Kayla
I would definetly tell myself to stay focus in school and don't listen to what nobody because they will say and do things to discouraged you with anything. Get use to studying, taking test, make friends, and etc. stay true to yourself because people will try to bring you out of your character. Watch who you call your friends because not everybody going to benefit you. Some will start mess and stab you in the back when they see you doing something right. Become close with the professor because they can help you in the long run. Keep your grades up, go to class, stay focus on graduating on time because it is possible to fall behind.
Isis
The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would have to be "remain yourself, do not be to trustworthy, and remained focused on why you are in school".Coming to college is an experience i can never forget. I would tell my past senior self that college is a taste of entering the adult world dealing with losses and struggles, especially with finance. I would make sure I knew college is serious and that all the money I threw down the drain could help me in the long run. I would tell myself the transtion is a bit tough and how I would sleep with my lamp on for three nights in a row because I was so scared of being on my own in a new place.I would warn my self that i would spend nights crying over a friend who was taken away to soon over gun violece and would never see her on campus again.Ultimately I would tell my senior self "life isnt always good but it isnt bad,it makes you stronger and more prepared, college is merely a transition from adolesence to adult hood.
asia
You are the girl who thought ninth grade was just a breeze and no one will care about your grades this early in the game. This mindest should never be accepted in high school. Each assignment in each grade, including extra credit, matters. Your performance throughout all of your four years counts toward your future scholarships you will need in collge. Slacking off is not an option.
Start to study for the ACT as soon as possible, especially the science and english sections. It is imperative that you aim for a 30. The higher the score, the more scholarship money you will receive. It will be the hardest test during your high school. The ACT takes patience and concentration. Do not take it for granted.
Lastly, start to develop good time management. There will be days in college when an event is going on but you have a lot of work to do. You have to distinguish the fun from the fundamentals. Ofcourse you will have fun but do not get sucked into peer pressure.
In high school, you have your parents. In college, you are your own woman. Remember to keep your integrity and always remain humble in life.
Ireyaun
If I can go back in time I would advice myself to work harder, research more about college, study more. Instead of leaving school with early release, stay in school, talk with tutors for more help in my weak areas instead of just pushing them to the side. Any time when i needed help with something I would be afraid to ask questions because of what I thought others would think of me. If I can go back I would say to myself the worry about others, ask as many questions as you need to have a better understanding of things, because you won't get know where by just pretending you know.
Carina
College is the best time of your life that you will have. It might seem scary at first, to be on your own and taking care of yourself, but no matter what, it is worth it. You grow so much as a person and you learn so much about life. You met amazing people that will be your friends even after college. All of this may seem great but one of the key aspects of enjoying college, you have to want it. You have to be the one to open yourself up to many opportunities in front of you. In order to make the most of your college experience and to meet people, you have to try and socialize. As far as classes, working hard will get you far. Classes aren’t hard but they aren’t the easiest too. The classes you take are going to prepare you for your future. So all in all, enjoy college, make friends and grow as person.
Raven
After completing my first year of college the first advice I would give myself as a high school is that college is fun. The adjustment at first is difficult but it soon becomes a part of everyday life. You may or may not develop close friendships with your roommate, but communication and compromise can build a smoother transition. Adjusting to being away from family and friends can be daunting but you have to stay focus on why you are in thre. College is going to bring unique opportunities for example, students from various backgrounds and cultures and countries.
Lear to manage basic tasks such as eating, sleeping,, and going to class. Addressing more complex responsibilities such as balancing studying and socializing, participating in clubs and activities, and handling finances. Time management is a demand that allnew students wilhave to master. A typical day in college is less structured than high school, and there is more reading and studying that is required outside of class. . Another thing is to be patient; while campus may seem new and overwhelming for freshmen’s, it becomes more familiar with time. Use as many resources available to assist you when are navigating your new surroundings.
Justina
If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college as a high school senior what I would tell myself is to achieve all that I want out of life. Go to college to get a better education so that I can support my family and be a good role model for my future children. No one in my family considered going to college so why don't I start the trend and maybe I can be a role model for my little brother so that maybe he will want to go to college and achieve what he wants to be. I want to start my own security business and in order to do that I need a college education because a high school diploma is not going to take me far in life. So why not start right after high school and be the best that I can be.
Devin
Devin Smith
Dillard University
Scholarship Essay
I have learned a whole lot of important information about college and about life since leaving high school. If I was back in high school. I would encourage me to stop playing around and increase my grade point average. I would also remind myself to research colleges and universities so that I would know what the requirements are for me to enroll. If I can put myself back in a position as a senior in high school I would say, “Man oh Man” look at me now. I am at the end and about to cross the finish line. College is a loveable learning training ground for leadership. If I could go back in time to think about everything I did in high school, I would have taken work seriously than I did. I enjoy being who I am on campus, the average college student who is a leader trying to better himself. There are the good and the bad in college. This goes for every college student, and by saying that, the good is making the right grades in college. The bad is not having the money to afford college.
Cindy
I would say," Cindy, you need to take your education more seriously!" I had no idea what I wanted to be after high school so I didn't put any though into it. I would have gone to the college night's at school and talked to my counselor more. You meet many interesting people in college and learn how to handle the struggles along the way. I have two children, 19 and 13, and I am stressing to them both that having a college degree is extremely important. I could not get a good job until I graduated college as a Medical Assistant. It took me 15 years after I graduated high school to do that. Now I started going back to school to get a bachelors in business, becuase I want more out of life. My daughter struggled with her first year at a community college and now has started at an Art school. I'm telling her like I should have told myself, "Make the most out of your life, because it goes by so fast and take your education seriously. Without your education it will be hard to live your life the way you want to."
TIanna
If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell myself to stop percrastinating and pay attention in class. I would aslo tell myself to go to class prepared, to read the material ahead of time, and to be more studious and less lazy. To stop worrying about not having a boyfriend and get my perspectives in order. I would tell myself that college is not going to be easy and that no one will hold your hand and guide you through each day. That you need to be more self sufficient and get a job, because college is not cheap, especially those books! I would tell myself not to be afriad and to go for it. Work towards the dream that you have and not to fall into a slump when things go wrong. To enjoy campus life and be mindfull of who you are and not to let anyone put you down!