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You should research options available to you before making a major choice. Don't be so shy about asking questions. And find the right people to ask, not those who have never been to college! That doesn't make any sense! Discover who you are and stick to your values and morals. Don't let a significant other sway you....ever! Your life is your life, and you need to make the choices that are best for you, and if that means leaving others behind, then that's what you need to do. College is not as hard as you think it is, and you should plan on going straight to a 4-year school instead of a community college, it will cut down on how mant classes you're going to have to take in the long run. And always remember that whatever problems you run in to, someone else has been in that same situation, don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

If I could go back in time I would do exactly what I did. I worked hard to get into college with a very high GPA. I would find time to volunteer and be actively involed in my community. I would follow my dream and don't let anyone tell me that I am not good enough and that I will never make it. I would not waste my time taking classes that I do not need for my major . I would explore all the possible ways of finding funds to pay my tuition. Getting informed and trusted advice is a key to success when transfering to college and in any life transition. I would definetly take the time to fill up my scholarship applications. I trully belive that dedication and not giving up is an answer to getting college diploma.

The advice I would give myself is to leave for school right after college. I would tell myself to skip the 2 years at a community college because even though it is cheaper, I feel like I missed out on the "typical" college experience, and that is something I will never get back. I would also tell myself to be more confident and sure of myself, because I really struggled through high school and once high school was over, it would get better. I feel that my lack of confidence in myself through high school was the main factor for staying in my hometown and going to my 2 year community college and that if I left right away, my life would be different.

I would give myself the advice to take summer classes to get some of my pre-requisites and GE's out of the way and so I know what some college courses may demand. Also before entering college I would say "don't be afraid to become involved! It's so rewarding!"

If I could go back time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study more and use my time more wisely. The extra few points from assignments, the extra five points on test could have really made a bigger difference to my education. In my first couple weeks in college I realized that every little detail counts. I would also advise myself to push myself harder in my classes because when I transitioned into college, my classes went by at a much faster pace. It's still taking time to get used to it but I'm hanging in there and getting the hang of it. The final thing I would adivise myself to do, would be to take advance placement classes. This kind of falls into the category of pushing myself harder but taking those classes would have given me college credits, and right now they would really have came in handy since it is pretty tough to take many classes in short period of time and to pay for those.

Not to stress out so much about not being able to pass the classes or doing the work in the classes. The work load is not as much as you think it is. Just pay attention in all your classes and do all the work. It will all be easy if you do that. And if you get stuck or don't understand something, don't be afraid to speak up to a teacher or to an advisor. Stop being shy.

College life is a whole new world. In high school there were little secrets to pass by with decent grades and even though you had 'senioritis' you were still able to get through with a B or higher in each class. You had people there to help you with your every need. But, college is different. You don't always have the ability to speak with your professor, one-on-one. Time is of the essence and procrastination isn't quite an option. The transition is difficult when you're used to 'getting by'. Your education is based on quality of absorbance and I would say that is the most important advice to give my past senior self along with present seniors. Do the work in high school. Make the transition to harder classes and work easier on yourself and pay attention to the material being taught to you. That work definitely pays off.

The most important advice I would give would be to take my homework seriously. In highschool it was fairly easy to still get good grades without completing all of your homework. Also, i Wish that someone would have taught me more study habits. In highschool you could easily fly by without studying becauses the tests were so simple. Now that I have taken college courses I understand how much studying really helps. In college your grades are determined mostly based off tests where in highschool you could fail tests and do tons of extra credit and still earn an A.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would simply encourage myself to never give up. I would try to make myself realize that college is a big step in life, it's the road to success. Studying should be a priority in college, balancing things is an essential thing in order to get through college. And last but not least, I would tell myself to pray and trust in God, because I know that the plans he was for me are perfect. Patience will get me through the hard process of starting college, not only will I be growing as an adult, but as a person as well.

Kristen, Don't mess around! You were prepared for this 2 years ago, and somehow fell off the wagon. Jump on and hang in there, because you CAN do this! Reach towards your dream and don't let anything hold you back. Get a job and save up for it, pay as you go along. Don't take any loans. Stay debt free. You can do this. Have faith in yourself and let the others keep their doubts. You WILL prove them wrong. Sincerly, YOU!

