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Being a high school senior, many students might experience so called "senioritis" and perhaps take only as many classes as will get them that longed- for diploma. However, I would advise to take as many AP courses as you can and take on the challenging subjects and do not be afraid to fail at a difficult course, because having that introductory experience will make your freshman college experience so much easier. Such preliminary immergence will also give you a cushion for your gpa and will take the stress off your first year when you begin to explore the adult, independent way of life that is outside of the classroom environment and your parents home.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to be fearless and passionate. Fear holds us back, and passion drives us forward. In my mind they are opposites. By being fearful about a new place, whether or not you'll make new friends, whether or not you'll make your parents proud, and whether or not you will succeed, you are already not letting yourself reach your full potential. Figure out what you are passionate about, and study it with all your might! If you find something to be passionate about it will not only give you something to look forward to, but it will give you the determination to never quit. It will not only make you successful in one area of life but it will hopefully spill over into all others. You will not only be happy and successful in school, but you will be extremely greatful and appreciative to those who taught you and helped you along the way. Always be humble and maintain a students heart.

I would tell myself that any ideas about a higher power or omnipotent being guiding and helping me through life are absolutely false. The idea of a god or gods is no different than that of santa claus, and the sooner that it can be dismissed from my life, the sooner I would know that hard work and determination are required in school in order to amount to anything. God won't be there for you, god won't guide you, and god won't help you. You have to make yourself into who you want to be, nobody is going to do it for you. The most important thing in your life is education.

I obtained a GED in order to get ahead in school, but as I was going through college I realized the social interactions while in high school help set up your potential in college. Social interactions are extremely important since they contribute to networking, which is valuable even after graduating. It may be that last little push needed to find a stable career, especially in the economy today when many companies are particular with whom they hire. Also, I would tell myself at 18 to take my time and do more research on various careers. I would ask myself questions such as: Which job markets look most prosperous? Does the value of the career obtained with the degree balance with my interest in it? I would let myself know college does not need revolve solely around the academics. Have fun, interact with others, enjoy college, because it's the insitution where you are going to find a career to start your life with. Also, you can always go back to college. There's nothing wrong with more education to broaden your academic horizons.

I would say I was going to have a very stressful time in college but not to fret because that?s normal for me. Do assignments early and always before their due. Pay attention, stop taking things for granted. I will not say this is your only chance to do things right because that would make life more of a nightmare than it really is. You have all the time in the universe to get it right because if you mess up now I guarantee you will be back the next lifetime to try again. Stop putting yourself in the negative world seeing only the bad side of things because I have proven to myself only by polarizing myself in the positive will I have a good day. I will warn you you?re going to have trouble with English A111 and if you take Physics read the entire physics book then take the class. Everything has two sides a positive and a negative what you choose to believe in can only become a reality if you let it.

Dear Iris, although finding out who you are is important during high school, the choices you make during your senior year will follow you into your college life. Do the best you can in your senior year. It is not easy, but always taking the easy path will never lead you to success. Don't let senioritis take over you! Don't slack off like everybody else seems to be doing. Study hard, graduate, and earn those A's. It will all pay off later, especially when you enter the college life, because you will be prepared. Never give up, even when things seem hopeless.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself three important things. I would say to relax, work hard, and listen. I would tell myself to relax, because life after high school is very different from life in it. People are more accepting of the person you really are in college. I would tell myself to get ready, because I need to work even harder in college. College is where it really counts. College is preparing you for your future career. It's preparing you for the rest of your life! So stay calm and work hard. Don't get distracted by others. While they're fooling around and wasting time, you will be getting ahead and completing something great. Finally, listen to the advice that professors give you. They are wiser and have more experience than you. They know what they're talking about. They can really aid you on your way to success. Relax, work hard, and listen, but don't forget to have some fun along the way. College is a great life experience and you can meet a lot wonderful people along the way.

Take harder AP courses during your time at high school and apply yourself. High school was easy compared to college. In high school all you had to do was just show up and you could pass. In college you actually have to apply yourself and learn the material. I took an AP History class and had it not been for that class my college experience would have been really eye opening. Also try and take a variety of class and try and decide what you like to do before you go to college so you do not waste a bunch of money on your generals trying to figure out what you like to do in life.

Think about what you want to do that makes you happy, find your passion and pursue it. Work hard, what you do in high school matters. Do not just depend on good grades, get out in the community help others, be proactive and make a difference in someone's life. Volunteer, not to boost your chances of scholarships but because it builds character. The adventrues that you are looking for you can have, after you have worked diligently and earnestly. Nothing will be handed to you. If you want something from life grab it.

Dear Shirly, I think you would want to reconsider applying solely for private loans and consider federal loans instead and you might want to consider living off of campus too. Another thing to consider about college is to make sure that you take advantage of the resources given to you such as tutors, the library, and academic workshops because the help and knowledge that you attain from it is valuable and will last you a lifetime. One more advice is to get to know your teachers on a one-on-one basis so that they know who you are as a person and not as a number- definitely make yourself memorable as an individual to your teachers. However, no advice can be greater than this: believe in yourself and in what you're doing 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. Although you may be the first generation in your family to go to college and the first to go away for college, you are on a bright path just by chosing to attend college . Your future couldn't be any brighter by making this smart decision and by doing so, you have chosen to create a path for success and hope in your family.

