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If I could go back in time and take to myself about college life, I would emphasize time management and how much free money there is for me to attend college. I would have told me to retake the SATs for the thrid time to get a full ride academic scholarship to Delaware State Univerisity. Next, I would stress how prepared I need to be to pass the Praxis exam because I want to be a secondary math education teacher. Then, I would warn myself of certain professors that would cause me the most trouble to excel in my studies. Lastly, I would encourage myself to keep a positive attitude ands outlook on what is to come over the next few years.

In high school i did not work up to my potential. i graduated with a 2.5 GPA. That figure is nowhere near close to what my potential is. Knowing what i know now about my university and my experience here, i would have definately worked harder so that i would have been accepted into a better school. i would advise myself to stick with sports, and get more involved as well. All of these thing played a major role in my current state. i have a 3.3gpa now a great improvement, but had i achieved this in high school senior year i most like would have received academic scholarships to the schools of my dreams. Socially i would warn myself that college can be distracting so being more involved once you get into college with lower your chance of being distracted early. i current have a younger sibling who is in that situation and i advise them and encourage them to do well. i did not get that mentoring while i was in highschool.

I would give myself the advice to take my time and do it right. I would encourage myself to understand the process of leaving high school and going to college to make it easier on myself. I would tell myself to test myself and my willingness to complete a goal just to make sure that I'm able to stick to what I need to do. I would tell myself to keep my credit clean, keep my company to a few people and make sure that I'm investing more time in myself than anything else. I would tell myself to hold off on relationships, hold off on any types of activity that distracts from paying attention to my education. I would tell myself to make sure that I'm able to commit myself to what I need to do and how I need to do it. I would most of all encourage myself to be forgiving to myself, noone is perfect and live shows that no matter we all make mistakes.

i thanks God for keep me out of trouble and do the right thing and put me in the right way of success.

I would express to myself to make sure you have a direction and a plan before you go off and make your decision of university. The college that you select will not only determine the path of life you choose to live but will determine the friendship and connections you will make for a lifetime. Do not take your close friendships for granted. Make all your decisions for you and you alone because you are the one who has to live with yourself at the end of the day. Once you make a decision, stick with it through thick and thin. No matter how rough the college is, most likely you will not find relief somewhere else. Consistency and commitment are the most important qualities to have as a college student and an adult, and you should capitalize on every opportunity thrown at you. Take your life seriously and make sure you stay true to yourself. Remember all the people who have invested their lives, time, and money into you and do not disappoint them. You owe it to them and to yourself to succeed and not let any obstacle stop you. Keep focused. You know to do. Do it.

"Ade'Zsa it's time to focus, this is it! Senior year is the most important year of High School. It's important to do all that you can do and always do your best. It's time for you to grow up and take responsibility for yourself, it's a very harsh world. Don't be afraid to ask questions, don't feel left out or down on yourself because you don't know something, it's ok sometimes. Be proud of who you are as a person, be yourself. Don't do something that makes you uncomfortable just to please someone else it's not worth it. Stand up for what you believe and people will admire you and also, don't forget to have fun. You have so much potential Ade'Zsa, now use it to the fullest." Sincerely, Ade'Zsa

“Okay, Jenna I need you to listen to me, this is important.” I look up at who is talking to me and I see myself, I’m speechless. “Jenna, I know this is a lot to take it but I need you to listen to me, I don’t have a lot of time.” What can I do? I have to listen to myself, so I nod my head in the yes position, still too shocked to speak. “Jenna, I am the future college you, and I need to give you better advice now.” “First YOU NEED TO FIND SCHOCLARSHIPS, paying for school is extremely difficult, but you can get through it better with scholarships, Second I really need you to study hard, college is no joke and if you want to be a veterinarian, then you are going to have to strive for success. And lastly, make sure you choose your friends wisely.” I stare at her; this was a lot to grasp. I wanted to ask so many questions. Yet I asked the most important question I could. “How can I trust you?” She smiles “I am you remember, you can always trust yourself.”

Dear Aminah,

If had to give myself an advice about going to college, knowing college life and making a transition. I will first start by motivating myself to work hard and reach my potential to provide good and moral intelligent to everybody around me. By serving and set a good examples in the community. Also by participating in the community so it will allowed me to know myself and other people better. I truly, believe that working with teens my own age will help me to avoid simple mistakes that I could have done. I try to be a role-model so my coach and my mentor could rely more on me .Truly I think community service will have an influence my life-in a positive way. I had provided benefit and useful aid to other all people so I could satisfy their needs. For example, I helped my church clean and move barrels of clothes the Haitian community after the earthquakes that happen years ago. The reason that I am passionate about helping the community is because we all have an obligation to help those around us. In conclusion, I am applying for this scholarship because it mean alot to me.

I would tell myself to not wait to start college! To start taking classes right out of high school while all of that knowledge is still fresh in my mind. Waiting for almost 5 years before starting college is proving to be a struggle. If I had enrolled in college classes right out of high school (even if I was only taking one or two classes) I would have been much better off. Besides all of that, if I had started college right out of high school, I would be graduating from college with a BA right now (with all of my friends that I graduated high school with).