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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself to get involved in more activities so I could be prepared to be involved in college and be able to balance the school work which I would be given. I would also tell myself to retake the ACT and SAT. There are plenty of scholarships out there that could be won with a high score on those tests. My study habits would definitely have to change. There should be no memorizing the text or examples, but actually learning the material because there is no "memorizing" in the Nursing program.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply to the University of South Florida. Due to the fact that neither of my parents went to college, I had to learn everything on my own for the first time. I would definitely tell myself to start looking for any form of scholarships available, and continue to keep searching. I would tell myself to work more to save up for college, and learn how to manage my money because it gets very expensive living on your own. I also wouldn?t fail to mention not to take such a heavy load because it?s fairly easy to fall behind on your school work when you have so much coursework. I would also tell myself that friends are important to make, but not more important than my studies- that has to come first. Most importantly I would tell myself not to stress too much and to take it easy because these are going to be the best years of my life.

The advice that I would give myself as an high school senior is to go straight to the University of South Florida, instead of Miami Dade College. I would have given myself that advice because I would have finished college within a four year time period. Miami Dade College did not prepare me well enough for the University of South Florida, and most of the lower courses that I needed for my major were taken at the University of South Florida. I would have explained to myself that there was a great sum of money wasted at Miami Dade College from scholarships, financial aid, and money out of pocket that would have been better utilized at the University of South Florida. That is why I now advise many students that in the transition phase from high school to the college life.

Change your studying habits in college. You have to work ten times harder to get an average grade in the university level. Get involved in school, but be wary of people who will try to influence you to not focus on your classes. Many people are wasting their time in college, do not allow them to waste your time. Be careful who you associate yourself with, there are many people who abuse the large number of people on campus and have hidden agendas. Do not be afraid to be a leader, you have leadership skills within you that you are not even aware exist. Take on new challenges and do not be afraid to do things that your peers will not accept, part of growing up is doing what you want to do and not what your peers think is acceptable or cool. Network to whoever you can for the day your graduate. Apply for opportunities and try them out even if you end up deciding that the opportunity you get is not for you. Believe in yourself because your belief is what will carry you forward through the hard times in college.

Ten minutes. That is all the time I would need to go back in time and talk to myself in 12th grade. Back then I was extremely introverted and did not have many friends and it made highschool a terrible time in my life. Yet now in college I find myself a member in the largest fraternity on campus, a girlfriend of over 18 months, steady job and high GPA. How I changed from that introverted high school senior to the happy and healthy college junior are some of the best times in my life and to be honest I wouldn't want to change them for the world. What I would tell 12th grade me is that everything will work out and to just follow my heart and make smart decisions, I would let him find out the rest on his own because it is like a good movie that you just do not want to know the ending to it before getting to even see the first scene. Although 12th grade me would probably be quite upset with me for not saying more, in the end he will understand.

As a high school senior, I had pretty much given up on the concept of entering into a huge university. Imagine my surprise when I got my first acceptance letter from the University of Central Florida (I did withdraw from here for financial reasons after I completed my first semester). Then, I probably would have told myself not to be so scared to ask questions and visit that senior counselor more often for advice. Likewise, I would have definatley advised myself to apply early and get those volunteer hours in! I would have told myself not to be so scared - take risks, don't take things so seriously! There's always hope for a new chance in life. As a high school senior I also would have told myself to spend more time with my family and cherish the short, precious time I have with them. But above all, I would have told myself not to be ashamed of who I was; to be proud of my accomplishments, shortcommings, fears, and tears. These would just become the mortar to my foundation...

apply for financial aid early! and don't slack off in classes. Also, sell my books early.

I was a very determined high school student with high expectations for myself, but if i were to give myslef advice about making the transition I would have to say use the facilities that are available to you from the beginning. I just started to learn this year, my second year, how much my school has to offer. I was paying thirty dollars a month for a gym membership when I could go to the gym for free at school. Also there are so many computer labs that are available instead of dragging my computer to school. And finally, start off the semester by finding a study group, you can always study by yourself but an additional few hours of studying with a group offers more opinions to a class that will help you be more open for the exam.

I would tell myself to really focus and strive for the top. I would also tell myself to hold strong in my faith because it will be tested but as long as you have the Lord with you, you will conquer any obstacles that come your way.

