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When I was a highschool senior, I was pretty clueless about the process of going to college. I assumed it would be just like highschool and, obviously, I was wrong. I would start off by telling myself that paying attention and studing is key to success in college. In highschool you can recieve high grades without much effort but that doesn't install in you good study skill. I was used to getting straight A's in highschool and was shocked and dissapointed in myself for earning a B in Algebra. I would tell myself to calm down and do not expect to get perfect grades all the time. I would also warn myself about the high cost of tuition, books, and supplies. I would encourage myself to get a job sooner to raise more money, apply for more scholarships, and browse online for used books. There is a long list of advice that I could have given myself if I went back in time but this is enough to get me started.

Jade, you are a great person and you have achieved alot. Knowing what i know about the future though, if there was anything i could tell you it would be don't take time off from school. Soon as you graduate from high school start summer classes in college and don't stop! The transition is going to be a lot harder if you take a break and you will forget how to study, write , understand math and use your resources. Eventually, you will catch up to where you need to be, but your g.p.a. won't be as good as you are capable of and it will be a lot harder for you. If you continue school after you graduate high school you will be at your prime of retaining information, you won't be behind in life, and you won't have any regrets. Trust me!

To apply for more scholarships and do not take a loan

If I could go back and tell my highschool self advice, I would tell myself to relax. Granted, college isn't something to be taken lightly, but you're not going to succeed if you don't relax and not stress yourself out. I 've learned that I can't accomplish everything I set out to do in one day, one week, or one month. If I take what I need to do in strides, I know that I will be able to accomplish what I know I need to and want to.

i wish i had the time to stay focus and study more because now i have to be indepent, on my own trying to get more knowledge and take care of myself.

If I could go back, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. After recieving a large scholarship that went towards obtaining my associates degree, I gave up on sifting through the numerous scholarships, and settled with what I had. I had no idea what a difference it would make in earning money in advance to go towards my masters degree. I felt that at the time I had done enough with one scholarship, but I am now realizing that it takes more then one scholarship to pay for college. Now that I have my educational path set, the idea of graduate school, and it's expenses are weighing heavily on my mind. Now I am determined to apply myself even more in order to find more scholarships to make it easier on my family. If I could go back to my high school self, I would shake her firmly by the shoulders and tell her that doing the bare minimus is not enough, you should always excel, and go above and beyond.

If I could go back in time as a senior, knowing what I know now about college, I would tell myself stay focussed. Do not put college on hold go straight to college after high school. I would also tell myself to always make sure to keep my grades up and try to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I would let myself know that college isn't cheap at all. I would make myself aware of the amount of money an average person makes with a degree versus an average person without a degree. I would tell myself to set a goal and stick to it to the best of my abilities. I would tell myself that it takes you forever to pay off student loans. I would also tell myself to stay at home as long as you can. Living on your own is not all it's cracked up to be, even as a college student. I would tell myself to pick a major that you actually like and stick with it. I would also tell myself that without a degree or some type of trade it's very hard to get a good paying job.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to discipline and devote myself to the academics. I would also tell myself to prioritize my time for those things that are most academically benefitting. Also, focused on having fun while learning the material in class because it allows the lectures and lessons to be more memorable.

I would tell my self to stay focused on God. When you come to college it's not about anyone else but you. Never depend on others to do what you have to do. Also that college is hard work so it is time to grow up and get your mid focused on your future.

College is very important, and it is one of the most important decisions that you will make as a young adult. Please take your education serious, and take advantage of life opportunities that will present itself throughout your matriculation in college.

I would tell myself to continue what I've been doing, but to have a better handle on my timing. Studying shouldn't be that difficult, but it's best to focus on the multiple choice and essay questions equally. Aside from that, it should be mostly the same as AP classes.

The advice I would give myself is to study more. My first two years of college, all I wanted to do was party and have fun. I loved the fact that I was away from my mom. I come from a very sheltered family and college was my opportunity to get away a discover/find out who I was as a person. My first two years of college was no that great. I really wished I would have studied more and maybe my final gpa would have been higher. Luckily for me, I puylled myself together and got my prioroites right. I would als tell myself not to be so trusting of people. I was nice and friendly to anyone and everyone i meet. Now that i am older I understand some people use you and mislead you. I thank God for my college experience and everything thst cam along with it. without college i would not know who I am as a person and what I could or could not handle.

If I went back in time to my senior year of high school, I will tell myself that playtime is over (trust me I'm you). College is the real thing. Although your year has just started i advise you to get it all in place now so you won't regret it later.

I feel that I made the transition well when I left for college. The one thing that I wish I would have done was to be better prepared when it came to choices when it came to roommates. I attempted to get one of my high school friends as a rommate and she requested me as well. When the room assignments were given we both received someone that we were not familiar with. Although I consider myself a true people person, my roommate and I were total opposites. When I studied, she partied, when I slept she roamed the halls and caused trouble. Eventually she went home and chose to not return, I did not allow her actions to blurr my focus. I was still able to maintain my GPA and next semester I am residing in the honors dorm and I've already chosen my roommate. Some who has the same focus and drive and I have. Despite the food situation, I'm sure that this year will be tally different and bring only good things for me.

I would tell myself as a senior in high school to focus more on academics than just sports and friends. I would also tell him to be prepared to have trouble getting money for books and classes. The classes are as small as high school classes but some teachers don't really care about some of the students that all they want is a paycheck so some teachers won't really help you out.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior t he first thing I would tell mself and do is make better of my study habits. I will make a study plan for all my classes including band. I would first schedule the times of each class that I would study. Starting with the easiest to the hardest class. I would inlcude the hardest class last because it will give me mor time to study on the subject. I would start drafting homework a fter each class or while I'm in that class. I would use all my study time more wisely than waiting until the night before testing to study. I will gradually study a little each day starting with a little at a time study . With this method I'm sure that my grades will turn out to be better.

FILL OUT MORE SCHOLARSHIPS BECAUSE COLLEGE IS A LOT OF MONEY.

Out of my college experience has come more of an understanding of other people. I may not know all of people around me personally, but what I have learned is that we are more alike than I would have guessed a couple years ago. I have met more people from different backgrounds in college, than I ever did at my smaller high school. I have gotten to see their points of view and their feelings on different subjects. Since in college we are to take responsibility for our own education, I see more people getting involved in classes and group activities. I have learned that everyone wants to be heard and everyone has feelings, and reasons for doing things, and being who we are. We are all driven to strive for success and a bright and promising future for different reasons. The point is though, we all have a reason. We aren't there to bring each other down or to show off what we can do. We are in college to find out what we want to do, who we are, and to see just what we can accomplish. No matter what drives us, we have this in common.

My college experience has taught me to be true to myself, because you meet so many new people with different personalities and it can sometimes overwhelm a person and they begin to conforming to other people's ways. It has been valuble to attend because I am getting an education and bettering myself instead of just staying at home after graduation like so many of my high school classmates are doing.

I've gained so much from my college experience. I have life long friendships, skills and tools that I need to be successful and last but not least, I became an responsible adult. The reason I feel my school is so valuable to attend becasue I feel that it is truly unique. It's Unique because, it's full of talented and creative individuals who are more than willing to succeed. I've learned to never give up and to take on anything that comes in my path. Also, I learned to handle all responsibility. Attending Bethune gave me another look on life, a look that made me proud to be a Wildcat. Like VIP only and membership is Exclusive. This scholarship should be mine, I’ve earned it a thousand times over. While the competition was at party, I was in my room sober. Earning this scholarship would bring me much joy. When it comes to uniqueness, Bethune-Cookman University is the Real McCoy. Thank you.