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I would tell myself to go with my instincts, which at the time was to apply to schools in California and Florida because I do not like the cold weather and would eventually get sick of it. Currently I am strongly considering transfering to schools in southern California. If I had know this back in high school, I would have still applied to see how much aid would be given. I thought that there was no way I could afford an out of state university, but now i realize all of the opportunities there are with scholarships and grant money available. My future happiness depended on it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would be able to tell myself a few very important things about college life and making the transition. The college life and transition into it is hard to adjust to. It is a huge difference from being at home with parents and having rules, it is easy to lose track of what is important. I would tell myself that it is very important to stay focused on why I came to school for which is an education. I also need to remember the amount of money I am investing in my education. The money I'm putting into my education doesn't just grow on trees, so while I'm paying for the education I should take advantage of all the resources available. As well as making sure I know that college life and peer pressure is tough and that is ok to say that you are not going out on the weekend because you have homework to do. Partying is not that important your friends will still be your friends even if you say no.

Having the ability to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior would be glorious. I?ve learned a lot in my first few years of college, things I wish I had known while fighting my way through the hallways of my high school. First off I would get right up into my own face and yell at myself not be afraid of trying new things. I would yell and scream until I convinced myself that having to try new things and failing are facts of life I?m going to face whether I like it or not. I would tell myself not be afraid of crashing and burning, but to be afraid of all the missed opportunities and potential friendships. Finally, I would tell myself not to worry all about the petty high school drama and cat fights. Once you?re into college, none of that matters. By moving away and branching out, you learn who your true friends are, something I believe is invaluable and another thing I wish I knew in high school. I am more me then I ever have been in my life. If only I knew myself so well back then?

If i were to go back in time and make the transition from high school to college easier for myself i would have paid more attention in high school. Although throughout high school i had a very good grade point average i still could have tried harder and been a better student. The workload from high school to college is very much different and harder. If i had pushed myself harder in high school, the workload in college would have been very less difficult. I did extremly well my first semester in college but if i had pushed myself more in high school the transition would have been much easier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior going through the college entrance process, I would tell myself not to get as stressed out as I did! I was so worried about not making it into college and not doing well in college that I lost focus in my high school studies. I would tell myself to continue to work well in high school and say that once you get to college the people are so helpful and there are so many people you can go to if you feel like you are lost. There was no reason to get nervous about college and the college transition.

The average high school senior is typically eager, fearful, and optimistic in terms of their college career. I graduated with four hundred other students in a public city high school. One of the guidance counselors came into my senior english class and told the students, "fourteen out of thirty-two" would survive first semester. Whether this statisitic is accurrate is in inadequate to the fact it brought forth discouragement and pestimistic attitudes. My first semester at UNH I went through a terrible room mate situation, switched my major, and recovered from mono. If I could go back with the knowledge of the transition I have now, the advice I would give myself is to remain the confident, diligent individual who has already accomplished so much while more awaits. The advice I wish I could give to high school seniors today is to embrace the transition with positive vibes. I would encourage students to be optimistic and excited for the change that is about to take place. With a smile on your face and hard work ahead, you will survive college.

I would tell myself to follow my heart. I have made a lot of decisions about my schooling that weren't the best and I really believe it is because I did what others wanted me to do and not what my heart felt.

"YOU NEED MORE MONEY!" would have to be the first thing I would tell myself if I had the opportunity to go back in time to give my highschool senior self a piece of college advice. The second most important thing I would stress to my younger self would be NOT to room with a friend. I would explain to myself that although it may be "within my comfort zone", that that is not what college is about. I am currently rooming with a good friend from high school and although there have been no major problems, I regret rooming with her as I feel that I have missed out on some part of the "true college experience". I had thought that it would make the college transition easier, but now I feel that it has prevented me from putting yself out there to meet new people. My last and final piece of advice would be only to stress more how expensive college is, so I would tell my senioritis-ridden self to stop being so lazy and apply for a few more scholarships.

Focus and self-discipline is key. There is no need to struggle in keeping your grades up if you simply go to every class, pay attention to the Professor, and read the assigned reading! Don't get so caught up in the mind set of being on your own that you get distracted in parties and relaxing at home that you waste your time. College requires actual studying, but avoid cramming for a test or quiz. Study for thirty to forty minutes at a time. A very important thing to have is a weekly budget. Money management is very important for the overall school year whether your have a job or not. Another key point in remaining stable in every day life is staying in the Word of God! It feeds your soul and gives you peace! The Lord gives His strength and His peace to those who seek it! Also, get involved in a church group that reaches out to young adults. Surrounding yourself around good influences will create an optimum level of a steadfast heart. If your heart is in the right place, your actions you choose in life will fall into place.

I would forget about senior-itis, and focus on finishing my senior year strong. I would focus on my present committments in high school while still looking excitedly to the future of college. I would seek out information from friends who have graduated before me on all aspects of college life, from roommate issues (I had grown up with my own room) to advice on how to balance a study/social life. I would relax a little more about worrying that I had picked the right school. I would give myself a little more of a break when I do not succeed as I expect I should. This whole college experience is a great part of life's growth and challenges.