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The first thing I would say to the high school me, would be to choose what school you go to based on where you want to be in the future. Do not base your decision on where everyone else is going, the sports teams or the fraternities & sororities that are on campus. In the end, the only thing that is important is the major you choose and how well you do in it. College is about independence, freedom and a social life, but it is school first, therefore, school has to always remain first priority. The second thing I would say would be to keep focused and not let the challenges and frustrations bring you down. The learning style of college is completely different for most people straight out of high school. It is easy to get overwhelmed, and let something like a bad grade discourage you. Let the imperfections be your motivation to try harder next time.

I believe if i could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell my self to be more organized, perpared, and to ask questions. I believe most of all I would tell myself to learn all I can about being aware of what it means to have motivation. I would am gain more knowlegde about study habits, tutors. I believe I would have told me to get a math tutor day one. But most importantly I would have told myself to learn to be at to top of things.... that no one will show you what it is you need to know that you have to fight to get it and push until you achive your goals.. and stop at nothing less than the best. This is would I would want to know as a high school senoir.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school seinor, the first and most important thing i would tell myself is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. My high school ended up giving me the wrong GPA, which was lower than my actual GPA. I was discouraged to apply for scholarships thinking that I would not be able to get one because of my GPA. The second thing I would tell myself is to always make sure I put school work before leisure time. It's extremely easy to engage in leisure time which leaves you to procrastinate with school work. Doing work at the last minute is unnecessary stress that no student wants or needs. Finally, I would tell myself is to be wise about choosing friends once college starts. It is important to be mindful about who you surround yourself with because those people impact your actions. Hopefully I would listen to myself so I could avoid making the mistakes I made first semester.

I would give myself the advice to stay in contact with the loved ones and friends you are leaving behind. It's hard to do sometimes but just making a phone call or sending a letter makes all the difference. Those are the people who have been there for you for a number of years and will continue to be there if you leave the lines of communication open. Personally, I'm not as close to my best friend as I used to be because we end up going to schools on opposite sides of the U.S. I wish I had tried more to stay in contact with her so that my relationship could remain strong. Staying in contact with people is very important when you are making the transition from high school to college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice that I would give to myself would be to always try your hardest to achieve and succeed and follow your dream. It is so important to work hard and get good grades in high school because it will then help you with your college years. You need to be happy and have a positive outlook on life. This is your life and it totally depends on you and what you are going to make of it. So do the best you possibly can and you will end up achieving all that you wanted. Everyone is nervous when they have to start the next chapter in their life, but if you have the confidence and truely believe in yourself, you will succeed. I

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I would have made a wiser and less stressful transition into college. Now that I am out of high school, I realized that all of the faculty and staff members in my school were there to help me. I would have used the staff in the career center to my advantage. I would have advised myself to go the career center because the people there will listen to your needs and try to accommodate them. I would have also made sure that I applied for more scholarships. Scholarships are made to prevent financial burdens and to pay for education. Scholarships are free money given out to students, therefore I would advise anyone to take at least one hour out of each day to fill out at least 2 scholarships. Lastly I would tell myself to ask questions. Ask questions about financial aid, school admission deadlines, housing rules, dining plans, and enrollment to the school of my choice because it is always good to know what you are getting into before you get into something. Those main three statements of advice would be the best adive for any incoming freshman.

So far, college life is what most high school seniors expect it to be. As a high school senior, I was excited to leave home and live on my own for the first time. However, although college life is very exciting, you will learn to appreciate your Mom very quickly when it comes time to make your food, clean, do laundry, etc. Another unexpected adjustment to college is making new friends. In high school, people tend to become friends with others who have common interests such as sports, academic clubs or student government. In college, you are open to many new ideas and worlds outside of your own. Meeting new people is easy since you are constantly on campus but it is hard to make new friends if you are shy so try to put yourself out there and if you meet someone who you click with, make an effort to get to know them better. In the academic area, remember that this is what college is really about and the harder you work now, the better prepared you will be for the future. Keep an open mind, work hard and you will be successful.

"Breathe. Don't stress out so much about what is to come. There are a thousand other incoming freshman just like you who don't have a clue what to do. Oh, and its nothing like the movies. There are no bullies or evil preppy girls to boss you around. Everybody is trying to get to know everyone else around and you will most likely get to meet a lot of people with similar interests and personalities like yours. Besides- It's not so bad being on your own; away from the family. You're free to do whatever you want. No more 'Be home by 10 or you won't have a car for a week' or 'You have to clean the dishes!'. So enjoy life while you can. Before the real world hits for good. You can do this! Good luck and have fun! "

Sitting in class as a high school senior, I was so excited to graduate and move onto the next part of my life! However, I feel as though I neglected what mattered most; my dedication to my schoolwork and enthusiasm about college applications. I was a student that never had to truly try and I would receive A's and B's. However, I settled for these grades instead of putting in a few extra moments of my time and trying to achieve the highest possible grade that I could. The way I look at it, even though I am proud of my natural ability, I settled for it as opposed to trying to reach higher by studying and going above and beyond. I would talk some sense into myself as a high school senior by mentioning that mediocre should not be acceptable, especially when I clearly had the ability to reach higher! College applications were a hassle and balancing them with schoolwork was a chore. Even though application time took me by surprise, I should have embraced it and visited more schools than I did. Towson is wonderful and seemingly perfect, but I always wonder what could have been!

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.