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I would stat by telling myself that i need to look for financial aid NOW rather that put it off with all of my other college stuff, so that i could go straight into my dream college without having to take a year off and hopefully get enough help to go back. And remind myself that im going into a profession with a rather high unemployment rate (theatre acting) and altho i am very passionate and driven about it, passion wont pay off those loans! i need to look for and get as much as i could then when it would be easier because of my steller high school grades! And to live an example through my sister-in law's death. Not throw my future away with my depression. Serena wouldnt have wanted that, and i know that now. I need to keep my head up and my eye on the future. I'm ment for so much more and i can, and will, acheive my dreams.

Listen to my parents! I should have went to a Community College for 2 years and transfer over to a Tradional 4 year University. Also to get a better job than I already had and SAVE UP ALL OF MY MONEY! Also I should have invest in some kind of program to help me go to the college that I want to go to now.

I would tell myself not to worry so much about getting accepted. As it turns out, my school has an open acceptance policy, something that I was not informed about (guess I didn't have to apply to any safety schools after all!). I would also tell myself to attend more of the campus events, and to not worry so much about not knowing anyone. I'd advise myself to pack some wall decorations, because an interesting poster can be a great conversation point for people who are passing by my room, thus introducing me to new people.

I would tell myself to focus on my school. Make sure to work hard and get everything done one time. Don't skip class because it is very hard to catch back up. I would also tell myself to live on campus because it is easier to make friends!

I would first off tell myself to not listen to my parents in the college decision making process. In order for that to work, I would tell myself to seek out professional help from career counselors. Also, from those who have been in a similar situation, as in not knowing what they wanted to pursue in the future, but eventually reached their goals. With that said, being financially smart, not only by understanding the real value of money, but pushing myself to apply for more scholarships and other financial aid opportunities. Then again, college is a learning experience and coming right out of high school, I was still a teen. I just wish I had someone who would have given me a little better advice based on what I wanted to do with my life, rather than what was right for them. In the end, I am where I wanted to be, but even after only two and a half years, it?s been one bumpy road.

Jessica, you know you?re a writer. Don't assume you can't make a living on your passion. Embrace it. Pursue it. Don?t fight it in the vain attempt of securing another position in this society, the time it takes for you to discover you were already on the path, you will have wasted YEARS. You?ve always felt if it wasn?t complicated you didn?t exert enough effort. Have you ever considered how effortless those things that are MEANT for you are supposed to be? Reveal in the fact that you?re seventeen and know your career? don?t settle for a job.

The best advice that I would give younger self, is to change your mentality and never loose your focus. Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself that having a lazy high school mentality will not do you any good in college. Going to college is your way of starting your career, becoming an adult, and formatting you life. It is not something that you can just toss to the side and take for granted. It is a blessing and an opportunity for you to make something of yourself. Not only will you be bettering yourself, but you will be bettering the life for your future family. That is something that you have to keep in mind. If you keep worrying about partying and having fun, then you will be missing out on what is important. Waiting for a young man whom you are dearly in love with , is just wasting time. Especially when he is not sure if he loves you back. Focus on what God has for you. Do what you need to do, so that you can be able to do what you want to do. Change your mind set and just focus.

the advise i would give my self if i can go back to when i was a senior, i would stay focus and be persistant and make sure i do everything in my power to maintain good grades, and pay attention. in to put forth a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort to succeed in all my classes, i will study more, write more, attend extra classes so i can better understand my work. but must of all i would attend class everyday and talk to my teachers about different subjects i need help with. theese are the advise i would give myself.

I would tell myself to ecpect the unexpected. College is nothing like highschool, NOTHING. I would tell myself to prepare for a fun time, but also a rough time. Going to school in the city is not as easy as you may think, especially if you don't live on campus. So I would make sure I tell myself to prepare to face some challenges, and to not give up with school even though it may be tough.

Concentrate on WHAT matters, and never worry about HOW things will manifest. Belief will make things real, and this is the most important lesson I've learnded throughout my journey since high school. Everything in your life starts in your mind and don't forget it. This, along with the shock of seeing myself from the future, will exponentially make me move through life with more light.