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If I could go back to high school and talk to myself, I would tell myself to work on planning for college better. It is very expensive, and it is hard to make mends meet. I would tell myself that I am planning to make a difference in life, and to do that I have prusue my education. I want to make a difference. When in high school, I did not try to get prepared for college, but now if I would of I would maybe have a little more money to get through my schooling.

I would tell myself to look harder for scholarships and grants becasue school isn't cheap and you never know what types of obsticals will appear.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd advise myself to write out a long term and short term list of priorites and goals.I wouldve wrote out motivational quotes to myself to encourage myself on a day to day not to give up because it would be as a reminder up of what I was capable of.College life is an experience a life changing experience I wouldve informed myself that nothings wrong with being educated and experiencing new things,hey its just another journey of life and also a beautiful transition.Neverendless applies to various colleges worldwide, even the ones i wouldnt find most interesting but just to see the diversity of diffrent forms of life.If I could go back in time to talk to Porsha Parker (myself) a 2008 senior graduate at the time,most inportant I wouldve hung with the out crowd instead of the in crowd because most of the out crowd were focused,disciplined,and driven.

I would tell myself to be more invloved in scholarship searching. I did not properly exert myself in finding and taking advantage of many opportunities that were afforded me in financial aid. Also I would be sure to tell myself to apply early and firgure out where I was going to school. It put a lot of stress and pressure on me that could have been avoided if i had started the application process earlier.

Don't give up. no matter what obstacle is put in your way, keep moving foward. Your stubborness is the greatest tool that you have. It is your determination, and your ability to adapt, that will help you get you to your future goals. just keep moving foward, no matter what.

Take as many AP classes and tests as possible for maximum college credit upon entering college. I would also save back a lot more money so I could have more in college. Do plently of research on various universities so I would know which one fit me best.

If I had a chance to go back and talk to my high school self about what I have learned in college. The number one thing I would stress is decide what you want you’re major to be early. Do not bounce from program to program do the research and find the one best for you. My last piece of advice would be keeping an organizer to track your studies and other priorities. Socializing is another important measure in college. That is the best way to network and build your relationships for the real world.

Don't assume that the time you spend in class substitutes for study time. Although you may have gotten by in high school never cracking a book some professors are going to expect you to learn class material outside lecture--be prepared! Spend time making friends and helping classmates, if you ever miss a class or struggle in another subject you may find the help you gave a previous classmate mutually beneficial . Don't only associate yourself with others just like you, the best partner may be the one who challenges you, has differenly experiences and makes you think differently . Set yourself up for success by allowing ample time for any major assignment. Knowing your personal "stride" will cut out stress (I now know to turn in a quality 3-4 page paper, I need a week). Lastly, don't leave school--no job is worth abandoning your goal. Eventually your career may no longer align with your lifestyle needs. Then, you'll be ill-equiped to compete with applicants with college degrees (not having completed your education). Don't waste this time, use it for character growth and development, as much as educational growth and development.

Work harder and apply to as many colleges as possible. You want to have every opportunity you can to go anywhere you want.

If I could tak to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to be more proactive on obtaining scholarships and finanical aid. I also would have told myself to work hard and save money so I could eventually transfer to the ideal university of my choice, or to save up enoug in money and scholarships to be able to go to a university my first years of college. Don't delay, the end is much sooner than you think!