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I would probably tell myself to do the same things that I did. Attend a Community College once I graduated from college and then transfer to a four year college. The only one thing that I would change would be to meet with an academic counselor in the EOPS department for assistance and apply for financial aid.

The advice I would give my high school senior self about college is that you need to have your priorities set before you start your college career. Many students in high school believe that college is one big party, and that is their motivation to make it into college, whether it is a prestigious school or not. The one thing you need to remember is that you are going to college in order to get an education that will, in turn, help you achieve the life and job that you desire. Your parents are paying a ton of money to put you through college because they believe in you. They believe that one day, college will soon pay off when you get that job you have wanted since you were seven years old, a zoo veterinarian. You will have friends that put social priorities before academic priorities. However, you will see that this negatively affects their grades. Stay true to yourself and your priorities and you will get through college with little problem. Remember that your academics have been, and always will be, your top priority.

if I could speak to my High School Senior self, I would tell her that going to the Community College was the best place to improve your artistic skills. You have become a very strong artist and continue to do so. However, don't go to SDSU as an Interior Design Major, it's not the world for you and you'll just be miserable. Aim for your dream art school in San Francisco. Meanwhile, SDSU has a great Study Abroad program with Japan, you can get a head start with by taking some Japanese classes at Mesa to get a leg up and a better chance of gaining 3 years of proficiency to go to Osaka University of Arts. Enjoy it, don't rush.

I would advise myself to not stress out so much about college. Although getting into the best school is nerve racking, you end up in the right place for you. I'd still encourage myself to do well in school and participate in extracirriculars and try to make myself the best possible applicant for colleges, but I'd also remind myself not to get too caught up into where everyone else is going and the stereotypes and hype associated with other universities. I'd also advise myself to spend time with my friends and family and to enjoy having downtime while at home. College can be so fast-paced and I really miss being able to relax at home. Most importantly though, I'd advise myself to be true to my values and be myself when entering college. I watched so many people be negatively affected by not sticking to their values and being untrue to themselves and it lead to them having a less than desired first college experience.

I would tell myself that the transition into college will be a very different experience that is filled with many changes and many new relationships. It is an experience that must be embraced because it is a time that is used to help students figure out who they are and who they want to become. Attempting to become involved with the school and participating in various classes, clubs and activities will allow you to help recognize your interests and even possibly develop a new career path. It is okay to enjoy the fun social life that college brings; go out, have fun, and meet new people, but just dont forget the reason why you are attending college. The purpose of school is to learn new useful information that will prepare you for the real world and then applying that knowledge to hopefully selecting the most ideal career. My overall advice is to work hard ,embrace the entire college experience, and let it help you carve your own path by following your instincts and making wise choices.

There is clearly not enough advice I could give my seventeen year-old self. There is so much to know about college life and making the transition from kid to adult in 2 seconds. I would advise myself to apply myself to the toughest classes offered at my high school such as AP and Honors classes. Also, I would highly recommend myself to take college courses during the fall, spring and summer because it truly pays off in the end. Not only do you save money but you also learn the way a college class works concerning papers, midterms and finals. Another huge idea would be to work and save money. No matter how much financial aid, loans you take out or money your parents give you, there are always other hidden expenses such as grocerries, going out to eat, expensive school supplies and other things. If I would of known what I know now, my life would be a little different and a lot more stress free which is always a plus!

College is a choice, not a requirement. If you really want to further your education, do it at the optimum time for you. Have fun, and be young while you can! After high school, cause mayhem and worry later. Live your life to the highest extent. If you want to backpack through Europe, climb the Alps, or just eat French fries in France, earn some quick cash and get out there! Colleges will always be waiting for you, your G.P.A. is never going to change, and in a year or two or three or however long you can live as a free bird, pursue the university dream. You’re going to appreciate that education a billion-fold times more when you’re older and more worldly knowledgeable. You can take that first-hand experience of life and incorporate it in your studies and debates, rather than only knowing the fact that the drive around your hometown lasts a total of seventeen minutes. There’s more to life than sitting behind a computer or hiding behind a book. You can’t learn about the world if you’ve never even taken the first step in it. C’est tout!

Getting involved and networking is key. Make significant connections with influential characters in your field of choice either through memberships and societies or through work and volunteer experience. The wisdom, guidance, and motivation these people will provide you with will enhance your learning experiences and your life experiences.

Read more. Ask more. Be involved more in my community. Relax less. I would also tell myself to that I should have been more focused about my education rather thinking the whole year that I was finally graduating. I would also prepared myself more for the state test so i could have taken fewer class or been at the same starting points at a college student rather than being held back in writing.

If I were to go back in time and be able to give myself advice on my higher years of education, I would tell myself one thing: enjoy my childhood as much as I can. When I was a child, I never took my childhood to the full extent. I never broke a bone. I never learned to skate. I was the safe child. Doing everything by the books. I listend to my parents constantly. Sure I had fun, but I did not experience a full childhood. Looking back now, I see myself maturing early. Now that I am in college, going about my business, I wish I had something to look back on. In order to move forward, one needs a concrete foundation. I understand I got to where I am today because of what I did in the past. I suppose my choices and decisions were the right ones. Even so, I look back and wonder "What if?"

