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The advice I would give to me as a high school senior would sound a little something like this ?Stay focused man because everything is going to happen so fast that?s it?s going to e easy to lose track of everything you need to do. You have to get ahead of everybody and getting good grades will not be enough to stand apart. There is never a moment when you should be content because somebody out there right now is working harder than you to take your internship or take your job in the future. You need to remember that getting into college is not enough, that isn?t accomplishing anything. Remember to keep all your goals in mind, become president of a club, figure out your major and become the hardest worker so no job can deny you. Its college, you get a fresh start and a chance to become whatever you want to be. The last thing I?ll say to you is enjoy the opportunity of higher education when it comes, and work hard everyday towards that career were you are going to enjoy everyday for the rest of your life.?

Considering I started my college career at age 16 when I took my G.E.D. and went to Montgomery Community College, there is not much I would have changed. I absolutely loved the college atmosphere and the learning environment. The advice that I would probably have given myself is to not bother taking classes in the automotive field and to concentrate on art. I had it pretty good though because I was able to test the waters academically to see what I wanted to do. By the time students my age were graduating highschool, I was pretty dead set on being an art teacher. I felt like I was ahead of the game.

College life is just that, your life during your college years. There is so much to life than experiencing college. It is important to remain grounded and not get wrapped up in the insignificant things. It's all entirely mental in enjoying college. As an extremely involved student on campus, I made the mistake of putting all my eggs into one basket. College is about experimenting and expanding your horizons, it should not limit you. You should take every opportunity that seems right and comes your way because it will make you a better person and allow you to discover yourself further. College is the best and most forgiving time to make mistakes and learn from them without much consequence.

I would advise myself to pay more attention to college materials and everything involved. As a senior I did not put much effort into where I wanted to go. At the time I wanted to be a nurse. I applied to only three schools and since I did not make it into the nursing program but I did make it into the school, I decided not to go. That was a bad choice. I should have went to the school and worked my way up to be in the nursing program. I ended up going to community college and I eventually changed my major. It seems though that even though I did not get into the univeristy the first time it worked out. But now I still do not know what I want to do exactly. I graduated from the community colleges Veterinary Technician program then transfered to Towson University to major in Allied Health and minor in Religious Studies. Since I did go local colleges, I will never be able to have the chance to live away to experience college in a whole new way.

College is serious and it will be the time of your life. Though you meet a lot of new people and peer pressure is all over the place, it's important to keep your head on your shoulders and prioritize everything. Make new friends and enjoy yourself but you have to know that the good grades are what really matter in the end. Don't be scared to ask questions. College is difficult and there are a lot of aspects that may be unclear throughout the whole college experience, but there are many people who are employed simply to answer all of those questions. Though you are encouraged to pick a major as soon as possible there is no pressure in knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life when you are still only 16 years old. Have fun, because after college it's all about bills and support. Studying is the best thing you can do for yourself, as well as showing up to every class. Listen to the professors, they know better than you think you do. Living on campus is a great way to meet people and help the transition go smoother.

The first piece of advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to prepare yourself for college as much as possible yourself without expecting anyone to guide you the entire way. I would tell myself that it is important to figure out the possible schools and majors you would like to apply for and find out as much information about each that is available. Then I would make myself aware that I should be applying to as many available scholarships, and looking in various places for financial support, without giving up. Besides preparing myself for the application process, I would advise myself as a high school senior that it is important to be confident when starting school. I would tell myself that it can be intimidating to enter a largely populated school as a first time student; but if you are confident you will find the right friends along the way. Another important factor I would point out is to find and join organizations and activities that interest me as soon as I begin school. This will help enhance my ability to make friends and learn more about college. In conclusion, be prepared and confident.

If i was able to go back into time and give myself advice on college i would say to challege myself more than i did. When i have some down not doing anything to practice on my math weakness so that i can develope even better math skills. i would also tell my self to take classes like calculus. To go out and find free scholarships that i did not take the time to do the first time. I would also take the initative to write my delegate and sentor for money so that i wouldnt have to take out loans. Most of all i would teach myself all the things i need to know about going to college like about the fafsa, scholarships, loans, and applying for classes that i had no idea about going into college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself: "Don't be afraid to ask for help! I know that your AP classes are going to start to ask alot of you soon and normally you shoulder it all by yourself, but this time call for some help. Not everyone can help you do your schoolwork, but ask for help so you can use the internet more often and fill out more scholarship applications. Even though asking for help makes you feel helpless, it makes it easier for you help others. Trust me, with extra help, you'll get things done faster and meet deadlines easier, especially when applying to Towson. "

As a senior in high school I always wondered at the adventures of college life. I thought of all the freedom that I would gain and all the new experiences and people that I would encounter. In other words I wanted to somehow find a new me in college. But if I could tell that curious high school graduate what I know today, I would tell her that she already knows exactly who she is. I would tell her to never desire to be anyone that she isn't. I would warn her of the friends that she should be cautious of making, and the experiences that she would regret later. I would tell her to study more for her exams. But most of all I would tell her to hold fast to what you know young girl, and never loose you self.

There are days i wish i could go back in time to where i was a high school senior. There are so many things that i would like to change and maybe avoid doing. When i was a senior in high school, i began to catch what we students called senioritus. Senioritus is when students are at their last year of schooling and they begin to procrastinate because they have been working hard in school in previous years. Unfortunately, i did not prepare myself for the amount of money i was going to be paying for college . With my excellent grades i had the opportunity to apply for many scholarships and grants but because i procrastinated i lost out on the scholarships and grants i was eligible for. I regret this because now my family is going through hard times where the flow of money is slow and now i have to take out loans. From this experience, if i could advice myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to go looking for grants and scholarship. i would take the time to apply and hopefully i will reap the efforts i put into my application.