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The best decision you will make is to attend community college, because it will save you thousands of dollars. For example, you could’ve paid $20,000 a year if you had your way and attended Norwich University. By attending a school closer to home, the cost was cut down to $2,700. Interestingly enough, the price dwindled further to $1,400, because you applied for the Board of Governor’s fee waiver – which covers the price of your courses. You don’t stop there. Now, you will only pay $200 a year if you spend a good amount of time searching for deals on textbooks. I know you wanted to go to Yale University and I know you will, but in order to reach that dream and save money at the same time, I advise you to use community college as a transition from high school to the four-year university. Build your resume by focusing on one internship and two clubs; be passionate about them rather than tackling unnecessary tasks and wearing yourself down. Lastly, focus on your grades as they are the key to achieving your dreams and becoming more knowledgeable.

The person I am now is certainly different than who I was in High School, however I find I still have some of the same qualities, both good and bad. I was a dynamic character in High School freshman year to senior year was drastically different. What I would tell my freshman self is not to worry so much about what people think of you. You are a beautiful, intelligent, and awesome person. This life is fleeting so value other people for what is in their soul, and not how they look or what they can offer you. I would tell my senior self to not be so egocentric, yes you are an awesome person, use your good qualities to make a difference in the lives of others rather than just having fun, because it only last for a moment. And those thing you think are so fun does not benefit you, but can certainly be damaging. I would also tell myself that your value does not reside in your appearance, or how clever you think you are. No, you are valuable because you have a light that shines within you. Use it to light the world.

Remember when you told yourself that you would never drink because you were worried that your tendency for compulsion would turn into addiction? You're doing a great job so far. Unfortunately, many of your peers in college will be heavy drinkers; don't invest too much time in trying to fit in with them. Your interests will always be different. Be kind, but don't be afraid to tell people not to touch you without your permission, and know that if you walk with your back straight and your eyes forward, others will move aside to let you pass. You are not as weak as you think, and college is not as complicated as the movies make it seem. Continue to talk about change and justice with your peers. Continue learning. You've got this.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior... I would really tell myself to believe in myself. My birth mother had always told me I wasn't smart enough for college, and that I wouldn't make it. When my dad got custody of me, I started to excel in school, but I still never believed I could actually succeed. I graduated high school at sixteen and immediately started college that next semester. It took me a long time to really understand that I am smart enough for college, and that I can succeed and excel in college. I have a 4.0 GPA now, and I'm an Honors student. I was so worried when I started college, and all I really needed to do was believe in myself and believe that I can get an education and make my life better.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry so much and to believe in myself. When I was a senior, I was very nervous about starting college, and I worried excessively about how I would do. I skated through a lot of high school, yet I had absolutely no confidence in my ability to learn and do well in school. My first semester in college, I learned a lot about how college works, and I fell in love with college classes. I had two of the best teachers on campus, and I had the time of my life. I made a lot of friends that semester, too. So I would tell my younger self to just relax and to have faith in herself, to be confident in her abilities, because that is one of the biggest things college has taught me.

There are so many things that can't be taught in a classroom. If I were to go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would teach myself several things that I've learned so far in my college career. First, I would explain that it's not a good idea to procrastinate on projects or papers, no matter how easy they may seem. It's a much better idea to start working on things little by little. All-nighters are no fun, especially when they can be avoided. This way, not only will I get a better grade, but my sleep schedule will thank me! Second, I would tell myself that it really is okay to wear hoodies and yoga pants to class every day. In college, nobody cares what other people wear. Everyone is focused on their own studies, and plus it's so much comfier! Lastly, I would tell myself to really live life and stop worrying about what other people think. A few years from now, those people won't even matter. If I were to talk to my high school self, I would remind myself to live my life for ME.

If i were able to go back in time as a high school senior, I would give my self the advice to keep striving for success and keep being motivated to do the right thing. Really work hard and be the best at everything you do because hard work pays off and at the end of the day when you overcome all of your trials and tribulations, you can become sombody no matter how hard it may become.

