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If I could go back in high school I would definately to tell myself to pay more attention. I didn't get the best grades in high school and that has really hurt my college choices and scholarship options. I would say take the ACT! Also to not waste my time with friends that aren't there for me. I would tell myself to keep my family close, and to find a really smart girl to marry.

I would have worked harder to get my associated before i graduated so i could accomplish my goal of having a bachelors sooner.

I would have given myself the advice to start being more self reliant and dedicated, because no one is going to take you by the hand and walk you through college life, its you and you alone that will get the good grades and mold your own future.

Talk to financial aid first before spending loads of time applying for hit and miss scholarships online...

I went to a high school where the main focus was to send every student to college, so all of the teachers knew what advice to give, and exactly how to prepare us for not only the transition, but for the entirity of our college career. Because of this, there is not any piece of advice that I could give myself that hadn't already been given to me by my teachers, sometimes several times over.

If I could go back I would most likely advise myself to take english class more seriously, explore my college options more, and stick with my initial carrer choice. I would first tell myself to focus on my writing skills through english courses. I have found that good writing skills is an essential element to almost any career choice. I would most likely have chosen to take extra courses above and beyond the required amount. Second on the list, I would advise to explore all my college options. When I was decideing on a future school I had a limited list. I did not take into account what my future career would most likely be. I had great ACT scores and exceptional grades and could have attended really good school but I did not search information out and my path has been longer becasue of it. Last of all, I would have advised to go with my first instinct in career choice. I arrived to college as a pre-law major and found out what that it would take at least 7 years to complete all the schooling and I decided on something else and have since returned to Law.

I would tell myself that college is something to look forward to. I would want to help me understand that the more positive and excited I am about going to college the easier it will be to transition. I now have a greater appreciation for college and I have learned that it is no longer busy work that I am doing; it is real meaningful experience. I would love to help my past self understand that concept. If I had the knowledge that college institutions are tools at my disposal rather then a necessary step in life I would have found it easier to dig right in. If I could go back in time I would have let my self know that college will help direct me in a career path I love and get me excited about living my life.

Have a good idea of what area you which to study, and work more steadily in that area. Electives are fun, but don't get too distracted. Talk to your department scheduling advisor and find out which classes are essential, and which order to take them in. Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Make friends. Make time for an intership or two.

My high school was focused on one thing: prepare every student for college. This meant that all of our regular classes were as focused and rigorous as any standard college class. I recieved all sorts of wonderful advice about college life and how to transition and succeed. Because of this advice, and training, I do not have any advice for myself that my instructors didn't already give me.

I would tell myself that college is very different than what you think it is going to be. Do not be intimidated, stay focused on what you want to accomplish. You will take on more resonsibility and college requires more time than high school. Putting off homework untill the last minute makes getting things done harder than they should be. Scholarships are very helpful when it comes to paying for school. Do not be affriad to ask questions to better understand the information. Take time to slow down and take it all in.