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If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would have told myself to enjoy myself more. During my senior year of high school, I was very serious and was only concerned about doing well in school, SAT scores, and not getting into any trouble; I was too ready to grow up. Since I did not get to enjoy myself during my senior year of high school, I will never know what it was like at prom and even little things like senior skip day. Today, I still have not been able to enjoy my young life because my life has always been about school. Now, I realize that I missed my opportunity to be a teenager. I will not be able to have the opportunity to enjoy myself until a graduate from college because I have more responsibilities now than I did in high school. So, I would have had a better transition into college if I had enjoyed myself more because I would not have felt that I missed out on anything in life.

However you were in high school, doesn't have to be the person you are in college. No one in college knows you so this is the time to be the person you want to be. You were shy in high school, so in college make it a point to meet new people. You were smart in high school, but stressed a lot because you waited last minute to do everything, don't procrasinate in college, get a study group to keep you motivated. You weren't too involved in high school, so join organizations that really inspire you in college. College allows for so many opportunities that it would be a waste to let the person you were in high school hold you back.

College is a time of growth and learning with tons of new opportunities and experiences. It is important to be disciplined and to learn your limits in different areas such as social life and personal life. Although the early years are a time for you to get to know who you truly are, it is important to have some sense of yourself so that you are somewhat grounded because with new people and new freedom it is easy to get lost in the life and lose sight of why you are in school. It is also very benficial and important to get involved on campus in any organizations or clubs that interest you the most. Developing your passion and connecting that with your campus involvement and your classes will help. It is important to stay in contact with professors and with academic advisors so that you can stay on track with your grades and graduation date. You also want to make sure that you are fulfilling your requirements for your degree as well. Ultimatelty, it is important to have fun and experience as much as you can, but to keep in mind that academics come first and foremost.

Life is green. Water is so pure. Energy is so clean. Every minute of every day counts for something. Life is a gift and is what you make of your beautiful life. Enjoy this beautiful blessing. Always give yourself love and identity. Always give yourself pure thoughts and beautiful views of life. Always be a peaceful and desirable person. Take kind photographs and walk through the grass and and see the different types of trees. Discover plants, drink from streams flowing through mountains. Go on vacations and love life. Try your best at everything that you do. Here is an opportunity to get your degree in a field that interests you. Utilize the software programs that allow you to create great work. Give a lot. Make each project display the parts of life that you want people to see. Be smart. There are many things within your reach that can take you to where you want to go. Keep listening to good advice from trusted individuals. Be on time to all of your classes. Familiarize yourself with all of the course materials. Prepare yourself daily for your classes and know what is expected of you. Keep it simple; live life.

Thinking back to my senior year in high school, I can remember how much I liked working in hotels with my mom and I thought, I can see myself doing this for a while. I envisioned myself either a lawyer or doctor by age 30. Subsequently, I majored in Hospitality Management which I liked but was never passionate about. One thing I would tell my younger self is go for your passion when seeking a career. Because if you choose work with something you?re passionate about, your passion will show in your work. It?s very interesting that I envisioned myself at a certain stage by age 30, and here I am at 30 just realizing what I?ve been passionate about.

Honesly, if I could go back to high schooln and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to study real hard for the SAT. I didn't realize, until I went to college, how important this test was. Your score on the SAT can detemine what colleges you will get accepted to. Also you should always apply to back up schools to be on the safe side. For example, my plan was to attend the University of Georgia and I applied to Georgia State University as a back up school. My gpa in high school was a 3.8 , I made a 1400 on the SAT, and was a member of many clubs such as: beta club, national honors society, and FBLA. However, I did not get accepted to UGA but got accepted to GSU. This proves that gpa isn't everything. Always try to do your best in all areas.

It has been said that college graduates earn more in their lifetime than those who only finished high school. One would think that would be because of the higher learning and education received in class; however, the greatest learning experience is truly the transition of being forced to make your own decisions. In the first year of your college career, you learn how to become more independent. High school prepares you well enough to develop study habits that suit you, but in college, you are no longer under the roof of a guardian; you are out on your own with only your friends as your company. The best advice to keep is to know that the transition into college can be scary, but every student experiences that feeling one way or another. Personally, the transition from a medium-sized town to downtown Atlanta was a very intense change. Put faith in your friends and your ability to make new friends. the end of high school means saying goodbye to so many people. Almost all students don't want to leave old friends, but don't be afraid because in college, deeper relationships surface and you'll find your place.

I would suggest that focus is the key to success in college. There will be many times when there is a popular social event is ocurring at a time of necessary studying. However, one needs to focus on the bigger objective- obtaining a prosperous life through a fulfilling postsecondary education. On the other hand, enjoy your first year, for it is your easiest one yet. Plus, one cannot stress too much or focus will be distorted. In addition, the first year of college, as it was the first year of high school, is the time to find one's balance of education and entertainment. Without that equilibrium, the bigger objective will be more difficult to obtain.

Stick with who you are and be more confident in yourself. Everybody in school is there for the same reason you are, not because they have to be, so embrace it. Also, even though you don't believe the hard work that your teachers are telling you college will be, it's even harder; it's not necessarily the complexity of the work, but how much you have to motivate yourself to do it. This is now, and this is what's important, you will discover your beliefs and your own personality will shine, so do your best and be your best. As always, just be you and keep a smile on your face and you will do wonderful!

If I was given the chance to relive my senior year with my current knowledge, I actually wouldn't do much differently. The only think I would tell myself is to really embrace and enjoy seeing these people you've known for years, because it will get much more difficult to see them. Some of these people you've known for almost all of your life you will never see again. Looking back, senior year was one of the best times of my life. My advice to myself would be to live in the moment and really cherish the good times with all of your close friends, because life drastically changes and many friends separate.

