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Don?t panic! I?m from the future and I?m here to help you to make very important decisions for your future. First of all apply to all the colleges you want, trust me you have a chance to get in. Don?t second guess yourself and don?t be afraid of not getting in. Who cares if you don?t get in at least you wont regret in the FUTURE for not trying. Most importantly don?t listen to what people say about colleges not excepting early graduates, do more research on your own. Be more involved and enthusiastic about finding the right college. Finally, the last advice I give you is fallow your heart and your instincts.

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself many important things! Most importantly I would tell myself to study hard because your GPA is very important for getting into Graduate school! I would tell myself to read everything assigned and make sure at times to have study partners. I would tell myself to not worry because although it seems very scary to go to college it is not as scary as it seems. Make sure you know what it is you want your life career to be and if your not sure take General Education classes to find your way to what it is you need in life. It is also very important in college to be more involved in school and network so that when it is time to graduate you have something to look forward to. Everything in life is one step at a time and things come to you as you grow older that you did not have to face in high school so do not let your personal life interfere with your education because you will regret in the long run!

Back when I was in Highschool, I really wasn't into my studies and really never looked for aid, so that I could be financially ready for College. Therefore, if I were to go back in time and give myself words of advise, I would tell myself to pay very close attention to my studies. Its good to pass the classes but it's even better when those classes are passed with A's and B's. I would have also liked to have applied to plenty of scholarships so that i wouldn't get myself into debt, like I am right now. There is a lot of help out there, i just wish i would have taken the time to apply for it.

If as a high school senior I knew what I know now, I would tell myself three things: read more, study more, and take advantage of your classes. A majority of college is a lot of reading. If you are not used to reading as much as you will in high school, it will be more to adapt to. I would tell myself to read more books and literature so when I get to college it will come natural. I would also whisper in my ear to study more. Studying is something many people, like myself, don't get happy about doing. I would study and have a better understanding. The last thing I would greatly express would be to take advantage of my classes. In high school, you can miss school and get your work, like nothing happened. At this time with the budget cuts and so many students trying to get into the same class, missing a class and getting dropped from it is not an option. With this advice, not only would I succed as a high school senior, like I did, but I will also succed as a college senior when I get there.

Being in College, I realize how important it is to take high school seriously. I would tell myself to take harder classes and not to be intimidated if a class might seem to hard to take. I would have also told myself that taking AP classes would had tremendously helped me with finishing college a little faster and also would had helped me know the materials a little better. Lastly, I would had told myself that taking a few community college classes while in high school would had been beneficial to me and it would had helped me in the future academically as well as for my intended carrer I plan to pursue!

If I had the chance to go back to high school I would of done many things differently. First of all I would of pay more attention to class because things that were though back then is coming out in my classes now and its harder now that I don?t understand something due to the fact that I should of know it from high school. I would encourage my other friends to apply to a college. There is a lot of teenager?s kid that looks at life easy but honestly is not. Many of my friends have kids and are working at a minimum wage. I think I have fail as a friend to not encourage my high school classmates. I would have taken things more seriously since being in college is a full time job. Motivate myself more in doing things instead of just doing it for my parents.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would probably tell myself that paying for college isnt going to be easy. I would tell myself that i need to apply to as many scholarships as possible because college is a ripe off and the textbooks are beyond expensive. I would've told myself that even though its your senior year and you want to have fun you cant afford to not think about your future because sooner or later your future becomes your present and you are going to have to pay for your past.

honestly, my senior year of high school, I seriously messed up. I would tell myself to get my head out of my butt and focus on school and not put everything into the abusive relationship I had

Expect the unexpected. You have probably heard all the stories about college - the dorm life, sleeping in and skipping class, wild parties, and bad cafeteria food. But college is a new and adventurous stage in your life that you should relish. It is a time to explore - find out about your interests and future career and learn more about yourself as an individual, student, and peer. It is in college that you (hopefully) become a more independent person who takes iniative. If at first, college is too new and different, stay calm and breathe. Look around your surroundings and see that there are many people you can talk to and many activities you can do. Rest assured, you will make friends and you will find your niche, whether it be in a sorority or fraternity or in an art club. Your can find support through your friends in college, as you are going through the college experience together. With all these things in mind, you can ease your way into the transition to college and perhaps may grow to consider it your second home.

If i went back in time to see myself during my senior year, i could have advised myself several tips about how important it is to get my high school diploma. I see myself all over again like i am still high school. Involved in couple of clubs such as the Honorary Leo's and Red, in a JV basketball team, a Track and Field athlete, in a choir for 3 years, with a fun-loving immature personality. However i tried so hard to get multi-talented and well balanced in so many areas that i lose focus on my main goal: to get my high school diploma. Now i have been in college for almost 2 years now and if i could go back during my high school years, i would advise myself to get into more clubs and get more confident. The more clubs i join, the more interaction with intellegent and educated students i will encounter which will help me in the long run. The more i get mentored with clever peers, the more i get influenced the right path, the more i will broaden my sense of education, then i will realize the importance of grades.

