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Don't give up. You can do it, it just seems complicated in the beginning. Do as good in high school as you can so that you can get into a good school. I would go to school right after high school too.

Dear self, It is never too early to prepare for college. Remember that everything you do will determine your academic future. Have fun but, stay focused. If you want to do well, make sure others are doing well too. Volunteer in your community and do as much good as possible. It’s great that you volunteer already but, you can do more. Be proactive in your search for school. Make sure that it is a great fit for your ultimate career goal. Research the school and make sure that it has academic integrity. Talk to current students, educators, and counselors in order to judge your future surroundings and quality of education. Always study and work hard. Your academic success is very important. There are lots of computer programs that will help you prepare for the SAT’s. Don’t be afraid of math. It can’t hurt you. Remember that practice makes perfect (playing games in class on your scientific calculator will not). College is expensive. Don't be discouraged. Grants and scholarships can help you. You have dreamt of being a journalist since elementary school. Don’t limit yourself. You can do it! From, Your Future

In order to just make ends meet these days, it is important to have a college education. Go to college with the mindset that you are in it for the long haul. It is important to make friends and participate in extra-curricular activites, but these should always come second to your school work. Take advantage of being a college student where the only responsibility you have is to go to class. Soon, you will have a family, a career, your kids will be your responsibility, and you will be put last. Be diligent in your school work and commited to class. It will all pay off in the end, I promise. Have fun, and good luck!

I would say go to college, immediately. I know it is no the most attractive option for you, right now, but do it. Your life will be more fulfilling, prosperous, and under your control. You may even find out that you love it. Don't worry about what you want to do right away, just enjoy the experience of meeting so many new people with fresh ideas. There are some classes that will be required, but there will be many that you choose to take and will love them. The experince of learning what you want to learn is very different from the controlled learning you have experienced so far.

The advice that i would give them is that everyone get nervous about going to college and its okay to be. The should make college the way the wanted toand not the way people wanted them to. Experience what college really is and Define what you want to get out of college. My advice is define who you want to be and the person you wanted to be. Make new friends and dont be afraid to step out of your comfort zone because when you do you see the world a lot better. Dont let people bring you down and just be you because thats the best way. Always pay attention in class and just ask a lot of questions because professors love it when you ask question. Make friends that want the same thing out of life and dont judge people without getting to know them. I know sometimes people that been in college tell you that college is hard and it is but college is what you make it.

I would have went to collage as soon as i graduated.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to follow that dream of higher education. Don't let the bumps in the road get in your way. Be the first one in your family to obtain your degree, it's not as difficult as you may think. All you need to do is organize your time and remain focused on your studies. Get support from your family and friends, they can help keep you motivated. I was really nervous about courses. Don't be, have confidence in your knowledge and abilities. It has been so many years since I went to school, I started to discount my abilities, telling myself that there was no way I could get through an assignment, or write a paper. I was so wrong, I am rocking a 4.0 and have a fantastic time doing it. Your never to old to go back to school!

If I knew then what I know now, I would have told myself to take the road to higher education immediately following high school because doing so later in life is much more difficult when you are out of practice. Juggling a family and teaching your children at home also prove to be a challenge in concentrating fully on studying. I would have encouraged myself to not let my circumstances and family stand in my way but to go after the things in life that I wanted, to follow my dreams and career goals. Transitioning into college life was not very difficult as you just need to stay focused on your goals, the most important thing is to not give up on yourself or your goals. Keep focused and work hard and you can accomplish anything you want to do.

I would tell myself, there is absolutely no time to waste and an absolutely awesome college is available in Clinton Iowa. The college would allow me to complete my degree for my bachelors in as little as three years. Placing me in an extremely demanding and satisfying field. Where I can apply my education to many diverse field opportunities. I would say you will not wait until your 37 years old, you have to start immediately after High school. Be satisfied with your achievements and develop a well rounded lifestyle.

Looking back now, I would tell myself to not allow fear to keep me from trying things even if I fail. There are so many opportunities when your at college and too often I allowed the fear of failure or what others would think or say about me, to rule my decision making. College is your chance to try things whether it be sports, clubs, organizations, leadership roles, and much more. You can even challenge yourself academically by learning a new language and studying abroad to really be engulfed in the language and learn the culture. Enjoy all the activities available and cherish all the memories you make with both friends and acquaintances. So often we think of failure as an end, but don't let it be an ending; learn from mistakes and failures by allowing them make you stronger and wiser. I learned so much and have so many great memories, but looking back there couldn've been so many more. It took the first couple of years to work through the fears; learning who I was, what I was about, and being confidend enough in who I am to be who I am without regret.