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The advice I would give myself would be to go the extra mile and be more focused. I've always had good grades, but I never took the extra step to get an A, if I knew I could get a B with no effort. But if I would have tried a little harder and taken that step, I might have gotten a scholarship to help pay for school; which is a problem at this time. I also would have listened to people and actually applied for some scholarships. And to use all resources available to me, I know now that they're there to help me out; I let so many valuable resources slip away, which could've saved me a lot of trouble. Also to remain focused on the goal at hand, I noticed all the other stuff is irrelevant now. My grades are my number one priority and to be focused on the decisions I'm making now because they will determine my future. Just to push yourself to the limit in every way possible, because the reward is amazing. The choices you make in high school affect your college life 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}; so be careful.

I would become more skilled at time managememt. There have been several times in school where I have needed to do my work, but instead spent time being social. However, I have grown out of this habit. Also, I had to adjust to going to several different classes in different buildings on campus, but this was a change that was easy to adjust to. Another facet of college is that unlike high school, the teacher aren't going to spoon-feed students the material. Professors expect students to have a good understanding of the coursework.

If I could go back and give myself advice about college I would tell myself 2 things. The first thing that I would tell myself is not to stress so much and to go with the flow. Everything will work itself out and it is not as hard as people say it is. The second thing that I would tell myself would be to get involved in campus groups and organizations you never really feel comfortable or a part of the campus until you get involved. Plus it's a great way to make freinds. That is what I would tell myself if I could go back and give myself advice.

Make a plan for your future. Talk with counselors or someone in the field you want to go into for advice, and research the profession. Check out schools early so you can make a wise decision. You can do it, even if you don't have much support. You only fail if you never try. There really are people out there who will help you in every area of your pursuit for a higher education, and a great future. The Bible says you have not because you ask not, so just ask. Don't look at your circumstances, just believe!

I would tell myself the importance of studying and working hard in college. I would have taken more science based AP tests (physics and biology), and studied harder for the ones that I did take. I would tell myself that college is a lot harder than high school, especially in academically rigorous programs such as engineering and physical sciences. I would also tell myself to go out more and meet as many new people as I could both for networking purposes and for maintaining a good social life. I transferred to different schools many times, and I would warn myself against this as it can result in lost credits and quality points that count towards one's GPA. I would tell myself to look for research opportunities as often as possible, as the experience is very valuable later on.

Four years is a large portion of your life and you need to make the best decision possible. To do this you must know your priorities. However, that is not as easy as it sounds, it will require time and hard work. We go to college to learn who we are and what we want to do with our life and it is priorities that will guide you to this self discovery. You must understand that your priorities are the most important aspect when considering college. When you begin looking you will have an idea of whats important to you but in order to make the best decision possible you must visit many potential colleges in order to get an idea of how your priorities will fall into the day to day life of the school, how they will compare to the people, the teachers, the school goals, the academics, absolutely everything. Therefore in order to make the most out of these four years you must figure out whats important to you and visit colleges in order to find the place that will let you adhere to these priorities and thus allow you to discover who you want to be.

If my present self could go back in time and speak to my highschool self, it would have a lot of great wisdom to share. I would first tell myself to stay focused on my grades and ensure my SAT scores were as high as possible. I would continue to give myself words of encouragement when times get tough. I would let myself know that college isn't easy, but if you stay focused on the goals you have set forth, you will meet your them and the outcome will be even greater than you imagined. I would tell myself to keep your family and friends close and enjoy the good times, once you have graduated work will try to consume your life, but it is import to not let it. I would also tell myself to hold faith close to your heart, and thank God for everything that you are blessed with. Afterall, it is thru He that all things are possible.

I would advise myself to take advantage of every opportunity to truly find the best "match" for my spirit regarding my next educational endeavors. Unfortunately, I believe that most students have not had enough time to consider where their true passions lie...and how to incorporate these insights in their decisions regarding where to go to college, what course of studies to pursue, and which organizations and individuals may support their successful achievement of their future aspirations. I'd encourage myself to take various personality and interest inventories (such as the Myers Briggs and Big Five Personality Tests) during my senior year. This would help me to consider what most inspires me....in order to truly grasp what my path(s) should be. This is important, for many additional classes are taken (only to change majors later), much time is wasted, and unncessary amounts of money expended while pursuing the dreams of others (i.e. parents or others who want you "to do" or "to be" THIS), and not what may be YOUR brilliant destiny.

As I look back on my high school senior year, I wish I would of had the oppurtunity to seek advice about college from people other than my mentors, parents, or peers. Although their words of encouragement and inspiration was indeed very useful, no one can truly generalize their college experience. It is impossible to relate a personal encounter to someone who hasn't experienced it for themself. If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself these things: study and do well on the SAT and ACT, apply for as many scholarships as you can, and don't worry about what others are doing, worry about yourself. Although those were considerably actions that should take place prior to the entry of college, doing those would guarantee a head start on the journey to a higher education. It's easy to get caught up when you're at the end of the road in your secondary educational career. A case of "senior-itis" can bring about a series of struggles that may cause you to be behind financially and mentally, making your freshman year unbearable and tumultuous.

I would tell myself to be prepared to read and study a lot more.