I would advise myself to take more college visits to the prospective schools and find out what is required in order to graduate on time, (e.g. when the classes are typically available and what time). I would probably tell myself to go to a junior college first because due to my financial situation, this would be the cheapest and smartest route to take. I think I did pretty well in transitioning to college so there really is no advice that I would give myself, because I would not trade any of the experiences that I have gone through.

Senior year has just started. College is just a year away and I don't know what to do, where to go, or what I want to be. I definitely don't want to go to a crappy college. Let's pick out a good one, one that I'd be proud to put on my transcript. Yeah, that's how I'll pick. Stop. My problem in my senior year was that I didn't know what I wanted or what I wanted to be. I worried constantly over the fact that I had no career choices in mind yet. Advice #1, don't worry. College is set up to guide you to your career plan. Advisors and classes are all available for you to discover what you may want to do. Petty doubts were also a problem with me. What if I don't make friends? What if I hate it all? Advice #2. Dive in with optimism and not skepticism. Take that first step with confidence and know your perception shapes your perspective on this new chapter in life, don't let others shape it for you. Enjoy senior year and get ready for a awesome adventure.

If i could back in time and talk to myself when was a senior at Compton High School, i would tell myself to not procrastinate and fill out more scholarship applications. I would tell myself what to expect from the teachers and students. I would tell myself to learn and enjoy reading books because that is going to be expected of you as you progress in your career. I would also congradulate myself because i started going to college when i was in the eleventh grade at El Camino College Compton Education Center. Another thing that tell myself is to start studying more becuase you have to pay for you classes and not the government and that you should become aquaintences with other students and faculty members. I would tell him to research his career choice and the classes that are invloved. That is what I would tell him.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to try to gain work experience as much as possible. finding a part-time job or an internship is hard. Also, explore as much as I can. Take classes or join clubs that I express interest in. Don't be lazy to do research, since that is what society and life revolves aorund. It's about what you know and what you can do. Stick with your first choice, but keep an open mind for another in the future, like a grad school. Stay connected with your friends even after graduation, so you don't feel alone entering a new school. Stay focused and be strong. If you have an opinion about something, say it. College is about developing communication skills and personal skills. Just remember high school grades, classe, readings, homework, aren't always everything. There's more to it if you want to succeed.

I would say what I have said to my nieces and nephews. Make sure you have and retain good study habits. Also, unless there are circumstances beyond your control, do NOT wait as long as I did to begin your college experience. It is difficult to get back into the swing of things when you take too long of a break.

Jamie, you are going to be alright. Do not stress. You are a smart, well-rounded young man. Your head is firmly on your sholders and you are well on your way to accomplishing your hardest goals. With your hard work and dedication I know that college will not be as hard as you think it will be. The hardest thing about being in college is being independant, and you already know how to do that. Have faith in your abilities and you will do great. Also, don't be so shy, there are plenty of friends and social networks to be made. Take advantage of your professor's knowlege, its not everyday that you come in contact with an epert in the feild you are studying. I know you can do it. Good luck.

The advice I continue to give myself is to always follow what my heart tells me to follow. I made the mistake of accepting to attend a University of California not knowing anything about it and accepting the offer based on what my teachers and friends told me about it. I got to the University ready to begin my Freshman year, and as soon as I stepped foot at that University, UC Davis, I knew I didn't belong there. I had a weird feeling about it and that same day, my very first day of school, I decided to come back to Los Angeles. I lost a year of school, but now that I attend Cal State Los Angeles, I know I made the right choice and feel comfortable with my surroundings and polite people all over campus. I'm proud of myself and glad that I decided to pursue my Criminal Justice major at Cal State Los Angeles, seeking a career as a Probation Officer.

dont procrastinate and waste more time

DO NOT STOP!! Go to college right after high school and FINISH. Do not move out of your parents house so you don't have to worry about how you are going to pay for food, gas for your car, car insurance, etc. If you can afford it, stay in the dorms and experience the college life. Go to parties and have fun, but do your homework and get good grades. A college degree is necessary if you want a good job and don't want to have to live with your parents for the rest of your life.. Once you finish your bachelor's degree, go back and get a master's degree. Nowadays, a bachelor's degree is just a start. You really need a master's degree to compete in the job market.

Dont wait, four years after highschool to decide to go to college, go learn feed your mind, enjoy. I see that you are a determine individual wanting a new experiance, but the streets will not be your answer. Your homies will move on as you will, its time you think about your own future. This will bring joy to you familiy who at the time does not understand you, but with an education not only will they understand you but you will be able to help them. I see in your eyes that you are hungry trust me apply NOW!