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I would tell myself, remember to work hard in math, even though you only need that last .25 credit, the other .75 credits matter! If you fail geometry your GPA will suffer. I would say, don't worry about Kristi and the others, they won't matter after graduation. They'll move on and you'll never see them again. I would say, pay more attention in Goverment! Mr. Comstock is right, you really need to know this information. I would say, worry about college now! For heavens sake talk to the counselers and get help applying to college, work on your GPA, stop ditching school, pay attention in class, forget everyone one that is tearing you down. I know you are suffering, I know you're depressed, I know you think life isn't worth it, but it is! Your baby brother will be born in November, and you will be his best friend, he needs you. You need to be on top of things because waiting six years to go back to school is going to be hard and you'll only feel more like a failure. If you want life to change, you have to change it.

Reflecting on my life now & being able to hold a crystal ball in my senior year, I would certainly have gone to college right out of high school. I have motivation now because I am a mother of two teenagers, recently divorcing. I'm in a very difficult financial & stressful situation in my life. If my mother had pushed me into college instead of getting a job. I gave my own daughters this very same advice with no option not to go to college. No matter what I had to do to get them there& keep them there. Currently I am the only parent who is paying for my oldest daughters college& will be ultimately stuck with mine. IF I could give anybody advice especially myself as a high school senior, I would have applied myself to school & had not given myself the option to not go to college. My life would be so different right now . That is why I will push my daughters to do the right thing& do what's best for them, not what's best for me. However, I am here now & I am going to be somebody when I grow up!!

I would tell myself not to give up and that everytime I did I would have to just start over again. It is not worth it and I should always follow through with my goals. I did not have a lot of support then so I would tell myself that I owe it to myself now to continue to push forward even if I am doing it alone. I am worth it.

Learn as much as you can about student loans. Take them seriously. Make sure you know what you want out of life and make sure you know the degree you really want. Take the time to decide, and don't rush into anything. You have time. Ask more questions, and don't be afraid to go for exactly what you want.

If I could go back in time and tell myself one thing as a high school senior, it would be to follow my heart. I was too concerned with what everyone else would think about me when I chose my major and where I wanted to go. I thought I wanted to be a nurse, but I think I was just expecting more approval from choosing that major, I knew I would be with my friends in college (who were also in nursing), and I wanted to choose a different path from my parents - both in business. Once I started classes in college, I struggled - and I think a big part of this was I wasn't following my passion. I ended up dropping out. Now, I am a mother and stuggling to give my son everything, but University of Phoenix gave me a second chance, and I'm excelling with excellent grades because I'm working towards something I love - Marketing and Advertising.

I would tell myself to go directly to a 4 year university and get you every degree you can before you start your life. I would also tell myself to work toward getting a degree in technology or engineering because these jobs are the wave of the future. I would remind myself to stay focused and make sure my credit score is kept in great standing, so that I am able to do everything I need to do to make a life for myself and my family. Most importantly to be obedient and always keep GOD first in all I do.

I would advise my younger self to not take a break in between graduating high school and going to college. Yes, college may seem to be a lot of work and scary sometimes, but in the end your future and the ones you love's future depend on the steps you will take in order to attend college and achieve your goal in life. There will be times that you may want to give up, but just remember that you are smart and can achieve anything in life. In order to succeed and assure your future is to futher your education so that you may live a fuller and happier life without the struggles.

I would tell my self to choose your friends wisely. Though others may seem interesting, it is best to primarily interact with those who are focused on their education and future career goals. Also, apply for more scholarships and avoid student loans because you will have grey hair before you are done paying them back and they will affect your ability to get credit, mortgage and car loans. Never compromise your integrity to impress others. Ask for help when you dont understand, your professors will appreciate it. Try to form study groups with classmates, they will be able to help you just as much as you can help them; and if you are feeling unreasonably discouraged, sad or depressed, do not be ashamed to speak with your campus counselor. They are there to help you through the process. Remember that your happiness and future are at stake and the decisions you make in the next four years will have a tremendous effect on your future.

If I could tell my old student self something it would be not to have ever quit school. I had alot o complications in my life that lead me away from my education, but after facing different adversities in my life I have climbed my way back to the top of my education path. I would tell myself to continue on in school go to college, and become somebody that respectable and can be depended on to do a great job. I have went from a prison cell to becoming almost top of my class, and thats an accomplihment all in itself.

The advice I would give my high school self would be to figure out different career choices before graduating, research different colleges, and not to worry about the money. I would tell myself that it needs to get done either before I graduate or no more than 6 months after I graduate. Life is short and full of dreams and adventures. It is time to follow my dreams, complete my goals and dreams, and make the most out of life. The world needs a successful me and I need to be successful for the world.

