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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself what a wonderful job I have done so far. I would remind myself of all that I have accomplished, but I would also remind myself of how expensive college costs. I would encourage myself to search for more scholarships. I would also remind myself to try my best in everything that I do, and I will succeed. I need to keep your goals in focus and keep a positive attitude. Also, keep a moral and nice attitude towards others. I would also remind myself to never take anything for granted and to cherish each moment because it could be gone in a blink of an eye. Stay focus and try your best!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice while I was in high school, I would most definitely tell myself to work harder! Learning always came easy to me in high school, and I rarely had to study in order to make good grades. However, there were times when if I would have studied harder, I would've made better grades and possibly graduated a little higher in my class. I was extremely close to graduating in the top 6{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class. If I would've worked just a little harder, I might have graduated in the top 6{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and I would have met the requirements for a full ride to school. I regret not meeting this requirement and I would do anything to go back and tell myself to work a little harder, I would definitely do that!

As a college senior, I realize that fear has kept me from taking risks in college. If I could talk to my high school self, or any high school student who is making the transition into college, I would say it's very important to be honest and open with your academic advisors. Let them know your concerns about your major and the job market. My friends who had open communication with their advisors had less anxiety. Also, they had more connections to jobs and internships. Secondly, do not be afraid of mistakes. College is the perfect place to experiment with ideas. It is a semi-protected environment for you to try new things and fail if you have to. As long as failure equals learning, you are on the right track. Lastly, know who you are. Do not let grades define you. You have talents that will help others and fulfill you. If you are unsure about what your talents are, a college campus is the perfect environment to discover them through clubs and classes. Dare to dream big and do not let people, past mistakes, or even negative thoughts define your identity.

I would tell myself to apply for every scholarship you can apply for, not just the ones your local scholarships. I would also apply for grants if applicable. I would tell myself to fill out the FAFSA application as soon as possible. With the transition, I would tell myself the first semester is the hardest. Trying to fit in to a new city is very hard. Plus taking four college level classes adds a lot of stress to yourself because they're not your typical high school classes. I would also tell myself not to take any classes in the moring since I am not a morning person. I would tell myself to ask questions whenever possible about ANYTHING whether it be financial aid or even just a question in class.

Advice I would give myself is to never hold back on anything. Always give your 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and never go on with life with regrets. Love the people in your life and even the ones that arnt. You never know what will happen and should live like its your last.

When you begin college, do not be afraid to jump into groups and make your opinions heard. Be audacious and be assertive! Show your new peers that you are more than just a college freshman. Have confidence and do not hesitate to make friends. Rather than hiding behind your academics, take the initiative to also learn from the experience of living more independently. Whenever possible, engage in the opportunity to create your own trails in this next step of your life as you begin the process of developing into a responsible adult. Act and be the change you wish to see on campus. Though your actions may seem small, their initial ripple can move large waves of change. Push through the hardest moments and do not forget to smell the flowers every once in a while.

I would tell myself to look into more than just one college. Even though I started early in the process, I didn't give myself the opportunity to expand my horizon. I would deffinately tell myself to go for my dreams in going to California for schooling. That it won't be as easy as staying in the state, but it will be worth it. I would tell myself not to stress so much about the little thing and even when I find myself doing so; to just step back and smile and remember that there are more important things in life. I would remind myself that, although I am going to college to get my education, I need to have fun and be outgoing as well. To always believe that I can reach my goals if I stay organized, believe in myself, and actually except help from others when I need it. To remember that it's okay to work hard just as long as I don't completely over load myself to the point past exhaustion. I need to remind myself of my own personal motto: "that it's better to regret than to wonder."

If I were to give anyone advice or myself, I would say to always study and to try your best in every class. Also to be outgoing and get involved with many activities!

A time-machine would not be wasted on me, not that I am unsatisfied with my high school carreer; but simply that I wish there were a few things I realized. In high school I was shy to really be myself, however, I always thought I was out-going and shared my thoughts and opinions with my eleven classmates. Looking back on my times in high school I see that, indeed, I had a blast and I truly loved and now miss my classmates. Now I wish I had really been outgoing and gotten to know them even better. At the 2010 graduation of The King's Academy twelve students left to the tune of pomp and circumstance. Our small class of twelve deemed each other family, I have only kept in touch with two. I cannot help but think that if I had "put myself out there" more my bond with my high school family would have been even stronger and harder to break.

Miss High School Senior,It will be okay. You do not have to have all the answers now. Not knowing for certain what you want to do does not mean that you are under qualified for anything. Take your time in making decisions. These decisions about where to go to school and what to study belong to you alone. No one else can or should make them for you. Go to the university you want to go to. Do not let anyone or anything stand in your way. Also, do not feel like you owe anyone an answer.Your parents say you can be anything. Believe them, and try. Do not wait for a final, end-all decision to be made before you decide to try.Blessings,Miss College Junior