If I were given the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, with the knowledge of the college experiences and transitions, it would be a great opportunity and I would make sure to give myself the best advice to be prepared. To think of the experiences I've encountered since starting college, there are two important things I would want myself to know. I've learned that your family is your best support system, so I would definitely remind myself that they will always be there to help and offer anything needed. Stepping out of high school to begin a new path, I expected myself to stick to a plan for school, but futher into college I became interested in different career paths, definitely placing me in tough times when I wasn't sure what direction I was heading. This being one of the toughest experiences, the second and most important piece of my advice would not to be afraid of change, but only to embrace it. Change is not bad, but is the only process of growing. I'm happy to say college is one of the greatest experiences in life.

High school seemed hard at the time, but college is a whole different setting. Do not expect to hear bells ringing to let you know when it time to go to class.You have to be responsible.One thing you need to know is, although it may seem overwhelming at first, don't overthink it. It is still school. The subjects are just more complex. Focus is important but too much can just bring stress. Don't indulge in relaxation but still be relaxed. As a matter of fact ,steer away of the guys who wants to chill all the time. The most important thing to keep in mind is balance.. You should enjoy it and learn from it. The struggle makes the succes sweet, so don't give up. Expect to eat off the dollar menu more often. Finding a job that works well with your school schedule will help with financial stress and leave a bit extra money. Remember this is a very important time in your life. Make the best of it.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to wake up. Wake up to the reality of life and strive. Strive for what is the truth because the truth is what is right. Forget about the mass media, pop culture, distractions, and unimportant things that block us from the path of righteousness. Wake up and help your classmates to also look past the veil of ignorance that covers us all in our adolescent stage. I would tell myself to build a friendship between teachers instead of an ordinary student-teacher relationship, and take advantage of the knowledge and experience they posses. I would tell myself to also look for students who are also fearless of being different and knowing how to be a voice. I would tell myself to put in not only 100 percent of effort to succed, but 1000 percent. To criticize the student body and tell them to improve their ways of interacting, presenting, and representing lancaster hig school. To be an activist of peace and influence equality within all the students attending the school. Lastly, to try to make a new friend everyday.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that it is very important to know how to manage your time. In college your time is very tight unless you can balance everything. I would tell myself to get a day to day calender and schedule everyhting, even those times where you want to eat and sleep. Also, there is no watching TV while doing homework or eating while doing homework. Homework cannot be combined with any other activity because it does not really work. Even though I am in college its hard to think of what I would tell a younger me, because despite of that advice I think I am doing pretty well on my own.

I recently had the opportunity to talk to my younger sister about my experiences, good and bad, about college life, so I know exectly what I would say. I would say, "Holly, you can't do this alone! I know you are an independant person, and you love to problem solve and figure things out for yourself but college is just a little bit bigger than you. It takes a village to raise a child and it takes an entire school to graduate a successful student. And don't worry if all your parents can contribute to your college experience is a pat on the back. There are ways to pay as long a you have a dream. All the money in the world is worth nothing without that dream. Take it and run as fast as you can but please remember to slow down every now and again to enjoy what you are learning and the experiences that you are having. Maybe if you follow this advise, our children won't have to feel like they are doing it alone. One last thing, don't be afraid of that communication 101 class, it will be the best experience ever."

If I could go back before May 2008 I would reassure myself that it is okay to start out at a junior college. Not only are the classes and campus more managable, but it also gives you a chance to do a little growing up. I realize now that it is not always best to move out straight out of high school since there is a lot of temptation and all the sudden a lot of freedom. At least with a community college there is a bit of a grace period. I would also say that while GPA and SAT scores are important they are not everything and that I should get out there and do something more than study. Lastly, I would remind myself that highschool is not everything and that there still is a lot of living to do outside of a classroom.

Stick with it and dont give up. School is the most important thing if you want to support your family.

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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that the most important aspect of college life is staying true to who you are. College is not only a major transition, but a change in ones overall lifestyle. It?s a defining moment in each persons life, and a place where you choose your spot in the world. I would tell myself that delayed gratification is the best approach to take, and not to worry about my appearance. I would let myself know how important it is to follow my heart no matter what because college is about following your dreams with passion, and hope for the future.

