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Apply for as many scholarships as possible, while working a part time or full time job to save money.

Assuming I went back to high school as a senior I would tell my self to strive for greatness and do my best. Work hard and get what I can out of class. Do my best even if I dont understand what my teacher is saying. Stay after class if I have to so i can figure things out and do well on class work and tests. I would work even more harder pushing myself to a 4.0 gpa. Show my teachers I mean buisness when it comes to getting good grades by working hard. Its a mindset, working hard and doing well. I want to carry this on to college life and work. If you set your mind to success you can transition well going from high school to college. Keep your focus and strive for greatness.

I would tell myself to stay focused and wait until having a child. School takes up at least 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of time and there is little room for failure. The cost of tuition is high and rises each semester. I would recommend living on campus(if possible) at a college away from home. I say this because there is nothing like life experiences. When you make adult decisions early in life, it opens your mind to what lies ahead in life. Always say no to drugs and enjoy being young while it lasts. College is not a joke and should never be taken lightly. Remember, a college degree can open a plethera of doors, so stay focused.

I would tell myself to breathe and relax. My high school self always felt so stressed about the future. High school was hard on me, and I couldn't even imagine how much more intense the college atmosphere would be. However, in reality, I had little to worry about. Yes, they are classes that I paid for, and the material doesn't get any easier, but the fact that there are now so many more resources; that I'm being trusted to take care of myself; and that the environment changes to something more relaxed. It was all the total opposite of what I thought, and I couldn't be happier that it is. I would also tell myself to look out for more scholarships, and to really do my research about financial aid and benefits. College hasn't gotten any cheaper, and while I know that I would do anything for my education, perhaps not taking out $50,000 loans would be a good idea. But most of all, I would tell myself to not get the buzz cut. It wasn't a good look.

Stick with it. Having a part time job that pays just enough to live off of is fine. Giving up school to work full time for extra money hurts you in the long run. Getting the education right out of high school will let you provide for your kids you'll have, better, and get you the jobs you really want to do. Giving up school for work and money is a temporary fix when you're in your early twenties, but working for the education will give you the better, long term jobs you'll be proud to have with the money you'd like to earn. Stick with it, do it now. You can always earn more degrees later when you change your mind on what you want to be when you grow up too.

Take a different Psy 101 teacher, you fell asleep most of the time. Don't work at Cashman that first semester, apply at Telemedia on Campus. Start taking English classes, don't "debate" you love English, just do it. Don't take Anatomy with Milne, no matter what Francesca tells you, you fail and retake it, just take Payette. Same goes for Anatomy II Saliha. Don't be so nervous about the TEAS test, you do fine.

I would tell myself to remain focused on why I am really attending college and to realize that it a time for me to grow into someone that can be productive. When I originally went to college I lost sight of my priorites. I would encourage myself to explore more of what I wanted to do, rather than what I was expected to do by others. I would also tell myself to be better organized and to network with others that could potentially put me in a position to be more marketable for employment. I have learned that it is about who you know and not so much what you know that will propel you in the workforce. I would have taken the time to develop those types of relationships. I would also tell myself to continue on to at least a masters degree rather than just a bachelors degree which seems to quickly be losing its power. It almost seems that having only a bachelors now is the same as only having a diploma 10-15 years ago.

Dear high school Asia, College and high school are nothing alike. You will need to research for more scholarships to avoid having mom and dad pay out of pocket. There is so much free money out there you just need to apply yourself. You need to get into the habit of reading because in college it is no joke with the amount of reading you have to do. Closer to the first day of college you may feeling overwhelmed and anxious ,but that’s typical do not let that make your college experience any less fun. Make sure the school you choose you look into the resources that are offered on campus and take advantages of the free resources. Also join clubs to get the full college experience while meeting new friends who can potentially become study partners for particular classes. Sincerely, the wiser Asia :)

I suppose it would have to begin with a short story; as a highscool senior, college was not something I even considered. Coming from a family who has never gone to college nor pushed education strongly at all, I had other desires. Working fresh out of highschool taught me quickly that the world is not so kind to those who are not educated, and so I took it upon myself to head back to school. I wish I could've told my highschool self to try harder. I did not have any motivation to do well in school and indeed, felt as though school was not fun at all. However, after completing my first degree with plans to attend a higher university, I can say without a doubt - it was the most beautiful experience of my life. In essences, all I wish I could've had told myself was to try... as I find that is the most important aspect of doing work - all you have to do is try.

The advice that i would give myself as a high school senior would be to apply myself more and take pride in school. I would tell myself that college would be a lot easier and I would enjoy it. I would also tell myself to participate in more school activities and that it is okay to care about school. I would say to make sure to study even if i thought i knew what was taught. Most importantly I would tell myself to start thinking about college immediately because it comes so much faster than you expect it to. Look into what colleges you want to go to, how much things cost, talk to your counsler , and apply for scholorships and financial aid. Lastly, I would say relax and that every thing will be okay so have a good senior year!

