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I would advise myself to apply to more scholarships. I got into three IVY schools, including Columbia, Brown. and Dartmouth. I could have been among the best, but I settled for the state school and live with daily regret. Thus, I would tell past me to focus on the scholarship opportunities.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry so much. Yes, the decision of what to study in school is important, but it's something you can figure out along the way as you learn more about yourself and what you like. It's important to realize that college is all about figuring it out day by day and making memories to last a lifetime. Even after graduating with a degree, I'm still learning new things every day!

The most important thing I would tell myself is to challenge myself senior year. I would tell myself to take all of the AP classes possible, because they make you the most prepared for college. Coming into college with credits is an enormous advantage. It allows you to skip basic entry level classes, freeing up time for activities and also the ability to take classes that interest and challenge you. Additionally, I would tell myself to not worry about making friends or losing friends: To this day, I still talk to my best friends from high school every single day, and it is incredibly easy to make friends in college. You just have to let go of your pre-concieved notions about people and open up. People respect when you are honest and yourself at college; you do not have to act like you are cool or tough because that does not impress people in college. Cliches are cliches because they are true; be yourself because it is the easiest way to make friends and maintain your integrity in college.

Hi there! I'm you, from the future. Yes, they invented time travel. No, you can't come back with me. Listen, I'm trying to give you some advice here, stop gawking and listen up. You're about to go to college. Franklin Academy was okay, and I won't lie to you, Middlesex will probably be less enjoyable because as a commuter school, people will be coming and going too fast to make any lasting connections. Rick Eriksen is awesome, though. One way you'll know I'm me and not a hallucination is we have difficulty with sounds. It'll get better, so just relax. You're a strong human being. Unless my talking to you changes the future, you probably won't meet any special girls at Middlesex. That's okay. You need to grow as a person first. Focus on your studies. Remember that everyone is just as scared as you are. You don't linger in thoughts as much as you think you do. AND GET MORE EXERCISE. It's tough starting now. Keep eating healthy, and love your mother, she cares dearly for you. Got nine words left to write, so later dude.

If I could go back in time, the first thing I would tell my senior self would be to not rush into things too quickly. I skipped senior year, so I had to apply to college with only three years of high school experience which made it pretty tough. I would also make sure to tell myself to not make the same mistake I did and to apply to as many scholarsihps as possible because college is expensive! I would say to not stress out a lot about roommate troubles, because she turned out to be great, and to focus more on my studies because I didn't start out so great. An important thing would be to call home alot. It's tough to move out of your house at the age of 16, and everytime I called my parents, my stress seemed to melt away. Definitely stay around motivated people! If they're motivated, you will be too! Finally, do your best to avoid the freshman 15, future you will apreciate it very much!

My advice would simply be to follow your heart both in your choice of college as well as your career choice. Do not let the pressure of parents, school advisors, or fellow students influence you to make decisions against your better judgment. You will be spending the next four years of your life at college, not you guidance counselor. While it is important to listen to their opinion, the ultimate decision should be yours to make. I listened to the pressure of fellow students, went to a wrong college, and had to transfer to a different university sophomore year.

Take your time picking a major. Find out the good, the bad, and the ugly about the career that might result from that major. Freshman year will be very much like senior year in high school. Get a second desk for your dorm; one for your computer, and one for studying. Bring a scale, keep track of what you eat, and exercise! Get a job where you can study, like at the library or student union. Sophomore year is when the real college experience begins. Make contact with your professors. Introduce yourself. Ask for the best way to achieve an "A" in this class. Always know where you stand at any moment. Junior year is filled with classes focused on your major. Don't lose focus now! It's ok to let loose on the weekends, but don't do anything you'd regret. Go backpacking through Europe or cruising in the Caribbean. It won't be long before responsibilities change. Senior year is a little intimidating as the ride comes to an end. With co-ops and internships, the real world is right around the corner. Make sure to finish strong. Finally, be proud of what you have accomplished.

Since I live in an affluent community having a high school rated as a "School of Distinction," my district is very competitive with other schools and depends on statistics to obtain this good standing. Being in the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my graduating class, I was pressured by guidance to seek top tier colleges, as this would also benefit the school's statistics. This was unfortunate, as I made my college choice on prestige rather than selecting a school that was a right fit for me. WPI is an esteemed engineering school with an 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} male student population, about 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} being ROTC . It draws students globally who are interested in STEM curriculums. While I felt that this was a wrong fit for my personality, I allowed school guidance, coupled with a WPI scholarship, to influence my decision. My parents struggled, in spite of the sizable scholarship, to pay an astronomical tuituion for this private school. I would advise high school seniors to consider everything when choosing a college, remembering that a "name" school might be a "great" school, but not necessarily the "best" school for you. You will be spending the next 4 years of your life there, so choose wisely.

Dear High School Senior Rebecca, There is no race to graduate from college if you do not know what you want to do with your life right now. Take your time and explore your options before feeling pressured to make academic decisions. There is a path for you and if you are open minded and engaged in the learning process you will find it. You do not have to go to a very expensive ivy league school to succeed in life (even though your college advisors are telling you so). In fact, if you try your hardest and use the resources available to you at your future school you will have everything you need to succeed. It is okay that you are unsure what your career goals are at this point. Take classes that seem interesting to you and go above and beyond in them to explore what sort of career options are available. Focus on school and not on the social aspect of college or you will get side tracked and college is too important and to expensive for this sort of diversion. Balance school, health, family, and friends for the most rewarding experience possible. Keep you mind open.

As a high school student, I felt I had everything figured out. My plan was to go to school, study Nutritional Sciences, and eventually become a successful homeopathic doctor. As a 17 year old in my senior year, I was ready to make the big move to college. At first, I was excited about the parties I was hearing about, and about my social life. However, after commuting to the Waterbury branch of UConn for two years, my view completely changed. I grew up and matured more, and my interests shifted more towards bettering myself as a person and through my education. Today, I am a junior attending the Storrs campus and I have the intent to change my major to become a Physical Therapist. Knowing what I know now, I would definitely tell my high school self to listen to my parents more! My parents always told me not to worry about having a social life during college; and they were right. My primary focus now is strictly my education. I would also tell myself not to worry about having everything figured out because there is a strong chance your plans will change.