I did not have a very difficult transition from high school to college. I chose to attend the community college in my city, which is where all of my good friends attended as well. I do not regret my decision, but if I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure to tell myself to get an early start in college courses. My biggest regret is not enrolling in at least a couple college courses while I was still in high school. It would have made life much easier and less stressful, as I am now packing many classes in my last semester here to be done after this next semester so I can transfer. It is not easy being a full time student/ athlete and working, but these are things that I need to do to have a successful future, and I will do whatever it takes to get me there. I was always a good student in high school, I just believe that taking some college courses while in high school would have helped out a lot. But life is a learning experience; you would never learn if you never made mistakes.

well if i were to go back in time and advice myself, my advice to myself will be that knowledge is power and if i dont study harder i won't be a better person in the society tomorrow. and another advice to myself will be that i should join forces with students who are willing to make something out of education and together we will succeed since two heads are better than one. And above all, i will advice myself to read more often, ask my instructor more questions about what i don't understand and make a good planner for myself.

As a senior in highschool I was ready to graduate, work full time, and forget about school. I was a good student but was burned out from school so college was not an option at the time. Looking back I wish I would have gone to college right away because it has been at least 30 years since I attended school and I have missed out on so much learning. I would already have a career and then if I wanted to go back to college later in life I could have and recieved a higher degree. Now I am just starting on my degree and am a lot older and I find that I have missed out on the student teacher interaction and student to student interactions which I love. It is taking me that much longer to achieve my career and it is that much harder because I need to work as well as attend college which makes for a lot of hard work. I love college and learning I just wish I would have desired to attend many years earlier.

I would say self you need to complete school now not when your 52 years old.

High School is either a great or horrible experience, depending on who you ask. Well for me it was great, maybe too great. If i can go back in time and talk to myself knowing what I know now, I would be in a better state than the one I am in currently. The first thing i would say is to focus on the future, i was so focused on passing the classes that I had at the time that I never looked forward to see what I would need for college. It turned out to be a huge mistake, because I would have been advanced and did not need to take some of the courses I am taking now. Yet things have a funny way of unfolding, because I do feel like I have gone back in time when I talk to my younger brother. He is a sophomore in HighSchool, going to the same one I attended and he acts exactly like I did when I was his age. So I already do tell him all the things I wish somebody would have told me. I guess being the first to go to college has its price

If I had the opportunity to go back to my senior year of high school I would try to counsel myself the best way I know how. First, always insists on being early to anything to avoid being late because it can really make it terrible on future applications. Second, I would tell myself to definitely focus on my grades because that is very vital in the college placement process because it determines the schooling you have had that places you in the proper education level. Third, join as many beneficial clubs for your future. Not, just any club because it is fun type deal, but something that is meaningful to you, to the community, to the high school, to the club, and most importantly to the school that acknowledges your personal qualities and all that you have done for your community. The last thing I would tell myself is to try to focus more on the bigger picture in life instead of all the little unimportant things that may occur once in a while that can be a major distraction and that may deplete all the hard work you ever put in for that bright and better future.

First of all, I would say that I definitely made the right choice going to a community college rather than straight to a 4 year. Going to a community college gave me more time to grow up and prepare myself for a better for life. Don't hold a grudge on your parents because they did the right thing. I would also tell myself to stop having the mentality that a community college is just like high school. I always thought that getting Cs was ok because it was passing but I realized that I couldn't get any scholarships with those grades. I would tell myself to go take the first year as serious as the last year because after it is going to be too late to fix my mistakes. Another important thing I would tell myself is that professors are not like high school teachers. They are not there to push you and if you fall then that's on you. Do not rely on the couselors like you did in high school because if YOU aren't on top of things then any little thing can go wrong and you suffer from those mistakes.

I would tell myself to work hard some you can go to a better college . Also, I would tell myself that when you leave high you are a grown adult, with adult responsibles.

My advice to myself would be to set goals for the furture to come. I would advise myself to keep track of school records/information. Spend time on school work, make it my priority, learn study habits. I would visit colleges, do research to determined what college is best to suit my choice of acedemic degree. I would take my grades more serious, maybe take college prep-classes. Practice my reading, writing skills for this is real important once you start college. Tell myself to do activities or get involved in community/non profit organizations to strengthen my preparation for college. Apply to more than one college, visit campuses and ask students on campus questions. take grades seriouly and do the best i acn do in high school.

