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If I were able to talk to myself back when I was a high school senior, I would focus mainly on scholarships and financial aid. I knew what they were but didn't know there were so many oppurtunities and that it would be useful in my education. Recently, my country of Haiti had undergone a mass earthquake that has destructed most of the country including my family's homes and businesses. Even though my parents are here in the states with me, they still are the ones that have to support the rest of my family back home with financial support. Perhaps if I would have applied for scholarships and took them seriously I would have not been as worried about how am I going to pay for tuition, books currently and housing next year when I transfer. Another thing I would talk about is time management and organization because it is crucial to your success . Not only knowledge is the main format to be successful in college but organization and being able to balance them as well is a key part to a ny college students college education.

The best advice I could give myself is to first of all, enjoy college. It's a brand new experience, so don't be afraid to try new things. The second, don't let the little things bother you. If a mistake happens, learn from it and move on, don't dwell on it. That's just wasted time and energy. This is a chance to meet new people, get involved with different clubs, and try something new. You're just starting out, so you're bound to make some mistakes, but those mistakes make us who we are. And last but not least, have fun, enjoy it, but keep your goals the main focus.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there is so much advice I would give to myself. I really messed up after high school, and if I could go back and start all over again I would. I would tell myself not to give up at the beginning. I would let myself know that it is going to be hard, but in the end it will pay off ten fold! Another thing I would let myself know is that if I do not take advantage of all the opportunities I have now, such as financial aid, scholarships, and student loans, that a few years down the road I will regret it. Lastly, I would tell myself to work hard, attend class, and always study for my tests. Because, in the end, all the hard work shows!

If I could go back in time, I would have paid more attention in school, starting with my freshmen year. As a freshmen in high school, no one really tells you the importance of taking ap classes and studying. I probably would have not done as many extracurricular activities so that I could focus on what really mattered. I would tell myself to ask for help when I need it and to realize the fragility of keeping up my gpa. I would also tell myself to not care what anyone thinks of me because it's your independance that will take you places. Last but not least, I'd tell myself to never give in and that there's really nothing that I can't do regardless, if no one else has faith in me. Most importantly, I would stress the importance of applying for colleges on time and starting applications early, knowing that this, can be the most stressful part.

After getting through my sophomore year of high school. I will sit everyday and study the SAT book back and forth to make sure I knew how to answer each question in proper and timely manner and to achieve the highest score possible. Also having the ability to make new changes to my study habit of not staying up all night the day before the test trying to scramble text into my brain preparing for my exam the next day. Learning great experience in how much time I had waisted surfing the internet pretending to my parents I was doing work while only being on there to chat and being on myspace and etc. All that changed my study habit and waisted my time and I will not only focus mainly on deleting all those non-important and waistful sites out of my attention, but focus mainly on my family, work, and create a schedule that best fit all my needs in timely manner and finish all school work on time. I would also learn to read and study my notes and text each day to be prepare for the test ahead of time and have straight A's.

I am currently a Highschool Student Doing Dual Enrollment, so I would prctically tell my self to do what I am currently doing. First, to always apply my self on evrything I do, because later in life I wont want to have any regrets. Second, to keep looking for scholarships because I will not let money be the factor that keeps me from getting a higher education. Lastly, to not get discourged by any failures because in the end I have to get through it, the difference is if I learn from it or I let it affect me and bring me down.

I would tell myself to pay more attention to my studies, spend more time for studying instead of having fun, because college is very fast paced and if you do not have a strong base, you will likely drown. I wish I had known more about college back in high school so I could be better prepared.

I would tell myself not to be so shy. That there is a lot to get involved with on campus and that I should make the most of it. When you are working full time and trying to go to school as well, school activities kind of get lost in the shuffle. It's important to be involved on campus and to make time to volunteer, you meet some of the best people you could ever imagine and you get to know your professors on a more personal note. The better you get to know your professors outside of class the more you actually learn and are able to take away from the class. It's a really amazing experience.

I would tell nmyself stay focused!!! I messed up my college time due to one whole semester of mess ups!! Focus!!!!!

If I could go back in time and talk to myselft as a high school senior knowing what I know now about the college life, the advice that i would give to myself would be find better ways to study and find better ways to manage your time . I would tell myself to practice being open to others because you never know when friends won't be there anymore. That's what I would tell myself if I could go back in time.