Take on every opportunity opened for you. Don't do things last minute and most of all, do not let long application processes intimidate you. Start on applications, whether it is College application or financial apps, start on them as soon as possible. Grades are still crucial, so don't give in yet and work sufficient to the end. Good luck and keep this in mind everyday.

First of all, Past-self, look beyond the stereotypes of a school - don't take what other people are saying about the school as fact. Get the facts yourself. Also, be more open-minded to an urban, non-traditional campus. Be willing to look a little outside of your bubble. You almost missed out on a fantastic opportunity when thinking about not attending a school just for that reason. However, you have to be ready for the transition. Be aware of your new surroundings, and understand that just because you?ve been in a city before, it doesn?t mean that that city will be like this one. Also, while your academics are very important, give yourself some time off to do what you enjoy; if you?re constantly doing work, you?ll go crazy! Just keep in mind that not everyone studies the same way. Study regimens that work for others might not work for you. Understand that you need to find study habits that fit you, or adjust the ones you made in high school accordingly. Basically, do your best and learn from your mistakes to move toward making yourself better!

Catherine, your senior year can be the happiest year in high school and the most crucial. It is the gateway to many opportunities. Now that you can choose where you receive your high education make sure it's the school that helps you reach your highest potential. This is your chance to start over. Seize every opportunity that comes your way. Don't be afraid to leap and take chances. You have a tendency to doubt yourself and your skills, but don't. You will be on your own which means no parents or professors always checking in on you. Trust me you will be tempted to sleep and slack off. Therefore you must find that drive, rekindle that love for learning you once had. Don?t be afraid to ask questions and do your research. You have potential to be extraordinary and you have so much to offer. College will help you find yourself and help you grow, so let it. This is your chance to meet people and learn amazing things. Remember the more you know the more you can know. Stop hiding behind your excuses so that ten years from now you won?t regret a thing!

Dear Will, The transition is going to be a hard one. College is a lot harder than high school. The main advice I want to give you would be to stay focused on your grades. The social life will always be there so take advantage of the opportunity to make A's. If you work hard and take it seriously you will exceed. In the end you can't blame anyone but yourself. You have to find methods that work for you. I wish I could tell you your mistakes and what you're going to do wrong so you can prevent them, but i will not. The experiences you are going to go through will help you become who you are as a person and a man. Good Luck! -Future Will

I would tell myself that even though I am a high school senior, that doesn't mean I'm done with school forever. Don't slack off. By slacking off, a lot of opportunities are lost, such as potential scholarships as well as the chance to go to the school of your dreams. Don't give up hope.

If there was a way for me to travel back in time to my senior year of high school I would tell myself to submit more applications for scholarships because I could actually win; I would tell myself to go for the gold and not sell myself short believing there were so many more qualified applicants that I didn't stand a chance. I would give myself encouragement in going out for sports I'd never played because even though it wasn't as early on as others started I still had the potential to be a great athlete. I would demand that I become more active in clubs and the community. I'd tell myself not to get carried away with spending money on things I wanted rather than just getting the necessities. These are the main things I would tell myself to do because even though they seemed small and insignificant at the time they were actually really important and could have significantly helped me during this first year with finances and even overall support.

I would tell myself that procrastination is not a very good habit and get rid of it before you enter college. Having really good study skills and tie management skills are keys to success in college. During your freshmen year, get as many A's as you can possibly get in core classes to build a solid gpa, making room for any error in hard courses along the road. Get involved in high school. Learn how to do things on your own and understand that there will be no one making sure you do homework or assignments. Learn to appreciate sleep, free things, your parents' money, and free textbooks in high school because once in college those things will slowly diminish. Take care of all school related issuses, finances, and business before wasting money on clothes, shoes, and etc. Learn how to save money on all college related expenses, because money will be very tight! Go to class all the time unless your health permits you from doing so, and remember once you step foot on campus; your are now a young adult, who must take responsibility for all your actions.

A a high school senior i would have gotten excellent scores in my standardized tests and taken part in most extra-curricular activities to qualify for more scholarships. I would have also familiarised myself with most college requirements before getting into college.

If I could back in time, I would tell my high school self to be more focused and dedicated to the cause of maintaining my grades and resulting GPA. I would emphasize solving tiny issues (like low test scores or tardiness) before they became huge problems. I would also suggest being more open to my professors, because as I continue through my academic career, I realize more and more that they are not simply instructors but reliable, professional sources of helpful information, whether just being someone to talk to or in terms of career options. I would also stress the importance of self-dedication and not waiting on my peers' poor or excellent results to be a judge of my own merit or character. It's irrelevant if the student beside me got a C+ because we are not sharing our grades and have to accountable only for ourselves.

If it?s the beginning of senior year, first tip, dump Josh; don?t waste time on him. You?ll learn about yourself in a short time without him; what you'll learn is relevant to college. If you get deferred from UGA, don?t get upset; you DON?T want to go there. State will be one of the best choices you ever make. Your decision to take the SAT and ACT once was smart, don?t second guess yourself. When you choose State, enjoy a stress free year and have the best summer of your life. Drop friendships that weren?t meaningful ASAP. Wait till you meet your true friends, they?re amazing. Don?t be shy, meeting people at orientation is fun and it doesn?t hurt to make connections. These connections will be important. When signing up for classes trust your instinct, take 18 hours. You?ll do great with a 4.06 taking 14; you can handle 18. Above all don?t be scared or nervous, you?re going to love what?s to come. Everything is uphill from graduation. P.S.- Use 2 alarms, Leave the house by 8:15 to make the train.