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START SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY!!! Don't procrastinate. Apply to as many college as possible. Fill out applications for scholorship regardless of what they ask you to do. Unfortunately I didn't do anything of these things and now I am stuck trying to play catch up while my friends have careers now and high paying jobs. As for me I am working part time (barely making it) and finishing school as fast as I can.

i would say him/her not to stress a lot about college. To take clases that would be easy and difficult to balance her workload . and slowly get involved in the college. I would also tell her to meet the advisor if any doubt about her degree

I would prepare better academically, especially in the area of preparing well written research papers. Additionally, I would have participated in more community events and joined clubs that would have transitioned better to the college experience. I am glad that I took many pre-AP and AP classes as I believe I was better prepared than some of my friends. In hindsight, I believe I would have benefitted from attending a more remote campus and living on campus. I think this forces you to be more engaged. The first year at college is scary and I'm not sure high school adequately prepares you for the emotional experiences and the freedom that many experience for the first time.

I'd go back and tell myself not to procrastinate so much and to get all my college related documents done in a more timely manner. I'd also tell myself I had made a really good decision in chosing the University of Houston because so far all the classes and professors have been amazing and that I probably would have regretted attending A&M because of the cost. As a final reminder, I'd tell myself not to worry too much, that I'll have made a lot of friends and support during my stay.

If I could go back in time to my senior year in high school, I would tell myself to stay focused and perserver. College and high school are two different worlds, even AP classes do not prepare you for the harder course material college professors take you through. The grades in college are few and rare, making every grade count and every handout, quiz, test, and paper worth the time and effort you put into it. Also, study groups are a must! A study group that is focused helps you to understand your course and will challenge and prepare you for the test. Each member will bring something different to the group, along with their knowlege. Study groups are especially helpful in math and science; they are just as important if not more important than tutors because you are all driven by making the grade. One more thing- do not take any breaks, including summer courses. College is fun, yet you want to get in and get out. You do not want to prolong getting your career. The summer courses are quick and intense and are over just as fast. It is an easy way to get ahead.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would have encouraged myself to apply for more scholarships. I also would have told myself to apply to the University of Houston sooner to increase my chances in receiving entry level scholarships. When I was a senior in high school, I had a full-time job and an expensive car payment. With the knowledge I have obtained as a junior in college, I would tell myself to choose a cheaper car and work less to focus more on my high school studies. My transition from high school to college was not difficult because I listened to my father when he said, "Live at home and go to the University of Houston because it will be less expensive that way." College programs such as the Society of Women Engineers enhance networking among peers and employers so if I was able to talk to myself in high school I would have engaged in school programs to increase my leadership and networking skills. Even though I have some regrets from my senior year in high school it does not overwhelm my enthusiastic experience at the University of Houston.

I would tell my self to take all advance classes because it would make my college life so much easier. One of the classes I'm taking now I could have took in high school. Always study for every test especially math.

I would go back and encourage my self to prepare for the the rocky road ahead, to expect nothing from anyone, to be myself, to do what I can, to not give up, to see it through to the end and expect nothing in return less than success.

To form better study habits, and to not take so much time off between semseters. Getting done is a bettter idea then a little at a time.

I would volunteer at different places and talk to advisers to know what i wanna do and what to major in. and also i would tell anyone who wants to go to college that this is their time to shine and do their best! those 4 years determine your future and how you will be living for the rest of your life. if you will spend it partying and not working hard you would be ruining your life forever