I would go back in time and tell myself to apply for scholarships more often. Even though you dont have the best grades in your high school class if you tried to look hard enough you would have found some. Also dont think that your parents are going to be able to pay for some of your college. Dad will leave you but because of your dads income you will not be able to get financial aid. We know that mom does her best but she can barely support herself. Dont get caught up in freind relationships because you will end up just loosing most of these anyways you should be concentrating on hard work and your career. Get your act together and make sure you start to focus more in school because you will have to learn focus really hard in college. Work on your handwriting and note taking because people will want to read your notes. Always go to Amazon before you go to your school bookstore you will most likely save some money. Finally and most importantly always take time on your work this key for success in your college work.

Going back in time to see myself as a senior would allow a large variety of possibilities, the most important of which would be to impart wisdom upon myself about college. A valuable lesson I learned is that your teachers may say, "This is what college is going to be like," when they issue out that I-lost-count page essay, but in actuality, college is easier than they make it seem. Of course, that does not apply to all courses in college. Some classes are the same or harder, but another big change from high school is that you're not required to take up to nine of them. Been there, done that, let’s not revisit the past. Another major change that goes right along with that one is that, this is your money you're working with; you're there because you want to be. That changes, really everything. Professors don't have to deal with students that don't want to be there, and students don't have to have their hands held anymore. Really, at the end of the day, there is no reason to stress about the college transition.

If I could go back in time, I would jump high to the occasion and complete high school or restructure my life so I could locate the opportunity. I would seek out as much information as possible from the people I knew and contact counselors at school on how I could get the accommodations needed to succeed in life. Growing up in poverty and in an orphanage that did not support my efforts or speak to me about college, gave me little direction or support to bring my dreams to reality. Becoming a young mother and not finishing high school or getting a G.E.D., has had a huge impact on my life. I had no idea just how important a G.E.D or diploma would be or how it could benefit me later in life. Had I known how difficult it was going to be in completing school and getting a degree now, I would have thought more clearly about my decisions and made better choices in life. I would have made more of an effort to complete school and prepare for my future and I would have seriously thought twice about having a family so young.

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If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would most likely tell myself that everything happens for a reason and that I am stronger than I think I am. I would tell myself to stay encouraged and that first place is acheivable for african american females who have no one supporting them. I didn't think I could go to college because it seemed so expensive and i didn't know anything about scholarships or grants because no one in my family had ever been to college . I didn't think that i could get into a junior college but i did and that's when my whole mind frame changed. So if i could tell myself something else while in high school, it would be to search fro money and to ask for help whenever it is needed

High school can be a scary misconception when you are a young middle school kid, but once you get there you realize it is not frightening at all. Although, once you are a high school teenager, being familiar and comfortable with your high school surroundings, you tend to forget one thing. That thing is when you are a senior in high school you experience this fear once again when thinking about college. The thought that you will get lost on campus, have no friends, or fall behind in classes all pass through your mind. These thoughts are harmful and they can cause people to stress out and freak out. I have experienced all of this and as a sophomore in college and I can say it was all just another big misconception! College life is just like any other kind of scholarly life any one has experienced. You work hard and do your best and you have fun on the way to success. Going from a senior in high school to a freshman in college is not a scary transition. Being who I am today I would tell my high school self to relax, you have done this before.

If I could travel back in time and warn myself of the challenges I face today as a college student , the conversation would be pretty lengthy. One of the most important things that I would say to myself is not to wait. It is the desire of many high school students to take a break before they go to college. They take a semester off. However, one semester turns into two, then three, and before you know it you've been out of school for an entire year. Why wait? Jump right back into school and take advantage of all of the opportunities that await you. After high school, I waited a year before I decided to enroll in school. I think that this is one of my biggest regrets. In my opinion, waiting to enroll in college just makes the process harder. Enrollment, admission, financial aide, and getting used to being a student again became and obstacle for me. After being out of school for a year, getting back into the groove of student life became more of a challenge. I believe that if I would've went straight into school, this process would've been a lot easier.

I would tell myself to be open minded about the other college out there. You can get that wonderful college experience whether you go to a big university or just a small community college.

Make sure you laugh and make lots of friends. As you get older it gets harder and harder to meet people who are not "work" friends. Learn from the classes, don't just try to get a grade. A diploma is not just a piece of paper; it is a symbol of an accomplishment, an earned achievement, a symbol of knowedge; make sure you earn it. Never be ashamed to be the teachers pet, or to be an annoyance and ask too many questions; a question never makes you look stupid, everyone is uncertain at times it is best to learn to face it now.

Dear Jenine, The hardest part will be adjusting to the study load. In highschool you can do extra credit and retake tests. Some teachers may even let you get away with turning in assignments late. College will do a better job of preparing you for the real world. Teachers will rightly expect you to show up to class on time and be ready to learn. The best advice is really simple, come prepared to learn, study hard, listen to your teachers and you'll do fine. College is an amazing learning opportunity, so don't waste it. You will have the rest of your life to work, socialize and go to parties. Focous on the task at hand and you will reap the benefits. One of the wonderful things about college, is it's ok to be a nerd. You don't have to be a cheerleader or a football player. College will be an amazing and pivitol point in your life. You will make life impacting decsions, so be careful about your choices. You will make new friends that will last a life time. You will make career choices and discover hidden talents. You will grow into yourself.