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You will benefit more than you can imagine from doing well on the SAT/ACT, and you really must study and take it twice, if you can. Scholarships and university programs will be made uniquely available to you with high scores and it will give you a major advantage as a student applying for classes. You will acquire distinctive social and educational experiences and connections. The importance of standardized tests cannot be stressed enough. Those advanced placement courses will really help prepare you mentally for the university environment and the more you take the better you will be. They will help you afford the courses you need, so you can take more classes you want. More importantly, you will be so pleased that you challenged yourself. That boyfriend/girlfriend, no matter who they are and how much you think of the,mis not worth sacrificing your academic potential. Be aware that you may change your mind a thousand times on your official degree program. In your first two years while you are thinking take all of your foundations credits. If you want to make friends join a club related to your field of study or your favorite extra-curricular passions.

If i could go back and talk to my senior self, i would advise me to slow down. Take different classes and manage my time. College life is different than high school life. I would advise my self on how to study and how to be patient. I would advise myself that the future is bright but i'm going to have to work hard to get to my goals. That my friends would be different and would have a different outlook on life than my high school friends. That mom is not going to always be there to help me with those class projects or term papers. That mom is not going to be there to cook for me, clean for me, or make sure i do my homework. It is all up to me. I would advise myself that i am going to have to grow up quick and start taking responsiblilty for my actions. That although i will miss my parents and siblings, this is a journey i must face alone, but knowing that my family will always just be a phone call away. Grow strong, independent, and be a leader.

My advice to my high school self would be to take school work seriously but most importantly to be yourself and not second guess decisons that you face. Make the decision that feels right and stick with it.

I would advice myself to be prepared for long hours of studying. I would advise myself to get serious about school and pay attention in class. I would advise to be organized and be responsible and the professors would not remind about any due dates for assignments. College professors expect students to read the material assigned and it is essential not to follow back on course material.

I would tell my high school self to not be afraid. I would tell her to not be afraid to try new things or meet new people. To go out and be social and have the best time that I could, because we only live once and I don't want to look back and regret not doing something. I would also tell her to equal out how much fun I have with how much schoolwork I do. Having a good time in college is important, but it is also important to learn and recieve a good education so that I can become a valued member of society and support myself.

You are going to make the best decision you will ever make in your young life fairly soon. Many people will tell you that this is a horrible idea; you will fail. Your family will be seemingly on the fence about it but will ultimately support you. I have no advice to give you because at your young age you have already learned an incredibly important lesson: to believe in yourself and your abilities. When you dropped out of high school in 2001 it was because you intrinsically knew that there were bigger and better things waiting out there for you if you reached out for them. After you recieve your GED you will travel to India and Africa in 2002, Oma and Papa will take you. When you return home you will move to Texas and get your first job and a car. From there on out you will work and travel all over the United States and Europe. You will go to college and your education will mean so much more to you now than it did in High School. You will own a home at 28 and work in your field. Keep up the good work babe.

Hello younger me! There are a few things I need to tell you to prepare yourself for this long journey they call college. It is going to be a difficult road, but you definitely cannot give up. Begin by completely preparing yourself now since your senior year is almost over. Gain better organization skills, prepare for the placement test, and make sure all of your paperwork is in to ECU early. Organization is the number one skill that will help you make it through college. That includes study skills and the way you keep track of what to study and when. I know that in high school you did not study a lot, but that has to change now. Starting with your final year you need to change your study habits and be more strict on yourself. Good study and organization skills are the only way you will survive college so work hard on them durning the summer. Remember you will make it in the end. There will be a few bumps in the road, but all you have to do is get back up and make things better.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would most likely talk for hours about how to prepare for the changes. However, if I were to sum it up into two-hundred words, I'd probably tell myself to be ready for everything to change. The most radical change from high school to college is the level of repercussions for my actions escalating radically. Every decision I make, and every hour I spend will have rapid and massive effects. How I decided to budget my time was certainly the most difficult part of the transition. I would tell myself that I need to prioritize all of the aspects of my life, and not let my personal desires get in the way. Also I would tell myself to talk to my advisor the first day I could so I could discuss with her whether my courses match up with my goals at East Carolina University. Ultimately I would say to prioritize, plan far ahead, and learn to budget my time efficiently. If my past self had abided by those words, I could be in a lot better position than I am now.

The best advice I would give myself is to manage my time wisely and learn better study habits. Studying in college is much more time-consuming and more indepth than high school studying. When I was in high school, studying occurred each night for the class the next day. In college I have to study hours every day for classes and assignments a week or two away. The second best advice I would give myself is to make friends and get to know my teachers better outside the classroom. Teachers are more willing to help you if you make the effort to visit their offices and approach them directly with questions you might have. Put yourself out there because you never know who may be able to help you when you need it (or whom you might be able to help in return).

Well first I would start with saying that, no matter what anyone tells you, follow your heart and it will lead you to greatness. Also, not only is college about your education, it is about creating connections that will last a lifetime. I kinda messed up by staying with one group of people for most of my first year, so I would tell myself to branch out more and go find people that share similar interests. Another thing, go to a sporting event, you may not enjoy sports, but go for the interaction and for the comraderey of cheering for your school. Also some great advice that I learned from one of my professors is to never let other people's judgment affect your personal performance cause it only hurts you. The best way to counter that is to prove to that person you are confident in who you are and no longer care what they say. Grow a better backbone, it will help later on. And most of all, don't stress yourself out too much, you can't predict what is gonna happen so just be prepared for the worst and know in the end everything is alright.

