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In high school, I was not the best student. I was not engaged in my studies, class work and homework, nor attending classes were fun for me. I would tell myself to enter college with a focused mind to prove to myself that I would be able to be a better student than I was in high school. I would advice daily attendence to every class and sit in the front. My problem in high school was that I always would sit in the back distracting myself from the chatter of close friends, so sitting in the front seats of class in college could help me. Deciding to do take class notes and go back after class and study those notes. This would change my bad habits because it allowed me to fully comprehend the work given to me by my professors which benefit me. I would advice completing every homework assignment which showed me that I understood the curriculum being taught. This advice would allow me to be the best freshman student and transition into becoming a responsible adult.

If I could give myself advice, I would first ask myself if I am ready to attend college. Starting college when you know that you are not mentally ready to focus on your school work can have negative results especially towards your grades. The next thing I would ask myself is after commiting to try my best in college, would is the best college for me? Choosing the best college will help any student enjoy the entire college experience. When choosing the best college that suits you, consider if you will be financially satisfied. Also consider how well you cope with living with others or how well you will interact with other students and even professors. I would tell myself that college and high school has many differences, such as having more freedom on campus and classes being farther apart from eath other unlike in high school where they are all in the same building. Finally, I would ask myself what I plan on doing after college. Knowing what you would like to do after graduating college is important. What you choose to study as a major will most likely be in your career field once you graduate from college.

I would have told myself to start applying for scholarships sooner because college debt is more serious than what I previously thought it was especially now since I'm in the real world where money is inhaled as quick as it's exhaled. The second piece of advice I would have told myself is to focus on my GPA better than what did. I was shy of a 3.0 which would've qualified me for the hope scholarship which was 4,000 at the time of my graduation. I also would have told myself so save more money for college than what I had saved considering I worked while I was a in high school. Since I can not go back in time the only thing I can do is learn from my mistakes and move on.

Apply myself in all of my courses. Develop great study habits; devote set hours for studying. Learn to balance social life and course work. Be devoted to my studies and apply for scholarships to pay for tuition. Perform communtiy service. Don't fall to peer pressure and stay focused.

Knowing what I know now about college, as a high school senior I would tell myself that college isn't a game. Everything from here on out all depends on me. Its up to me to go to class as well as its up to me to turn in assignments and come into class on time. Dont mess around with education. Learn it, understand it, then apply it.

It’s your senior year, the last experiences in high school that you will ever have, make the best of it. Don’t procrastinate; start filling out scholarship applications. You can achieve all A’s easily, just study and do all of your work because you have the potential. Don’t give in to senioritis it will impact your grades and attendance tremendously. Don’t take days off; your attendance will have a huge impact on the college you go to. Don’t isolate yourself from people this will be the last time seeing all of your high school friend’s in the same setting. Listen to Mrs. Spence when she talks about time management it is a very important skill that you will need in order to be successful in college. If I had a chance to approach my senior year differently I would take advantage of my classes and get better grades. I wouldn’t be late or miss as many days as I did. I would take advantage of the scholarship opportunities afforded to me and apply for more. Take advantage of all of these things because you won’t get a chance to do it again.

I would've given advice about being more confident and self-secure. High School was all about getting the approval from peers and even advisors, but once in a college setting, nobody personally cares for you anymore- except maybe your mom. But it is a huge jump from major dependence to complete independence when making that transition. This all happens in only one summer and suddenly there are adult decisions to be made, a life to live on your own. College is exciting it is so much fun and you learn more than you ever will anywhere else, but it takes some getting used to. Don't expect your first day to go smoothly without being nervous or lost because that will happen. Once you find your niche and get a comfortable schedule going, you will soon love it. It's been the greatest two years of my life but I would have had an easier time settling in if i cared more about what was truly important in high school instead of what all my friends cared about. Don't be afraid to be comfortable being unique; learn who you are.

There are three things in life to always be valued and taken very serious. Do not toil with them - time, knowlege and friends. Time wasted can never be retrieved, the amount and quality of information you know determines how you think and eventually the company you keep. I could make this write-up much complicated but I am writing to youngsters so I will keep it well-versed yet simple. The choices you make hence forth have a great impact in your life. Let opportunity meet preparedness. Prepare your mindset for college. Drop the high schooler's childishness, disrespect and profane language. College is an investment in whcih you will need support from parents, faculty, friends and very importantly a mentor. G

I would say there is no rush in knowing your major; If you feel that you are in a position where you ar enot yet sure of your career path, community college saves money and gives you the experience to mature an grow as well.

I would tell myself not to worry about cost or difficulty to get into a good school. Going to a community college will save you money and help you build up your GPA.