Knowing all the information i do now, i would tell myself to look into grants and scholarships. Not only that, but to tell him to get as much information about the college he wants to go to as possible. Preparation is key to be able to get the most out of college. Going into college without any knowledge gives you a disadvantage. Knowing what you want is important when your in college. Talking to counselors is important too. Even your high school counselors can help prepare you for college. Once you have a game plan, you will be ready for what is coming ahead of you and when it comes to college, knowing is everything. How much is it going to cost? What classes should i take? What will my major be? Questions, questions, questions. Ask as many questions as you can. Go to the college's website, talk to the adminstrators and ask questions. The most important thing is: know what you want. When you talk to your counselor, that is the first thing they will ask you. Preparation, knowing what you want, are important to be successful in college. Ask, learn, and college will be your playground.

The advice I would give myself is to truly work hard at everything I do and not rely on my friends to help me get the work done because at some point in time they will let you down in some way, shape or form. I would also let myself know that the professors aren't obligated to help outside the class and if I needed tutoring, to not be shy and just ask for the help I need because I am accountable for getting my own work done.

If I where to go back in time back to my senior years and give myself some friendly advice, I would have to tell myself that their is no need to stress about my major, just yet, be patient and you will find what is meant for you. Be sure to be prepared, but don't stress so much that you rush into things, take it slow, for these upcomming college years will be the only chance you have to make an dision worth making in your life that will effect you for quiet a long time. So be sure that you look into this and make sure that it is what you want to do for yourself, and not for others. Be sure you are happy in what you do, even now, as you just begin to turn the pages into a new chapter of your career to start your own life.

If I had to go back in time to being a senior in high school I would tell myself a few things that I now know that could have helped in in college. One important thing I wish I would have known is how much responsibility and dedication it takes to go to any kind of college. In college no one tells you to go to class or forces you to do your homework. It's simply your own decision unlike in high school your are told what to do and when to do it. It takes a lot of maturity that is not necessary to have in high school. Another key piece of advice I would tell myself is that although college can be fun, it is not all that it's cracked up to be in movies and tv. While I am enjoy ing my college experience it is much differ than what I thought it would be and the transition from high school to college was tough. But it is worth it. Cherish your time in high school and get ready for a whole new world.

If I could go back as a high school senior and give myself advice that would be amazing. I would tell myself, to try to take harder classes with the harder teachers, not the easy "A" teachers just so I would be doing less work. I would tell myself to wake up more days and go to school, to experience my whole senior year, instead of playing sick just because I stayed out to late before. I would most definitely tell myself to tough through spanish, and that I will need it one day. Foreign language is so much harder is college. I would tell myself to be involved more, not just because field trips and associated study body gets you out of classes, but to cherish the experience. I would take more pictures, so I can show my children one day how great I was, so they can exceed what I did. I would tell myself to study more, and never settle for something that I know I could have done better on. I would go to more football games, and actually pay attention so have pride in my school. Then again I probably would not change a thing.

If I were to go back in time to my high school years as a senior or below, knowing how college life is, I would have enrolled myself into "A.P (advanced placement) courses." Doing this would have eliminated the time I am spending at my community college and I would have had my Associates Degree already or I could have already been at the 4 year institution of my dreams (one which is USC - University of Southern California, a private university). I would have taken AP English, Biology, whatever I possibly could have taken to reduce my time at Antelope Valley College. I have no problem being there, I absolutely love that school and the people in it, but I also love being advanced so if i would have known about AP sooner and other clubs in High School I could have got involved with to help enhance my resume, I would have done it. This would have made my parents even more proud for me... that is the best feeling ever!

As a thirty six year old woman going back to school, the advice given to my high school self would be this: Please stay in school and go to college now. Your future is depending on it . Life is a huge adventure and part of that adventure is to get an education to give your family the best life that you can. It may seem now that you have plenty of time, but the years pass quickly and before you know it you have kids and bills that you just cant seem to keep up with. Not only is college important for yourself, but as a parent, you will want to inspire your children to achieve all they can, and be all they have the potential to be. Work hard now and get a college degree. It is the most important thing you can do for your future.

I would advice myself to get more involved in my education and to work harder than I did. I would also encourage myself to participate in more extra-curricular activities and to try and do more community service. I had good grades in high school but now I have much better grades and I see the potential I had. However, a person is more than just their grades. I did participate in extra-curricular activities but I feel like I could have explored that more which would have built me up more as a person. Also, I did do some community service but now seeing the need in the world (or even just in my community) I feel like I could have done a lot more to help develop the community.