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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to really focus on and establish my favorite ways of studying. This would be extremely helpful to me in the transition from having a high school teacher "holding my hand" through this process going to complete reliance on self for these habits. I would also tell myself to develop better skills in communicating with others and particularly with teachers and those above me. In addition, I would remind myself to learn to manage my time and make sure the priorities get completed. And lastly, I would strongly encouage myself not to stress, but handle things as they come, one day at a time. I would say, "do what you like because life is too short not to!"

the advice that I would give myself is to not limit my potential. In high school I was not very focused on which school I wanted to attend. This left me without many choices when finacial aid wasnt available. I limited my potential as to which schools I could end up to increase my opportunity for a better education. Also I would tell myself to establish strong study habits. My first year of college was brutal as in college there is no friendly transition between the sheltered high school experience and real life. It was hard to study for exams, do homeork, and participate in class as well as balance my extracurricular activities. If I had better study habits in high school this would have been a lot easier and I would be able to see the difference that it wouls make in my transition.

If i could go back as a high school senior and know what I know now, I would have prepared myself better. The advice I would give myself would be to apply for as many scholarships as you can, that way I would not have to exhaust myself working full time, worrying about the costs I have to pay for school. I would also advise myself to apply for more than 3 colleges, that way I have options to choose what university I want to go to. I would also advise myself to get involved in many school activites including sports, sororities/fraternities, and clubs. At the same time though, staying focused in school and not getting disctracted by the extra carricular acivities. I would also advise myself to fill out the FAFSA form every year for financial help from the government.

Making the transition from a high school senior to a college freshman can be extremely difficult or pretty easy depending on the help you seek out. At my high school there were so many people willing to help me and while I excepted some help there are alot more questions I wish I had asked. I had always hoped to go away to college and a well known college because I am the first in my family to ever go and i wanted to do it right. I had never even realized the actual costs. My senior year of high school I was caught up in clubs, my job and getting no lower than B's in my AP and honor classes that I didnt focus on the financial aid available like I should have. I knew I needed extracurricuar activities so i foused on those. I hadn't realized that once I got excepted it would then be a matter of paying for it. The advice I would have given myself would have been to open my eyes a little more and look at the bigger picture. Its not just getting there its also finding a way to stay.

I've thought about this question long before it was given to me on this site. I was always a quiet individual at school. I never had a problem with the content of the course, but I always had an issue talking to teachers about anything I was confused about. My grades were acceptable, but I felt that I should have asked more questions. While I did have a social life, my only wish was that I was more open in class. College requires so much discussion and feedback given by students. I find this so enjoyable now! I only wish that in high school, I would have opened up during discussion and shared my ideas more often to my peers and teachers during class. My advice to myself, in summation, would be to open up and let everyone know my opinion when necessary, because, if I have an opinion but cannot voice it, then that shows a lack of passion I have for my ideas.

Attend the school that : most obviously wants you as a student; where you feel most comfortable on campus; where you can be close to opportunities to pursue your career; and where in your heart you feel called to attend. Do not be discouraged by the cost. If you are meant to attend the school you will find the money to pay for it someway, somehow. Be friendly and genuine to everyone you meet and you will find new friends quickly. Focus on your ultimate goal. Keep a step by step mentality because everything by the inch is a cinch, but by the yard can be hard. Study purposefully everyday, but live life! Life does not start when you graduate, it started years ago. Make time for yourself, have fun, and if it is raining, dance in the rain! Live everyday. You can do it!

As I reflect on past decisions I?ve made, I realize the truth behind the saying ?If only I knew then what I know now.? If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would share two important insights: do not view a degree as job assurance and do not be afraid to change your career choice. I entered college with the idea that a degree alone would increase my marketability. In hindsight, I wish I?d known that job experience and networking was just as important as my degree. I would tell myself, ?Please listen to your heart. If you take a few classes and realize you do not like your major, don?t be afraid to try something else.? I successfully graduated with a business degree only to discover that I was happiest when I was in front of a classroom teaching. This realization motivated me to return to school to become a teacher. I would tell my younger self that indecision is a part of growing up; college is a time to discover who you are and who you want to be, and regrets are a waste of time.

The first thing I would tell myself is to not be afraid of all the people that surround you. There are so many people in college and for an incoming freshman it could be very overwhelming and frightening. Secondly, I would say to not be worried about these people. Everyone is on their own mission to get from point A to point B and they are not worried about what your wearing or who you know or what you past is. Just like you they want to get in and out of college. I would also tell myself to not be afraid to talk to your professors. As scary as some high school teachers make them sound, professors are willing to help you succeed and give you the tools to pass their class. Finally, I would tell myself to get involved in as many things as possible without compromising any of my school work. It is good to stay busy and meet new people because it gives you a chance to see other peoples points of view and mesh those ideas with your own. The overall thing i would tell myself is to jump right in and not be afraid.

I'f I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to work harder in school. I would have told myself not to go into the military and pursue college after I graduate. I would have told myself that If you work harder you will soon get the life you want.

