Things may get rough, but keep going and pushing on. Do not choose a friend for a roommate because it will certainly ruin your friendship. Many people have warned you and you need to listen to them. Cherish friendships that you have, because true ones are hard to come by. Another thing is have a plan, coordinate a study habit, and budget your money. You love to just spend, and not think twice. Most of all, strive for nothing but success and you will indeed succeed!

College is the start to your career, so all decisions should be made wisely. The first step is to excel in all of your classes to get into the institution you choose. Good grades causes you to standout as an individual, get selected into the school you pick with no problems, and you receive scholarships. I would also suggest that you get involved in school and outside the class room. Joining activities not only allow you to interact with your peers, but it is also a key component to receiving scholarships, making colleges notice you from your involvement, and let them know your diversity and time management skills. Another factor like getting to know your teachers can benefit you for when you need letters of recommendations, and advice on college life and decisions. In closing do your research on the school you would like to go to. Take a campus visit to find out about the majors, programs, career services, and the cost of the tuition and living if you want to stay on campus. Keep up with all deadlines for scholarships and federal student aid, because school is pricey, so you want as much as you can, and soon.

I am going to be completely honest, I was not the type of student to fill out the college applications really early. I procrastinated quite a bit. I used to be ashamed of it, but I learned that I can’t change the past and I have to live with my actions. In some ways, I am kind of happy how my college experience has turned out. I have learned so much from my decisions and I may have to work two jobs to pay for school, but it helps me with managing my time and money, which is something I will have to do the rest of my life. Sure I don’t have the college “party” experience all my friends have away at school, but I have something they don’t, and that is my maturity. I have grown up more in the past 4 months than I have the last 18 years I have lived. There will always be time to party after school. So listen senior self, don’t be mad about not going away for school, enjoy what you have because you will learn so much more from having to work for what you want.

well, since i just graduated this year from high school , i could confidentely say i'm pretty much proud of my senior grades. My senior year was the best of all. I did everything I could to increase my GPA. I got stright As in my senior year. In high school i was trying and doing the best , but at my senior year i pushed my self to the limit and got a GPA of 4.00 in my last senior trimester. Overall, I got about 3.5 , which is still pretty good. I could've get a total of 4.00 if I was doing what I did in my senior year. So if I had a chance to go back and make some changes , my advice would be to me in my sophmore year. I was doing my best , but not like my other years. I didn't know much about GPAs.

If I was still a high school senior, the best advise I could have told my self was to start looking for scholarships and grants now! I would also say that you need to be prepared to study and there is a lot more freedom. Also enjoy your senior year, because when you get out, its a new world and its now crunch time. The next couple of years will make or break your future.

Let's face it. I missed out on a big experience in college. Staying home and going to a local college was definitely not a mistake. It was the best financial decision I could have made in my situation. However, if I would have gotten motivated earlier to apply for scholarships, I would have had the chance to move away to the college campus of my choice, and embark on a whole different adventure and experience. My advice to the high school me, ultimately, would be not to sit around and wait for scholarships, grants, and oppurtunities to land in my own lap, but to go out, do a little searching around, and take was is available to me. College generally is only something you go through once in your life, so why not make it interesting?