I would tell myself to stop worrying about the little things in your life. Live the life that life throws your way. Focus on your studies but always fous on yourself and don't let other bring you down for what they have trouble doing. Never back down and tell the world that you are going to make a difference. Balance your life and you will succeed more than now.

Plan out your college career in detail. Do everything you can to obtain a passing grade for each class. And if you need financial aid apply and obtain the aid you need and do not worry about the rest.

Dear Sandra, Talking from the future i must advice you to appreciate the last year of being in high school. Since experiences like those will only be experienced once. I must advice you as well as that be mentally prepared to be overly prepared. Do not be afraid of college because it is the best experience ever everyone is there because they want a futre. Have in mind that your illness will never leave you and make sure to take things easy because of my mistakes i have been having a tough road with it. Also dont stress out remeber that college is fun and amazing, meeting new people is amazing. I really hope this words are a great help to know that your going to have a blast in college. Remember also to take alot of pictures on your senior year please!!! HAVE FUN!!!

My first, and absolute advice, is to not listen to other people's opinions on college choices! At all costs, avoid private for-profit schools. If possible, go straight to a community college and do not worry about entering as undecided. You can declare your major later, but at the same time, do not waste time by taking unnecessary elective classes. Try to complete your General Education requirements. In all honesty, reading the program in the back of the book of schedule is probably more thorough than making a counselor appointment. When you have decided on a major, go online to the school website and figure out what major classes you'll need to fulfil a transfer to a 4 year university. Right now times are very good, and you might be excited to live in a new and larger home. Do not cling onto such superficial ideas, and prepare for the worst (such as a recession that is yet to hit you hard at home). It may sound hopeless, but don't worry, you can do it! You can do it because I'm here now making it work despite so many troubles.

Procrastination. It gets to us all. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have adviced myself to stop procrastinating. It would have helped alot if I practiced doing things days before the due date. Now, I know that no one is going to be holding my hand, walking me through every step and telling me to do things on time. It is time to be independent and do things for on my own and for myself.

If I could go back in time and give my senior self any advice it would be to take more chances. I would have applied to more universities. For fear of the unknown I did not apply to these institutions. It was the fear of being rejected, and the fear of moving away from everyone and everything I was comfortable with in life. It was easier to play it safe. It was not until I was a senior in college did I realize that those experiences would have only enriched my life. Although I am satisfied with my education and the institution I attended, I do realize that I settled and I did not push myself to my limits. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “when a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something”. I am a believer that you can learn more about learn yourself when you open up to new experiences in life, and that is why I would tell my senior self to take more chances.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there would be plenty of advice I would give myself. First, I would tell myself to NOT slack off. High school is very different than a University. A University requires a tremendous amount of dedication to studying and doing homework. . Second, I would tell myself to stop worrying about all the drama people cause because that can affect ones academic goals. Also, I would tell myself to be motivated to go to class and do all the work. In college, the professors do not babysit you like in high school. The professors at a University do not care if you come to class, take notes, do your homework, and pay attention. You have to be the one to seek help and pay attention because no one is going to baby you like in high school. This is the main advice I would give myself if i went back in time to my high school senoir year.

College is very different from high school. Being an A student will help you succeed, but there are many other factors involved. Decide on a major early in your college career because you will regret wasting your time on insignificant classes. If your major does not require enough units to graduate, take on another major or minor instead of random electives. This will look great on your transcript. If a class is hard, try your hardest to pass it and don't give up because it will greatly hurt your GPA. Get involved on campus and make lots of new friends. It is great for networking and making lifelong friends. Join clubs, volunteer, and take on internships to gain experience early on. Get to know your professors by taking their classes recurrently and visiting them during office hours to gain a strong relationship. This can help you again with networking and also getting a great letter of recommendation. Do not slack off. As hard as it gets, remember what you are going to school for and let your future motivate you into becoming the best student you can be.

If I could give myself advice in high school, I would tell myself to appreciate the opportunities before me and take full advantage of them because being a 'grown-up' gets in the way of achieving your dreams.

I would've too more AP classes so that i have less classes to take this year.