In high school I was--to put it blunty--ignorant. As an AP student involved in several extracurricular activities, I frequently thought about the wonders of college and being accepted to my dream school. However, I never quite got around to considering how I would pay for college, where I would work, or ensuring that I could take out a loan to attend the schools to which I was accepted. As a result, I found myself a candidate of several wonderful schools without any idea of how I would pay for anything. If I could somehow send a message to my senior self, I would encourage the younger me to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I would also tell myself to focus less on impressing admissions officers and more on discovering what I'd really like to do. It's important to learn who you are and develop those interests. I focused more on building my resume, and I now sorely regret it. I would also spend less time competing with friends and more time doing my personal best. It's necessary to recognize your weaknesses so that you can accept and build on them.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school senior self to simply work harder. As I transitioned to college life, I had no idea how much work I had to do. When I think about it now, high school wasn't as hard as I had thought. All I really had to do was process information I was told and put it down on paper. Memorizing and craming was enough to get by in earlier years. In college, it's completely different. It's the students job to get the information and to learn it. My K-12 education study skills did not work for college level material. I did not study every night, but ever since I have been attending college, I have been. The professor's job is to mostly clarify the material and it's our job as a student to understand the material and get it ourselfs. In college, students are no longer consuming information, but producing it. I now uderstand how important it is to learn.

I would begin to tell myself to respect his bosses and all authority because it will affect his employment status for the future. That I Shouldnt stress so much about getting into college even though i didnt get the millenium. I shud relax and focus on graduating. Oh, and do not i repeat do not by the 1990 toyota celica. It will ruin my life in the future.

I have always been a great student, all the way from first grade, through my senior year of high school, even now to college. I graduated high school with a weighted GPA of 4.6 with AP and Honors classes. I could say that I shouldn't have taken those kinds of classes and had a REAL life as a teenager, but I would be lying to myself. I took those classes to become a better learner and person. I learned more in my four years at a magnet/music high school than I have at a University in three years. I am so proud and happy to have learned so much. However, I would have told myself to join more clubs and to be more involved in my community, because now, I wish I would have stressed less about grades. I live with no regrets, but I wish I could have had more time for friends and clubs, instead of grades and performances. I have learned so much about the "real world" in college, balancing work and school and family, so every life experience has been helpful to my life as a whole!

I would advise myself to stay focused on my work. At time the course load may seem overwhelming and unbearable but you will make it through and you will do just fine. Just keep in mind that studying is paramount and is certainly required to pass all of your classes. In addition, I would make sure to stress to myself that spending some quality time with friends and family is also a must. In order to keep your life balanced it is vital, especially in college, to build those strong foundational relationships and keep them intact throughout college. Lastly, I would advise myself to not always be in a rush and to enjoy life as it is. It may seem that at times life is going crazy and things may not be accomplished--but they will get done. Do not always be stressed out and too most of all enjoy life and enjoy being a college student! After all, you only get to enjoy being young and in college once!

Even if you do not know what degree you want to pursue, go to college straight from high school and complete your core curriculum. Returning to school, even a couple of years after leaving high school, is very difficult and typically requires developmental courses to get back up to speed. I would tell a high school senior to research all the resources the school has available to them and use them to ensure their success. I would also tell them to volunteer or try to tutor in their field of choice for this will help them to maximize their understanding of their field of choice and helps them to pass on the joy of their chosen subject to another student who may be struggling. I also reccomend that they make sure that each instructor knows their name and to stay actively involved in their learning process and the status of their grades. Lastly, do not give up. You will have courses, tests, and assignments that test and maximize your abilities. Be fearless and never be afraid to repeat a course if you were not able to absorb the necessary material the first time around.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise on is the importance networking. I had the grades (NGA 92.29 total GPA 90.164) and had a class rank of 9 of 121. But after I graduated from high school and joined the military, I ran into real world problems that couldn't have happened until I graduated high school. I'm currently working my way through the problems and I've become a Civil Engineering student at UNLV. My Aunt Dorothy made an effort in life to network with people. Through her jobs as a customer service representative and an executive casino hostess she networked on a large scale. Congress men, state senators and teacher/principles in her current career field as a Physical education instructor. The networking my Aunt Dorthy added with the effort on her part. College became something possible for me when I thought it wasn't possible. I have learned in a short time that knowing the right people can be more or equal to as what you know. I would tell myself to always open doors and take the chance.

Be brave and step outside of comfort zone. Make new friends; don't drag around other people's goals. Discover yourself and try something new. Expand network. Focus on self and studies; manage social life. Become active in the community and challenge self physically and mentally. Mentor younger students. Strive to achieve goals and attain a favorable career. Nothing is impossible: graduate studies and PhD's are within reach!!

In 1988, when I graduated from high school, I didn't even look for a college. I applied and was accepted to the closest in-state university I could find without even considering any other school. There wasn't any family money available so I intended to pay for my education. I LOVE that today, there are internet resources available for scholarship research. If I were a high school senior right now, I would apply for every scholarship I could find in order to open doors financially. Then, I would apply to colleges that I had never even considered because of finances. Whatever I couldn't cover in scholarships, I'd cover with financial aid. And the cost of education keeps climbing, so there's no time to delay saying, I'll work for a year and build up my savings! When I started college at UNR in 1989, a college credit cost $40.00. Compared to the $120 per credit I now pay for my second bachelors degree, I could have applied to any school I liked. Debt is Temporary, Education is Permanent!

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give myself plenty of advice on choosing classes and studying, in particular. As a person that did not like to wake up early, I had decided to start classes at sporadic times on alternate days of the week my first semester, which had turned out to be a disaster, so I would have told myself to stick with times that conformed to each other, like I found out my second semester (current semester). I would have also told myself to learn to study and to study more often, since during high school I wasn't challenged to my full extent I became lazy in terms of studying in public school, but now that I have to focus more and compete at a higher level, I had to change my study habits. I would have advised myself also on finding out more about my school, and what it offered in particular, since I did not realize what it offered me my first semester, I am now taking advantage of what my school has to offer me.

If I could go back to high school, I would advise myself to start planing early for college. I didn't start my planing until the last min,I didn't get a 3.0 GPA, and I spent seven years at a community college before moving on to a university.