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If I could go back to my senior year of high school, there are two things that I would change. The first thing that I would have done was take the SAT more seriously. In terms of institutional scholarships, GPA and SAT are of upmost importance. While applying to colleges, I was not aware of just how important those two factors are. The higher your GPA and SAT score, the greater scholarship opportunities you have. Although my SAT score was not terrible, I wish that I would have scored at least one hundred points higher. The second thing I would change is the summer before entering college. Instead of spending the first month of the summer doing nothing, I would arrange to begin doing volunteer work in a foreign country. I was not aware of the all the opportunities there were to volunteer abroad in other countries for high school students. By volunteering in other countries, I would have increased my awareness of the health care conditions of other countries, contributed to the world, and gained an unforgettable cultural experience. All of which would have increased my competitiveness as a future medical school applicant.

I would tell my past self to be more involved in extracurricular activites and to not be scared of the unknown. I would advise to learn how to drive and get a job because being in college is very expensive. I would also want my past self to study and applied herself more so I could have a better scholarship where I would not have to pay for room and board.

I WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE FOCUSED ON MY GRADES AND NOT SPORTS. I WOULD HAVE ALSO WENT TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE FIRST AND GOT SOME COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. I LASTLY WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE FOCUSED ON SCHOOL AND NOT HAD AN ATTITUDE THAT I HAD TO COMPLETE SO MANY FORMS. I OVERALL WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE FOCUSED AND MORE PATIENT.

This advise I would give to high school would be to not start off your college career in debt. Work and study very hard would be the main point I would try to drive home. There is funding and more opportunities for students who prove they took their education seriously. High school is only a few short years but it will greatly impact your future. Taking those years seriously will shape and mold the rest of your life.

I would tell myself that I should have been more prepared and that I should have focused more in school.

I would tell myself to keep focused, keep your head up, never bring yourself down for anybody and strive for the better. although being ranked number eight in my class, out of three hundred, i wanted to work harder to be in the number one slot.

Knowing what I know now I would defiantly tell a high school student to begin to take courses that they will most likely take again in college. Challenge themselves take some AP courses get the extra college credits because it will be worth it. Also make sure they really search for the school that they really want to go to. Visits the school, talk to teachers, students and ask as many question. Also make sure that they can afford. Having financial issues are the worse and becomes a stressor and a distraction to school work when you’re wondering how are you going to pay for the next semester. Also apply for as many scholarships especially the ones that provide you with money every year so you know where money is coming from. Also make sure you know what is that you would like to go to school for, shadow, volunteer, get some experience before hand so you can start you major. Also learn how to manage your time it will be key for a successful college experience.

The best word to describe myself during my senior year would be "seniorities." I was thrilled I had almost completed the high school path and would soon be moving onto the more appealing and exciting college life. Because I kept decent grades and heard about my piers being accepted to several colleges, I felt cocky and thought that it wasn't difficult at all to get into college. I was wrong. After being denied from my first choice of college, I felt destroyed. Since then and to this day, I have grown much more serious and am determined to attend Appalachian State University in the spring of 2013 by saving up money and hopefully receiving some scholarships. I would tell my high school self to take college more seriously. Don't wait until the last minute to apply and have a financial plan set. It will take time and effort, but in the end, it will all pay off. You'll head off to college in the fall and all will be well. I will be attending a community college instead of heading off to college with friends. I regret the lack of effort I had my senior year.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would do everything in my power to get scholarships. In addition to playing a sport to get a full scholarship. It's hard putting yourself through school with no family assistance and support.

Hello young senior panther remember when you complained about wanting to go to college and finally have all the freedom that you always desired! Well college does have its freedom but it comes with a price of a lot responsibility. Yes teachers do not care if you show up to class or not, but missing class will leave you with unsatisfying grades. Also homework is not mandatory which was such an annoyance in high school but by not doing your homework you will never completely understand the material. So even though high school felt like an unnecessary four years it has truly prepared me for college. Be grateful to have teachers who worked so hard and so diligently to make sure you will succeed as you go further with your education. I know it was hard then to understand but now it makes sense be appreciative of those who pushed you further and be thankful for all the little moments that have brought you to this point.