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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.

FIrst of all, I might tell myself that there are bigger steps in this world than high school. Back then, it seemed as if every move I made had a huge impact on my life. Now that I know what college is like, if I could return to Senior Year, I would remind myself to make the most of the last year of high school. I can tell that although there were many different kinds of relationships I had in high school, nothing can compare to the way college life makes me feel. It is the greatest feeling in the world knowing that there are people out there who care about you. Deciding for yourself what college to choose is one of the most life-changing decisions you can make, and that is something else I would tell myself. Do research and find exactly what college suits you best. And don't ever lose track of who you are and the goals you have set for yourself.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior I would tell myself to keep working hard, never give up and do what you love to do. Never let anyone bring you down when times get tough in college or life because it will happen to people and all you have to do is get up and work through it with others or yourself. I would also tell myself to not mess around or goof around alot because it could cost you more than you think. Then I would tell myself that never be afriad to ask for help or anything because your professors are there to help you as much as they can just like how your high school teachers are there to help you succeed in life and on your education.

In order to make a better transition from high school to college I would advise my high school self to choose better study habit and do a more thorough college search. High school was very easy and it did not take much to earn an A. Even though it was easy, I would advise myself to learn how to study because when the college workload came first semester I did an average job at that. Performing a more thorough college search would have helped me select a college that is more suited to my likes. I had some ideas of where I wanted to go but until you really research a college and visit for the culture aspect of it, you do not really get the feel of the college. Plenty of time exists to make a decision, slow down and make a thorough one.

If I were to go back in time there are multiple things I would change. I would tell myself to take a foreign language in high school rather than in college. If I would have taken a foreign language in high school I would already have had college credits and would not have to take them in college. It is vital to take the correct classes in college to be sure you will graduate in four years, if I would have taken foreign language classes prior to college it would be one less class I would have to take now. I also would tell myself to read a lot more during high school. In high school you dont need to read very often for classes because teachers often tell you the material either way. This is much different in college. Reading prior to and after class are very important to understanding material. Unlike in high school, it is not unusual to be required to read over fifty pages per night. If I were to have read more during high school I think I would read much quicker and more efficently than now.

I would tell myself that it takes more effort to do well in college than in high school. College is not all about partying, it is about focusing on finding your future career. The main focus should be academics and finding yourself. It is going to be hard, but it will be worth the hard work in the end. There are pressures to do things you do not want to, but it is important to stand your ground. College should be fun, but focusing on academics is going to get you the career you want. Do not throw the money away but instead study hard and use it to the best of your ability.

Well I have not been to college yet, but I would tell myself to start looking at colleges early. Do what you want, not what everyone else wants.

I would tell myself to get organized sooner. Also, I would tell myself to spend more time in the library studying instead of getting by. Being involved in college helped me network, make friends and even found the person that I am going to marry. The friends and professors I met there will stay with me the rest of my life. I would say to get out there more and get involved in more activities than just softball. Also I would double major because the major that I have was easy and I am graduating early. So take more time and broaden my academic horizon.

I would tell myself to treat senior year like it is college. I would have registered for college credit classes. In doing that, I would have covered a couple courses that I wouldn't have needed to take in college, and I believe I would have been more prepared. I also would have changed my study habits, so college classes wouldn't have been as big as a transition.

To encourage myself to choose the college that I feel I will be the happiest at and where I can succeed in school. My mother urged me to apply to large universities, but I knew I wouldn't be happy at a big campus because I felt happier on a smaller campus, like WLC, where everyone knows everyone, the professors are more helpful and engaged and financial aid and staff care more about your success than you think. As far as my first choice, or what ended up being my first choice, I started looking into it because a boyfriend went there, and I thank God to this day that regardless of whether or not it was his same school, I chose the college that was best for ME. After many visits, research and comparing, I knew it was the perfect place for me to thrive and succeed.

Grades are very important for scholarship qualification. Don't hurt yourself by not knowing this. Not a day goes by that I stress out because of funds. I thought a 3.0 would be good enough to get into schools, which it was, but I did not think about scholarships. I wish I could have pulled myself asided and have told me this, I would not be nearly as poor or stressed today. I thought scholarships were just for the best of the best, but even a 3.5 GPA would have significantly helped me.