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Do the science fair because colleges like that kind of stuff. Also, don't let yourself get distracted. Other than that- stay positive because you will make it through all of your AP classes and extracurricular stuff (even if it can be hard) and don't let those people bug you who say you're trying to do too much because you know yourself better than they do.

I'd tell myself to get all my financial aid applications in as soon as possible because college costs a lot and you won't be able to pay for it on your own. I'd also say that I should try harder to get better grades so that I could get some awesome scholarships for being a good student.

I would tell myself that it is going to be a little hard but, that if I work hard I can do it.

In high school, the workload is easier and less stressful. There are more opportunities for extra credit and turning in late work. This makes procrastinating and still passing classes possible. The university setting is more strict. You need to consistently keep on top of the work and do everything on time to be able to pass your classes. I would tell myself to be more responsible and do all my work on time. I would tell myself to make those changes in my work ethic in order to be prepared for post secondary education and real life. Things are different in the real world than in high school. One day, when I have a career, I won't be able to pass the deadline for an important business presentation and then just do some extra credit to make up for it. Also, the person who is diligently working on his most important tasks first and completing them as early as possible is demonstrating a level of responsibility and maturity that is important in life. This isn't just about a good GPA. This is about reaching your potential and carving out the life that you want.

Focus more on what you are learning. Stop doing most of your homework during lunch. Just because you're smart enough to get it done doesn't mean you're getting anything out of it. You find class interesting, but you choose to believe that that is enough to learn. Become more invested in your education now. Poor study habits will cause you to have to repeat college courses. Remember that speeding isn't going to help you be on time when you're already late. Also, go to more school dances, you'll miss out on some fun times with your amazing friends otherwise. Who cares if you're not the one getting asked out. You already know how dating in high school isn't worth your time. Just go to be with friends. More importantly, be more frugal and smart with money so you don't have to go as far into debt when you reach college.

If I was able to go back in time and give myself advice as to what I should do, there would be a number of things to advise myself on. First and foremost, stay away from business related fields and go into the medical field. This first piece of advice would have more securely placed me into the workforce and years later I would not find myself re-entering the college life seeking a degree in the medical field. One more piece of advice would be to attend community or technical school, I could have received the same education for a lot less money, and just maybe I wouldn't still be paying for it in the future. I might even had suggested working while in school, getting a footing in the working world prior to graduating would have provided me with a job after college instead of graduating and not being able to find gainful employment. I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg of advice I would give myself, but it's a good start, although without the bad decisions and paths, I would have not known what advice to give today.

The advice I would give myself is just to relax but stay focused. My senior year at Western High School was very on edge, everywhere you looked you seen seniors scrambling around doing last minute applications,writing last minute essays. As for myself I was still trying to figure out where I wanted to attend. It took me at least a month and a half to even finish my essay and I still did not know where I wanted to go. It seemed as if everyone had had it figured out. What I would tell my high school self is to just not overthink the college acceptance proceess. Also as far as doing good in my classes, I would tell myself to not put too much pressure on it but stay determined. It is said that your senior year is supposed to be the best time of your life but it was not nothing but the most stressful time of my life. If I could go back, I would tell myself not to procrastinate, focus on my ambitions but yet still make the most of my senior year.

I would tell myself to relax and not try to plan out every minute of every day. There is so much to stress about in college, but as long as you get your work done its ok to get out and have some fun. Don't over do it, those people who party all night evenutally have the party life catch up to them and it effects their performance in school. Thats why school work is always number one. Work hard, study with other people, and get out there. Just because you need to study for something doesn't mean you have to kill you social life. Its a great way to make new friends, find some people in your class that are good students and make a study group.

Make sure that you learn the importance of self reliance and learn how to be motivated on your own. Like most people tell you before going up to college, you will have to 'grow up.' The biggest things that I can think of is make sure that you are attending school for the right reasons (a want of learning/ higher education) and not soley for the social life. Another thing also is being open to getting yourself out of your comfort zone to try new groups, clubs, sports and meeting people.

I would tell myself that I need to be more willing to work through things and push myself harder. I would also tell myself that life is fun and that I need to get out of my shell and experience life more. That I need to meet new people and make for friends.