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I would tell myself: Give up the next four years of your life and get through college ASAP. Do not procrastinate or put this off. Go to a counselor right now and ask for help and direction. Get involved in as many activities as you can. Get to know your classmates and fellow students, you never know which connection you make now could help you in your career later. Do not be afraid to ask for help from someone who has been in your shoes before you. Apply for every scholarship possible. The only one that can hurt your chances at success is you. Believe you are capable of more than you give yourself credit for. Put some time into studying so you actually learn something. Choose a major you have some interest in and not just one you think will make you the most money. Put the effort into getting the grade you think you deserve. Remember to enjoy this time in your life because I guarantee you will miss it. Leave no experience undone now so you will have no regrets later.

In high school i did not do as well as i know i could have. I know that line is overly used but in my case its true. My problem is that i tend to procrastinate, i know its not good and it dosent help me academically and its something that i am trying to change about myself. In high school i procrastinated to the last minute and ended up turning in sloppy work, not that it wasent good because i usually got B's or C+'s but it just wasent great and as i look at back at my work i realize that it was not my full potential and i could have done way better. So my advice to myself would be dont procrastinate and reach your full potential. There are so many opportunities i could have taken a chance of and because of my scraping by to pass my classes i could not take those opportunities. My brother and my sister are in high school now and i tell them not to make the same mistakes as me and to put their best efforts in their schoolwork so they can have more opportunities to succeed.

To pay attention, in class plan for the future. Get good grades, and think about college which is something i didnt do. I never thought about college. Try the hardest i could to make sure i was able to get into any college i wanted too.

There are many things that I would tell myself in senior year of high school, one would be to make sure that I would have taken my ACTs, another would have been to apply to more colleges. I also would tell myself to focus more in excelling, and not just pass by the bare minimum. I would tell myself that going to a farther college from home, and staying in dorms would be one of the best experiences in my life. I would tell myself that things happen for a reason, and focusing on myself and my studies would actually work to the best of my benefit. I also would tell myself to apply for scholarships, since most of time scholarships go unclaimed, and that money could be used to progress my education. Also, that leaving home, friends, and family would be difficult, but would gear me up to becoming a stronger and independent woman.

My advice to the high school senior me would be to utilize the people around you. Where in high school it may be easy to do homework, projects and study all by yourself; College does not afford you those same luxuries and at some point you are going to need help. Your parents, as lame and boring as you may think they are, were once college students themselves and may be cool enough to remember what the inverse square root of cosine is, or at least may be able to help you put together your schedule. Also, I stand firmly that college students need to help one another out, if you need help in a class, ask the person sitting next to you, and return the favor. Professors are also great assets, they don't have the plague and they are not going to think you are a nerd because you came to their office. If you take your own time to talk to them, your professor will know you care about the class and is likely to try and make sure you succeed. You are never alone in the college world, ask and you shall recieve.

I would tell myself to enjoy reading and using my imagination. I would say to myself "pay more attention in class and less on being the class clown". I tell myself how important good grades were to maximize my chance of getting through college by reducing stress. I would also tell myself to work on my organization as it is very important to be organized in college.

When I was a high school senior I thought I honestly ruled the world. I was untouchable and could get all the help I wanted. Teachers were there to babysit and not to direct me. They held my hand thru everything which was good and bad. In college you do not get that opportunity. It is up to you, yourself, and I to make sure work is done and deadlines are met. There is no one holding your hand extending the deadline because the dog ate your homework. I took a lot of that for granted and because of that it has taken me longer to complete just and Associates Degree. I would explain to myself that with college you have to be self-motivated and not dependent on someone else. Also, not to put work and life before a college education! Thats the best advice I could give myself.

If only there were a time machine, I would jump in and push the button that would rewind to my senior year in high school. As a college freshman it was a huge eye-opening and challenging experience to transfer from my familiar high school routine, to the complex lifestyle of college. If I could turn back the hands of time, I would provide myself with some tips on how to survive college. My first suggestion would be to make plans and goals for the future. It?s important to start college with dreams that you wish to accomplish. These ambitions will inspire and encourage you to continue when the journey to success becomes difficult. My next tip would be to get to know a counselor well during the beginning of the semester, don?t wait for them to find you. Counselors offer useful information on scholarship opportunities, how to get involved on campus, and are also a great source for motivation and confidence. Overall transitioning from high school to college is not as daunting as it may seem. With preparation and advice along the way it can be some of the best years of one?s life.

It's time to grow up. Now is not the time to let fear take control and leave room for failure or missed opportunities. You are in control now. No one will be there to wake you up in the morning for school. No one will be there to make you breakfast and give you lunch money. No one will ground you for getting a bad grade or for cutting class. Take responsibilty. Make plans, set goals, and accomplish all that you can with what you are given. Just know that change can be good or bad; learn to adapt. Study harder, pay attention more, and sign up for classes you intend to follow through with (you can withdraw only so many times). Time management is important, especially when trying to cram in a social life. Following these makes for a timely graduation, because you know you will be ready to move on to something new after four years. Don't give up because you will regret it. It's not that hard, it doesn't take that long, and once you're done you don't have to do it again. It's all up to you now.

If I could go back and become a senior again, I would be so greatful. Being in college has matured me so much and I wish I knew then what I know now. I would tell myself to take school seriously. I am there to learn, not to use it as just a social experience. Dont get caught up in all the drama and giving yourself a certain appeal because it is soon all forgotten. I would encourage myself to participate more in school activities such as yearbook or even Track. I also would have told myself to be honest with my self instead of being so scared of what everyone thinks. With being in college now and coming to the point of getting a degree that will decide my future, I wish I would have given more thought to my future then. I would tell myself that this is the year I need to start preparing myself for the college life, but also keep in mind that this is also my last year of high school. I would tell myself not to rush through it but cherish it for what it is.