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I would tell myself to make sure you get all your work and don't fall off. Make sure before you turn in any assignment look over it three times and always triple check you work. And last but not least ,try to expand your mind and not just think in the box, go outside your normal state of mind.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student the best advice I would give myself is to "not settle for whatever because there is always something better" and "stay focused". Many high school students do not throughly inspect the colleges or universities they apply to. Most of them hear rumors of how the school opperates and are in complete disgust when they attend the school themselves. It is better to look deeper into the school and hear from people who you know take school seriously whether it is a teacher, assistant or student. Also, there are so many things to do on and off campus and with many friends come even more friends; thats why it is important to keep your priorities straight and stay focused. Many students fall off track from not going to class, pregnancy, or personal problems. Knowing that some things can wait will get you as far as life can take you. All you have to do is work hard and enjoy yourself.

IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME I WOULD TELL MYSELF TO STUDY HARDER AND LOOK FOR AS MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AS I POSSIBLY CAN. I WOULD ALSO FORCE MYSELF TO PICK A MAJOR, BECAUSE WITHOUT PICKING YOUR MAJOR YOUR LIKE A HEADLESS CHICKEN WALKING AROUND WITH NO PURPOSE. I WOULD GO ON TO TELL MYSELF THAT LIFE IS TO SHORT TO WORRY ABOUT THE SMALL THINGS CAUSE GOD WILL FIND A WAY WHEN YOU DON'T SEE A WAY. I WOULD CONTINUE TO LET MYSELF KNOW THAT STAYING ACTIVE IN YOUR SCHOOL AND STANDING UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN IS A GREAT QUALITY.

If I could talk to my self as a senior I would tell myself how important it is not only to go to college right of high school, but how decisions you make early in life can and will effect you throughout your life. I think when you are senior you feel like the world is your oyster and you are invinciable, however that is only partially true. The world is yours for the taking but decisions you make can effect the choices (or lack thereof) later. You think that school will always be there so you just want to live a little...then life happens. You may meet someone, fall in love, have kids and then you need a good job to support your family. The problem is because you have no degree you are now limited to the type of job you can get, and you have to juggle family, work, and school. Looking back I would really drill this point home...if you would have completed your education first you have many more options.

Procrastination is not an option. At some points, the pressure of getting work done with be your inspiration but at most points, it'll cost you an A or B and I know you can't afford to have anything below a B.

First, I would have told myself to get get serious at the beginning of my senior year in high school. I would have joined more school related programs including sports and clubs to help me with more scholarships. Do your fafsa on time, DO NOT WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE. Sign up for scholarships as soon as possible so you could be more than likely to receive them. College is not a joke so buckle down and get serious!!!

If I was a High school senior and could go back in time, the only thing that I would talk to myself about is "go to your friends mom and ask her if she can help you enroll into a college because you know that your own dad is not going to help you." That is what I would tell myself. I knew that my dad was not going to help me get into College. It was very important to me, it still is. Now it is 9 years down the road and I am a single parent and I really need help. Knowing now how important it is to get a degree in order to survive , get a Great career, a job and getting the experiences in college you need to succeed. It's an amazing thing to get an opportunity to be a part of.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would explain to myself how important it is maintain a 3.0 GPA or better and the importance of being financially prepared for college before graduating high school. My parents did not save money for me to continue my education there for after one semester in college I had to drop out. Now at the age of 34, full-time student, mother of 2, married, and working a 40hour per week job, I stress to my children the importance of getting a good education. I always tell them if I could turn back the hands of time I would do things a lot different. At this point in my life, I am trying to build a foundation for my children. I want to be able to send them to college after graduation without them worrying about how they are going to pay for school.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I was deeply encourage me to study hard. Study at least a week prior to any test and then review what I've studied days before the test. Do all homework and take AP classes because it is within my ability to do so. High school drama wasn't a bother for me, but I did party outside of school. So, focus more on my future than what party is hot on the weekends. Have fun and enjoy being a kid. But, always remember, put business before pleasure.

I went to a college prep school so i was pretty perpared for college, bt i wasnt all the way perpared. I would tell myself to study my materials and stay on top of my work. U can never strive enough to be the best you can be. Make sure you know what college you want to go to so you can fill out your fafsa ahead of time. The sooner you fill it out the better the chance you have of getting more money back. Don't play around your senior year because when you go to college it's the real deal. It's ok to have fun, but don't let fun interfer with your future.