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If i were given the opportunity to go back in time as a high school senior I would go about life completely different. It took me untill after my freshman year of college to mature and finally realize how important education is today. If I could talk to myself back then, I would tell myself to put education first. I would tell myself to limit distractions to set goals and achieve them. I would make it very clear without question that it will be more benificial to put in all of the work early is order to reap the benefits later on in life not only through school and baseball but financially at the same time. I would tell myself to develope saving habits and to practice consistency. I truly believe that if i were to know and understand the wisdom and knowledge that I have recently recieved over the past couple of years of my life, that I would without a doubt be very successful right now with more goals set to achieve.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high schoool senior the first thing I would say is to jump on the responsability wagon and get my priorties straight, because there is no one in college who is going to hold your hand and tell you what to do like mommy does at home. Second, I would tell myself to start sleeping eight or more hours on a regular bases that way when I get into my REM cycle I can download what I learned that day into my brain , sleep might be one of the more important tasks in getting good grades. Lastly, I would tell myself to chose my friends wisely because not everyone is out there for your best interest. For exmaple, you might have a test the next day but a friend invites you to a party that night, don't waste time socializing when you could easily be studying for that test tomorrow. In all I would basically give myself advice about the mistakes I have made in this first quarter transition so that I could better myself in the future.

There aren't to many things I would say to myself. The mistakes I made in high school define who I am today. But if I had the chance this is all I'd say. First would be to take math seriously. I didn't know back in high school just how much I would have to use it and how it has slowed my learning down to a crawl because I have to wait to finish a math class to get into a higher level accounting class. The next would be to not worry about those bullies to much. Because soon a growth spurt will happen and your going to be bigger than all of them. But don't stoop to their level either. Last but not least, I'd tell myself to spend time with my grandpa. You never really realize how little time you spend with someone untill they are gone.

I would work harder to maintain a higher GPA. I would also continue to do sports and stay in clubs through my senior year.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to get more involved in sports or do more than I did while at school. I would tell myself to be more careful with my money and save more of it for college. There are maybe a thousand things that I would like to tell my past self, but main thing is to be more outgoing and get out there more.

First piece of advice: Everyone is as nervous and scared as you are; and everyone is friendly and looking to make friends. Literally you can say hi to anyone you see and pick up a conversation and maybe a friend. The more friends you have, the better time you'll end up having overall. Second: Don't ever skip class. Ever. In high school you have plenty of days of just busy work, in college you have to be there every day and you learn something new every day. Plus, as a freshman, you live on campus and have three hours of class a day. Only three hours. Even when your sick you can get up and sleep the other twenty one hours. Plus it's only a five minute walk. There is no excuse to ever skip class. You're there to go to school, so go to school. Third: Surround yourself with happiness. If someone is a problem, just don't pay them attenion. It's not high school where your stuck with people. You have no reason to be unhappy in college. So just have fun and drop anything that is a negitive in life.

You have a purpose. And you have passions. These will come together and a common goal, and it's high time you realize that your choices now will have an impact on your future. So try harder. Go farther. Don't let anything hold you back. Because this is the time of your life, and the time to prepare for your life. School. Work. Relationships. All of these matter. Don't neglect any of these areas of your life. And don't neglect yourself. Take care of yourself. And take care of others. Because one day you may need to rely on your friends for help. And never, ever lose sight of your goal. God placed you here for a specific reason. Are you stewarding your time well? Are you stewarding your relationships well? Last of all, don't forget to reward yourself. If you work hard and do your best, then no one can ask anymore from you. So give yourself a break once in awhile. Stop and smell the roses.

The number one advice I would give my high school self about college is DO NOT BE LAZY. Work to find out when deadlines are for auditions so you don't end up without an opportunity to get into the musical theatre program. Also, Work hard to not spend all your money, because before you know it you can be in some serious debt. Just manage your expenses and don't be careless and lazy about things, and college will be easy. work on that senioritis, because it won't be accepted here in the big boy world. Also, chose your friends wisely.

