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I would advise myself as a high school senior to not be afraid to take chances in college, to join more clubs, volunteer more, and to participate in more on-campus activities. Do not hide away in your room all night because you miss your boyfriend or because you feel like homework takes away your social life. Study in cafes and the student lobby with your friends and classmates. Form a study group. Offer to help the student struggling next to you, she may become your closest friend. You should also transform your study habits. I know in high school, it was easy to make A's without studying, but make note cards to help you memorize vocabulary and other important elements. A big help would be to actually read the textbook. In college, it's vital to read your chapters because the information is still used after the chapter tests. Ensure that you take plenty of notes in class, you never know what the professor will cover on the test. You'll want all the information you can get. My biggest advice is to work hard, try your best, and have fun.

After learning how college life goes, I’ve learned the importance of determination, focus, and discipline. In order to succeed, you must put forth more effort than what may be required. In high school, do your best not to just settle for less. If you make an 80 on a test, next time shoot for a 90. You're the one who determines what happens to you. If someone tells you that you can’t, then prove to them you can. Being a senior in high school means that, it's the final countdown to what you make of your high school career. It also means that it's the beginning of what you create for your upcoming future. This year is the year that colleges look at you for what good or bad potential you have to offer. Just like you wouldn’t want a job to deny you for your bad potential, don’t give colleges the opportunity to. You should want to show determination through your positive attitude and good grades in school. Make sure that your priorities with education are in the right order. Don’t let life take away what you can make of it.

If I could go back in time as a high school student and give myself advice, I would have to tell myself money is not going to stop me from getting my education. I always let money get in the way. Being brought up by a single mom with 3 siters is pricey for a litle lady, so I always try and find a hobby that didn't cost anything. I have always wanted to become doctor but I knew that was to much money. So while in high school i dropped sports, which I LOVED with everything inside and started working. I then found a school that was only 9 months and I that I could afford myself. Here I am today working at Baylor Plano for a Orthopedic and I still want to continue my education, so this time I'm not letting money be a problem Im finding a solution.

Dear Keith, College is way more different than you'll think. First things first, don't let senioritis take over you, everything you do matters. Always apply for scholarships, once you get to college you'll realize money is a huge factor of your learning career. Really look into what you want to do for your future career so you're not going through college changing your major several times. Overall the key is never stop thinking and learning, accept change and embrace it. College is definitely a whole new world compared to college. Never give up, even when you just seemed swamped. You have a great life ahead with amazing experiences. Sincerely Your Future Self, Keith

Self, you really only need to bring your clothes, bed sheets, school supplies, and toiletries unless you wish to do a lot of annoying packing at the end of each semester. Two suitcases full of clothes are too much. We did really well the first year, and even better the second year of college, so you're fine with that. Keep your cool, and possibly join the Quidditch team a bit earlier. Yeah, we join the Quidditch team... Weird, I know. When packing at the end of each semester, pack early. Don't wait until last minute to get all your stuff together. Also, we don't need that many notebooks. I'm still using up all the ones we bought our freshman year. Just two three-subject notebooks is sufficient, and don't forget the stapler! Visit the writing center at least once, too. I'm sure that's the reason we get a C- in a later course, so be prepared, and never skimp out on your work--The Elder Scrolls can wait. Now go and do well in every class you take! Love, Future You!

If I could go back to high school I would definitely try harder and put more effort into extracurricular activities as well. College is not all about being stuck in the books, it's about being well-rounded and finding your true self. I would also advise myself to think of another major, because I definitely chose the wrong thing. All in all, the best advice I could give my past self is to try harder.

At age eighteen, every young adult assumes he or she knows everything about the world. If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self to listen to the advice of my elders. I moved out on my own for the first time and started college that August. I was financially unprepared, immature, and in way over my head. Regardless of any advice from my parents, older brother, or other wiser people, I went out on my own. I was completely convinced that I had everything under control and did not want any help. In retrospect, I should have listened to their words of wisdom. I ended up struggling with grades and money for quite some time. It is five years later and I have finally gotten my life relatively together. However, had I been more receptive of their advice, I could have reached that point much sooner.

My advice to my younger self would be to listen to your own heart on what you want to do. Don't let other people persuade you to follow a path that isn't right for you. Study the subjects that interest you. Don't follow a path someone else thinks you should be doing. This is a life choice of doing something for the rest of your life and you want to be happy with whatever you choose. Don't be forced into classes that you have no interested in to fail them miserably because you are not interested in them. Take time to try different kinds of classes if you are unsure of what you want to do. Don't rush to do things take your time and do them in your time. Find yourself and who you want to be as the grown up you are becoming don't worry what others criticize about you, you have to live with yourself at the end of the day. Be true to who you are and what you want to do and who you want to become.

Talking to my high school senior self a year ago I would tell her to "STUDY STUDY STUDY!" and study some more even when you do not feel like it because college exams and finals are nothing to kid around with. Also do not procrasinate on the items or paperwork that the college is requesting because later down the line you will face the consquences. Besides the academics, making friends won't be a problem at all so no need to worry so much. The transition and adjustments to college life will be very smooth. One last thing, don't stress too much over everything because everything will be in your favor soon enough.

Make sure to do your homework every nigt even if your teacher is not going to check it. Homework really is to help the student. When you get in college professors rarely check your homework but you are expected to know the material taught by the next class. If you find yourself having trouble in class or with homework, do not be afaraid to ask for help. Get use to asking for help.That is what theachers/professors are there for. When you get in college your professors will not have time to email you and make sure you understood the lesson for that day. It is your responsibility to get help not your professor. Another helpful tool would be to read the mateial before class. When reading the lessons, make notes in the magin about what you read, and highlight. It helps you understand and retain information with effeciency. PAY ATTENTOIN TO DUE DATES! In high school, your teacher may give you an extention if you forget to turn in an assignment,book report, project, ect. in college if you do not have your assignments in by the due date many professors assign a zero for that assignment.