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If I could go back in time and talk to myself high school senior, I would say that academics in high school are definitely important. Your grades in high school matter, and it is important to develop good study habits now so that college courses are not too much harder. I would tell myself to save money, because being in college now, money is very tight. I would emphasize that there is life and meaning beyond high school. You will meet your life long friends in college and there will be a place where you fit in. Being the "popular" one in high school will not matter once you graduate and move on to college. Focus on your studies and being the best that you can academically be, and let everything else (social life, extracirriculars, etc.) come after that. Certainly visit many colleges before committing to one, and even try to spend a night or weekend on prospective campuses to get a feel for what life is really like there. College should be one of the greatest times of your life and you want to make sure that the college you choose is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} the perfect choice for you.

I heard my mom tell me over and over again to take workshops on good study skills. You might have coasted through high school with little effort, but reality will hit you when you enter college. Learn how to study, how to take notes, attend study groups and ask for help. Do not let your pride get in the way of seeking assistance.

As a high school senior looking into college, i will definately consider going straight to a 4 year college without community college because in my experience it seemed to be a huge distraction for me staying home and comuting. I will also do more reasearch on my major,either through internships or by speaking to people in the field. I would focus less on the distance from home just because i want to go away from my parents.

If I were able to go back to my senior year in high school I would tell myself "do this for yourself." I constantly worried during the last few months of high school. I worried that I would end up being a failure and wouldn't make my family proud. I am the first person in my family to go to a university and go straight into college. I had a lot resting on my shoulders to impress them. Now that I have reached the point in my life where everything matters from here on out, I finally realize that this is for me and for my future. I had to become independent. Instead of getting A's to show my parents my report card, I am getting A's for myself.

Work really hard in all your classes, pay attention and focus. Take teachers seriously, put your best foot forward, don't get lazy or give up easily. Be accepting of people from all backgrounds and understand the importance of finding the best school for you all around.

I would try to impress upon my younger self that the colleges portrayed in movies are unrealistic and romanticized. As an incoming freshman I was looking forward to sitting on big green lawns with books strewn around me, surrounded by laughing friends (most likely one of African-American and one of Asian decent. Possibly also a red-head.) There we would sit, studying and enjoying the lovely weather without a care in the world. Everyone would be accepting- except maybe a few snobby girls- and my professors would be understanding as well as attractive. But alas, young self, college is not like the movies. Many times it will be a whirlwind of finding printer paper, scrambling to make tuition bills, and disagreeing with a roommate. But in the end, despite finishing a thesis at 3am and constant fire alarms in the dorms, every memory and experience will be well worth it. Enjoy and take advantage of everything the campus has to offer, because that is how you will meet the friends to laugh with on the lawn.

Perhaps the most important responsibility for college bound high school seniors is to find the college that fits them the best. Excellent grades and test scores may increase the chances of getting to a highly ranked college, but it is also critical that you look for colleges that fits your style and interest. Colleges come in all flavors which include size, location, costs and rankings. But there are also many parameters that are easily overlooked. Diversity, political culture, unique majors, student aspirations as well as other things also influence the college experience. A college will mean nothing if you are miserable.

Mark, the next 4 years will be the hardest 4 years of your life. The time and effort that you are willing to put forth from this moment on will be the determining factor of whether or not you achieve your goals. You must set goals; Realistic and attatinable goals that will test every thing that you have. You got what it takes, but it will take everything that you got. Create a vision for yourself, and than go and do everything in your power to acheive that vision. Failure is inevitable on your path to success. You may fail a test, you may fail an evaluation, or you may even fail a class. You might not get a certain grade you think you deserve, and at times you may feel like giving up. These are the moments where you must choose to get back up, swallow your pride and drive yourself to work harder. You must use these failures to help drive you on your path to success. Good things come to those who work hard. There is no such thing as talent. If you want it bad enough, you will acheive it.

I would give myself the advice of doing research about the possible career and major that I would want before entering college. Coming to college unsure of the major that would lead to a certain career has kept me behind and I will graduate a year late because I waited until my junior year to declare my major and started taking classes for that major.

Be true to yourself, focus on getting your work done, but don't ever give up life experiences because you will grow from whatever life events you have.

I would advise myself to take the challenge head on. Instead of waiting to go back and earn my masters I would have stayed in school finished both degrees then sought a career. I would have earned degrees in different fields so that if I became uninterested in the career I originally chose I would have another degree to fall back on. I would have advised myself to intern as much as possible and take every opportunity for professional development.

