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I would tell myself to hang in there. Although things seem difficult at the time, they will get better. You will make good, lifelong friends and you will succeed in anything you put your mind to. Do not stress over the little things, have fun, be yourself.

I would tell myself college is nothing like high school so enjoy your free time and your sleep. College is filled with a lot of new people and new adventures so do not be shy. I would tell myself be ready for a lot of late night studying and finals week! High school does not prepare you for college so the transition will be tough and you will learn how to study in order for you to retain a lot of information and memorization. Lastly be brave, be adventurous, be spontaneous. Get to know your professors and get involved by volunteering or get internships. This will help you so much in the long run. Get involved in as many organizations possible and learn how to mange your time wisely. College is going to prepare you for your future and help you create a better life for yourself and your family. Do not be lazy!

Hello Monica, You are about to graduate high school and go into another integral part of your learning. College is a very important step towards your career goals and while it may seem daunting and overwhelming at first, you will find the place you belong. This feeling will hit you like a ton of bricks and no one will be able to shake it from you and you will want to spend every bit of time you have at school. While school is very important don't forget about all the other important things in life and take the time to enjoy all those events that will create great memories along with the ones you gain from school. Allow yourself time and don't compare your level with others. You will be new at things while others may be a tad more experienced so just work at your pace and level and don't try to rush to a level you are not ready for. Just be you, do what you need for you and you alone, and get to that goal one day at a time.

I would of told myself to not be afraid to apply to more than 1 colleges/universities, that the only bad thing that could of happened was just a rejection and to move on. Once applying to college, I should have applied to more scholarships and grants, that way once I graduted I wouldn't had the burden of student loans.

If I could go back in time I would focus less on trying to be someone I wasn't. I would worry more about myself, what I enjoyed and what would give me greater opportunites. I would always try and be everyones friend before befriending myself. I worried about what everyone else thought of me and never took into consideration the type of person I thought I had become. I would take a step back, and surround myself with those who would influence me to be better, not drag me down. If I had done that then maybe my grades would reflect my true output and I would have taken college and a future career path more seriously.

It seems so long ago when I was just a high school senior in my brand new letterman jacket for color guard, excited and scared for the last year in high school. I savored every joyous moment I could, but of course there's a few things I would like to tell myself. The all time test of your knowledge, the SAT does require many hours of studying and just because you got a high score the first time, doesn't mean you should study less the second time around. While the filling out of numerous scholarships will never end, the endless looking up and applying to colleges will end. And lastly, prom night is not the biggest night of your life. You will not die of embarrassment if one of your nails is chipped or your curls fall out halfway through the night. High school graduation is when you feel your finally a adult, finally free of your parents, when in reality, none of that is true.

Start applying to and researching colleges early. Like junior year. Also apply for more scholarships and research them more. Take use of the free college center at the high school because she has very helpful advice and she is a very nice lady to talk to.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to not be scared about college. I used to think that classes were going to be very difficult or that I’d be pressured into drinking and doing other things I may not want to do, because of all the movies I’d watched about college. I was the first in my family to go to college and I didn't have cousins or older friends to ask about the college experience. I had no idea what to expect. I came to learn that the fear I’d felt after graduating high school and all throughout the summer was for nothing. Sure my classes were more difficult than in high school but nothing I couldn’t handle if I was putting enough effort in my school work. I also made amazing friends who didn’t pressure me and instead looked out for me. The fear of college and change made me extremely shy and scared to try new things and if I had the chance I would tell myself to not be afraid because not all change is bad.

I would start with freshman year and telll myself that grades are very important for affording college. I would tell myself to strive to make a higher GPA and also to start applying for scholarships my junior year. I would tell myself to look into all my options for college and look into a bunch of different degrees. I would tell myself to surround myself with people who make exceptional grades and have good study habits. I would tell myself to take more dual credit classes to save more money for after school. I would tell myself how much college really costs. I would tell myself to slow down, not trying to grow up so fast because once graduation comes you have to grow up and have lots of responsibilities. I would tell myself that graduation comes so fast, so have fun, make the most of your high school life, and enjoy yourself so you can look back and not regret any part of your high school experience. I would tell myself that in the end, it won't matter what shoes I wore or how I styled my hair, but my grades and how I excelled in youth.

I would tell myself to take school seriously but to also have fun.