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Olumide, "apply to colleges as early as possible," something so simple will save you unneeded stress and time. If you don’t apply to all your colleges by November, when December and January comes you’re in for a rough senior year. Back to serious talk, Olumide, I found out your taking math analysis instead of pre calculus. I know it’s an easy "A" but it’s a terrible decision because engineer major need to know calculus. If you take pre calculus you will have a basic understanding of calculus and on the college placement test you will save a lot of money. Since we are already on the topic, I’m going to ask you a serious question how do you plan on paying for college, and don’t tell me you’re going getting a track scholarship. I know track is important to you but don’t always focus on sports because your brain will take you a lot father then your body will. I can also tell you a person will always respect a lawyer more then they respect an Olympian. So always stay focus, work hard and enjoy your senior year.

Lookin back on the High School/College transition, the biggest advice that I would give myself, and that I give to those I know currently in High School would be to make wise life choices. More than just the typical, "Don't Do List" I would suggest a "Do This" list. That list would be topped off with encouragement to take Post Secondary Enrollment Option classes. Obtaining the most college credits in High School is extremely beneficial in multiple ways. First, it cuts the cost of college down dramatically. As a High School student, most people do not realize the extent of what things actually cost until they get slammed with paying for college. Second, I would say that it gives students the upper hand in finding future jobs when they have graduated earlier than the rest of their class. Finally, I think that PSEO is benefical because of the self discipline that it teaches students.

If I could go back in time and give advice to myself during senior year of high school I would explain how these next few months would be some of the most important ones of my life. I would tell myself to apply to any and every scholarship that I can find to help fund my education. To get involved in outside clubs like volunteer groups to exand my horizons. There would be so many things that I would tell myself to help better prepare for the real world.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be three main points that I would advise. The first main point would be to do more scholarship applications. I feel as though I could have gathered much more money for college if I had not procrastinated as much, and applied for more scholarships. The second tip that I would advise would be to enjoy the moment. There are a lot less responsibilities that I had when I was in high school, as opposed to now that I am in college. I wish that I had spent more time with my friends and family, and just relaxing and enjoying the "good old days", when I was less busy. My third and final tip would be to study more in math, and reiterate on other material. If I had studied more, I would have performed better on the math placement test, but instead, I was placed back in to Pre-Calculus because I couldn’t remember some of the material that I learned previously. However, I am working with the decisions I have made, and I am continuously striving to be successful.

If I could talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to use way more protection when having sex. I have three children right now, and school is so much harder to get through because I have to put them first, and not myself. I have had to take a year off to work to support my family; if I did not have any children (or not so many), I could have focused on school and finished in four years. I still plan to finish; I just had to learn to balance my school life and my personal life so I can be successful in both.

My advice to myself as a high senior would be to open my horizons and try new things! However, I would also congratulate myself on one experience of my high school career: One day in June, a mother of an autistic 17-year old boy approached and revealed to me that others are often frightened of her son but I was one of the first to actually treat him like a human being. There was special glint in her eyes as she recounted the events that occurred over the week. Hearing a stranger enthusiastically tell me that they appreciated the things I have done for them and their family was gratifying. Through working with the autistic teenagers, not only did my misconceptions about autism diminish but I became aware of my hidden aptitude. Ever since I was young, many altruistic principles were instilled in me. I have learned to put others before myself and be a humble individual to those around me. Playing bocce ball ultimately was a rewarding adventure; it fostered my personal growth and resulted in many positive outcomes that improved my high school experience for the better.

if i could give myself advice, it would be to get good grades in high school. During my high school career, I was lazy and playful. I never wanted to do my homework or complete my assignments. After my junior year of high school I started to realize how important is was to graduate and get into a good four year college. However, to graduate I would need fair grades and to get into a four year college I would need good grades. At the end of my senior year, I had a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and was going to a two year community college. Now in this present day, I attend Morgan State university I will be graduating Fall 2015 instead of spring 2014, due to the fact that I transferred and lost credits. If I would have attended a four year college straight out of high school, I would be graduating in four years but because of my laziness in high school I’m spending an extra year and a half in college.