College is extremely challenging if you want it to be. If you want to be successful you have to study hard and get your priorities straight.

If i could go back to high school and give myself advice about college first I would have researched the school i wanted to go to morei n depth. I would have gone to a college that has a film school. My university has a news based program. Second I would have been more outgoing in my first two years of college. I found that in the past two years, being more outgoing and open to new people and ideas has made my experience much more enjoyable. Third I would have taken more online classes. They are easy, you can take them at your own pace in most cases and you don't have to worry about driving around the parking lot for twenty minutes looking for a parking spot.

I would first off congradulate myself on graduating High School. I would also tell myself to stay on track and remember to be focused about school work before anything else. I would also tell myself to set dreams for myself and know that with hard work and commitment I will be able to do whatever I want. I would also tell myself that life will always be changing and remember that things happen for a reason and to not take change so hard, just go with it. I would also remind myself to stay involved with swimming and not let work become a prioity. And tell myself that the future is everything that I want it to be so make it happen.

If I was still a senior, I would tell myself not to procrastinate. I did it throughout high school, but I made it through. In college, it will not help you to leave work behind or blow off assignments and studying thinking that you will get it done later. There are too many distractions in college to be able to focus if you do not give yourself enough time, so just don't leave work behind.

I would tell myself to save up more money and have a clear idea of what I want to do with my school career. I would also advise not to waste time on making decisions - time is money. Being shy is a huge prohibiter to making friends and networking, which has a direct effect on potential job opportunities. Travel more and look into all potential opportunities. Apply for more scholarships and do it every semester. Start with your own ideas of jobs and don't wait on classes to start - be an entrepreneur.

People wish at one point in their life that they could go back and either redo or undo something that they did in the past. On the contrary, others believe that "what happened, happened and one should live life with no regrets." Unfortunately, I wish I could go back to my senior year in high school and give myself advice with the knowledge I have pertained from being in college for a few semesters. One of the main things I wish I could tell myself was to not give up when it came to the AP tests at the end of the year. I believe that if I would have applied myself more, I would not have to take the unnecessary classes that I am in now such as English, History or Biology. By having to retake these classes, I am losing beneficial time that I could be using to apply to my major. Also, I wish I would have gotten more involved in highschool such as sports or just in student council because I never pushed myself that extra step to become a leader on campus. But everyone learns from their mistakes and that?s what I am doing!

Make sure to set aside time to study! College is not like high school. It takes more of a time dedication, especially the higher you go in your courses. Make friends with people who will be majoring in the same thing. These people can tell you what professors to avoid and how hard the class really will be. Make friends with the people in your classes and don't think you are a nerd if you want to start a study group. In high school, study groups weren't cool, in college, they are important! Don't try to re-invent yourself. Everyone thinks you can go away to school and start over and re-invent yourself. The transition can be hard enough without having to establish a whole new personality as well.

Take the words and advice from others into consideration, but do not take them to heart, and never change yourself for anyone!

The two most important tips that I could give to a high school senior who is gearing up for college would be to be open and social and always remember that no one will do anything for you, you need to do it yourself. If you don't make an appointment with your advisor, they won't remind you or make one with you and you'll fall behind. You have to be self-motivating and proactive. Always ask questions! And be open and social. Sometimes, it's not what you know but who you know. College is a great place to do some social networking. This tips will help the college experience to be fulfilling and smoother. And remember that the college experience is a learning one, in the classroom and outside too. Take everyday to be a chance to work on your knowledge, social skills, and other tools for life. By doing so, you'll prepare a brighter future and have great memories to keep!

Joanna: You should research the opportunities that high school can offer in order to succeed in college. Take advantage of the AP courses offered, and make sure you take the classes that will give you a background for what you plan to study in college. Also try to take some elective AP courses, since you will probably have to take some of the science AP classes in college again. However, if you take some electives, you can focus more on your major than spending the first two years taking electives in college. You also want to get into medical school, so make sure that you keep your studying habits because there is a lot to be done in that department in college. And one more thing, you always wanted to do something big, and college is your chance to do it. Take advantage of all of the opportunities college offers you.

I would tell myself to get better study habits. Those have been tough to learn since getting into college.