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I would tell myself to pick a school that was in an area where I had family. Also because I have Cerebral- Palsy I would make sure to do my research on the schools location to make sure it was easy for me to make it around not only the school but the city that school is located in. I would have made sure to tell myself to apply to more than one school for so that I could make sure I was getting as much financial aid as possible. Most importantly I would tell myself to fill out as many scholarship applications as possible with hopes of recieving as much financial aid as possible so I wouldnt have to worry about the lack of funds like I am now. This would have made it so my dreams would never be able to be crushed because of a lack of funds.

As a high school senior, I would tell myself that education is one of the most crucial decisions in your life. It is most feasible for you to obtain your education in your youth, therefore, when you have gone through life with regrets of not fulfilling your dream of the profession you so desired, it is heart retching. So, utilize the opportunities that are available that will assist you in your education, no matter what obstacles that are presented to you and if you have no one to encourage you, encourage yourself.

I would tell myself that it is imperative to make sure my grades were very good. I would have told myself to use a studyguide to imporve my ACT scores. I would have told myself to sell myself to schools based on my athletic abilities to increase the possible opportunities. I would have told myself to stay focused and not get wrapped up with the little things going on in high school. I would have told myself that by doing these things I would avoid taking the long way around to meet my goals. And finally I would have told myself to learn about nutrition and the study of kinesiology and exercise physiology. I would have told myself to do more recreational reading as well.

I never finished the eigth grade and have never been to high school. If I could go back in time I would probably tell myself to stay in school; although, I have learned many valuable life lessons down the path I took--it wasn't a complete waste of time. I have noticed most of my classmates are not too keen to reality, and a couple teachers unwittingly teaching lies. It makes me sad for a moment, but then I can see I don't have much for competition in the career field.

I would tell myself that to be brave and do what you think is best.

Once you begin, stick with it. If you stop, there are too many distractions that come up in life. Your intent to finish later in life may be there, but with time, you will have accumulated a lot of other life obligations that make completing school more difficult. Get the degree out of the way before you embark on other things. Making decisions for one is a lot easier than making a decision when there may be two, three, or more people to be considered.

Do not take out student loans, find a way to pay your way as you go. Your family will have to suffer because of the debt you put them in . There will not be eating out or vacations because of your debt. I think obtaining a degree is so important. You should try to finish college before you have a family because it will be so much harder to accomplish your goals. It can be done, but you lay out a hard road for yourself. Stay strong and stay focused. You are a winner and you will make it.

Stop waiting for someone to help you. Get up and do some research and figure things out. Do some soul searching if you have to but prepare yourself for this next step in your life. College is what you make out of it, so prepare yourself.

After graduation, there is a guidance counselor of sorts, but not like high school. There will be no one nagging you or holding your hand. You are responsible for how the world sees you. If you accept anything less than the best, and turn in any work that is less than your BEST, how will the worl know what you are capable of? You are one college kid in a million to potential employers. What will make you stick out? The rest of your life started 4 years ago, but they never told you just how important it was. If you did well, keep going, if your didn't do well, this is the time to work twice as hard. If you are ever stranded on the last minute, and you have a choice between the night before and the morning of, stay up and finish it- even if you're up all night. You are young and can do it now, in five years you won't be able to. You will only have one of those all-nighters before you learn the importance of time-management. Social life takes back seat to studdies- ALWAYS!!

It's not easy but its worth it, and to let yourself grow into the person that you can be, get your license and allow yourself to broaden your horizen, and dont procrastinate and learn time management and plan for graduation from sophomore year. And lastly, love the person you become there, you will learn about friendship, integrity and loyalty, never forget the past and learn everything and everything that you learn in high school, never EVER forget it, it'll reappear later on in college courses and situations.