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I would definately tell myself that there are lots of opportunities out there for assistance. As a young single mother, I did not persue my college dream, due to the need to take care of my children. College was not an option, now here I am many years later following my dream to get a college education. There are lots of doors to open, you just have to be persistant in looking for the right ones.

I would tell myself that find as many scholarships as I can. Also no matter what put school first though having fun is a great way to keep yourself from stressing out to much but to much fun can be deadly to your grades. I would also let me know that all the struggles i had to go through to get back on top. One semester of fun can equal a year of hard work.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would honestly tell myself that I have made a smart decision in going to a two year community college. Saving my parents money is my top priority. I would also tell myself to take dual credit classes that way I would not need to take them in college. Also tell myself to apply for all the scholarships I can apply for, who doesnt need money for all those college books one needs to buy for class. Other than that I think I am doing a pretty good job being a college freshman.

This question always crosses my mind. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, the first thing that I would tell myself would be that there is more to life than highschool and drama and stupid high school boyfriends. I would tell myself that I need to quick thinking selfishly and start becoming involved in extra-curricular activities. I would tell me that I need to start attending church and volunteering in the community. If anything I would suggest to myself that I should join Art Club or work harder to be in A.P. classes. I would tell myself to quit slacking off and start trying harder in my classes to make better grades. These things would have helped me so much more now when it came to applying for schools and scholarships. When I was done lecturing my senior self about all the things I was capable of, I would also add that I need to enroll for college earlier so that I would bypass the 2007 drop law and to always make sure I knew what day my final exams were so I wouldn't have missed my Psychology exam.

I would tell my self to be prepared for a wake up call, college is another ball game. You would have to be more active in your search for scholarship money, your parents might not always come through, plus the job market isn't to good. Also make sure you enjoy your high school years, some Colleges dont have what you had in high school, so it will be hard to change from doing an activity to not doing it at all.

I would first tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. Don't get caught up in the pressures that one is faced in this world. Go to school for you and no one else. See college as a journey and a process to get from point A and eventually make it to point Z. Its ok if it takes you a little longer than you expected. Don't compare your abilities or experience to anyone elses. Its uniquily yours. Be open to going in a new direction and don't second guess yourself. Be confident in your abilities and strive for nothing but the best! College really isn't as scary as you might think it is.

As easy as you keep saying it is to yourself , you should still keep trying your hardest to succeed. Don't be lazy and put things off till the final moment you might or will probably end up failing cause of that. The future might seem far and while you dont feel like anything is happening to you right here and now or in a few months. Think of it like the rpgs you play but on a grand scale. Your weak right now but you will always be getting experience points. Slow it may seem but eventually you'll get to the top like in those games and be able to hold your head up high. Be proud and keep working, you would see the results right now but you will in the future. So dont be lazy and dont think wont add up, your just growing slowly like in the mmorpgs.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school, I would tell myself to not move out and to start collage right after the summer. I would also give my self information about my exgirlfreinds between my senior year in high school to now so I didn't make the same mistakes.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student, I would advise myself to pick up a habit of studying more often, and spending more time trying to prepare myself for the journey ahead. Also I would look more into the different fields of study that i am interested in to have a better understanding of what options i would have in the future for my career. I would also change the way i spent my finances, it would have been better to save the extra money i had than to have just spent it going out having fun, or on things i did not need. Now I'm struggling with finances because of bills and also because my car broke down. I am having to rely on other people for transportation to work and to school. If I had planned ahead for that in the past, I would not be in the bind I am today. If i knew the things i do now that i did not know then, I would be in a better position in school, and I would not be struggling so much.

If I were to go back threes years ago and have a conversation with my senior self I would have alot to say about college. I would tell myself to accept that I wont be going to a big party school university-and be happy with myself no matter what. Then I would say to be patient, it takes time to learn and you cant rush progress. I would continue with saying to Absorb the life that is around you, soak in the moments that seem to have passed you by before. To wrap it up I would close with saying that very soon responsibility will be infront you and you need not to run away but to confront and be prepared- the only way to do that is to graduate and conquer my future! ... If i were to meet with my self thats the message I would want to get across.

Knowing what I know now, I would have taken the SAT and ACT and not worry about competing in cheerleading so much. I would have also taken some Summer college courses before and after senior year. I was not prepared at all, and really had no idea about information about college. I would have also sag down with my parents and talked with them about the cost and different ways to pay for school. I feel like I didn't have a chance to learn about anything to prepare me for college. I also am now stuck paying for all of my college tuition and books all by myself. I have been taking full 15-16 hours load semesters and also working abour 23 hours a week to pay for school each semester. I am currently starting the Spring 2010 semester and am transferring for Fall 2010 however, I am in need of more money to move on to a University to finish my studies. I will have my Associates of Arts Degree finished this summer and am so excited to complete my Bachelors degree.

