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I would tell myself not to listen to anyone telling me that I was too poor and did not make good enough grades to go to collage. I would tell myself that you are good enough and to not wait until you are older to go back to school because collage is one of the most important aspects to getting a great job!

I would tell myself that the obstactles we have faced were huge, but the road can get much smoother if we plan and research our goals; what do we want to be when we get out of high school? Life is not easy, but it can be. I would tell myself that, even through the losses, sadness and aggrivation, you can better yourself; you can make the change that you always needed, and that our family has always needed. College is the perfect next step, but you need to think about which college that you will attentd; look into more than one; make some calls to each school and make comparisons. Finally, when you have contacted each school and made a plan of action and established which one is best for you, enroll. There is no need to overthink that part. I would, however, encourage my younger self to look into Phoenix because my time here has been nothing but wonderful, and I do not think that any other school could have helped me grow the way I needed to other than the University of Phoenix.

I would tell my 17 year old self that the guy you loved then would leave you shortly and that the college education you would receive out of high school would assist you in ways that no person could. I would tell myself this is what would happen -married at 18 was divorced at 24 re-married at 26 and divorced at 31 - with no skill set or further education to rely on you would have to sacrifice yourself and at times the relationship with your kids to place food on the table and shelter over their heads. You will miss ball games, band concerts, be late to pick them up from school and let your children down over and over again. That you better buy plenty of Kleenex because you will need them from the ages of 18-38. But through it all you always wanted to go back to school and at age 43 you will finally be on the right track to obtain a college degree. As good as that is your kids have chosen the same track as you which is not to attend college after high school.

It would be a great idea to at least look into attending college.

Dear High School Me: I am writing to you to share a bit of advice from the future. Consider pushing yourself the hardest this year instead of cruising through senior year. Get to know your professors and become involved in your department happenings. This helps you to become a name to your professors and within your department of major. More importantly, starting these relationships early will enhance your academic experience. Fall in love with two things early: your course syllabus and rubric! These two pieces of information can inform how you plan to study and ensure that you know that which is expected of you. Early is always better than late. For some professors, late is not an option. If you have created those healthy habits for studying and completing assignments, then you know to have time built into your schedule and you can make easy adjustments. The midnight "cram" is not your friend. Trust me. Finally, don’t give up or quit! Create a vision board for your dorm. Find a mentor and keep friends who will hold you accountable when things get tough.

I would tell myself to not give up, to talk to my mom about any issues I may be having, and to ignore every classmate that I have. I would tell myself to not recognize or worry about the fact that there are cliques wiithin the school, and that I am not a part of any of them. I would tell myself to focus strictly on my future. I would tell myself to follow my dreams, and to never look back because the future is brighter than I could imagine, but only if I focus on school. Lastly, I would tell myself that my family is more important than friends or boyfriends, and I should keep them close because nothing lasts forever and people can be gone in an instant. I would tell myself that in the future my family is going to consist of my mom and a sweet, handsome little boy that will call me Mommy. I would tell myself that in order to be the best Mommy possible, I need to stay in school and provide with the best possible future.

The advice I would give myself back then is to take entering college seriously because it is the base for the rest of your life. Also follow your dreams and do not discouraged by what others tell you. Only you can make the choices on what is best for your life. College will be harder than high school, but it is well worth it in order for you to achieve the outstanding goals that you have for yourself. Keep pushing and keep fighting. You will lose some friend but you will also gain some new ones along the way. Do your best and stay focused because there are a lot of people who would love to see you fail. D o not give them the satsifaction.

If I could go back and speak to myself as a teenager I would say "Don't be in such a rush! The things that you want now are mainly material, when your focus should be on your education and your spiritual develpement.!" I would tell myself to put my education before my job, and I would tell myself that completing an education is more rewarding than any material accomplishment available in this world. I would tell myself to slow down, make a plan, and make it count.

The only thing I would tell my self is make sure you stay consistent and follow your college guidlines.