I would tell myself to study harder and make sure to shoot for a 4.0 GPA. I didn't want to play sports in college, so I had to apply for scholarships and I had no idea the number of scholarships available to all students'. What I did notice was the best scholarships were for those students whose cumlative GPA was above a 3.6. In my senior year, I graduated with a 3.81 GPA but my cumlative GPA was 3.45. Every time I saw a scholarship that was a perfect fit, my GPA would be to low. We're told to do well in school and study hard to get good grades, but in high school I could not connect the dots and how important that was for college. It was during the college admission process that I understood how important the PSAT was and how far a 3.6 GPA could take you. I got in college, but I worried for a long time if I had the funds to pay tuition and fees. It is stressful to worry about that every semester. I wished I could have connected the dots a lot sooner.

I would tell myself to not choose such a big school and to really look at the groups that I want to be iinvolved with and see if you really fit in. Do you look and dress like these people because if you dont you will not be accepted by them. I would also tell myself not to base the decision on money or where I know other people are going. If I could go back I would say to look at more choices and look at the people on campus and see if it is really the right fit for me.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself to go there with an open mind and ready to meet tons of people, and not to be shy and stick right by my roommate wherever she went. I would also tell myself to stay on top of all my assignmetns and not to wait till the last possible minute to do assignments assigned a week in advance. Finally I would advice myself to take advantage of this fresh start and make this chapter one you will never want to forget.

I would advise myself to continue with having a regular routine schedule each day such as waking up at the same time and going to bed at the same time. Knowing this would have helped me stay on track towards earning good grades. I also would have told myself that I should look into joining clubs right away instead of waiting to see how the first semester went. As boys go, keep your head focused on school, school comes first and if your boyfriend understands then he is a keeper. Do not make any sacrifices regarding your morals for anyone; you know who you are.

I would follow my favorite quote, "Shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you'll still land amongst the stars". If I weren't already the type to, I would advice myself to try new things (i.e. join clubs, go to socials, run for student council positions, etc). I would also remind myself that you're on your own and no one is there to hold your hand, or make sure you make it to class, or tell you to do your homework, or tell you to study for your final. Your destiny lays in your own hands. I would also warn about the dangers of college life in terms of drinking and hazing when it comes to sororities and fraternities and to just be aware and have some dignity and respect for yourself when embarking on certain decisions and experiences. Try to THINK before you ACT, but don't forget to live.

I would tell myself to better prepare for the finances of getting a higher education. It does not come cheap even with financial aid.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself, most importantly and absolutely foremost, that attending Modesto Junior College before going to a four-year university would be the best possible route for my life. I would let myself know that, despite how adamant I was about being an English major, general education opened my mind to millions of different ideas, and those ideas were and are constant, nagging, and ruthless temptations to change my major. Considering that I did, indeed, change my major for a year and half and then changed it back, I would be firm with myself about the negative financial consequences that such a change would have made on my family's finances. Thanks to community college, I know what I want to do and can do these things with less financial stress than my university friends. Ultimately, I would try to persuade my stubborn, high school senior self, bent on heading straight to a four-year university and bitter about not being financially able to do so, that the decision to stay at home for a few years would benefit me for life.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell her to really enjoy that last year. I feel that I was so stressed about college and moving away from home and all my friends that I never really had a chance to fully enjoy that final year of high school. I would tell myself that it is not as scary as I thought it was, and that I was welcomed into SDSU with open arms. I would also tell myself to enjoy the easiness of high school because college was no walk in the park. I would tell myself to prepare for all-nighters, long lectures, and countless hours in the Love Library. But I would also mention that I was about to embark on the most wonderful journey of my life, full of learning, fun, and new friends. My high school self would need to be reminded that we can do this, that we worked so hard in high school for this and now that it's here we better make the most of the time we have at this incredible university.

Hello Jeff, I am you about twenty years into the future. Listen up because this is extremely important! I know that you feel that you are smart already, and ready to take on the world, but you are far from ready! We did not have the guidance that we needed the first time around, but I have been given the extraordinary chance to come back in time and give you the advice that we so desperately need. Our college education is one of the most important steps that you can take right now and you need to pick one close to home. I know that you have dreams of travel and fun, but those dreams will be short lived without your extended education. You see, the future will throw unexpected obstacles in our way, ones that you cannot imagine right now, and without more education our opportunities have been shaved to thin. Now, I know our accident was only last year, and all you wish to do is get back to feeling normal, but you have the ability for so much more than just your opinion of normal. Do it right this time and don't wait as I have.

"Even if the front door is locked, and the back door is jammed, the window should be the next option." This is the attitude of a go-getter who strives to never give up. Unfortunately, during my senior year of high school, I was far from go-getting anything. My mantra was, "C's get degrees!" I thought this would be enough to get me into San Diego State University, but I was denied due to my low GPA. After years of rigorous study at a community college, I reapplied, but was denied again for the same reason. At this point of my life I felt like manure, but a voice within my conscience convinced me to try a different route. I sent the president of the college a letter explaining how I was a student with limitless drive and ambition to succeed in their university. A few days later I received a response from the president's staff stating that they’ve reconsidered my admission and will leave it to an appeal process. The vote was unanimous, and my letter has allowed me to enter the gates of SDSU this Fall.