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The advice I would give myself is making sure I stayed on top of things when it came to my financial aid and loans. In high school, it easier because everyone like teachers and staff does the work for you and let you know about deadlines but in colleges you have to take on the responsibility in taking control and making sure you meet the deadlines. It can become frustrating because the staff may not seem helpful but don't give up. You have to be persistent and things will start looking up.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self to keep my focus and not to get distracted from my studies in college. I would also tell myself not to be afraid to branch out and meet people from other places.

If I could give myself advice going back to high school I would remind myself to "never give up". No matter how big or how small the goal is that is set forth it can be accomplished. The only person stopping anyone from reaching their specific goal is that person, so with that said I would advise myself to never give up and to always give my best effort in all that I do.

well high school and campus life is very different,becaause college life is new life and have responsiblity and also there is basic foundtion future life and started independent and self responsiblity , which is good transtional period of future life

I advise you, my high school self to challenge yourself. Often, you have withdrawn from academics or responsbilities that appeared difficult. Sure, the possibility of not getting an "A" in a class or the risk of not looking extremely intelligent to peers can be difficult. But, the risks of arduous action far outweigh the consequences of inaction. As our friend, Joey, once said, in the military, if you do not excel in a task sufficiently, you will be told to do more push-ups as a punishment. But, when you think strategically, doing push-ups only builds your body stronger. It only makes you better equipped to complete tasks quicker. Therefore I challenge you to look at ambitious work as an opportunity to do more push-ups. Everyone has an awkward middle school dance. But once the first guy gets in the middle, and embarrasses himself, it can be enjoyable for everyone. Look forward to embarrasing yourself! I also encourage you to plan daily and to set goals frequently. It is proven that young people have not developed their prefrontal cortex to the level of adults. Adulthood is not about the present, but nurturing goals for yourself and your family.

High School counselors aren't always right. If I were to assume I went back in time and talked to myself as a high school senior, that's what I would tell myself. I would say, "Ericedis, Mrs. Dolins is wrong. You CAN apply to Pratt Institute and get in, just believe in your talent." My photographs were good enough to portrait my talent and be wanted in a "high-class" university. But counselors don't do that. Counselors don't push you to reach your best anymore. They simply assume a "high-class" school isn't going to want you because your SAT scores wasn't high enough, or you have no money to provide to them, therefore, what would you bring to the school? I know the answer, talent. That is what my counselor didn't realize. I had talent, and I knew they would want it. So, I applied. I didn't have the best SAT scores, but guess what? I got in. I believe schools care about what you will supply for the world instead of what you are supplying now in your young years, because this is just the beginning of the future talents.

I have thought about this before and I would tell myself to take high school more serious. I had my fair share of trouble making but inside the classroom I needed to leave the trouble making outside the doors. My GPA was average but it could have been better. I could have used those high expectations as motivation to do better. These traits could have helped my past self and present self, recieve more awards such as; scholarships, and grants, to help pay for college. I would also inform myself on the price of books. I always heard how much expensve it was for tutition but I really heard about the price of books for classes. As for anything I would tell my past self that it will be some bumps in the road but I pulled throw them like a champ.

I would explain to myself that discipline is essential now more than ever. There is plenty of free time, distractions, and pressures that can hinder your prosperity academically. The "temptations" that come with college will test your maturity, your standards, and morals. Most college students are not sure of theirselves when entering college so they fall into situations that provide no benefit, and you might also not be sure of yourself but be sure of what you want and where trying to go. Be sure of what you want college to do for you so your plan and agenda is clear cut. College is supposed to be fun but understand that it is BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE.

As a high school senior I would have told myself to attend college while in high school before the age of 17. Anyone 17 yrs of age and younger pays less per semester hours. I would not work and with my parents income I would have qualified for financial aid. Now as a single parent with children and a full time job it is harder to attend school and even harder when I have to pay out of pocket for books and classes.