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I would make an effort to make more friends of different cultures and ethnic groups plus respect other peoples views and diversities. Also, I would be more serious (focused) on the future, family and career goals. And, I would take advantage of college academic preparation programs and I would do extensive research on my desired college major program.

The main advise that I would give myself as a high school senior would be to enjoy life, but also to keep up with your studies, learn how to juggle your time. Make sure you allow yourself at least 1-2 hours per evening to study for each class that you have and to never wait until the deadline to start a paper or study for a test. Take the time every day to keep apprised of every situation concerning your schoolwork. Remember to make time for your friends and to enjoy your last year of high school, but also remember that your life is just starting and any and all decisions made during this time will eventually affect the rest of your life. Set your goals high and never give up on your dreams.

I firmly believe that the strongest tool we can carry with us into this next chapter in our lives is "Confidence". Confidence is an intangible thing within us so it cannot be taken or harmed outside of our own control. Now that you're leaving high school, you will be bombarded with new challenges and responsibilities everyday. That only sure fire way we have to be able to handle the pressures and unpredictability of all this is if we have confidence in our own personal strength. The concept that nothing is outside of control if we keep a steady head with our eyes focused on our goals, our hearts filled with passion, and trust our tuition which will develop with every stumble and hit we take. Also, people live their lives two different ways; There are some who coast through live, merely concerned with not rocking the boat, just making it through. And there are others who live their lives like an adventure story, constantly searching for ways to make the most of the time they have. Go ahead, be dramatic! Live your life like your writing the best story ever. You're the author, make it happen.

I'd tell myself to start studying and realize that i need to practice my music more. I would also inform myself to save as much money as possible becasue it runs out quick and you dont realize it untill its gone

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are a few pieces of advice that I would give. First of all, learn how to study before you come to college. In high school I was able to make straight A's with very little effort. The same thing does not apply to college classes. It is impossible to do well without knowing how to study. I would also tell myself that although it is important to have fun during college, your school work should always remain your top priority. If it is not the most important thing to you, your grades will suffer and you will fall behind. Lastly, I would remind myself that it is all up to me. There won't be anyone holding your hand through everything in college. You must take full responsibility for your actions, set goals, and do everything that you possibly can to achieve them. At times you will feel as though you can't handle the stress and you might want to give up, but a good education is important and it will all pay off in the end.

I would tell my self not to worry so much that everythings works out for the best.

I'm a quiet, shy person so I tend to not approach others first, which can become a disadvantage obviously socially but also academically. I would advise myself to try to be more open and assertive. In high school, I rarely studied and didn't really put much effort into schoolwork, but in college a lot of time and effort needs to be put in to do well especially in the later years of college. On this subject, I would advise myself to start early on identifying how I learn best, such as seeing, hearing, or actively doing something like answering practice problems or making flashcards.

I would tell myself to quit trying so hard to get good grades in high school. The only two things colleges care about are SAT scores and your admission essay. They want someone who is actually smart and interesting. Working hard and getting good grades in high school proves nothing to the office of ungraduate admission. And why should it? High school is nothing but a gigantic waste of time. In many ways high school allows people to mature enough to move onto a college setting where drinking and sex is the norm. If you were to go straight to college from middle school your parents would just about have a heart attack. No one wants their pre adolescent child binge drinking and getting other pre adolescent girls pregnant. But i'm gettin side tracked. My advice is don't work too hard. If you want to get into a particular college, don't take no for an answer... ever.

take the ACT agian and get a higher score, also take more business calsses so you are prepared for the classes you are about to take

Be true to yourself and make sure that you choose a school that you feel comfortable at. Take all of the opportunities that the college offers and try everything that you are interested in atleast once. Join clubs, study groups or anything else that you can, it will help you to make friends, enjoy campus life, and become more at one with your school. Make sure you take advantage of resources such as your advisor, professors office hours and any tutoring the university offers. Last, but certainly the most important, have the time of your life, make friends that will last a life time, and work toward an education and a job that you will love one day.