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The advice I would give myself is to start taking dual credit classes such as english and history so you can be ahead and do not have to retake those classes as well as save some money. I would also tell myself to not stress about college because it is a lot of fun as well as demands a lot of your time so work on time management. I would also mention that I need to attend class no matter how much you do not want to go that day because it could change your grade by one letter. And most of all try your hardest so that you can be satisfied with your grades!

You're going to be alright with the transition, so go do everything you want. It'll be stressful, don't wait, get a therapist as soon as possible, you need it for anxiety. Apply for as many scholarships as possible, you may think you have done enough but you haven't. They're going to increase the tuition rate, just keep applying for scholarships. You're going to have a really awesome GPA, especially second semester, that GPA rocked. You will excell academically, so don't worry. The only things you need to worry about are scholarships and getting help for your anxiety problems.

For starters, I would try to explain the process of time travel and the problems it could create. I would then create credibility by stating randoms facts about myself that only I would know. At this point I would have my full attention and I would begin with the "do nots". firstly the explanation that completing high school is not a reason to relax and allow hard work to go undone. Freedom is going to be your biggest struggle. Missing class in college is far from equal as missing class in high school; the consequences are detromental. Forget about friends, fun, and rekationships for the first year, they can wait. Getting started is the hardest part of any journey. I would then conclude with, good luck and I know you are going to be great because I am your future and congratulations on perfecting time travel.

If I could go back in time I would tell my high school self to "keep your head held high". The transition will be easy because you are good at change, but the end will be difficult with new stresses about the future. College will be hard, and there will always be people trying to tear you down. Keep your morals and standards for guys high. Listen to that voice inside your head telling you that this is wrong or that you shouldn't do that. Be selective in the friends that you trust, but most of all, be yourself. Focus on your studies, and don't stress about the little things. I would want to warn myself of all the heartache and trials that I will face in college, but the truth is, that I wouldn't. If I went back in time and told myself of all the bad then I would be too scared to experience the good. I would remind myself that I am very smart, beautiful, and wonderful person, because in all honesty I am proud of my trials and the woman I am today because of them.

I would tell myself to start off as a supply chain major. I would also tell myself to focus more on academics and joining more groups when I get to college. This is the time of your life...it will be over before you know it.

I would advise myself not to apply to so many different schools just because they were ivy leagues or because everyone else was applying to them. I would advise myself to choose a school carefully after researching it and making sure that it "fits" me and my goals and aspirations. One of the biggest mistakes I made in senior year was letting other students and their anxiety get to me. I had already decided to attend a school and had received my acceptance letter; however, everyone else was anxious about applications, ACT scores, recommendation letters, etc. I let this peer pressure get to me and make me feel like my plans were not good enough; thus, I started applying to many schools that were not what would "fit" me. For a while, instead of enjoying myself and applying to scholarships specific to the university that had already accepted me, I was asking for recommendation letters. By the end of the application cycle that year, I had applied to 15 schools. Looking back, I regret doing so. I think it is important to decide on where one wants to attend college and then work towards preparing oneself for that university.

If I had the chance to give my high school self advice the first thing I would tell her is not to stress out about trying to fit in and transition to college. One reason for that is becuase I was really worried about meeting new people and finding a place to fit in, but that had to be the easiest part of college. Back then I always worried about doing the work for classes, but I would tell myself the only difference between high school and college is that the courses might be harder, but the professors are always willing to help you if you ask. In all I would tell myself back then to not stress so much and to enjoy everything I go through.

Don't wait. I know you're scared about being able to afford it. I know you don't think you'll do well, but every year you put it off it becomes that much more difficult. Life gets in the way. Your skills get rusty, especially math. You can't let that happen because you have dreams, and you can't make them come true if you're stuck in dead end jobs your whole life. Just go for it, and don't let anyone stand in your way. Especially boys. You can fall in love all you want, but you have to come first. Your education comes before boys, love, and marriage. If they really love you, then they can wait until you have that degree in your hands, because you come first. So don't wait. Go for it. You'll find the money, because if you work hard enough the money will come to you.

If I could go back to my high school self I would tell myself to finish your A.A. at a community college first and don't rush into going to a university at all. And when it does finally come time for that make sure to have your parents involved, to help you research different universities, looking strongly at their pros and cons to determine which one is best for you academically. Make sure to apply to more than two colleges and then assume that you have to go to the one that you get accepted to. Remember, it's all about your future so picking the best college for you is crucial. Don't go to the University of Oklahoma just because your father did. Apply for the colleges you wanted to when you were in high school. Listen to your gut. If you have a bad feeling about a college or the campus then listen to it. And if you absolutely don't end up at the school of your dreams then at least take it slow. Don't overload yourself with classes like they want you to. Take your time and learn at your own pace.

I have attended 3 colleges and Rogue Valley Community College 58 of my credits. I am an older (59) student who without financial aid I will be unable to attend college. It is never too late in life to cease learning. I am disabled with Lupus but still perfectly capable of attending classes. My goal is to become a Sign Langugue Interrupter. There is a dreadfull lack of individuals with these skills. I certainly hope that you will consider me for your wonderful scholarship. Thank you for your time and trouble. Kathy McClanahan 541-226-2440