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The number one advice I would give myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now is become financially cautious. Saving money this year as a senior will help me with books and college bills. Next I would tell myself do not (under any circumstance) attend college as an out of state student. I believe now that with the fluctuation of college tuition amongst most colleges around the country, it is becoming harder to go to college out of state. So stay home!

"Keep doing what you are doing"! Yes, I could have gotten better grades or a few scholarships, but everything happens for a reason and I wouldn't change a thing.

First and foremost, apply for a lot of scholarships; financial aid will not cover everything. Also, since you are working, start saving your money so you can afford the books for your college classes; a book for your major goes as high as three hundred dollars. Furthermore, research the area in where your future school will be to have a better understanding of that specific city and compare and contrast it to your present city. Lastly, you are about to make the transition to college; this is a place where if you are not taking it seriously you will pay for it. There are so many scholarships for those who are graduating high school students. These same awards will not be available for when you start college, so try to apply to at least one scholarship per day. Also, you spend too much money on sneakers, clothes and going out to eat, you must be willing to put money aside on things that will promote your success. I know that is a challenge, but you must think long term success instead of immediate gratification. Remember, be aware, be wise, and think twice about everything, especially purchases.

I would tell myself to keep a job long enough to save money to help pay for my tuition and just have extra money for anything i would need for school. I would start college right after highschool instead of waiting 4 years later to start school. I would tell myself not to spend money on so many tattoos that i have now and i wouldnt have to get any removed now because i wanna join the army. I would tell myself that music doesnt have to be my one major to pursue a career in.

I would tell high school seniors to always plan ahead, no matter what point in life you are at. College can come as a suprise to most people as it did to me, I was not fully prepared, so went in almost blindly.

Stay focused

I enjoyed high school life becasue I had good friends and my academic standing was great. I could not change anything if I got a chance to go back in time becasue my status then was successiful. My highschool academic standing helped me pursue my college education. My friends had also good academic standing and we loved our young life studying and exploring the academic possibilities after highschool. We all turned out great since we pursue our college education, though in different fields.

Transitioning from highschool to college was one of the most challenging tasks of my life. The reason being is that college is extremely different from highschool. One of these major differences is that it cost. In order to pay the high tuition cost for my school, I had to take out a lot of huge loans, which will probably keep me in debt for a long time. This is why, if I could go back in time, I would definitely advise myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Another piece of advice I would give to myself as a highschool senior, is to remain focus. The ability to remain focus is a key factor in successful transitions from highschool to college. The reasoning being is that in college there are a lot of parties, people , and other distractions, that can hinder academic success. Also, professors, unlike highschool teachers, do not remind students to complete assignments or of due dates. This becomes the student's responsibility to remember, which can be really challenging at first. Lastly, I would advise my self to better manage my time to keep up with all the assignments and extracurricular activities that college provides.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to go on diffrent college tours. I would of also told myself that I should have started applying for schools earlier than I did. I would make note to myself to get ready to be away from my family and friends. I would encourage myself that I am going to college to become a better person and make good choices. I would make known to never change no matter where I go in life be myself at all times. I would have told myself to get more involved while in high school. I would have applied for many diffrent scholarships so everything wouldn't come out of my parents pocket. I already had really good grades as a Senior in high school but I would let myself know that grades and SAT scores and very important. Think postive and succeed!

Life is a rocky road, but for every moment there is a reason to keep on living. I'm living to reach my goal of becoming a pre-natal nurse one day and helping newborn babies stay alive, but most importantly helps mothers maintain a healthy diet. College has opened many doors into a better life. In high school I was a hard worker and determined to go to college regardless of my citizen status, but I wished I could have applied to scholarships and schools earlier. I regret doing things at the last minute because that was a sign of irresponsibility. I was constantly busy with AP classes, sports and clubs, but I wished I would have tried harder.

knowledge is power dont waste your time they say time is money for a reason i would tell myself to be more confident to move foward not dewell on things that are not importante in life that whatever you dececide to do , it be ok .. dont act to reckless calm down your family has your back no matter what you do , that life will work out and determination is key to, your parents love you no matter what you do and try your best in school stop wasting your time you need to move you got this nereida and appricatied that you have see the bigger picture start fresh , dont distract you self in superfical thing

If I could tell high school senior Tara one thing it would be “Stay at home.” I’ve done many things in my life that people would look down on, but they make me who I am today. I’ve learned lessons, I’ve fought battles, I have no regrets. With that being said, I do believe that I could have accomplished more if I had stayed at home instead of moving on my own when I was 17. I was so eager to be an adult and claim the world as my own, I didn’t realize how unprepared I was. Looking back now I would like to have gone to school more, and worked less. I would like to have been there for my little sisters more instead of trying to grow up too fast. My education has taken me a long time because of the choice to make my own way.

