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I would deffently take more AP classes and also running start. So that you can get ahead of the game and also get college credits doing it. I would also tell myself to study more for the SAT and ACT because there are many more opportunties, if you have higher scores. Another thing I would do is take time to apply for as many scholarships as possible instead of waiting till you need money like I'm doing now.

As a high school senior, I slacked off. I'd never truly felt challenged in school and never experienced the drive to be the best. Once I entered my final year, my performance in school dropped even lower and my dedication all went away. If I could go back, I would teach myself a few very important lessons that I have been stumbling to learn this year. Being in college has been the biggest challenge I've ever faced. I have faced faltering friendships that have lasted since elementary, courses that actually have something to teach me, and, worst of all, I have faced the difficult challenge of having to learn how to study. I would love to go back in time and tell myself to straighten up my act and actually do well in school. I would lay out a plan on how to learn proper study habits. My high school senior self would get quite an awakening as I would give examples on some of the work I have been doing this year. The final note I would give myself? Working two jobs and attening university is not the norm. It takes hard work and tons of dedication.

Going back in time to senior year of high school, I would start out by touring several universities. I would make a list regarding if I wanted to go to a large school, be part of the Greek system, would want to study abroad, attend a research university, and attend a school that has numerous colleges within. In order to make the transition easier I would recommend finding organizations at the college prior to moving there, talk to upperclass men at the university to see what they would recommend bringing (i.e. for the dorms, attire depending on weather and school supplies).

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that everything will work out the way it is supposed to. That you should try to improve your study habits my senior even though high school is almost over. And I would also tell myself to cherish the last year in high school because it is a time that I will never get back.

Communicate, communicate, communicate! It is essential to communicate with your Professors. My first semester, I caught a virus going around and was bedridden for a month more or less. I never told any of my Professors what was going on. I left assigments undone, missed quizzes and tests, and did not do my part in group assignments. Thus my first semester grades were horrible, I was placed on academic probation, and lost my scholarship. If I had alerted my Professors to my condition, we could have worked out deal for finishing assigments late or they could have allowed me to drop the classes alltogether. As a result of my lack of communication and "fear" of the Professors, I have had to work twice as hard this year to bring my grades back up again. This means that now all I do is study and I have no time left over for social interaction or intermural activities. I wish I hadn't been so afraid of the teaching staff and sharing my personal predicament. Talk to your Professors, your classmates, and your friends. They will help you! A college year without open and honest communication, is no college year at all.

I worked hard in high school. Every AP class I could apply for I did, and before I graduated I had 30 transferable credits through AP tests which could transfer to many universities. I felt ahead of the game, but a 4.0 is not everything to succeeding in life. Even today I am not certain where I want to be a year from now, better yet in ten years, and I have the feeling that for some time now I still will not know enough to provide insight for upcoming students. I do know that everyone should explore their interests, looking for a passion which they could conceivably devote every moment of their life to. Once that is found, our drive, then we should pursue it. I know now that my greatest problem was in the questions I asked of my future: How will I make the most money, how will I pay the bills, how will I survive? Too many expend their youth trying to find out how to stay alive, and they forget how to -live.- Do something for the thrill of doing it, not the money it pays (if it also pays the bill, great).

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have plenty of advice to give high school me. First off, I would tell myself to only spend money on what you need in school and save every dime because it will be needed in college. After graduating from high school the gifts of money that are given from relatives should not be partly blown on a summer road vacation. Also I would tell myself that it is alright to change my thoughts of what I would like to do with my life after high school. Believe me; you can switch your college major many times. Another piece of advice is to read all that you should for college classes. The last piece of advice to help transition from high school to college is to say hello to everyone and be involved. In college there are many opportunities to make connections that could last a life time. These are many of the pieces of advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior.

Alcohol will be present everyday in your college life, yes people will try to provoke you to partake but refuse. It may be hard to step out of your shell to meet new people but these people may be able to help with your school work. It is very important to communicate with your professors as well as your advisor to make sure that you are doing everything to keep on track with your college timeline.

For most people, leaving home for college is a major milestone in one's life. It is where they start to discover new freedoms and opportunities that they never had before. After having experienced college for 1 semester, i would tell myself that the transition to college was not as hard as anticipated. By doing activities such as Marching Band, i was able to meet friends that i have things in common with. Participation in activities was important and crucial to jump starting my social life in college. Another important thing that i would want to tell myself is that although my time in high school has been largely structured by others, college is different in that you completely manage your own time for yourself. Along with the freedoms of being in college comes the responsibilities. A professor will not usually come to you if your grade is slipping as a high school teacher would. In college, you are expected to look after yourself and make your own decisions. Although the transition between high school and college is drastic, it is not so difficult as to fret about too much before hand.

The first thing that I would tell myself is that I should quit worrying about all the little things that surrounds school and life in general. Those would bog me down like an anchor on a ship. Another thing I would tell myself is that I should do running start, ,the program that allows Juniors and Seniors to go the the local Community College and start taking classes otherwise he will be there for three years. Now there is the thing about being social. It will help being social on many levels. First of all its nice to get out, and especially at the University. When you get into the more challenging course, and I recommed them whole heartly, find or create study groups to help with the understanding of whatever the material. This pretty much all I really would want to say to myself as a highschool senior.