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I would tell myself to work harder in high school because I won't regret that in college. I would stress to myself that working hard in high school and pushing through the stressful times will just prepare me for college. I would tell myself to stick with the AP class and take the test for that class because that is the one thing I regret the most about my high school career.

Apply for school early! It does not matter if you turn in everything before the due date, the money is already gone. Get all application materials in before December. Also work hard now. Save as much money as possible before entering college. It is hard to make ends meet while going to school and even tougher to work and go to school full time. Any money you make now will help you in school. Don't be intimidated by anything. You have the capability to learn anything and adapt. You can do anything you set your mind to. Don't let others scare you off from doing what you want to do. You are smart and you can do it.

The first and most important advice I would give myself would be to pay more attention to scholarship oppertunities, and actively seek them out. I feel that there were many missed oppertunities for scholarships. Also I would tell myself not worry so much about getting straight A's or a 4.0 GPA, and worry more about finding out what I want to do in college. There was so much focus put into the GPA that it tended to distract from learning. I would focus more on getting a great ACT or SAT score because that is where most of the school scholarships go is to those who score highly on those tests. Last but not least I would tell myself not to worry about the transition because it is not that difficult, just find out as much as you can about the school before you decide to go there and you will make a smooth transition.

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Don't ever give up. It will kick your butt and be so freaking hard that you don't know how you are going to make it. But I promise you that it is totally worth it. You can go on and do fantastic things. It isn't going to be handed to you on a silver platter, you will have to spend many nights studying and stressing. But you also will make fantastic friends and learn so much from life. Don't ever give up!

I know you worry about where you should go to school and what you should study. It is important, but once you get there you won't have a problem deciding on what is best for you. College life is completely different from high school. You will find yourself and gain confidence in who you are. Never be discouraged. Being a college student will be a challenge, but you will have no problem handling it. You need to stay focused on your studies, but be sure to make time to have fun and enjoy the services that your university provides. Know that you are going to college to make a life for yourself and be the best citizen you can be.

Impress people and allow people to impress you. Make more advances. You'll survive even without being given any opportunities currently. Some will show up, some may not.

The advice I would give myself the advice to make sure I dedicated myself to studying seriously more than I did in highschool. As a highschool senior I was able to study very little and maintain a high GPA but knowing that in college that won't get me by, I would be sure to tell myself to take studying seriously. However, I would also make sure to mention that it is also important to be involved in fun activities in order to keep myself sane and active. Telling myself to make sure and strive to be the best would also be something I would tell myself. College is very competitive and requires being outgoing in order to be at the top of your class and to become known by recruiting companies in your particular field of study.

Take classes that you wouldn't normally take and do the extra stuff in the class. Don't stress about school and try to enjoy being at school. Don't make it harder than it has to be.

Start early and be yourself. Reach out to those you meet by being frieendly and make the advancements you want. You have time to learn.

Be aware of the choices you make, and the consequences that follow. Every daily decision made, no matter how small it seems, determines who and where you'll be in the future. Dreams cannot come true without making the proper choices and doing the work necessary to bring them to fruition. You will not automatically wake one day and have the life you dreamed of, unless you are willing to do what is required to gain that life. There is nothing more sad than talent and intelligence wasted, and a dream unrealized. Please, live your life so that you may look at the past without regret.

Know that everything will work out and be okay! That you need to concentrate on your academics but don't forget to have fun every once in awhile, but make sure to do your homework first! College is meant to be fun but you are here to learn and to get a degree. Look at all your different degree options that the school offers and look into all of them, instead of just deciding your major right of the bat. But look into all the different majors and take the introduction classes to them, and when you decide a major, you need to stick with it. Don't just sit and take fun classes but take that classes and generals that you need so your not wasting your money. Lastly, get involved, get involved with the school as much as you can. Go to sporting events, make lots of friends, go to on campus activities, and dances! Just get involved in anyway that you can! College is meant to be fun!

You are about to embark on a new and exciting adventure in your life. Don't be afraid to really search for yourself during this experience. Put yourself out there, and make the effort to make new friends! I know that it's scary and you feel like you're floundering in this new life, but it gets easier. Be flexible and willing to try new things- you're only in college once, so why not make the most of this experience. Don't forget about your school work, however. You are paying for your education now, so take advantage of it. Lastly, and most importantly- remember that you are in charge of your life now. You are responsible for yourself and your actions, so make good choices. Have fun, be happy and be ambitious- you can do it!

If I were allowed the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a High School Senior, I would remind myself that High School isn't forever and that the things that seemed hard then are nothing compared to some of life's hardships I am experiencing now. But, the hardest things in life are the ones that are most worth giving your time and energy to. I would tell myself that there are people out there who care about me and want me to succeed and complete my goals. There is a whole network of supporters who will do whatever it takes to see me reach my dreams and evolve into the person I am destined to become- socially, academically, emotionally and spiritually. Hard things make you a stronger, and more well rounded person. College has a lot of challenges, from meeting new people to keeping up with school work, but everything you give your time and energy to helps you grow and become more capable to take on the challenges of life. Because of these experiences, rather than merely survivng, you have the opportunity to succeed. So vanquish your fears and accept the challenge!

Take the ATC when your in your prime high school years! Don't wait til after college. Talk to your educational advisor often!

Don't go into college thinking that your mind is made up and this is exactly what you want. College is about experiencing new things, try something new, I bet you'll like it! Keep you mind open and your eyes too and you'll find your perfect fit!

When I was a freshman in high school, my mother took me on a college road trip through the state of Utah. I had already decided that I was going to major in Music Performance, so we visited the Fine Arts buildings on each of the campuses. This was very helpful in my decision process because it helped me to know where I felt the most comfortable and where I felt I could excel the most. If visiting the campus is not an option, I would suggest looking at the websites several universities and narrowing them down to a few, and then making personal contact with the faculties of those few. Making personal contact is crucial. By doing that, I was able to get letters of recommendation from my future professors that helped me attain scholarships. Making as many allies as possible at as many universities as possible makes it easier to find which school will provide the best financial aid, which professors will be the most helpful throughout your education, and where you will ultimately feel the most comfortable.

Make sure it has a fun and friendly environment, or else your student will hate it.

Find the place that fits you and where you think you will succeed. College is only as good as you make it.

Find a campus that the student will enjoy attending, if they don't like the school they pick, they aren't going to enjoy the college experience.