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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be many things that i would give him advice about. I would start off by telling him to do a lot better on his SAT's as well as give him more advice on how to spend his free time. For example instead of sitting on a couch and watch endless hours of tv, i would advice him to study a little harder and get work done before hand so that he doesn't have to rush his assignments the night before they are due. I would also advice him on better study methods and how to use his time wisely when there are no assignments to be done or any material to be studied. For example I would advice him on filling out scholarship applications or getting future assignments done or even to get more involved in more school events and volunteering opportunities.

I would tell myself to really pay attention to the application and process and make sure you have a good feel for the school before you commit. This includes actually visiting the schools before you make your mind up because what is portrayed on the internet is nothing like what the school is actually like.

As a high school senior, I had no idea what I wanted to do. In the beginning of my senior year I wanted to go to a school close by, but last minute I decided to go to a school over a thousand miles away. I did not know what I was getting myself into with this but I think I made the right decision. I wish I was able to tell myself to not slack off on my last year with grades just because I was already accepted because those grades could have helped me more than I knew then. I also wish that I took a few AP classes to boost my credits for college. When I was a high school senior, I didn't care about the AP classes, what they would help me with, or how they could give me credits. I was worried about simply passing with as little effort as possible. So AP classes were out of the question knowing how much homework I would get and the difficulty of the class. I should have learned how to manage my time better in high school that way I could have easily adjusted in college.

Never give up, no matter what you think is hard theres always going to be harder trials and things for you to overcome but the more things you overcome the better ability to overcome bigger obsticals you have. Never stop improving.

If I could give my highschool self advice, I would tell myself the study tactics that work best for me. Going into college with this knowledge would make the first half of my first semester in college easier. I could then have better grades and a better GPA. I would also tell myself that the distance from home seems scary at first but it gets easier once you make friends.

if i had such a chance to go back in time and give advice to my Senior self, i would tell myself the importance of applying for scholarships at a very early time. Being a college freshman and having to pay for my tuition with loans, grants, scholarships given to me by my university, and money out of my pocket, i now understand the importance of applying for scholarships. It is very important that High School students apply for as many scholarships as they can starting in their Junior Year. If someone would have shared with me the seriousness of this, I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that all of my schooling would be paid for. But since this information passed me by, my freshman year of college is killing my pockets. I don't want other High Schoolers to have to go through what I'm going through right now. When you're enrolled in college, you should be focused on your studies and moving forward toward your short term and long term goals. But when you have to be worried about financial problems, you become distracted and it shows. That would be my advice to my High School Self.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships! Every little bit helps!

"Know These Three Basic Things" If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would go buy myself a Starbucks coffee and sit myself down for a good long talk. I would tell my high school self that there are three important things to know about college life that you must know in order to have a smooth transition and succeed. First, college is all about balance and that cannot be stressed enough. Success in college relies on your ability to balance your academics, extracurriculars, and social life. Especially as a freshmen, it is very easy to get caught up in the party scene and slip on your grades. This can be a very slippery downhill slope and the best way to avoid it is to be constantly prioritizing your things and to have effective time management. Second, talk to your professors. Unlike in middle school and high school where people view it as the "teacher's pet," in college talking to your professors is a common and advantageous habit to have. Lastly, stay true to yourself. Follow your goals, aspirations, and dreams, and do not conform to other people's expectations.

I would tell myself to be patient, open minded, and ready to work because college is all about putting your head in the books all the time.

Save your money now! Scholarships will not just cut it. Especially looking into your Sophmore year, where you have basically half the funds as compared to the funds you have as a Freshman.