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I would tell myself to do what I want, and not try to make everyone happy. It is my college career and apply to the colleges that meet my needs, and that I am happy with. I would also tell myself to keep an open mind about everything, and only take classes that go towards my major. I would also say that band is a waste of time, because it pertains in no way too my major. Thus, just taking up precious time, even though it gives out a scholarship. Work hard right away to get a good start and a good GPA to carry on throught your college career. Other than that i would just warn myself of all the applications for scholarships, and the need for financial aid, because you will need it.

As I look back in time and contemplate my senior days in high school I can only beat myself up over how college would be today had I listened to my peers and applied to any and all colleges and possible scholarships. The entire year I was told over and over again not to procrastinate on prepping myself for college. Little did I know it would effect me later on. I?m a college sophomore applying to the college of my dreams, which is Texas A&M University. As it stands the financial funds that my mom and myself can provide will most definitely not cover my tuition and just might be the thing that stands in the way of me reaching my goal. I can only wish that I had applied as a senior when I had the right credentials to get me in and me get me the scholarships I needed. My advice now is to hang in there and apply for all scholarships that I qualify for and try my hardest to get into Texas A&M University. With the help of your scholarship I feel ill be getting a second chance to do what was intended.

I will tell to myself to get involved with the university activities in the first 2 years. There are many groups that you can join beside fraternities that can develop not only friendships but also social experiences which helps the future live, specially in your working life counting as extra curricular activities. Trying to live close to the university because you can probably have a semester with classes that you have to be there in different time during the day, this makes your day easier because you can easily go to your place in no time instead if waiting all day on campus. It will be good if you can start looking for a job since you get there because it gives you knowledge and also the benefit to have extra money to do whatever you need. Doing exercise whenever you have time; you can run a couple of miles, go to the gym, do some bicycling, play soccer, football, etc. This helps you in maintaining a great health and also not stress about school subjects or even work. The most important is trying to keep your schedule busy in that way you do not miss your old life style

I would tell myself that first off no matter what the class pay attention and do your best, because maintaining your GPA is the most important thing about high school. I would also tell myself to do everything I can to find scholarships, because you really don't know how much it cost and the expenses until you are actually there. You need to also study and take the placement test more serioulsy such as the SAT and ACT, and not wait until the last minute to take them. I just could not stress enough how important it is to study study study. Also I would tell myself to apply to colleges early as possible, and don't hold back from any that I might be interested in. The last thing I would tell myself is to get as many hrs for college done as possible while still in high school, because it is ten times harder once you are actually there. Just have fun and try your best in high school and everything will work out.

I believe that everyone wishes to go back in time to fix thing in their lives, anyone that went through High School wishes to change something wether it would be playing a different sport or being dedicated to studying or just to pass a class with an A. I on the other hand would inform myself on what was to come after High School and how to prepare for it. I wasn't too prepared for the college life just because i wasn't taught or educated on saving money or looking for college grands and scholarships. I had to find out on my own and sadly, it wasn't enough or i wouldn't be answering this question. I would confront myself and inform my other me that i had to get into gear and start studying and taking High School serious. I would also lead him on the right path to saving money and looking for thoughs jack pots of money for college. Also that i shouldn't worry about the parties that are coming up because there will be a time for that but right now he needed to concentrate and prepare for what was to come.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to develope my study skills, apply for addmission, finacial aid, and housing as soon as possible, take all required test no matter if I don't need them, and to work hard in high school because it will greatly pay off in college. I would also advice myself to become friends with as many people associated with my community and school because when needed they will be the ones I would need to ask for letters of recomandations to help me while in college. I would also advise myself to become a memeber of various leadership organizations as well as communtiy service organizations, and positive organizations because they will also prepare you to be sucessful while in school. I would also advise myself to ask for help to pay for college and to not be ashamed for wanting to recieve a higher education to better myself. Most of all I would advise myself to do my best at all I'm apart of because college is a place to futher your education but is also a place to find yourself.

Do not procrastinate. If I could go back in time to my senior year, I would tell myself to not procrastinate when it comes to filling out college applications and writing the application essays. My younger sister is a senior in high school so I helped her with her college essays, knowing that I did not want her to fall into the same hole that I dug myself into when it came to college applications. Another thing I would tell myself is that college is not as terrifying and hard as everyone makes it out to be. If you just read the material before the professor goes over it in class, you will be fine. Also, taking notes is a sure-fire way to get an A. Another piece of advice that I would give myself (even though it may seem silly) is to sit in the front of the classroom. This will get rid of any distraction that may prevent you from reaching your potential in that class. My dad told me all these things, but unfortunately, I did not listen to him like I should have.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take a seat, relax, and squeeze a stress ball. Although I had already gone through the stress of visiting and applying to my future college, I was up to my eyeballs with stress. Stress over becoming a freshman in college, moving away from home, becoming independent, more studying, less sleeping and oh, so much more! After adjusting to all these "stressful" situations in my book, I realized I was not as stressed out as I thought I would have been. My peers, as well as the UMD community around me helped me through everything before I had an ounce of stress in my body. Now, when finals came around, well, that's a whole other story! So, I say, for the prospective college student, relax and enjoy a stress-free senior year, while it lasts.

As a senior in high school, I was very passionate about maintaining my rank as salutatorian and excelling in sports. I am very proud of my academic standing during my senior year. I would like to congratulate and reassure myself that all of the long hours of homework were well worth it. During those hours, I developed study habits that I would carry on with me to college. I would also like to offer myself some advice relating to athletics. I was involved in basketball, volleyball, tennis, track, and cheerleading. I tore both of the ACL's during the first semester of my senior year. I was completely distraught. I would like to go back and tell myself that being forced to quit my beloved sports was not as detrimental as it may seem. From this experience, I learned how to be a patient individual, and how to be an observer. I would also like to reassure myself that college is not as intimidating as it may seem, and to enjoy the remaining days of walking throught the hallways of Big Spring High School

Okay look...I know you and the other high school seniors are going insane over focusing your attention on up-coming college priorities like the SAT's, where you're going to be studying, and what you want to major in....Well STOP! Yes, these things are important of course, but after you've figured out where and how to get there, the unexpected stuff is going to jump on you without any warning! (Plus, most people don't finally figure out what they really want to major in until a couple years into their college years..which is normal.) The more personal complications soon arise like how you will manage your spending and your time during the semester. Even family issues tend to have an impact on your studies. Examples: Homesickness or what your parents believe you're REALLY doing on Saturday night instead of studying for that test after they found out your current grades. Many grads don't realize what all comes with the exciting college life. Don't get me wrong, it's absolutely amazing...just be aware of what needs to be done and how to wisely deal with certain situations.