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If I could go back to my high school self and give advice I would start by telling myself to study more. Not to be so afraid to push myself harder and that just doing enough was not always the best. I would encourage myself to take chances and not to be afraid of making mistakes, after all you learn more from mistakes then from always being right. I would encourage myself to travel and learn from different cultures and to try to think more outside of the box then conform to the box. The most important thing I would tell myself that there is so much to do and try that you should not worry about getting married so young and trying to make everyone else happy. Do what you think is right, do what you think is challenging, do what you think might make you happy, and try and find the passion in your life.

Well let me say this when I was in high school I was doing good until I thought school was becoming bored. So in my last year I dropped out of high school. I attended a couple of tech. school and found that they was not what I wanted. so I decided not to do anything. So when I turned 31 yrs old I decided to obtain my G.E.D. where I passed my first try. After that I wanted to go back to school for criminal justice. went to a couple of schools and found all the school wanted was the money. Enrolling in Kaplan was the best thing I have ever done. I can't wait until I'm finished so I can attend Kaplan again for my master degree

My advice would be, take as many courses in high school to complement your major and keep very focused on your GPA. Work closely with the financial aid department at your college and apply for as many scholorships as possible and study before taking your SAT.

I am 26 years old and finally getting a chance to go back to college and finish what I started. I wish I could go back and tell myself to start planning earlier and not to take any time off in between high school and college. Take tours to as many colleges as you can. It helps you turn your dream into more of a reality. Don't let your personal life take over either. You will have plenty of time for that in college and after you graduate. For me, I just figured I was young and had all the time in the world, turns out time flies once you have that high school diploma in your hands and you enter "real life". One last thing, try not to procrastinate on the things that really matter.

The first thing I would do would be attend and complete college before becoming a parent. Life is trying enough without trying to be the bread winner, parent and student all at the same time. I would also be on top of applying for scholarships and financial aid as soon as I knew about it. Any and all financial help is a wonderful thing. College is a very important aspect of getting further in life and although it's expensive it's worth every penny. Finally, I would tell myself to buckle down and get the grades needed to be a good college student by learning appropriate study habits, and being prepared for everything.

I would have went to college right away instead of waiting 10 years because it is harder to go to college once you are in your thirtys. I would recommend to myself to study hard and be self disaplined. Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask the professor to explain the material again either in the class setting or other means. Do not take out extra money from your loans if you can get by without it. Get recomendations from your professors; they will come in handy!

I would have found the funds to go to college at 17. I attended a school for gifted students and ignored my abilities because of a desire to make money and become independent. Having experienced life, marriage, motherhood and, by extension, becoming a grandparent, I see the value of a higher education and stress that point to my children. The transition for me was in the form of a 2 year education at a community college, which was a wonderful experience. However, I learned the value, after 44 years in the work world, of entering that world with as many advantages as possible, or as available to a high school senior. College life is scintillating, open and stimulating. Every high school senior should avail themselves of at least 4 years of college education and catapult that education into a brilliant career, always learning, growing and open to new experiences.

Don't be scared because it really isn't that bad. Do it now because if you don't you will wish you did. Do everything you can and never give up, stay focused. The chose that your making is the best chose that you can ever make for yourself and it's worth every bit.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice for my educational future I would tell myself to work hard and dont give up! Dont ever give up your dreams, no one can take those away from you!

I would tell myself to plan a set of goals. How to achieve and maintain them once in college. I would find help or support groups to encourage me while in school to not fail. I would try to strive to succeed. I would tell myself that I can do it. I would of definitely listened to my parents in the essence of going to college while maintaining housing with them. The "REAL WORLD" is hard enough to struggle all by yourself. I would definitely live with my parents while attending college, working part-time, not accumulate any debt, save what I can and succeed in a career that I enjoy. I would advice myself to pick a career that I will enjoy and not change right away. Something that will give me stability, financial security and a comfortable feeling. I would tell myself not to have children or get married until my career was completed and a job was in place. I would tell myself to enjoy life before a life commitment, but to make sure overall that it is what you want out of life to be happy, not content. Thank you.