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I would first tell my high school self to take math all through school. I'm currently struggling to remember concepts I learned as a high school freshman, but have forgotten in the ensuing years. Second, if such a program were available, I would advise myself to enter the Running Start program and finish those first two years of college by high school graduation. I would also remind myself that it is much easier to attend college when one is younger and does not have as many responsibilities outside of school. Other than those things, I don't know if any advice would have been pertinent. There was no Running Start program when I was in High School, so by the time I graduated I was entirely bored and fed up with school. My situation was such that at age 18 I was living on my own , so I had all the responsibilities of working to support myself, and to pay for school, since I didn't qualify for financial aid. My major would have been different, as my interests have changed .greatly Still, I wish circumstances had been such to allow me to finish college in my 20's

The advice I would have given myself as a senior in high school is to start in a community college first. I started college as a freshman at Pacific Lutheran University. I was very hard for me and I didn't like that school at all. The teachers and counselors are not friendly or nice. I students weren't nice either. The homework was very hard and I didn't know of any tutoring they had at that school. I would also have said to myself that I need to dedicate a lot more time to college than I thought. Homework and reading takes a lot of time, plus driving back and forth from the university to my house. All the other students lived on campus so they didn't understand.

The advice I would give myself is to stay focus and dont let anyone or anything distract you from doing your best in school. Also its not what you know its who you know so build a connection with your advisor, instructor, friends, mentors, etc if you are having problems with your homework, tuition, personal life issues, anything they will help you and get you on track of what you need to do.

Your life Experience can wait, Take advantage of all the opportunuties provided to you now as they wont be there later. You a good person with so much more to offer than you know.

I would tell myself to keep going once I begin college and never give up until I've finished. Just taking one class at a time can be beneficial. Also, apply for as many scholarships as possible and pick the school that offers the best package overall. Even if you don't know what you want to major in pick something that will apply to many jobs, as you can also get a masters degree in a special area of interest. I would also tell myself to become active in as many college campus activities and community activities as possible since you will meet new people as possible job prospects. Keep going even when you think things are too hard, never give up.

To talk high school more seriously and push myself more during my freshman and sophomore years. It is easy to fall back and begin to slack, if you stick to it you will find yourself doing even better in your last years of high school bettering your chances of being accepted into a 4-year university. With dedication and determination early on, it will make it more natural for you later on when you do get into college.

Were I able to travel back through time and discuss college with myself as a high school senior, I would tell my younger self to start in college immediately and stick with my aspirations. There were many times I had attempted to begin in college, though for some reason or another, I had always left completely discouraged. Currently I am yet again a freshmen in college, about to celebrate my 22nd birthday. If I had persevered through my first attempt of attending the institute I began with, I would also be celebrating my college graduation.