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I would tell myself to study and actually try. Doing as little as you can to get by seems cool to do in high school, but once you get to college, you want to study and wish you had practice doing that in high school. You choose to attend college, you are forced to attend high school. Make the best of your experience in high school to prepare yourself for college and the academic workload.

I would just shoot for better grades to get a better chance to attain more money for school. I am satisfied where i am and how i made it i just want to continue to attend school for the rest of my years.

Have courage. Talk to other freshman who seem like they'd make good friends for you. It's awkward at first, but they're in the same situation as you. Join their friend group, and you'll be golden.

I would tell myself it's okay to feel overwhelmed at times. I would also tell myself not to stress so much-it will all work out, just maybe not in the way I thought it would!

I would advise myself to push myself and take more college credits through the school. My senior year I took easier credits that I knew would be fun and not necissarly beneficial to my future carrier. If i could talk to my senior self I would tell myself to take some of the college classes my school offered and to push myself. I would also advise myself to work less and enjoy the time I had in school and in extra-curriculars. Through my senior year I focused on earning money to pay for college and I lost out on many memories that could have been made at football games, basketball games, and other school functions.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise my high school self to make smart choices academically and in extracurricular activities. I would tell my high school self to continue to work hard in academics as she has throughout high school as college courses will be even more rigorous than the Advanced Placement classes she took in high school. Time management is one key trick to mastering the college experience. I would definitely tell my high school self that she needs to budget her time between friends, fun, sports, and relaxing wisely to have enough time to finish homework while still enjoying college and getting sleep! Finally, I would tell myself to become as active in the education clubs as possible. She does not know it yet, but my high school self is a future educator. I would tell her to become involved in the Center for Urban Teaching on campus and to be an active participant in the projects that will mold her into an amazing teacher. Overall, I would tell myself to be smart and know that whatever happens is part of God’s plan.

Dear high school version of Alex, when you are making the overwelming decision about where to go to college, it is crucial that you know that no matter what school you end up attending you are smart and capable of making an unforgetable college experience. Having an education means everything, and though you may be undecided about a major, now is the time to simply be in school, investing in your bright future. College life will undoubtedly bring you new challenges, new people, and new responsiblities, and I urge you to make the most of them and imagine how you can learn from them so that you can only improve in the future. The transition to college is all about learning to juggle a new lifestyle that can be both daunting and exciting. Remember that it is also the non-academic changes that will prepare you to become intelligent, independent and a great success story. I also advise you to make goals both long and short term, and when you reach them, make more! And each time you do, raise the bar ever so slightly. College is like a very expensive present to yourself that will keep giving back.

I would tell myself to relax, things will work out. Other than that I would not say much because if I knew then what I know now, I would not be the same person. My life would be different. I am grateful by the way life has turned out for me.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and that the transition is totally worth it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing I would tell myself is to starting planning early. Planning early is essential because then you won't be missing possible important deadlines but also in the end there would be a lot less stress applied to yourself and also your parents. I would also tell myself to choose the best college that suits you and don't just choose a school that your friends are going but one that makes you the most happy. Looking at all of your options is very important. When sitting down to decide where you want to go you need to create a list of positives and negatives for each school and compare them. Making the transition from high school to college can be really simple but putting in the work is essential. When first arriving on campus the first thing to do is introduce yourself and make friends. After friends are made the real work begins. Creating a plan for you is also very important in order to complete your work but also have personal time to have a social life.