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Not to be so stressed out about taking AP classes and always wondering if I was doing enough to get into a college. It all works out in the end. Besides even when you take everything you need to some University's still won't let you in. So work hard to well but enjoy just being in High School.

If I do go back in time I would probable tell myself not to slack off and to start to apply for plenty of scholarships and not to bother in applying to DIA because it is not worth the hassle and to focus straight towards Schoolcraft College. Getting an early start on the scholarships is plenty helpful and it is good to apply for different varieties of those scholarships because it raises the chances in winning some of them, espeacially if they are all different amounts. Also that looking for places to stay nearby the college is a good option and talking to your family about wanting to live on your own because now is a very good time to be living on your own and that you do not need to rely on your parents for much longer and to have them to trust you on wanting to be living on your own. Talk to the counselor about what you want to do and maybe he can give you his best opinions or perhaps help you out with your desicions of scholarships, living on your own and learn some helpful tricks for when applying to those difficult scholarship opportunities.

If I met my freshman self as a high school senior, I would tell him: No one cares about your problems; you either use them as an excuse to fail or a rallying cry to succeed. So, don't sell yourself short. Take as many AP classes as possible, because college will be easier if you get a step ahead. Don't fear failure, and don't make the mistake of not believing in your ability to do things because they might be challenging. Moreover, a horrible grade on one test won't ruin your life. Take the time to learn good study habits. You don't have to find what you want to do for the rest of your life during your 4 years there, but don't spend the weekends solely inside on the internet. Lastly, you'll meet a girl your sophomore year that will greatly shape the next few years of your life. Enjoy you're time with her, because she's going to be gone soon. Just note, you will fail a lot; but, keep get up and moving forward - that's what makes all the difference in life.

I would tell myself to be more friendly, because a college campus is a great place to meet people and make friends for social and educational purposes. The education part of college live is very important, but also finding out who you are and what kind of people to surround yourself with is a vital part of the college experience.

If I could go back I would tell myself that college is not so scary. It might be that you're lossing part of your life how you knew it. You just have to look at it in a way that you are not begining a new chapter of your life. This will make you grow and mature into the person that you want to be when you are grown up. I would tell myself that some of my friends will go away and if your friendship is strong enough to survive that then you are strong enough to survive anything that would come your way.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to try harder. I now know that the more you accomplish in high school, the easier it is on yourself in college. I would also tell myself to relax, especially toward the end of my senior year. College really isn't all that scary. Knowing how accepting and comforting the staff and students are, I would assure myself to be myself and try not to worry too much. If I would have known what I do now when I was a senior in high school, I wouldn't have been nearly as nervous as I was the first day of college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not slack off in my studies. In high school, you could easily not do your homework and not really pay attention in class because usually you got a second chance. But I college i realized that you can't do that, you can't turn in anything late, you can't just drop ever test, or make up tests that you missed. I would also tell myself to manage my time better, college is a big undertaking, you must stay focused. I would also tell myself that college is fun, but only after your studies are done. Another thing I would tell myself is to be open to many different teaching styles because unlike high teachers, college professors do not have to follow teaching guidelines. And finally I would tell myself that college is a privilege and not everyone is so luck, so make the best of it.

you need to keep your priorities in order

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would let myself know that college is quite the experience. Going to a community college isn't too much different than attending high school, however there is a bit more work. College is a fun experience and it will also help you grow as a person. Getting involved on campus is also a great thing to do as well. Without involvement on campus, there isn't too much to do other than go to class. Getting involved will provided you with lifelong connections. College is a great way to network as well and it's the beginning of becoming a successful individual. Going to college provides you with the resources to further you education and your life.

One thing I would definitely tell myself in high school would be to make up my mind about what I want to graduate with. I already graduated from Spring Arbor University with a BS degree hoping to go into physical therapy. I now realize that I want to be a nurse practitioner. As a result of my indecision, I lost 4 years of schooling that I do not need for the career I am now pursuing, and also wasted a lot of money. I would tell myself to seek more guidance and to think more about my future and career I want to give myself to for the next 40+ years of my life. Another thing I would tell myself is to spend more time applying for scholarships. My senior year in high school I didn't really apply myself to searching for financial aid/ scholarships as much as I should. Now, going into my second degree, I am realizing how much I need to earn scholarships and am devoting a lot of my time to applying for various scholarships.