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Believe it or not, I would actually listen to my mother! Dear High School Senior Adam, I STRONGLY feel that you should take more difficul classes this year. Take those AP classes that you think will be so hard and a waste of time. They will help you next year! I know that your high school doesn't require you to take semester exams since you haven't missed any days. I also know that you mother will still make you take them if you don't have an A in that class. But instead of just showing up for the test, you should try really hard on them and do your best. Study for them! And, here's a thought......even take the tests in the classes that you have A's in just for practice! Doing these things, Adam, will make the transition to college a whole lot easier, and your Freshman year won't be quite so tough. So don't get "senioritis" like so many of your friends do their Senior year, and challenge yourself! You really won't regret it.

I would tell myself that I needed to be more open to relationships in high school because I was really just thrown into the college world not knowing what to expect for a love life. I would really get to know some of the professors in the programs in which I would like to pursue before I came here so that I would feel a little bit more comfortable in the classroom setting. I truly believe that I made the best decision to take the college level courses throughout high school because they really prepared me for the class work required in college. I

I think that the one thing I would have told myself is be prepared to be even more busy than you are now and get involved. I say this because when I was a senior in high school I applied for nearly every scholarship I could along with menatally prepared myself for the fact that high school and college are two different levels of education. I am the oldest of of 5 other siblings all ages ranging from 4 to 16 and I wanted to be the best role model I could for them so when I was not working on school work for high school I was working for scholarships to show that responsablity to my siblings. I also knew that I "had" and "wanted" to get involved on campus to make a difference not only on the Simpson Campus but for me as a person t improve my skills so I could be the best I could when I enter the work force after my graduation in may of 2012.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school as a senior, I would tell myself that the transition between high school and college isn't as scary as it's made out to be. I would inform myself that as long as I am able to keep a healthy balance between my social life and school work, I will get the most benefit out of my education at Simpson. Also, I would like to tell myself that finding the right friends and making good aquaintances with professors will help me succeed throughout my college career. It is important to remember to have reachable goals, be organized, and have fun!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior I would tell myself to make the right decision and go to Simpson right away. I picked the wrong college my Freshman year and had to miss out on a whole year's worth of opportunites because of that. I made friends at the school I initially chose, but we never really clicked as well as I do with my friends at my current college. Picking the right college is one of the most important decisions in your life and I would definetly make sure I did not screw up twice. I would also say to walk into college free of all the sterotypes I learned in high-school. Not all frat guys just want "some" and you may even find one you really like. Sorority girls are not snobs and you would have learned that a lot quicker had you just let go of all the things you think you know. I would end by telling myself to relax, getting drunk is not the end of the world, and missing a couple sessions of class is alright. It's part of the experience. Have fun kid.

If I could go back in time and I was a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition is not going to be that bad. Making friends is the easiest part so don't worry about knowing everyone before you go. The main thing that you need to worry about is the change of habits from high school into college. Everyone says that it is way different but when it comes to spending more time actually reading your book and studying twice as much as in the class room, they are telling the truth. I would tell myself not to overexaggerate the move and everything will work out just fine. Also, one more thing that I would tell myself would be not to be nervous the first week of school and just go out and join all of the activites that you want to because everyone wants you to be there and they are all in the same boat you are or they have been there before. And last of all, this is the best time of your life, just enjoy it from the beginning.

Take more notes, get more involved, and have more fun.

I would give myself advice about how to better manage my time in high school. I stayed home on weekends during high school so that I could study and I did very well in classes to keep my grades up, I would still do that if I went back in time but I would also tell myself to have fun and enjoy every day of life because it goes by so fast and these are the best years of our life so I want to enjoy them by having fun my way not drinking but having the time of my life with my best friends. College is a time to meet new people and be involved in the community and the campus, life is what you make of it so might as well make it what you want. College is tough but it is not impossible just set out a time everyday to study and to do homework and make sure that you are prepared for class everyday and that school comes before sports. College helps get ready for jobs and working so study hard to get the job of my dreams while still being active on campus.

I would tell myself that Simpson College is a great college to apply for. Simpson has great administative workers that will work with you to find financial aid if you need it, set up payment plans to pay for school, and help you throughout the years that you're there. The professors are very hands on and very accessible, so whenever you need them or have a question about homework, there ready and willing to help with anything. They really want their students to perform well and to understand the material they're teaching. Simpson also provides may activities to keep students occupied and to help form a better college community. It's a great place to come to if you don't like the 300 people lecture classes.

My advice would be to stay focused. Focused on what you want in life, in the future. College is that transition point, full of ups and downs, but it is the bridge to a successful future. College life can make or break you, but it is what you make of it that really matters.