Every moment we live is an experience we treasure. Unfortunately, we can only apply our experiences to future events. If I were able to go back in time, I would definitely have taken different decisions. Over the years, I have grown up to be a better daughter, a wife, and a professional. While pursuing a college degree, my knowledge has been vastly extended. As a result, today I can say I have become someone else. I am no longer that reckless child I was during my senior year in high school. If I were able to employ my present knowledge in my senior year life, I certainly would have prioritized my education rather than achieving a determined social status or fulfilling someone else’s wishes. I would have worked harder; I would have spent time wisely. I would have been a better person than I am today. Currently, I focus on pursuing a good education because material things can be taken away from me. However, I am confident I cannot be deprived from my knowledge and experience. Today, I am self-assured; I base my future on a good education. Today, I am certain education is the key to success.

Girl, let me tell you something! You need to move out of state and get an advanced degree. Move to the state of your dreams, Hawaii or Cali and go for it!!! Don't look back nor get home sick, the sacrifice will be worth the while.

Going back in time and seeing myself as a high school senior I would advice myself to break out of my shell and to not be afraid to meet new people because I've learned that college is all about meeting new people.

Rikia, stop all of the TV watching and the music playing! Stop spending so much time with your friends and start applying to get scholarships. College funding should be your main focus because after you leave high school the only thing besides you laziness stopping you from continuing college is the funding. Apply for as many scholarships as possible and don't stop until you have enough money that you won't need to worry about finances for college. You can have fun and socialize later but your main focus should be on applying for more scholarships. The worst thing to ever happen is for you to have to leave college not because it's not for you but because you can't afford it. Tuition is expensive, as well as room and board but it doesn't stop there because you still need to pay for book for every class and personal expenses. Be smart in this decision to isolate yourself and focus on school because in four years you will appreciate it. No one said it would be easy and trust me, it is not.

My advice to myself would be not to be lazzy and get down to work. I should be there to learn something new and improve myself. I need to keep moving forword and have a steady pace to learn. I also need to beleve in myself and not be shy of new event for it can be the best occurrence in my college life. Learn to study now instead of later, it would help in the long run for college. My final advice would be to enjoy the experience, new friends, and have no regrets about your time spent in college. What I know now and what I knew then was a big differance and better than what I thought.

Hey Sean, I know you are angry of how High School was, It was a mess it took you a long time to grow up and figure out how the world works and see how people would treat you. This is your Senior year and time to graduate you are doing a lot of great things now but the problem was you did them to late. If I could tell you one thing to do in college and in life is to challenge yourself and not be afraid of anything or what anyone thinks of you. As you can tell you have acheived much in the last years of your High School career. Junior year you cut the bad friends from your tree, was on the Honor Roll all that year as well as Senior year. You were awarded a Local Hero, won two scholarships and more importantly got back into your love of art then submitted some into a contest only to win a national award. You are capable of great things and fate seems to agree. Don't ever go back to what you were in 9th and 10th grade and get your 4.0 GPA in college.

Knowing what I know now, if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell myself that I need to really research the schools I want to go to before I attend. Also I would tell myself that I need to research the major I want before I declare it. The most important thing I would tell myself as a highschool senior is that scholarships are everything. Financial aid is not available for everyone one and loans arent always the best thing to accept. Scholarships are a big help when it comes to paying for tuition. Dont ever take scholarships for granted.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, based on what I have known now about college life, I will give myself three advices, which are study to understand and not study to pass exams, be very attentive in class, avoid playing to much, always ask questions about any thing you don’t understand, keep good friends, and learn to work with people.One of the worst mistake high school students makes is reading to pass an exam instead of reading to understand. I usually read a night before the exam so I could pass and move to the next phase in my education. But here in college we study and apply all what we have studied to practice because, college is about putting your discoveries to work. Therefore I will advice myself to clearly understand those basic things and not to neglect them, so that they will not hut me in future.I will also advice myself don’t to pay too much and spend more time with my book. When I was in high school, I played a lot and learn less, which slightly affected my learning skill.