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If I could return to my senior year in high school, I would have a few things to say. Number one thing would be more importance on my education. I would be better prepared for college. Second thing would be to list to my parents more. Most seniors think parents are trying to control their lives. I now know they were trying to guide me. Plus, save money while working. You need it during for college...............................................................................................................................................Thank You Delila P.

If I were given the opportunity to go back in time and offer some insight into what the next two years of my life would hold regarding the college life would be quite an extraordinary advantage that I would definitely like seize. The first thing that I would tell myself is that it is critical to manage my time wisely. I would tell myself to stay home and study rather than going out with friends. I would tell myself to finish all of the projects that I am given early in the semester so that I can use the last part of the semester to just study the material harder without having distractions and deadlines to hold me back. I would also tell myself to not miss any classes or lectures because it does in fact affect your memory of the material. I would also preach to my past-self the importance of listening and good note taking as well as reading the entire assigned chapters in my textbook. The last things that I would tell myself would be to choose roommates and friends wisely, and quite possibly the most important advice would be to maintain your values despite scrutiny.

I would tell my high school senior self, to not get stressed out. While it is a new school and new group of people it is the same schedule as before, go to class, come back, and do homework. I would also say do not get in with the wrong people, keep your focus on school and not on partying and having fun, while you can have in college don't become a partier and stray from the goal. Go into college with an open mind, don't go in saying you are going to hate it and that this is the worse idea you have had. Even if you are scared and nervous at first you will shake that off and enjoy it. College is meant to be a learning experience, so learn from it!

I am back in time as a high school senior. The most important thing to tell myself is to make sure i take the act test again so that i won't have to be in foundation classes. Another thing that i would also tell myself is that when picking out colleges to make sure that i am going somewhere where all my friends are going. i would tell myseif to do scholarships so that i will not have to take out all these loans, when yoou know you cant get finical aid. remember that if you work hard and stay focused in high school then you can go to college and focus even harder. I will also tell myself to keep my grades up so that i can get kees money and scholarships because college is not cheap at all. After everything that i have told myself i have to remember that at college you can have fun after you have done all your work. Work first play later.

I would advise myself to do a lot more research about the university I want to attend and taking the necessary steps, such as investigating financial aids avenues and deciding on the appropriate major. It took me going to two different schools before realizing that I belonged at Western Kentucky University. As a senior, I assumed that everthing would work itself out and I procrastinated on taking the the necessary steps in order to prepare for college. I now the see the importance of planning ahead and I am now taking the necessary steps in finding a career after college or possibly attending graduate school. Therefore, the best advice I could give myself as a high-school senior would be to find yourself and don't assume that there is ample to time to decide your future.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take college more seriously. I would make myself write out a list of goals and achievments that I want to accomplish while in college. I would plan out my major as well as my minor and made sure I knew what I was getting myself into. I would also tell myself to apply to more grants and scholarships. But most importantly, I would tell myself to come up with a study plan and stick to it.

As a high schooler, you hear a lot of scary myths about college. Such things as, "College professors don't care whether or not you show up" or "Don't expect college to be anything like high school, you have to work hard." Okay, so maybe those aren't exactly myths, but they may be hyped up just a bit. In high school, I knew to take harder than normal classes, not only to challenge me, but to prepare me for what lies ahead in college. These harder classes taught me how to study and how to prepare for tests, an issue most college students struggle with. So, the transition from high school to college was not as hard as I expected it to be. The one thing that I did not do so well with was attendance. In high school, it was so easy to skip out on class and not worry about what you missed. In college, that's not such a wise idea. But, I have learned my lesson and now know what I need to work on in my college career.

I would tell myself to not be so nervous and just to be yourself. That everything is going to be okay and not to fret and worry about all the things I worried about before walking on to the college campus. I would clap my hand on his shoulder and tell him that everything you prepared yourself for works out perfectly in college.. That being independent is a huge benefit in college because those first couple days is when it hits you that you're on your own. There's no going to Dad or Mom anymore. I would tell myself to watch our for those cute, but sly girls and be careful about those frat parties because they draw you in easily. As far as academics go, I would tell myself that high school teachers did not lie. Professors do not care if you are present, late, or don't ever come to class at all and it can be tremendously easy to skip class. Then I would also tell myself that as long as I remember why I'm going to school and etch it into my head that college is going to be the best experience ever.

If I could go back and talk to myself about school, I would definitely encourage myself to be apart of as much activity during highschool as I could because once you get out it is a completely different world. I would tell myself to not be afraid, that I am strong enough to achieve my dreams fro education. I would also tell myself that I deserve the best even though I came from a very poor background in the projects. Every one deserves a hand up and to take a chance to get what is available for me. Don't give up I am worth it!

If I could go back and talk to my 17 year old self, I would stress the importance of setting goals and sticking to those goals. I would break that down into short and long term goals and stress the importance of finding out what is expected of me (by reviewing all class materials and asking the instructors) and making sure I strive to effectively meet those expectations. I would also tell myself that excellence in doing something right is it's own reward. Lastly, I would tell myself to prioritize my obligations and make sure I'm aware of my priorities and that I should place importance on the right things and avoid the wrong things (like partying or not taking my studies seriously).