If I could go back in time in high school, I would give myself the advice to study harder and focus more and really take the time to apply myself. I see now since I'm in high school I really gotta go out my way and do all that I can do. That means to stop procrastinating, do my work on time and stop being lazy. I would also take the advice or paying more attention to my teachers and fully understand what they are talking about. I would also try and ask question, have a full discussion with the teacher so he/she know im engage and also talk with the teacher after class about anything. Thats the kind of advice I would give myself.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there is much advice I would give to myself. First I would tell myself to keep the mindset that I have as I have always wanted better for myself. With that being said I may not have always strived for better and that is what I would emphsize to myself. Pushing and not taking the easy way out of things is more beneficial for yourself while chasing success and as a high school senior realizing something so simple would have made a great difference preparing for college. Developing ideal study and classroom habits at this time would have better prepared myself for college as the workload, professors, and lifestyle is greatly different from a college studet and a high school senior. I would tell myself to encourage others more. I believe I had a profound influence on others and I could have made the idea of college after high school appear to be more obtainable than what my peers believed. Finally I would tell myself to increase my focus and focus at a high level to be successful.

If I were to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have plenty to tell. I would tell myself that the transition from high school to college comes quick, and is drastic. Your parents don't live in the same house so they can make sure your awake to go to school. The decision is all yours on whether you should go to class or not. After attending college, you begin to climb the stepping stones of adulthood. There are plenty of things that your parents would do for you that you have to learn for yourself. College can really test your perserverance and strength. While attending college, survival sometimes is the mindset that needs to be carried. Make sure your surrounded with positive friends because having a positive surrounding can go a long way.

Study more! Push yourself to your limits to learn as much as you can, not just so you can get a nice looking grade, but so that it is easier down the road. Stick up for yourself! Fight to learn what you want/need to learn.

Do not take online classes. They are harder than you think. Having a teacher to interact with and help you is way better than having the at home luxury. Do the actual reading assignments. Don't take for granted the help that you've been given. Everything you have been given is a bigger help than you think. It will all be worth the effort in the end.

Learn that life comes with disadvantaes but stay focused and never give up. Have fun in college but only after the work is done.

Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't make it through high school, not even yourself. In order to make you dreams come true you have to believe in yourself and trust that you will make all of the right decisions. Don't ever let you think that you aren't able to complete your senior year, because you can. I did it and so can you. I have faith in you, now where is the faith you have in yourself. Show the world that you can be the first in your generation of family to make it through both high school and college. Remember, you can be your own hero. Good luck with everything life gives you.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that the best thing for your pocket and self esteem is not fit into the "in" crowd. I would also tell myself that choosing a major is very important but the most important thing is to choose one for yourself and not to allow someone else to coax you into a major. A lot of time can be waisted changing majors because you are unsure of what you want to do with your life. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I would warn myself about financial aid and explain to myself that working full-time and going to school full-time is possible but highly stressfull thus applying for scholarships are very important. I would also tell myself to becareful who I let in my "inner circle". Everyone who says they are your friend does not always act like it. So when people show you who they are believe them and you life would be that much easier. You may feel lonely at times but you are never alone.

If I could turn back the hands of time and adise myself differently, I would. I would tell myself to take this part of my life more seriously. I would tell myself to start preparing for college because when I was a senior I was not filling out scholarships and fafsa on time. I did them late. I did not take my SAT or ACT seriously or early enough to be able to improve my score if I needed to. I would tell myself to begin searching for colleges early and do not wait until the summer before the Fall semester starts to decide on the right college. I would tell myself to work and save up as much money as I can. Do not waste money because I will not have enough money when I really do need it. I would tell myself to devote time to thinking about my future, not as a student, but beyond college because knowing what I want to do in the long term will help me to better plan what I need to do for the short term.

The advice i would give myself is to learn how to manage my time more wisely. I would also tell myself to look at more scholarships and grants.

If I could go back in time, I would assure my past self that I had what it took to excell in college. Additionally, I would emphasize that the academic struggles I had in High School would not persist in college. After our talk, the past Imani would have the knowledge that she had the discipline and work ethic to make it. Essentially, I would tell her that she was just as intelligent as the students in the honors programs and classes. Her confidence would be boosted. Imani would know that her dreams of attending college would come to furition. Most of all I would tell her not to be discouraged by her failure. Failing only means that she has to work harder and not give up.

Dear High School Me, Make sure that you stay organized and on top of all of your assignments. College is about geting a rythm so you can get things done. All that is needed is you go to class, complete all assignments, and study outside of class. Do not worry about partying and other outside distractions. Just let the party come to you. Make sure you build a strong network of friends in both your current field of study and others. Learn from those around you because they will have much to offer. Remember that you are in school not just to learn, but also to prepare yourself for the real world.

i would advice people to get more involved with organaztions and buckle down and study