Knowing what I know now about college life, if I could go back in time as a high school senior, my advice to myself would include: make sure not to fall in the trap of taking a break after high school before persuing college education. Many high school kids make that mistake and at times it gets to the point where they lost the fire for college education. Another advice I would give myself is make sure your educational goals are met or achieved before having a family life of your own ( i.e , getting a kid or being married).

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely have a lot of advice to give myself. First of all I would make sure to study extra hard for the SAT. Although it was a pain to study for, there are scholarships from the SAT that are well worth it. Next, I would tell myself to fill out the FAFSA early. By the time I got around to filling out the FAFSA my senior year it was too late and there was no money left for me. Lastly, I would work on balancing having fun and doing schoolwork. During college there are millions of opportunities to party instead of study, but something I have learned is that there is a right balance where one can have fun and be a good student as well. My high school senior year was fun and I learned a lot, but if I could give myself advice about transitioning into college life I would tell myself not to procrastinate on important things such as studying for the SAT and filling out the FAFSA and work on balancning having fun with working hard.

I would say don't take anytime off, go straight to college and make sure that once you enter college, complete your four years while your mind is still fresh and young. When you take time off ( Like a year or two) nine times out of ten, you want go. And if you do and decide to drop out for what ever reason, it?s really hard to get motivated to go back. In essence, do it while you can, when the opportunity presents its self, because before you know it, you look up and 20 years will have past by and your asking yourself "what have I accomplished". Take advantage of all the opportunities that are given to you by teachers and college recruiters, don't throw your future away.....I went back to school after 12 years and I tell you its been hard for me, having a child, husband, a full time job, and then going through a divorce, at least had I not dropped out in 1991 I would have my bachelors and masters by now. At this time, I am trying to finish up my undergrad. Again don't waste a great opportunity to succeed.

I wold tell myself to be more prepared. That I should go to my councelor and talk to him or her about my college options. I would also look up and apply to as many scholarhips, grants and loans as possible and make a fomal decision as to what college I would like to attend. I would visit colleges during the summer and check out their undergraduate programs to see which profession I would be interested in. I would mentally prepare myself for being on my own, and research how college life works.

First off, save money. You'll never know when a situation arrises and you'll need to pay for book expenses. Start looking for scholarships and apply. Don't get scared about writing an essay, you'll regret it if you don't try! Don't think about others, this is your life and you are the only one lving it. If you need to apply at a community college, then do it! You'll save so much money then starting at a university that you know you aren't ready for. Community college isn't something to be ashamed of, it'll help you clear up your thoughts and open up your mind on what you'll want to focus on. College will seem scary now, but once you take the first step, everything will get easy. Become independent and confident, these factors will make such a difference in your life and will help clear the path for you.

As a high school senior I would gladly tell myself that graduating early was a good decision and I would not have changed anyting about that. Going straight into college at about 16 is pretty fast pace and it should not be taken so quickly. Being completely new to college and not having much experience as a 4-year high school student, i would tell myself to take it a little bit slower. Get your feet wet first, before you jump in the water. Don't start off with so many hours of classes or you will be overwhelmed with work and studying.

Ashley, the three major keys to success for a college student are time management, proper study habits, and communication. Time management allows you to properl y plan and study for exams, projects, and any other assignments assigned. Proper study habits coincide with time management if you manage your time properly you a lot enough time to learn and retain the information with out cramming. Also using outside resources when studying such as course related labs, and tutors help students with over all success. Communication with professor's, adivsors, and classmates help further success as a student. Keeping the doors of communication open with your professor's gives insight to expectaions as well as giving insight into misunderstandings you may have. Constant contact with an advisor keeps you on track with your degree plan and leaves minimal space for wasted time and course credits. Fellow classmates are excellent resources, allowing you to create study groups and gives you added course support. Time management, proper study habits, and communication are not formed overnight they must begin at the high school level in order to be mastered at the college level. All of these things ensure a successful college career.

I would tell myself to apply myself more in school and develop a good habit of studying and staying organized. I feel that if my time management skills were improved back in high school, college life would be much easier than it is today. I would tell myself to challenge myself more and take more difficult classes to better prepare for college. It is much different in college than it is in high school. In college, self-motivation is the only thing that makes you get up and go to your classes and study whereas in high school there are people constantly telling you what you need to do and ensuring that it gets done.

I would have to tell myself to study more efficiently. Studying in college is so important, I hardly studied in high school so I did not learn a really good habit about the studying prospect. Do not blow off your classes as well, in order to be something in like now a days you need to have a college degree. "Breklyn, you need to take school more seriously, if you want to have a career then you need to focus on your priorities," thats what my parents would tell me. Personally I would say a lot because I was one of those kids who did not take high school seriously, more seriously then most kids, but not enough. Now, college life is different but its a wonderful thing.