If I were able to travel back in time to talk to my high school senior self I would say to not give up. I would tell myself to not just settle for community college, even though it was cheaper. I would tell myself to continue applying for colleges/universitys, even if it was a big reach. I would also tell myself to look up scholarpships for myself, and to take it seriously. I tell myself to take applying for colleges seriously and to stop being lazy about applying for colleges. To get the help I need to futher my knowlege about applying. I was a good kid in senior year, I would just tell myself to take things, the future, college, moving out, more seriously and to not be lazy; and to never give up.

Altough I am one to think that everything happens for a reason and wouldnt change things in my past because that is a part of life. However if I could go back for only school purposes, I would change or in other words fix my veiw apon things. College is something I couldn't really grasp the concept of. It's challeneging not only class room wise but so much more. I would go back and tell myself to not be afraid, to try things, to not be so shy and hidden away for now is when you find yourself. I would've told myself not to juge colleges by covers or hear-says. To go climb out of my box and visit other colleges, to not fear the "what ifs" but to challenge them. Life is a puzzel and no matter if you were to go back in time you will always make mistakes because we are only human. If when knew the end of a book, would it be so exciting? Why would I be willing to erase my pages just to skip to the end? For that I learned many lessons that I wish never to forget.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. I didn't apply for many my senior year and I wish I would have because now I realize how much college actually costs and I would have liked to have taken out less money in loans. I would also tell myself to take the whole college process a little more seriously. When I was in high school this all seemed so far away and strange and when I got here it got really real really fast which was kind of scary. If I had thought about it more in high school it wouldn't have been such a scary thing. I would also tell myself not to worry about going to a college that none fo my friends were going to. I made new friends and it turned out fine but I was so worried about not having any friends that it stressed me out a lot in high school. I would also thank myself for taking Running start classes. That really cut down on the number of General Education requirement classes I had to take which was nice.

Staying focused is key. High school may be over, but the studying and the pace of life never slows down or stops to wait for you. I would tell myself that you can't hold yourself back and blame your past for future and present decisions and actions. Along with that, coming from a sheltered life, I would tell myself that college is full of experimenting and morals are being tested and temptation will present itself quite frequently. Take a chance, live a little, but don't forget your purpose for being at college in the first place. I lost sight of that in the rush of my first year of college and if I could go back knowing what I know now, I would. Don't be afraid to meet new people and mingle, that is a huge part of moving on and succeeding in life. Men will tell you what you want to hear, but unless they give you their all, you shouldn't give them everything. Love yourself first and everything will fall into place. Some days are hard, but don't lose hope. Just pick yourself up and keep moving forward.

I would actually give myself a lot of advice. Starting with, make sure to graduate high school with a 4.0 because you will have a better success rate with colleges. Study as hard as possible to understand the information that is being placed in front of you. Make sure to not involve yourself with drama and only pay attention to what is going on with you. Focus on school, you can have fun as long as you get all of your homework accomplished first. Join all the clubs that you have time for and are interested in, extracurriculars are fantastic, and they allow time with friends. I would keep going with cross country instead of doing it only 2 years. Making sure that you are the best that you can be and not allow anyone else to tear you down. No matter what negative comments people have stay positive and great things will come. I would also say to learn better study habits, go to a library more often, and have study groups, not just you so then you get bored and do not study. Give 130{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} at everything you do and never give up.

I would say that I needed to focus more on academics and preparing for the future in terms of going to college, applying for scholarships. My academics weren't horrible, but I know that I didn't meet my standards and could've done much better. I joined the Army Reserves to help pay for college, but didn't help nearly as much as I had thought, and though my parents make a lot, they can't manage money very well. It is essentially my own effort to pay for college so applying for scholarships and such should've been on the top of my list. It would also be nice to be awarded grants. My parents earnings scew the awards I can be given, but their money management skills should be taken into consideration too.

