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I would have tolde myself to do more research on scholarships, grants, and financial aid. College is expensive. I would have said that I need to get prepared to be better at time management as well. I would work on my study habits and figure out what study techniques help me to learn better. I need to be more focused and do my best. All of these things and more is what I would have told myself to better prepare myself for the long rode I have ahead of me today. I truly want to be a Neonatal Nurse with all my heart and there are stepping stones we all must take to get where we want to be in the future.

Even though it has been a short period of time since I was a senior in high school I feel that I've matured in many ways. If given the opportunity to go back and have a one on one conversation with myself from the past I would tell myself "Focus on school not sports and please respect your parents because they are still providing the roof over your head" Everyone, especially me, learns from our own mistakes. If you are vulnerable, like i was at 18 the smallest distractions like boys,sports,or parties could knock you off your career path, and for what? an hour or two of fun? If you are willing, and are really focusing on your future little distractions will not be a problem and you can blow them to the side., then you will realize that your carrer path should be before all those silly boys and parties.

If I were to have the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself during my high school senior year, I would tell myself not to stress over cramming things in to get ready for college. I would ensure myself that things will transition smoothly and push myself harder than what I did.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to stay driven and do not think that college would be anything like high school. The thing that I did not think about before college is that college is full of the "smart kids" opposed to in high school where there is only a handful of the "smart kids". Everyone in college is completly out for themselves and you must stand up and make sure that you only do exceptional work. If you strive for an A you still may make B so you must strive for higher than an A so that you can get the best grades possiable so that you will be able to get into the program that you would like to get in to. The best advice in the world is the simple fact of GET UP AND GO TO CLASS!

I would tell myself first and foremost, to not let the lack of support bring me down. I would tell myself to know who I am and not forget God and my beliefs. I would tell myself not to procrastinate, go to bed at a decent hour, and actually attend classes. I would make sure to tell myself to find faculty and staff on campus who are willing to help in emergencies and times when I need an adult shoulder to cry on. Sometimes the road gets hard, but I would make sure I knew to keep my head up and stay true to myself. I would also say to not let my standards down for anyone or anything. That first year is rough, but grades and homework are crucial in passing and being successful. I messed up my first year and I wish I could've had someone warn me what it was going to be like, so I would tell myself the challenges and to prioritize. Last of all, I would tell myself I know I will be successful in the end.

Looking back at my life experiences as a senior in high school, I would focus in a few different areas. The first area of advice would be to listen to my peers and heed to the advice given. I would encourage myself to break down what was being said and apply it. Having the courage and openness to try knew things and not be afraid to fail is a crucial trait in growing up and maturing. The second area of advice would be to get involved with the community and school programs. Being apart of organizations and clubs would have given me opportunities I would have been able to take advantage of in the present. Not only being able start with a foot in the door because of the club and organizations, but experiencing the service is very rewarding. The third and final advice would be to GET GOOD GRADES. Having good grades can show a lot to colleges or even the job force. It shows that you care in what you put your mind to and have the ability to focus. These areas would have enhanced my growth academically, personally, mentally, and possibly put myself in a better position.

As a high school senior, I can remember going through each class and looking for that challenge that, as aforementioned, a college course can bring. Even in most of my courses for Advanced Placement I could bring in an easy "A." There was one class I do remember finally discovering that challenge. In my AP Calculus course, my teacher would force us to "practice" for college and give us a work load that she specified would be similar to a college course. Yet, since I was taking this course my senior year, I was used to the droll, droning slow-paced learning of my previous classes that it took me a while to rise to this occasion and put forth my best effort. I would go back to the beginning of my high school career and tell myself that, even if the course is not challenging, always give my best effort. Strive to be the best! Don't settle for what reward the mediocre effort brings, but overachieve! If the course doesn't present the challenge, set one for yourself, and go beyond what you think you can do! This will truly give you sufficient preparation for college.

This exactly: Knowledge is like a medium sized fish. Had I undertood this noble truth as a high school senior, things might've been quite different for me and I 'd have had a nice little jumpstart on the life I now try to lead. See, a medium sized fish, before it is caught , is of very little consequence to anyone. Any human, that is. Once it is caught , however, this fish reaches a whole new level potential. This is because a medium sized fish is the perfect size for a meal. Placed in the right hands, it could provide the nourishment that saves poor man's life. Even better, it could become a founding fish on a fish farm, saving the lives of a community. On the other hand, if the fish is caught, and nothing is done with it, it will rot and stink and ultimately have done nothing but wasted the time of the fisher. This is why it is like knowledge. All knowledge aquireded is valuable for some type of prudent application. It can be used to change lives... or nothing. Until this is understood, the student has learned in vain. I wish I had known.

There would be a lot of advice to be given and heed. Do not lose the HOPE scholarship. IIt is extremely easy to lose if not careful. It is very difficult to regain. Do not lose focus. Human anatomy and physiology is very difficult. Work extra hard on science courses. Take one day at a time. Do not let my ADHD get too much in the way. Do not get to upset out about something that cannot be helped.

As a current junior in college, I have many pieces of advice I would give myself when I was a senior in high school. My first piece of advice in preparing for college would be to take the SAT and ACT at the beginning of my senior year. From there I would advise to get involved with clubs and societies of interest at your high school. Having experience doing volunteer work and community service is also important. Getting involved in volunteer opportunities that are related to what you plan for your college major to be will help you decide if that is the right field for you. It is important to research and visit many colleges to find the one that best suites you. After you have found the colleges you are interested in, apply to all of them. Spend as much time as possible researching and applying for the many grants and scholarships that are available. After getting accepted into college I would advise getting a head start and taking your first class the summer between high school and college. And lastly, focus all of your attention on your studies in college.