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I would tell myself not to stress so much on high school drama with social life and focus on yourself. I would tell myself to get involved a little more, be a president of one club and not be in four different clubs. I would tell myself to volunteer more hours than what I did. Also I would tell myself that it does not matter what other people think of how I dress or where I came from, in college focus on education and be nice to everyone, including the people who pick on you. Because there will become a day where the grades you earn will reflect on the career that is chosen to you. Take things day by day and take advantage of everything that a college can provide to you. Whether that's clubs, academic help, meal plans, or the education given in the classroom.

I would advise myself as a high school senior a few important things. First, take the SAT early and often. Take it seriously and plan to study according to your weaknesses. If the SAT isn't working the best for you, then take the ACT. These tests seem horrible and time consuming, but they can earn you a lot of money for college. Listen in class and take notes. Make good grades so you can earn scholarships. Don't stress too much over school but take it serious. A little effort can go a long way. Join clubs and organizations. Get involved! Good grades are great, but what else are you doing with your time? Also, stay out of trouble. Visit colleges and see which ones are best suited for you, not just which one your best friend is going to. Next, high school is not the end of the world. Don't cry and worry over graduation, you have a whole new chapter of your life that awaits you. Enjoy your time with your friends because you won't see them as often after freshman year. Hug them because you never know when it could be the last.

If I could go back to time to my senior year in highschool I would not change much but the things I would change the most would change my future forever. I left my high school as an openly gay man but I was still not the real me. Coming from a small town I was supressing who I really was to keep myself safe and not upset my mom. After going to college I realized that I was never going to come back to Hamilton to live, and that it didn't matter what people thought of me. So if I had gone through senior year as the even more confident gay man that I was in college, high school would have been a lot better for me. Unfourtunatly no one can go back in time. All I can do is look at my past and go on from there.

Knowing what I know now, I would have applied for more scholarships like my mom said. I worked full time my senior year, so all i did was work and do work in school. I was too lazy or would forget to apply for scholarships. I had trouble with financial aid just about the whole year and got stressed out and didn't do what I really could in my classes. It could have all been prevented with lack of procrastination, focus and motivation. Take a deeper look at the college's site and see what is really going on. Don't wait to be informed, go find out on your own. Responsibility is really the determining factor of college success to me. If you don't know how to control yourself in your personal and/or professional life, then you're going to constantly have problems. You need to be able to make good decisions. I have always seen myself as a leader, but one thing about a leader is that they need to know when to listen. Every leader and person needs a mission statement. You need to have a general path to always go by in life.

I would give myself advice to stay focused on academics and not to allow peer pressure or other distractions around campus to hinder me from reaching the goal that I set for myself in the beginning which is to obtain a college degree. In college you have a lot more free time than you did while in grade school. In this free time you can either make the decision to be a productive student by going to the library to study and do your homework, seek help from professors, or get involved in clubs and organizations on campus. You can also not be productive and use your free time to get involved with people that influence you to use drugs and drink, not attend class regularly, or isolate yourself from campus activites. With this being a very important transition in your life I would give myself the advice to be a productive student and work as hard as possible to reach the goals that I set for myself before attending college.

If i could go back to see my high school self I would tell her that she needs to read more and write more. If she does this then she want of a hard time in collage trying to read about all the history, culture, styles of education, different ways of living, and understanding how all of it works and being able to write it in her own words. Because as a 23 year old I just now found my writing skills and understand how to write so it makes sence. I would tell her that education gets you somewhere and do your homework as soon as possible so you have that time to relax when your done and not be stressed out because later you wait till the last minute to do your homwork. I really wish i could go back and kick myself into gear. I would tell her that your reading comperhention is only a problem if you do not do something about it.

I would just tell myself to do my best and remain calm. Its only hard if i make it that way.

Through-out my high school career, there were times when I worked really hard, but also sometimes when I slacked off a little bit. If I could go back to my high school and give myself advice I would have some stuff to say to myself. Some of the things I would say would include: work hard everyday, be friends with everyone, and try to ace everything. I don't expect myself to be perfect, but everyone should try to be the best. Working beyond my expectations everyday could have raised by GPA or even given me a better score on my ACTs. I am happy with where I am now and with the effort I put in, but there is always room for more improvement.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I'll advise myself to be ready to take on a new beginning in life. Making the transition from high school to college is sort of like making the transition from teenage to adulthood. Every decision that you make in college portrays your future such as the type of students you choose to hang around, or even the choice of deciding to study on a Friday night while everyone else goes out. Always surround yourself with the people that may have a positive influence on your life as well as academic success, and not on those who just attend college to get away from home. As a high school senior your parents play a big role in your academic success but in college they're not there to make sure that you attend class on a daily basis, or to determine if you can go out with your peers. While attending college the most important thing is RESPONSIBILITY. Be sure to make the right choice no matter how others may view you.