Knowing that I could relay my current knowledge to a younger me, I would only tell myself a few things. One, I would push the topic of searching for and applying to all the scholarships I could find. The importance of financial aid became apparent to me after I started college and all too late. Next I would tell me that I need to concentrate hard on my studies at university and stay on top of my priorities, not my social life. However, social life is an important part of the college transition period so I would tell myself to be the best friend I can be to all. Lastly, I would give the advice of taking the time to call home and talk to my family - this would help provide structure and stand as a reminder of those who love me. Good luck, bud. You'll be great.

The best advice I could give myself as a high school senior with the knowledge that I have now would be to enjoy the simplicity of life within high school. During high school I was eager to "grow up" and to reach the next level in life--not knowing that this progression in life also involves an increased level of responsibility. Embracing every moment of high school instead of approaching it with an apathetic mindset might have allowed for a smoother transition into the level of life I was so anxious to attain. Establishing the disciplines of studying and learning outside of the classroom all coincide with the idea of enjoying the simplicity of high school. At that time in my life I could not fathom spending hours reading my books, reviewing my notes, or establishing relationships with my teachers. These skills, which can be perfected in high school, all promote for superior levels of success within college. The time and energy wasted in high school being nonchalant could have been used efficiently by developing skills and behaviors—which are easily accessible through the resources in high school—that would establish the precedence for success within college.

If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior, I would explain to myself the things that I need to to do in order to prepare for college. Mostly explain what needs to be done like filing for FAFSA and other grants available to me.

I would tell myself to be more outgoing in high school. Sure, you play sports and are involved and have friends, but really find yourself as a person now. It will save you a lot of trouble in the next few years. Also, don't worry about being friends with EVERYONE - most of them, you won't see after graduation. Tell people how you really feel, without worrying about what they are going to think of you. Have confidence in yourself, your talents, your dreams, and your wishes. That is the only thing that will get you through some of the times you'll have in college. Learn to trust others without apprehension - if you don't, you'll struggle with keeping relationships in the future. Most importantly, stop worrying about everyone and everything and just RELAX! Have fun - you only go through high school once, and you don't want to look back in ten years and realize that you missed so many wonderful experiences because you were too concerned with other things. These are the four of the best years of your life - make memories you'll never forget with friends you'll always remember.

Make sure to spend an equal amount of time studying as you do in class. Review, review, review! Refine time management skills as they come in very handy in college when mom and dad aren't there to remind you to do your homework. Attend after school review sessions and make the extra effort for extra credit. This will create good habits for the future and make the college experience easier. Finally, don't sweat the small stuff! Mistakes and accidents happen, but they are excellent tools to learn by and will prevent them from happening in the future.

College isn’t going to be high school, where your teachers stay on you about grades. They help you if you want it; if you don’t ask they think you don’t care and won’t care themselves. Do your best and try to get a 3.0 before senior year so you can dual enroll into TCC and get a few classes, like English, out of the way. As for AP American History, study hard. I almost got a 3, which would have taken care of all the hard history classes you will take. Don’t slack and don’t worry about drama or friends, because you lose the ones you don’t need and keep the ones you do which are not very many. Try not to stress because that hinders your ability to stay focused and you remember projects or homework too late. Don’t take journalism with Mrs. Jennings; take an art class or something. It was a difficult class and you won’t have fun. Most importantly, enjoy High School. You can do what you want and make the same mistakes I did, or take my advice and do your best. Good Luck.

Dear Me, College is not exactly what you think it will be. It is much better. The experiences that you will encounter here are the best in the world. Do not stress, and do not tell anyone I told you this, but your first semester classes are easy. Your professors are fun, hilarious, and dedicated to what they do. That book that you are supposed to read, read it. Be ready to get a job because the state of North Carolina is screwing you over by not deeming you as an In-State student even though you have every shred of proof this is home. Campus dining hall food is the bomb! Do not put off going to the campus gym, it is too much fun. Friend the right friends, I picked out some great ones for us, I think. Lastly, start packing for that college shipment ahead of time and have everything you will need in order, things got a bit messy. Good luck and do not worry, you are ready! Love, Future You

The choices you make now affect the rest of your life. The habits you develope now can depict how successful you will be in life. Do you want to spend your life bored and settled in a job that you are not happy with? Now is the time to find your passion. You'll sleep in too late and miss a class, you'll go into debt, and you'll lose focus but the important thing is to stay positive and learn from these trials. College will be fun but always remember the reason you are there- to receive an education. Going out with friends feels a whole lot better when all of your work is done. College is about learning how to live life independently but also about creating relationships with others that allow you to learn more about yourself, experience things you've never tried before, and finding what truly makes you happy. Meet lots of poeple and enjoy the time you have because it goes by quickly! In college, you'll learn more about yourself than you could ever imagine. Embrace it.

To allow oneself plenty of time to study for classes, completing school projects, and studying for exams. Good grades came naturally easy in high school but it is total hard work in college. One can not be too hasty about making major decisions concerning college major, college campus, or anything else that will determine your college future. This will only create more stree for the student. A good student knows that he or she needs to keep thing's balance with college life. In doing this one should participate in the events on campus, get to know you surroundings, organize your time, money, remember deadlines, find a quiet spot for studying, always go to all classes, meet with your professors, academic advisor, Financial Counselor, and keeping track of money.

When accepting the responsibility of continuing on to a secondary education, you must at first have a clear perspective as to what you want to take from the college expierence. College is one of the final oppurtunites that you are given before adulthood to make mistakes, correct them and try again. Starting with the very first day of college you should have the end in mind. Always strive for your best in each andf every course. Make sure to make knew friends and enjoy being out on your own. College should be taken very seriously but not so serious that you don't enjoy it. Learning is and should be exciting. Take time to be open minded and excepting of the material taught and the knowledge that can be obtained. Most of all, put your best foot forward and take pride in all that things positive that you do.