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I have a brother who is a high school senior and this question comes up with him about entering college. My biggest regret about college is that I should have started preparing sooner. In High School, when the topic of college comes up, it can be very easy to just say that I don’t need to worry about it "just yet" or to keep "pushing it back". This is exactly what I did and by the time I got to my senior year of high school, I saw a lot of my peers announcing their plans for college and a few months from graduation, I didn’t even know what I wanted to study for college, much less plan to go to one. It took me two and a half years since high school to finally get to where I needed to be, time wasted. Another thing that I found was I also didn’t spend any time preparing financially for the expenses of college, which is slowly leading me to the road of financial debt. Bottom line, if you start earlier in preparing for college, the better off you will be. Seize your future as soon as possible.

First of all, I would definitely advice myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I graduated high school with the GPA of 3.75 so I believe that I would have got at least a few schorlarships. My high school senior year was my first year in Tucson and a second year in America overall so what I needed was guidance. I wish that I had look for it. Second of all, I would tell myself not to be afraid but believe in my guts and my passion. Explore myself to the fullest with different classes of different majors. College is the oppotunity to find my true identity and embrace it to the highest level possible. Finally, I would recommend myself to work on the time management skill because it is not only a main key to be successful in school but also in life. Good luck my high school senior self!

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, it would be to don't sweat the small stuff. I remember being extremely stressed out my senior year about which college to attend. I was so scared I was going to make the wrong decision and regret it later on in life. Because of that, I feel that I missed out on some of the little things. Senior year of high school is supposed to be fun. It is your last year of high school; your last year before you go to college where you actually have to pay for your education and make grown-up decisions regarding the rest of your life. This is why my advice to myself and any other high schools senior would be to have fun. Have fun while you're still young and full of life. Go to In-N-Out at one in the morning with your best friends, stay up all night watching stupid movies and eating junk food, don't worry so much about the little details! You're only young once and you're only in high school once. Make as many great memories as you can!

There are a few things that I have learned being at the university: 1) Procrastination is not an option. The more you practice getting everything done early that easier college will be. It does not matter the situation, whether it be homework or job applications, the sooner you get done the better off you will be. 2) Organization is key. Even if you think you have an amazing memory, a planner is nevessary. it will become your best friend in college. There are times when a professor will mention homework that should be on the syllabus then will not discuss it again until after the due date. If you plan on joining clubs, scheduling out your meetings along with work and classes will be nearly impossible without it. 3) Do not let other people intimidate you. College is not the place to be shy. You are expected to ask questions, give many presentations, talk with your professors/TAs if you encoutner problems, do group projects with people you just met, talk with people in your clubs, etc. But the best advice I can give you is to take it day by day. It will be worth it.

"Go to college," I know you have heard this many times. Now that you have a job at the grocery store, you always have money in your pocket and you are waiting to finish high school. You probably feel you don't have to go to college because after all, you already have a job. I am twenty five years old now, and it feels discouraging when I see that my friends from high school already have their bachelor's degree and have wonderful jobs and I don't. I wish I had not wasted so much time not going to school, but now that I am attending, things have changed. My family is proud of me because I got straight A's last semester and I'm hoping I can achieve the same grades this semester as well. Not only are they proud but I am also proud of myself. I never thought I could do well in school, but now I know I can achieve any goal I want to achieve. That changes things.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior if I could go back in time would be to put more effort into my classes as an incoming freshman than I thought I would need. College courses are much more challenging than high school courses and require much more work outside of the classroom that does not recieve credit in order to receive a desireable final grade. I would also advise myself to become involved with as many clubs and organizations as early as possible. Lastly, I would advise myself to be careful to not make any impulsive decisions, such as changing majors. Do not many any decisions based off of trends or other people's opinions and beliefs. Trust your instinct and be true to yourself.

Hey, self. I know life has sucked the last four years, but it really is about to get better. Since high school has burnt you out entirely, take a few years off to travel and gain some valuable work experience. Once you feel like you're ready, seek out a school that shares your values and has a good course program for your major. You will fall in love with Latin and Ancient Rome -- just go with it. This is going to be your chance to shine and finally get the awesome grades you know you're capable of. College is much less rigid, so keep a close eye on your planner and be sure to keep track of your assignments and your commitments! Don't be afraid to fall in love with your major every time you go to class and never be able to shut up about random new facts you've learned, that just means you've made the right choice.

Have confidence and be friendly. From there fitting in comes naturally. Don't be afraid to take risks or make mistakes, because life here is forgiving. Studies come first of course but you will have so much time to socialize. Tryto stay as focused as possible for the last year in high school. Cherish the moments you have but be excited for the plethora of paths awaiting you in your very close future. Life here is absolutely awesome and you will never regret making the choice to come to this school.

Looking back at a high school senior, I think about how stressed I was, yet how excited I was to be going to college so soon. All my friends were going to new places as well as some friends choosing the same schools as I did. I remember thinking about how I wanted to go to the University of Arizona, and I was going to do anything to make sure I got there. If I was to give myself any advice it would be to stay focused on my grades and what is important throughout senior year. I thought I made a great transition, so I would do everything the same, expect once coming to school, I would make sure I get organized right away. The hardest part about starting fresh is to make sure I start by being 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} positive. It is also important to get in the right classes and get to know your teachers well right at the start.

Alright, here is the game plan. You are applying to the Medical School so you need to study hard. When I say hard I mean at least two weeks before the exam. I would start stocking up on note cards as well. Don't think that school is something you can put second; you came to school to get an education so school usurps any other activity. Also, make sure you invest in really good walking shoes, a small laptop (the desks are TINY in lecture halls), airborne (everyone gets sick), and a planner. Most importantly, you should save up ALL of your money. Stop eating out at restaurants, buying five dollar Starbucks, and going to the mall. College is REALLY expensive, especially the books. Always look on Amazon.com first to search for your textbook before you go to the bookstore. Start a budget as soon as possible so you will have money to afford living (You know Mom and Dad are going to make you pay for college yourself). One last thing, don’t buy Top Ramen, everyone says that it is a college food, but you will end up throwing the 20 pack away. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!