Although fitting in socially is important to you right now, consider working harder on your academics. You are not just an athlete, you are a student first. You are capable of much more than is expected of you and you need to foucs on your future.

what i say about my college life? when i was in school i think that now i will be free like bird that can easily fly independently.but i was absolutely wrong it does not happen in my college life .everything going like school nothing i have seen difference in my college life . well, college life is important for me because this is first step towrds my destination: to be professional doctor i know that every college is not like my colleg.this college is strictly prohibited for those students who mess up our college and i think for me, this time is very important for study .i am hard working girl i got first position in high senior college in bimonthly test.being pakistani girl i always dreamed to study in U.S COUNTRY.i cannot afford money to study foreign country as i fulfill my dream as wellas my parents dream.i am living in a very small town of pakistan .but .thats why my parents has send me in this college where i study properly and bright their name by hard working and great struggle .if you give me shcolarship to study in medical university .

I would let myself know about ratemyprofessors.com and advise against taking courses with certain professors, but other than that I believe that so far I have made the best decions I could with the knowlege I have, as I am currently jointly enrolled as a senior in high school and a freshman in college.

Dont drop out of high school! Education IS the tool needed to make knowledgeable, safe, and effective decisions in maintaining a healthy, safe and successful lifestyle. It’s been statistically proven that a person’s education level can even be directly linked to their levels of economic success, anxiety, and/or violence, meanwhile, the consequences of people lacking in education are poor problem solving skills, unemployment, malnutrition, STD’s, poverty, illness, and death. So the myth that education does not apply to daily life is totally false. If you go shopping for items from a supply list, buy them, and then build a project, you have already utilized your Math, English, and Geometry skills! Just imagine how much more you could do with a great education. The possibilities are endless! People need an education to learn how to communicate, manage our budget, and implement plans to build a better future for ourselves, and getting an education is exactly how that can be accomplished.

Well, in my situation I wish i would have perssisted in high school and not have dropped out. Once I realized the mistake I had made I returned to education and recieved my GED in 2008. Now that I am in college I understand the process of high school. The process is to structure so that you can be ready for the real world. But, returning to the question; now that I attend college I would have probably adviced myself to pick up on the techniques that the teachers introduce for whatever subject it may be. In my case my own advice for myself would be on the essay portion. This is because the field that I am going into requiers much writing of reports and such.

First of all, my congratulations go out to for your perserverance. Sticking out the vague busy work of high school is a feat openly celebrated yet rarely understood. As you get ready to live on your own and pursue higher education you undoubtedly have many excitements and preconceptions---this is good, it pumps you up for the challenge. College is a great place to make friends, particularly if you're living in the dorms, partying and socializing opportunities will surround you whether you seek them out or not. This is great, embrace the community. However, do not let it steal your chance to harness energy towards your intellectual goals. Just because you can make it on three hours sleep, does not mean it's beneficial for you in either your learning or relationships. Slow down, budget socializing time---prioritize important friends over partying. Give yourself enough time with your studies that you are not only keeping up, but are able to research, explore, and work in your area on your own terms as well as your professor's. After all---a degree alone will not automatically inform you of all you want to learn. Take ownership of your college experience.

Everyone is nervous and excited along side you. Don't be afraid to get outside your box and try new things. Most people won't know who you are, which gives you a blank slate. Conversations are easy to start at the beginning; all you have to do is ask them their name, major and hometown, and the conversation starts rolling. Take time to study, but also have fun! Professors want you to succeed, but its your responsibility to ask them for help! If you don't know what you want to major in, it's really okay. Most people change their minds. Living in the dorm is a great idea for freshman and sophomores because it's a great way to get involved. Join a lot of clubs that interest you. Don't forget to keep in touch with your friends and family. Exercising, eat healthy and sleep will get you through those rough weeks. Don't go home until Thanksgiving! You have a lot of free time; therefore, you need to set a routine so that you aren't thrown off guard. It is different than high school, but its the greatest four years of your life!! :)

I would tell myself to keep all my options open and to allow people to come into my life without being afraid of meeting a stranger. I would like to venture out beyond a small group of friends and have a variety of people that I would hang out with. Also I would like to make a difference around campus by spreading more school pride and spirit and even get more involved in community service programs. I also would tell myself to get involved with as many clubs as possible because they teach you real life situations that will only benefit me later in life.

I would tell myself to get into more clubs and take advantage of scholarship opportunites.

If I could go back and give myelf when I was a highschool senior advice it would be to work as hard as you can in highschool and to pay attention to small details teachers teach you. These details, although they didn't seem to mean much then, will help a great deal if you can recall them in college. Also, workig hard means good grades and many more scholarship oppertunities. I would ensure that I did my best becuase although I know I tried hard during senior year, I could have tried harder which would make the search financial aid much easier. Struggling to figure out how to pay your way through college, and not knowing if you will be able to return next year soley because of money is a very gut wrenching feeling and makes enjoy the college life much harder.

Don't go so far away from home. In high school, I wanted to get away from everyone and everything at home. I wish now I had the option of driving home for weekend. Now, I have to fly home or drive 14 hours. Living at the beach is amazing but not as amazing as surprising your parents for a weekend visit. Also, don't be in such a hurry. Take your time and really explore all your options before making a decision.