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One thing that I would say is if you did not score well on the ACT your junior year, you should retake it and try to get a better score. If you got a 22 or higher on your ACT, then it would be easier for you to get into your majors classes without having to retake it. You could also take classes in high school that could go towards college credits. You also need to keep working hard and study as hard as you can for school to get good grades so you can work towards the degree you want to earn. I would also tell myself that hard work does pay off if you really work hard.

Dear Nick La Combe I am you from the future. I want you to know that life is what you make it. In high school it was always about wrestling. Everyday was a good day becuase we were apart of a team, a brotherhood. You always had someones back, they always had yours. In college you will be alone most of the time. Left to your own self motivation. You will have to push yourself to get great grades. You will have to work out on your own to keep your body sharp. You will have to rely on yourself. You will have to financially rely on yourself. Your mother will kick you out in your time of need. Your dad will try his best to give you a home but the soul motiavtion to get your eduaction will be all yours Nick La Combe. High school was great. You had a home to go to. You had a warm bed to sleep in. You had all the luxuries of living in a first world country. These challenages of college are hard but they will make you stronger. Embrace the suck and never give up. It only gets easier. Thanks

The advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to no be scared of the transition that is ahead of me because there are lots of different people that are there in the college experience, such as your counsler to help along the way and that meeting new people is nothing to be afraid of either, its a great oppotunity to make new friends. I would tell myself to begin looking for a college early and apply to all the schools that are appealing to me without hesitating because it can open my mind to something new, like living away from home, and I would be more prepared if I did apply early. I would also tell myself that I should just go straight into a 4 year college because the sooner you become a student there the sooner you can get involved and make new friends that can become life time friends. I would also tell myself as a high schooler to not stress about college because it is not as bad as I imagine, it is part of life and it is a great oppounity that I am very fortunate to have.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to be scared. I would make myself see a Dr and get on some anti axiety medication. Social anxiety consumed my life when I was younger and I dropped out of college right away due my disorder. I would let myself know how important it is to take advantage of this time when I am single and without kids or other responsiblities. This was the prime time to get everything in order for the rest of our life. I would let myself know that she has the support she needs from family and friends she just needs to reach out. I would say while you are still young jump into life and explore. Don't let fear consume you because that will only lead to regret. Take evey opportunity you get because they won't always be around.

If I were able to go back in time to when I was in high school and advise myself on how college really is and how the start of adulthood is very complex, I would be a very fortunate high school student. Once I turned 18, I began to see my world change. Becoming an adult comes with a multitude of responsibilities and college is a nice way to transition into being an adult. For starters, there are a lot of things you have to figure out on your own. Some examples include, how to order/purchase textbooks, how to manage your time (the right way), what routines work best for your day, and most importantly; money is much more complicated than we realize. Everything has a price, "there is no such thing as a free lunch", and we are all limited by the amount of money we have to spend. College has many amazing componets and definitely is a life changing experience that I think all of us should take part in, but the responsibility and stress level that is incorporated into the life of a college student and of an adult is something to be prepared for.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to relax. I went into college worried about the huge differences between high school classes and college classes, when in reality there are hardly any. The main differences would be students don't go to the same classes every day, and you have to acquire your own textbooks. The difficulty of the classes was also not a problem. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to do the work when it is assigned. I should have mentally prepared myself for the work load. Since I did not have the same classes every day in college, I figured I had time to slack off. However, it always ended up being done at the last minute, as in high school. Lastly, I would tell myself not to worry about making friends. Almost everyone (freshman, anyways) did not know a single person the first day of school. It is almost impossible not to make friends when there are so many new people and everyone is willing and eager to form new friendships.

"Don't be discouraged. College will be a long process for you but keep at it. You will be the first one in your family to get a Bachelor's. Never doubt yourself. Put school before work. You will always find a way to support yourself financially, but school will fufill you more than the jobs you will have to put yourself through school."

The advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to take school more seriously. I could have done a lot better that year if I had studied more and if I would have tried harder to get better grades. I might have been able to attent the University of California like I originally wanted to. I would also advise myself to be more outspoken. I was always the quiet guy who didn't always speak what was on my mind for fear of what others might thing. I was also afraid to fail and I let that fear of failure get the best of me rather than using that fear to make myself better like I've learned to do today.

There is no reason to not attend where ever you want, there are options for financial aid. Do NOT be afraid, ask questions and you will get answers. The dumbest thing you can do is not ask questions. Spend 1 day asking questions or a life time of wondering why you didn't take that 1 day.

If I was lucky enough to go back to my senior year and give myself advice about what to expect in college, boy would I do it in a heart beat. I would stress the importance of scholarships! They are key to chosing what college you choose. Yes, they may take up time, but they are all worth it. I would also stress the importance of not procrasinating. Managing time is also very important. You can't just leave things last minute and turn them in last minute expecting a high grade. What you turn in--well done or not-- will surely reflect your grade. Have your priorities straight because things that seem very important in high school won't matter when you are on your own in college. And yes, this means that all your friends, your social life, and even your high-school sweetheart probably won't always stay consistant or the same. I would definitely highlight the importance of mentally trying to prepare myself for hours of homework and studying. Best of all, I would tell myself that the best part of my life would soon be approaching. Hard-work pays off and you can be rewarded.