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If I were able to go back in time about a year ago when I was a high school senior, I would honestly tell myself, "Hey me, keep up the exceptional work. I know you're dreading the end of your high school career. I know you know that you could've done better your freshman and sophomore year, but finish strong and make the most of your time left here. Don't be scared of all the challenges and obstacles you've heard about college. The majority of people who tell you college is a frightening monster are exaggerating the truth. I know me... and I know you're me from a year ago and I know that you are a very driven and goal-oriented person. Keep striving for everything you wish to achieve because you can do it. The most common misconception about your freshman year in college is that it's a nightmare. It is a bumpy transition, but in the end, your grades will reflect your effort and determination. Keep doing you, so you can still be me a year from now. Like everythin in life, it is what you make it. Stay driven.

Late papers don't exist in college; unless u were on your death bed. If only I would have known that as a senior in high school; maybe then I would have been better prepared for the transition. If I could go back and speak to myself as a senior then i would definitely tell my self that Time management is key. Organization skills are a must, I would definitely have to hint to myself about that one. Clutter does exactly that, it clutters your focus, and also ties into time management. If it takes longer to find something because you don?t know where it is then that will definitely throw your schedule off. I would tell myself to definitely be on the professors good side; when in a jam they are the only ones who can be of any kind of assistance and it is all voluntary. If you get on a professors bad side by maybe showing up late on the first day, you had better be prepared to trench through that class. These are some really important things I wish I knew, if i could go back and tell my self this important information I would

When I was a senior in high school I was dedicated to making high grades and staying at the top of my class. Behind me though, was the motivation of my parents and teachers. In college, there is no one there to keep pushing and persuading you to do your homework or study for a test. " Learn how to motivate yourself to keep your grades up because the teachers in college do not care that you felt sick so you couldn't finish your homework or you didn't understand the concept. It will be your own responsibility to producing quality work with no excuses," is what I would tell myself. Also, we are not at home anymore. The college life gives a person freedom to do whatever they desire. This freedom is what distinguishes you as a drop out student or someone that cares for a good eduacation. I would warn myself to "stay ontop of my game. You have to organize your time wisely and realize what's really important. It's okay to have a little fun on the weekends if you have finished with everything but when it's time to buckle down, then do so."

If I could go back into time and give myself advice about my future it would be to work harder and have a focus in life. I slacked off alot in high school because it seems cool to do just to fit in. Now after realizing that I barely made it through that, I could be doing so much more with my life. I proudly serve in the United States Army and worked my way to become a Non commisoned Officer and work in a leadership position now. If I knew I would be in the Army when I was in high school, I would have worked harder to better myself prior to joining the service. I could be a much higher rank and have more respect for myself and from others. So my advice would be to stay focus, work through the hard times and strive to be the best person that you could become.

If there's any advice I could give to high school seniors it would be not to give up. The application process for scholarships and admission to college can be quite overwhelming but it is very worth it. I would advise myself to plan ahead to meet deadlines more readily and to go after more scholarships. I would also remind myself that the next four years of my life is going to be all about ME and what I want to do for the rest of my life. I would advise myself to look into the future and choose a career not only based on the life style it may help me create but the amount of happiness it will bring. I truely believe that happiness is worth much more than money. I would tell myself to keep pushing through senior year, to battle through the SAT, and keep my GPA up, so that I will have the opportunity to pursue a college education and live a life that I love.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself when i was a high school senior i would tell myself alot of things.I feel that i was more than ready for the transition from high school to college in every aspect except financial. Therefore, the things i would advise myself are financially based. I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships because college is very expensive. I would tell myself to work harder in the summer that way i would have more money for the fall. These are the things i would tell myself.

Dear Ashley, You have finally made it! You?re a big senior in high school at the top of your class. Everyone around you is rooting for you, what are you planning to do after this? Helen Keller once said, ?College isn?t the place to go for ideas,? you have to strive and remember the importance of the outcome. Your peers will try to bring you down with them. ?Why you want to study now, come to this party tonight,? they might say. Keep holding your head up high and stick to what you know will benefit you. There will be plenty of times where you want to give up, but believe and surround yourself with positive people. This will ultimately get you through college and lead you to a successful life. So this is your time to shine! Don?t let all that smartness go to waist. Have fun, but stay focus. Love, Ashley

Study, study, STUDY!!! I can not emphasize the importance of studying. I have failed several classes due to lack of studying and being unprepared. I would go back to myself as a high school senior and tell myself to learn to study in high school. I didn't have to study in high school and unfortunately translated that to college. I have learned the hard way to study, study, STUDY! Academics may not seem important in college, but they translate to success later in life. I will always pass this piece of golden wisdom on to younger students, family members, and even my own children. I do not wish for anyone to go through what I have gone through.

If i could go back in time, i wouldn't really tell myself to do anything different than i'm doing now, but instead i would just reassure myself that i can do it. That i shouldn't phych myself out just because i will be a freshman again. I would also tell myself not to worry about picking a school that is three hours away, because no matter what my family will support me and love me, and will always be with me just like they are now.

I know a lot of teachers, counselors and family often 'push' the tougher classes in high school; the sciences, advanced mathematics, some 'AP' classes; but they could be worth the extra time and struggle once you get into college. I see now that enjoying my senior year and not taking Physics because my friends didn't - may make succeeding in the college version tougher than necessary! Also, quitting my part-time job before my senior year may have kept me from starting college with a small or medium bank account which would be helpful now. And buying that old 'cool' car, because most of my friends had one is costing mom and I plenty on repairs. I am paying a little more of my own expenses than I had imagined, so my new work-study job is hard-pressed to keep me in 'spending money'. Many times mom said I should have.......