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The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to pursue my college degree as soon as I graduated from high school. I would tell myself to value my education more than other's opinions and pursuing other personal desires. My personal desires were important but could have waited till I accomplished my college degree. I would encourage myself to think about the future instead of the present and pursue my desired college degree. I would give myself the advice to pursue scholarships that woud allow me to be more financially stable and have more support for school funding. I would also advise myself that school provides many opportunities for my future career and family even if at the current moment I did not know where my future would be like. My future would be more promising with a college degree and being prepared would make the difference and more beneficial for my college experience , academically and financially.

If I could go back in time when I was a high school senior I would tell myself to stay in high school. No matter how bad things may seem it will be over shortly and well worth the wait. No one benefits in the long run by dropping out. Life may not seem quite so tough as a teenager and you may think you can persevere through whatever life throws your way, that is until the real taste of adulthood rears its ugly head. Finishing high school then attending college is a much simpler transition when you are young and single without any dependents. If you wait ten even twelve years when you are a mother of three and divorced it becomes much more challenging as you are not the only one dependent on yourself. If I would have finished high school and not dropped out I would possibly already have a college degree with several years devoted not only to an amazing career but to my wonderful children. Though it is never to late to become a role model for young children even if they are your own.

College is important and necessary for your career success.. Take it serious

I would have been more focused on my studies, tried harder and taken more college prep classes.

If I could go back in time and tell myself what I know now. It would be to make sure I do well my senior year. Pass my SAT exam. Select school with a vision of going there full time and getting my degree. Select a school with a good reputation not for the parties. I would also tell myself that the first year is always the hardest in college because you are adjusting to college life and a lot of things are going to come your way. You are going to beinvited to parties, to go out in general you are going to have a lot of interference but, you have to make the right decision all the time. It's okay to have fun and go to parties but no when enough is enough. I would make sure I keep a calendar with all my due dates and keep all my work up to date. Make sure the professor gets to know me and not just a number. Participate in the classroom. Study very hard and read my materials. Eat well and always go to school.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice on college life, I would say: Do not procrastinate when it comes to an education, graduate high school and enter college as soon as possible. When you become an adult and enter the workforce, if you do not have an education from a higher learning facility, it will be almost impossible to care for your family or future properly. Take advantage of scholarships while you can, plan for the future, take control of your life and become a responsible, productive citizen. Education is one step closer to a quality life, though, it is only what one does with it. Education is a priviledge and inspiring to those after you. Learn it, Love it, Live it!

What would I say to myself if I went back in time. I would tell myself that I should work on my school work more than just have that "I don't care about anything attitude". I am going great in my classes now, but maybe back when I was a high school senior I could had the classes the prepares you for college. Making the transitions to college was a big desicion, I would tell myself what I am doing know which is working in a preschool and also being a substitute teacher. Being a substitute teacher has been the best thing that has happen to me, but I want to become a Elementary Education Teacher in Special Education. If I would of known what I am doing now back then. I would of been a teachter along time ago.

I would give myself the advice of, Don't wait to go to school. Find a college that works best for you, and your schedule. School is actually fun, and the best part is, learning new things.

Maggie, take your high school classes seriously; they really do prepare you for college. Not knowing what you want from life is fine; just keep moving forward. You will fall down; pick yourself up as quickly as possible and move on. Life is going to throw you curve balls; learn to adjust your swing. Stick to your values and be true to yourself. At times this will be very hard; this is when it is most important. The transition from high school to college, teen to adult, is an amazing journey of self-discovery; savor it.

If I could turn back the hands of time and find myself during my secondary education career, and I knew then what I now know about the benefits a post-secondary education I would suggest that I gain as much knowledge about my desired career field as possible. Today there is always room for improvement; but the first step is being able to get your foot in the door to a becoming a positive and productive employee. I have been out of school for about twenty years and have always work as a customer service specialist. That is a good position to be in, as nearly all jobs have some form of customer service involved in them. I think, if I had continued my education before entering the job market, I would have majored in business administration and my minor would have been as a certified customer service specialist. That way I would have the knowledge to perform the duties of a business and know how to provide the excellent service that consumers seek. My advice to anyone in this day and time is to go back to school and get a degree in a field that you like.