Definitely be responsible and dont let the freedom of being in college deter you from your school work. I was a good kid in high school, focused on my school work, and with a strict father I didnt have much freedom like some of my friends did. When I got to college, I was living on my own with roommates, in our own apartment in a whole new city for me. With no restrictions from any grown-up, and no one telling me what time to be home and things of that nature I kind of went on a partying spree. I wasnt the only student partying all the time and going to classes. But with my first taste of that much freedom and being on my own I lost sight of my studies and my grades began to slip. Which lead me to dropping out of FSU after my freshman year and eventually attending community college again after a year and a half of a break from being in school. Wish I was more responsible back then and focused more on school then partying. Definitely regret those mistakes.

If I could go bank in time to talk to my high school self, I would tell myself not to quit high school. I wasn't dumb by any means in high school, but some bully issues caused me to stop attending many of the classes that I needed to graduate. I should of just stuck through it for the last year of high school. If I would of stayed in school, I feel that I would have quailified for more scholarships to help pay for my college today. I never realized how expensive college is until now. Before choosing an online college, I wan't to attend a traditional college. Unfortunatly, attending a traditional college kept me from resuming a full time job to pay my bills. I'm glad that I took this step to return to college a few years ago. I could never be happier for the direction my life is moving.

I would tell myself that the most important piece of advice to know is time managment. I would set goals and have a plan in acheiving the goals that I set for myself. I would let myself know that it is okay to ask for help and that you have to do what your heart wants, and not just to please others. I would let myself know that it is okay to make mistakes however, every mistake should be used as a learning experience and platform for success. I would also let myself know that all of the sleepless nights and papers written will pay off and one day will be a distant memory of the path I took to success.

The advice I would give to myself in high school would be to stay motivated and focused. Really prepare yourself for your future and no what you want to study and where you want to study. Do research into careers and schools. Do not succumb to distractions. Do everything you can with the time allotted while still enjoying yourself.

Don't be afraid to go to college! If your heart is set on a major, stick with it, don't be afraid of how long it will take to obtain that degree. Go to college, study hard, remember to relax a little, it's not as bad as it looks.

The advice that I would give myself as a high schooll senior is to keep track of deadlines. It is very important to keep track of deadlines when you are a college student. I would also tell myself to make sure I use the plagiarism checker on all english assignments in order to make sure they are accurate. I would also tell myself to make sure that I use the school library. Using the school library is very important because the school library can really help students succeed. I would also tell myself to ask teachers questions if I am ever unsure about an assignment that I am working on. If a student is uncertain about something on an assignment then, asking questions can help resolve the problem. I would also tell myself to ask questions if I am ever uncertain about anything that is happening when working in a group. There are assignments that require students to work with other students. Sometimes working with other students can be hard when things arise that students are unsure about. If uncertainties arise then, it is important for group members to resolve the situation or ask the teacher for help.

Don't wait ! Going to school when you are living at home is much easier than trying to fit it in as adult with kids and a housefold to run along with a full time job. Stop worrying about peers and work! There is time for that as an adult!

College can either be a great experience, or the worst time of one's life depending on how important that individual makes their college years matter. I was not lucky enough to have that college experience going straight to a community campus after high school, living off campus, and now attending an online school. If I knew then what I know now, I would have taken going to college more seriously. It is important to choose your school soley based on what works for you only if at all possible since you will be the one atteding the school. A lot of people settle for schools that are close to home, far from home, or they follow a friend with hopes of not being alone. These are things to consider, but not ideal reasons when choosing which school to attend. One should also try and maintain a good GPA. Freshman seem to have a hard time adjusting their first year in college, but if they remain focus on the ultimate goal, which is graduation everything else should come easy.

I would go back an tell myself to just stop doubting my abilities and just be who I am, as a person and just go with whatever dreams that is in my heart to follow. But, the coolest thing that is sometimes the most powerful choices that we can make in our lives is to decide to experience what lives has to offer us as a person. The choices that we tend to make back then just might not been the one that we wanted at that point. So when you tend to grow up you tend to realize what our parent has taught us and what type of direction we will follow in order to reach that goal. I believe that my parent gave me some good adivice when I was in high school and I just kept them with me in my adult lives. Once you enter college for the first times it is scary but, thats when your live as a adult being and how you are going to make that work. The advice that I still give myself as an adult in college only take out what you need for college and don't forget payments.

I would tell my highschool self to stay active in looking for scholorships because college is expencive. Also, college is a great place to realy become who you are and help you discover where it is that you are capable of going. I would also emphasize the importance of good grades and attendance. I have a nephew in high school now and i have promised him a hundered dollers for every year that he gets perfect attendance because, in the work force perfect attendance is a quality that is sought after by every company. I have found in my life time that doing the right thing all the time, and being honest is the most important qualitys to have within yourself. The quality of life when you are good and honest is the way to live. You get what you put out in life so be sure you are finding your way with integrity.