I would tell myself to stay focused. It's okay to have a social life as long as it is not interfering with your school work. Communicate with your teachers when you need help and make sure to keep up with the readings and classwork. If you are still struggling, make sure to find the time to get tutoring. Don't be afraid to go to on-campus activities. Students are always open to making new friends. And lastly, JUST PICK A MAJOR ALREADY! It's okay to switch later if you decide you want to do something else.

I think what's most important about college is realizing that it doesn't matter what other people think about where you want to go. Don't choose your college based off of anyone else and their decision, especially your boyfriend or girlfriend. What matters the most is whether or not YOU like the school! It's a super important decision and yes you want your friends to be close, but in the long run, its your decision, not anyone else's. Also, don't overlook any schools, you never know what school may surprise you. I ended up deciding to go to the university that was my least favorite out of my list and I absolutlely love it and can't imagine being anywhere else. If you don't know exactly where you want to go or what you want to do, don't rule out community college! A lot of community colleges have excellent Honors programs that will get you headed in the right direction and help you figure out what you're really passionate about without breaking your bank account. Most of all, don't stress! Everything will fall in it's place and you will succeed!

If I were able to go back to high school, I would tell myself that I should make friends, get some of the college experience but also say that no goal is too far to reach. When you get the chance to do something great then do it because you do not want to have something amazing pass you by. Do a workstudy program because you learn a lot and get real life experience. My plate is full now but that does not make going to school and doing assignments any less important. Always remember that when you are working and going to school, make sure that you put yourself and your schooling before working, especially on campus jobs. Success is going to help mold the future so do not fall behind on school work.

As a college student there are many advice tips that I would give myself as a high school senior. The first advice tip would be to apply to many more scholarships. This year I struggled with tuition and I am looking for many different scholarship options in order to decrease my tuition bill next year semester. Another tip would be to establish strong study habits. In college there are very few grades that actually contribute to your overall grade. Most of these grades are accumulated through tests and quizzes. Studying will help improve overall grades and understanding of the material given. Even though I had to learn how to study properly this semester, i still managed to receive a 3.1 my first semester.

Entering through the portal of a time machine and returning to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself a great deal of advice. The most important advice that I would give to myself is that balance is key. Oftentimes, seniors are experiencing complete freedom from their parents as they commence college. There is an abundance of activities, events, and student and athletic groups to join. There are new people to meet and befriend. However, I must harp on balance. Balance amongst friends, parties, and academics is so vital. During these four years, it is important to balance academia and activities. Imagine that working towards an undergraduate degree is a road to a fulfilling career or the light at the end of the tunnel. That road includes a bright yellow line that aids you in balancing your life as a student. Falling to one side will lead to abandonment of another, whether it be a loss of meaningful friendships or poor performance in a critical class. Remaining balanced allows for neither of these two to fall by the wayside. Balance will allow a student to make everlasting friendships and also successfully prepare them for a bright future ahead.

Pick a school that will bring out the best in you. And pick an environment where you will think that you will make an abundant of friends because the friends you make will be friends for life!

My parents would actually love this response. I would have told my senior self to listened to them more from the very beginning. I wish I didn't blow so much money over the Summer. I would tell my senior self to save every penny and work 2 or 3 jobs if possible. Its not just the tuition which is huge, but the books and other unplanned expenses. My spending money was gone within a month because I just didn't really think about it being a problem. There is no hidden college fund for me. My parents didn't have a lot of money saved up. I guess I never realized how stressful paying for college could be. My parents always warned me about college loans and how hard they are to pay back. I just wish I could tell my senior self to truly pay more attention when they were discussing these things with me. I wish I could go back and tell me senior self to fill out those scholarhip applications when they told me to fill them out. If I had, I probably wouldn't be stressing myself out looking for different ways to pay tuition.

I would tell myself what my uncle told me. "You can't just wait around, you have to go out and get it and fail and prosper." With that I would tell my oldself that in order to do what you want you have to find a feesable way and that applying to alot of scholarships would only lessen the burden of debt. I would tell me that you are doing great and to not give up on my dream.

If I could go back In time and discuss my future with my High school Senior self I would tell myself to get over my prenotioned ideas about how I thought college should be. I would explain that the hoops are there to help you achieve success in the work force, that not all things go smoothly and even though there are hurdles to overcome once you achieve your goal you will be a better stronger person for it. Life is harder without an education, showing that you can work hard to earn a degree proves to future employers that you're worth the investment and you have the credentials to back it up. So let go of your angst and adn know that the next twenty years can be an easyier road if you just show initiative and follow through.