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Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would offer myself the advice of searching harder for the money to further my education. Now that I'm actually attending a high-end university, I've come to realize that the costs are very expensive. It's my first semester and I already owe the institution over $15,000, which doesn't even include the price of my course textbooks either. Being the salutatorian of my class and taking college classes in high school, I thought both those things would have helped a lot with my expenses but I was dead wrong. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition would have been imensely helpful back when I was a senior in high school.

In hindsight I wish I could tell my younger self that everything changes and nothing is truly permanent. Many students struggle to find acceptance in high school, I know I did and I certainly found it in college. I would also tell my senior self to work harder, just because it is your senior year does not mean that you are done and can stop trying. Your senior year is the most important; the scholarships that you apply for in this time frame will make or break you. As soon as you become a college freshman 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your scholarship options simply disappear. I would say pay attention in your classes and listen to your teachers, they truly do know best and want to help you. Also take as many AP classes as you can handle because college is so insanely expensive and that is truly free tuition. All in all I wish I could tell myself to work harder, and to remember that being happy is only truly achieved through hard work.

I would say to myself as a high school senior to plan out my career path ahead of time. I would have myself enrolled in Cosby High School's health professions program where students explore different avenues of the healthcare field. By doing this it would save time trying to figure everything out without the financial burden of college tuition.

Knowing what i know now about college, and talking to my senior self i would tell myself to not be scared and just go for it. College is not scary at all; it is just high school on a bigger scale, and your going to love it. theres plenty of other people in the exact same situation as you so your definetly not alone. Make sure you put your all into it, take notes, and study for your tests. Do not be afraid to make friends, and join clubs, because they could turn into valuable business realtionships. College will be a blast, but the most important thing to remember is College is all about discipline and motivation.

To my high school senior self: It's okay to miss home and your family, and you should never feel ashamed about that. There are going to be a lot of people that come in and out of your life in the next few years, it's okay if you lose a few aquaintences in the process of finding good friends. Never compromise who you are for anyone. Grades do matter. Cramming isn't worth the stress, and hardly gets you the grades you want. Make time to go to professors' office hours. It'll pay off when you're wondering who could possibly write recommendation letters for you. Join a club or organization! Find a new talent, or build on existing ones. Our gym is one of the best college fitness centers in the country. USE IT. Explore the city! Make the most of the time you have there, it'll be gone so quickly.

College is not the same as high school. Most things your parents worried about or your school took care of is now your responsibility. However, there are many student support services on campus to ease the transition whether you need academic or social help. The main thing about college is money. There is nothing that is truly free, you're paying for everything. Take advantage of every opportunity on campus. Also, be mindful to plan ahead and rack up on scholarships. Scholarships will take the burden of the semester off your back. Every semester is about $10,000. One part-time job making around $12.00 an hour won't cut the tuition cost by more than $3,000. So, apply apply apply. One scholarship appliation a week will help. Academically, you should stay focused because that's what you came to college for. Along with studying hard, you should balance it out with extracurricular activities and occasionally partying. Don't get too hooked on the social scene if you know your grades are going to take a hit.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste, I realized that closer to my last years in high school. But the fact: AHSGE would have/did keep me from getting my diploma in May was the hardstage in my life, but I didn't stop until I passed, graduated in Aug 2013, open my eyes by making my 3 sisters , my parents and MYSELF proud because I was able to get it done and now I can attend college to further my education. I was always a A & B student but I noticed when I got in the 10th my credits was up, but I let the fun things interfer with my education. After seeing the mistakes of how EASY TO think it's okay to have fun and not get A education had messed up my LEARNING ABILITIES, I realized, I am not going down that road. Pysical Therapy is what I always wanted to be since I was in the 9th grade and that is what I will be. I'm only 5 feet, 102 lbs but with God as my GUILDING LIGHT, I will not let nothing stand in my education way.

If I could go back and tell my high school senior self I would tell myself to find a efficient way of studying. Also find a good way of studying, while also finding yourself a good spot to study. One other thing I would say is to make sure you bring a blanket because the dorm is cold in the begining of the fall semester.

What you do in high school matters. Not in the sense that if you take on a big course load in high school you could take on a big course load in college, but more like how you make friends, how eager are you to learn, how well do you adapt to new situation. If you suceed in these things during high school, you'll have a greater chance of doing them well in college. I would tell my high school self that being independent is a crucial part of college but also remember how many sources of help there are around you. There are teacher, coucillors, friends, and family who are all out there rooting you on to succeed. I would also remind myself not to be lazy. There are things you're going to have to do that you don't like, such as writing that big paper or filling out dozens of sholarships so you can afford to go to college fro another year. If you start getting lazy and say you'll do it tomorrow, there's little chance of succeeding and you won't have your tomorrow.

Hey Vic, I know you're excited for Senior Week in Myrtle Beach and running Track for Virginia Tech. I'm gonna quote your future favorite artist Kanye West. "I'm really happy for you." "I'ma let you get back to planning who's gonna buy the alcohol for Senior Week, but pay attention!" Mom and Dad did a great job raising you. Always thank God. The college transition will be easy if you keep school first. Be frugal. Don't be so focused on being a physical therapist. If you're struggling in classes, and don't enjoy them, change majors! It's better to be weird, than boring as _____. Get a scholarship! Tell your story. Make them feel your experiences. Paying student loans, paying rent, living a check-to-check life will test you. You're poor. Despite earning two bachelor degrees, no one will hire you. You'll return to college. Character is built when you endure hard times. In the future, people write checks for trash on television. Find someone to write you a check for something worth watching: your college graduation. Oh, Rachel will really like you. Don't screw it up.