The advice I would give myself would be to finish high school, then go straight to college. You're more likely to succeed and know what you want to do with your life rather than if you take a break and go a few years later. I have found that I regret not going to college straight after high school. I feel like if I had gone to college right after high school, I would already have graduated and have the career I've been dreaming about. I am looking forward to finishing up my degree and acheiving my goal of getting my dream job. I am a mother with 5 children so I'm just trying to set a good example for my children.

My first advise to myself in high school is to leave the boys alone! Concentrate on school and do well. I took a lot of business classes in high school but could have duel enrolled in the community college. I would suggest to myself to enroll right away in community college and get my associates out of the way. Having had to put of college for several years delayed my career goals substatially. It was helpful, however, that I gave myself SOME time to completely understand what I wanted to do "when I grew up" but I wouldn't suggest waiting 10 years again. So, leave the boys alone, start your family AFTER you have accomplished your goals. Duel enroll in high school and community college and get your associates out of the way. Take a few years (1-3) to figure out what you want to do and then GET IT DONE! I don't regret the choices I made and I love my children more than anything, but being a young mother was very hard and not something I would advise myself in doing again.

There are many universities that one can choose. I must take in consideration all the values and resources the univeristy will give me. I would also consider a univerity that have many campuses and provide more guidance in the internship programs.

I was a high school drop out and earned a GED when I was eight months pregnant with my second child, at the age of 19. Had I known I was smarter than I had believed, I would have began my college journey much earlier. I am 31 years old. I could have been where I am today much sooner, had I pushed myself to look toward the future. Knowledge is the best accomplishment I have received. College is not hard, pushing yourself is the true struggle. So, I would tell my past self to strive for better, it is better to start your career early to achieve success than to wait too long.

Get more involved in your education and when the time comes to apply to college research multiple options. Every college has different things they can offer and its best to find one that is going to fit your needs. The most convienent is not always the best choice when you choose where to attend.

I would tell myself not to quit high school in the ninth grade and complete school and then go to college immediately after high school do not delay it for no reason.

I would advise myself to stay focused. There are so many things that can happen and get you off track while in college. You have to stay focused and do whatever you need to do to graduate. Take as many classes as you can handle and strive for excellence. Truly have an understanding of what you are learning in class. Don't study to pass a test but to remember what you are being taught for the benefit of your career. All of the choices you make in college will affect you for the rest of your life so make sure every decision you make is one you are proud of and can live with. Lastly, networking is a major key to your success in your future career. Get to know many different types of people and stay in contact with the people and professors you meet during your educational and professional journey.

I would say, "Self, go to school, pay attention, and listen to your mother because she has nothing but the best intentions for you, not those who want you to party and do drugs and alcohol. You are burning out your brain cells and wasting your life chasing love and attention that should be less important than your future and career goals. When you look back on your life in 20 years what stories would you want to have to tell your children? How mommy couquered the world despite all challenges she faced, or that you gave up and found an excuse not to finish what you started as you have done so many times. In life self, true failure is in the giving up, not the starting over and over again. How many over agains do you have before you just give up? Not many so get your mind right and for once in your life succeed instead of excuses!

As a high school senior I would reccomend that I focus on completing my general education imediately after graduation. I would take time to determine a major and focus on the standard courses that are applicable to any degree requirement. In addiiton, I would advise myself to be more open minded to the types of careers I would pursue. College requires a lot more self discipline than highschool, so I would advise myslef to plan my daily schedule and enusre I complete homework early in the week. The last piece of advice would be to enjoy the process. College is a special time and it can go by quick, so I would tell myself to enjoy the journey of learning and take risks.

If I could go back and talk to my highschool self, I would stress at how important it is to do good in highschool and to take my SAT's. I would tell myself that all the things going through my head (at the age of 18) are not as important as getting into a good college and start right after highschool. I would inform my highschool self that I am a 36 year old single mom now and sometimes I find it a bit challenging to do school work so knowing this I would tell my highschool self that college needs to be the main focus after highschool because the longer you wait and the older you get, the harder it is to remember how to write a decent paper, or to do simple math. Things seem to come easier when you're younger. I would tell myself that starting college after highschool, I wouldn't be stuck in the same the job for fifteen years and I would be doing what I am going to college for and at a younger age. I would tell myself that life would be a lot easier starting college right after highschool.