If I could give myself any advice as a high school senior, it would be to keep an open mind. I would tell myself to research and explore, to take campus tours, and speak with the students at different colleges before deciding on a career or specific school. I believe this would be the best advice because it is the first essential step to building your future. I would explain just how important it is for credits to transfer and for you to design a long term goal for yourself. This would be essential to me in the steps leading to each decision made for the years to come. To be able to relate to the people you go to school with and have common goals will help you see a brighter future. This advice would have helped me come to a decision on my school quicker, and my search may have been more effective. I would have had no doubts if I took this into consideration, and I'm sure I wouldn’t have been as nervous as I once was.

Keep moving and do not stop. Balance the present with the future, and they will work together in harmony. Reach forward constantly. Dreams and passions are what life is about and once you lose sight of those, you lose yourself. Make your dream more than an idea. Make it a priority. We all get lost in the present and the financial burdens and worries, but you need to try to continue forward, even if it's only one class, and stick to it. Research is very important. With computers, don't go spending $1,200 on a laptop without knowing that it's exactly what you need. Don't rack up credit card bills, you don't need that worry right now. Take some time off of work for school rather than the other way around. Your boss is more understanding than you might think. Most importantly, keep your focus. If you work hard, you will be successful. Your life depends on you and your decisions.

Dear past me, When you start your college career look extra hard for a job; anything to help lessen the blow of student loans is incredibly helpful. So you need to make your resume look great, fill out every job application you can get you hands on, and while you are unemployed, volunteer. Scholarships are your next best thing to a job so apply to ALL. Do not eat out. College is expensive and every saved penny is awesome. Ramen noodles and macaroni always taste great. Get out of on campus housing as soon as possible; renting a house with friends is much cheaper. You will save so much and you will practice becoming more independent. Keep in touch with old friends but remember only the good ones. Life is too short to not be surrounded by those who love and support you. Call or text your parents weekly. Even though they wanted you out of the house, they still miss you like crazy. GO TO CLASS! You will get great grades if you go to class and engage. Last, study and do homework, it's for your own benefit. Stay positive, your future self

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would definitely change some things. My senior year in high school I did not prepare myself for college. I did not look into schools or think much about my major. College was a last minute thought and decision. It is definitely a lot harder than high school. I have nobody except myself to motivate me. I also sometimes question my major. I know criminal justice is something there will always be money in, but as I experience classes like psychology I wonder if that would be something I would enjoy more. If I could go back in time I would definitely have done more research and put more time and thought into my future decisions/goals. I would have applied for more scholarships as well. I am finding it very financially hard to finish school. I not only have to pay for my classes, but I have to have money to survive. Balancing school, work, and being a single mom is not easy. I find myself always getting stressed and neglecting one or the other as if I cannot give them all the attention that they need.

I would tell my high school self not to give up, think about every decision you make, consider the ramifications of everything you do, and listen to your parents. When I was in high school, I thought I knew it all, so i would tell myself that I don't know half of what I think I do. I would tell myself to avoid the things and people that cause trouble and break the law. I would also tell myself that, no matter what happens, I can make it and should never quit just because I'm nervous. I would love to be able to go back to that time in my life and literally smack myself for some of the things I was doing and all the time I spent wasting my life. I would let my high school self know that we would have children and that I need to consider my long term career goals now, before it's too late, so that at 28 I wouldn't have to get my GED and cause more hardships on my family. Finally, I would tell myself that I can do it and its not too hard.

If I were to go back to my senior year I would tell myself to take advantage of every oppurtunity whether it be an AP class or the school musical becuase it is going to be useful in the end and it is going to be helpfull once you get to college. On top of that, and I think this might be the most important thing, I would tell myself not to be concerned with what my friends are doing and where they are going and just go where I want to go. In the end where I go to school is going to determine the friends I make in the future and the career path I may choose and I may not be friends with the person I was so concerned about being in contact with ten years from now. To wrap things up I would just tell myself to do what you want and make your decisions with you in mind and no one else.