The best piece of advice I would have given to myself as a high school student, would be to become more involved in finding financial aid, so that I could become more involved in campus life. It is very difficult to participate in the activities offered at UAA, because I have to not only make time for classes and homework, but I also need to work to pay for school, which takes up even more of my spare time. My final piece of advice to any high student is to research the program and department they are interested in attending and to be sure to talk to an advisor. I cannot stress the last piece enough, because without the help of a program advisor, new students can end up taking unneeded classes that do not apply to their degree; in addition, advisors can give tips and advice on different ways to reduce the number of classes required or other insight into having a positive college experience. Advisors offer support and encouragement throughout the school years. Overall, I would have done more research and taken a more proactive step in planning my college experience.

The first thing that I would tell myself is that high school classes are the building blocks of college classes. I would have also taken the classes offered in high school that would have transfered into college credits. The last thing that I would have told myself is to stick with school. I took some time off between high school and college and knowing that I could have been done already drives me crazy.

Knowing what I know now, not just about college life, I would tell myself to take my time and do it right the first time. There are so many distractions, but as long as you follow your heart, and keep clear goals and expectations for yourself you'll never be disappointed with where you are in your life.

If I were to go back into time in a time machine to go to my high school senior year. I would give my self better advice then I thought was right about college. I would tell myself to be more prepared for college and re-study the basics so I can achieve my degree faster, as in not taking classes that dont really count towards my degree. I would also tell myself to save as much money as possible because college is EXPENSIVE!!. College life is also like high school but more sophisticated. Keep up with your work and always ask for help, don' t be afriad because college is very confusing and it will be hard not knowing who or what or where to go. That would be the best advice for myself to be a better college student.

Hey, man! Do you recognize me? Yeah! I am your future self! No way ... I am not going to tell you any juicy details about the next year or two. That would take away the gut-wrenching intrigue! I want to give you some advice about the next adventure; No! College, man! This is serious, so let's take a walk out to Kaplan's Woods. I am looking into our future and building a life path that I wouldn't have thought possible some years ago. I have no regrets about the decisions I made when I was your age, or the years in between. I am human and sometimes wonder why I made a choice that had possible ill consequences that I did not recognize or ignored. First of all, try not to let your relationship with Melissa keep you from dreaming. If she is to be your mate, she will stay with you no matter what. Secondly, check out and stick with the martial arts you've been keen to look into. The level of personal discovery and self preservation you will gain this early in our life is irreplacable! PMA, my man! Positive Mental Attitude...

The advice I would give myself are to write down intermediate plans, short-term plans, and long-term plans for your financial planning that includes your college tuitions and fees; follow my financial planning; take the required classes before taking anything. Making a financial planning will keep you track when you get lost on the way. This plans make your financial easier because it show you what to spend and not to spend. Take a survivor college class to teach everything you need to know about college life, talk to you advisor for help and support, and talk to your professor/instructor when you have questions. All this tips are very useful. As a college student you need to be resourceful and ask questions for you to get information. And this information will either give you good results or bad once you make a decisions. Your parents, friends, and advisor are there for you to help to make a decisions and keep your plans on track. You can do it. Picture yourself in your dream house and your dream job.

I would tell myself to get rid of the attitude that I can go through college with the same attitude I have had in high school. In high school, I could get high grades as easy as it was for me to eat a cookie, I barely needed to do any work. On top of that, I also took Advance Placement courses which only strengthened my current set of mind. Once I got into college, I could tell that it was different than high school but I didn't take any initiative to adapt to the new enviornment. My stubborness became my downfall. I got my first F on my first semester of college. It didn't stop there, since I overloaded myself with many hard classes, I basically failed half of my classes from spreading myself too thin. On top of that, I am now on academic probation. That was a hard slap to my face. So basically, I would tell myself, get rid of that attitude and step it up, because this is definitely a whole new situation.

Dear Sharye, The date is January 18, 2010, and currently I'm in a bit of a bind with financial aid. Please work harder to find and fill out scholarship applications, I'd hate for me to go through this...again. Also, those courses you are working on from Brigham Young University, I know it's no fun, but please finish them, not only does it hurt yourself to not finish them, but your sister will be compared to the laziess you showed even just in that one year. As well as those above, as soon as you get to Anchorage, immediately set out and find a job, you need to try and not rely on your parents to provide money for you. Earning it will teach you way more than just simply getting it. But besides all of that, college is great and I've met someone amazing! I know you'll enjoy it, just work harder on the things you don't want to do, because they'll pay off in the end...I promise. Best of Luck In College! Sharye

While attended high school, things seem a lot easier become a senior. I notice that classes where a bit smaller, no limit toward time, and all types of friends to hang with. Advancing on toward graduation was a great success with extreme knowledge from previous years of studies. When i experience college life the first day, time was precious upon the first of class. I had to transition to adult hood the inclues a entire different personality, concept, outlook on life. The question i asked myself, "Why i'm i really here"?

I would give myself the advice that i need to improve on the areas i lacked when i was in school. I would continue to try to do my best to improve my weak points and besides helping my friends whom i neglected in school. I would try to give a matured outlook to my overall personality that i lacked in school.