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I would have looked more into colleges junior and senior year instead of waiting until the last minute. I would also have told myself to apply to other schools outside of my comfort zone because by going out of state I was able to grow up and find myself without being around all my friends from high school. I would also have looked more into scholarships and finincal aid before the last minute and not having as much as I expected. I would also tell myself to be open minded about looking at and choosing a school and all of the oppertunites during orrientation and when you get there.

The best advice I could ever give to you, my former self, would be to write everything down! Now, I'm not talking just notes in class, but usernames, passwords, scholarships, websites, and important dates. All of these things are crucial to being able to get the financial aid for the future years to come. If you remember all the due dates for your fafsa or cal grant and keep up on checking your email, then you might be in better shape than you are today. You'll save yourself the stress and disappointment from your expectant family members who just expect you to do everything on your own. As long as you do these things and keep up your hard work and determination in each of your classes, I'm sure you'll be able to go exactly where you want to in a shorter amount of time than of me, your future self. Good luck to you.

Hey Sakia i just wanted to give you some tips and advice about making the transition from high school to college. Of course your high school diploma is a major part of the transition. You need to know that now its time to get serious. There is not going to be anyone there to make you go to your classes, thats going to be your decision. You may feel lost at first but you will get through it. make sure that all of your tuition and books are paid for. Its also very important to have your priorities inorder, know the new tv show is not more important then missing class. Its your job to study on your own. Do your best to pass all classes. I know you can do it. Your a very smart girl, Good Luck!

When you first enter into college, begin with no expectations. Every individual college experience is entirely unique. Just let whatever happens happen. The best part of being independent is when you are able to go with the flow, even when there are rapids. My first semester I expected making friends quickly simply because I was living in the dorms, as it happened for me I didn’t end up making friends until I moved out of the dorms. That was a total reality check. The best times you will ever have is in the moment that you least expect it, and more often than not they happen when you make random life choices because you are willing to try something new!

Get started now, work hard, and don't procrastinate! There will be tons of time to enjoy the world, do what you need to now to make sure that you can.

As a high school senior, I was disinterested in school and unsure about what I wanted to do with my life. Although I was not excited about college, I applied because I didn’t know what else to do. After my first semester, the school placed me on academic warning for receiving a 1.7 GPA. I hardly ever went to class, and this was a fair representation of the lack of effort I had put in. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that it’s okay to be unsure about the future, but feelings of fear, anxiety, and confusion are no excuse to check out of school. Too many times outside factors similar to these prevent students from reaching their full academic potential. As a prospective teacher, I hope to instill the perseverance and self esteem in my students that I lacked my senior year of high school. I have come to conclude that education is an invaluable asset in today’s society. It empowers individuals to think, to question, and to pursue goals. I wish I had understood this my senior year of highschool, but am happy to now share it with others.

Angelyn:You’re 18 years old and have your whole life ahead of you. Your family will always be there, so don't be afraid to apply to schools away from home and actually go to one of them. Yes, you will miss them and they will miss you but it will be better for you in the long run. Learn how to be a little bit selfish for a change. Do what you want instead of what others prefer you to do. Don’t fall in love so fast. Focus on your grades and yes, going to class and doing homework is more important than making that party. There will always be another party, event, or concert to attend. Prepare yourself to, Angelyn; college is nothing like high school. Makeup work doesn’t exist nor does excuses, but studying is something you need to learn how to embrace…fast. Last minute studying won’t get you anything but a failing grade. If your high school adviser is not helpful ask the principal what to do about money for college. Loans are ok if that’s the only way to make college happen. With all that said… Good luck!

i would tell my highschool self to apply to as many schoalrships as possible, and to do it early because its a pain to find scholarships s o late in the year.

Take more college courses while in high school so you the cost is much less and you start after high school with an associate's degree. Take more community college general credits that will be accepted by a major univeristy so you pay less for general classes you don't really want to take. Then go to a major university to finish your majoy and get your degree but paying less. You'll save money and get a degree from a respected university. Start in high school to save money and time later.

I would tell myself to apply for scholarships as soon as possible because it is a pain to put it off and then later relizing you've missed all the deadlines, and it is very frustrating and depressing to think of a way how to pay for college when you don't have a scholarship.