The advice that I would give my high school senior self would be to stay in-state and get a degree at a community college first, instead of going out-of-state to a college where no one likes you and you do not know anyone. Also, I would tell myself to never give up on your education and try your hardest in everything to make certain that you do not get stuck without a job, student loans out the wazzo, and will not be graduating until two years after you should be, causing you to have a mid-life crisis in your early 20’s. College does make a huge difference when it comes to doing what you want in life, especially when you are young and do not know for certain what you want to do, but you rush into things anyways. Life is only as hard as you make it and the choices that you make it what makes you who you are, so honestly, the advice might not have done any good since they made me the person that I am today, better than I was before with knowledge that will assist me in the future.

The advice that I will give myself is to stay optimistic in all your abilites. I would tell myself to always have the main goal of graduation in mind and to maintain that reasoning in everything you do in college. I would encourage my younger self to constantly research as it is a tool of survival. To create a foundation of researching and to find answers will open up a door for you when there are no doors to be opened. I would tell my younger self to keep faith in God alive and strong, to never let the outside world and the negative things around you to destroy your faith and the break down the person you are meant to be.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is to do the same thing I already did. Instead of going straight into a university after high school I took a year to finish my general education classes at a community college. That was the best choice I could have made. I transferred to a university the year after I graduated high school and at age 18 I was a junior at a university. I am completely satisfied with the decisions I made and would be completely happy to make the same ones all over again.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would advice myself to study and put more effort into school. In my high school, very minimal work was done and we could still recieve passing grades. Starting off my first year in college, I had a rude awakening. I realized that in college you actually have to study and read books. In high school, reading usually meant "no homework" in our unexperienced high school brains. In college "reading homework" is a must. It allows us to read the material before the professors go into depth during our short class time. In order to make this transition easier, I would advice others to be self-relient and not depend on friends or others to motivate you. In college you are on your own. You come to class if you want, but in order to pass most courses, attendence is indeed neccesary. Overall, these are small prepartion steps that would have made my transition a lot smoother.

The advice I will give myself .Is to look around in the poor community that yoiu live is is very tough.That you focus more on your study earn a high g.p.a so you will win scholarship to be able to pay for college also so you can get into the school you hoping to get into.Work so that you will save up for college because it's expense.Plus , that you have to go above your true ambition and strive because you're capable of accomplishing anyhting and college is not easy.

Well if I could go back in time I would tell myself to do much better in school. I had the opportunity to take college courses when I was a senior but I decided to only take one. If I knew what I know now then I could have taken my courses for free then it would have been transferred over to use as college credits. I would not have to pay out of pocket for my classes because it is expensive. So with me paying out of pocket I only have the money to take at least two classes per semester. That’s why I work all the time so I can pay for school.

The advice I would give would be to enjoy every minute of it. Know that there are people out there that would be more than happy to help to make sure you are on the right track. Also there will be hard times and know they will pass and all you need is a box of Kleenex and chocolates! The hard times will make you stronger and you learn something in some way from it. There will also be nights and days you live off of coffee but just have to remember no matter how stressed out or how much you study do not over due yourself. If you study a little in advance you will not have to cram. Cramming before an exam is the worst thing you can do everyone will do it more than once in their school years but know it does you no good. Overall, just look at the future for yourself and know all the studying and hard work WILL PAY OFF!

Keep God first in all things. He has helped you before; He'll do it again. Leave those boys alone! The opposite sex will always be there. In the end, take care of yourself by loving yourself unconditionally. The decisions you make in the present will affect your children's tomorrow. Continue to strive for your future success-no matter how hard it may look.

Do NOT compromise who you are. In the end of the day, and in the end of your life, YOU will have to live and deal with YOURSELF. Get involve, experiment and try new things to find out who you really are and whether or not you fit into a certain crowd. Some people are unique and have to march exclusively to the beat of their own drum. Go out into society and be yourself so you can contribute to others the way only you can contribute. People are there to help and they want you to succeed. College isn't necessearyly about getting that degree, it's about getting a education along with instilling youself with healthy personal habits and curiousity. With curiosity and self-motivated education, you don't need to worry about just making a living, it's likely you'll make a fortune. Stay focused on your goals because setbacks are only ment to keep out people who don't truly want it. Stay young, hungry, and diligent all while having fun! =)

Work hard all the way through to the end of your senior year. Don't slack off just because you have enough credits, work hard to keep your grades up. Don't wait thirty plus years to go to college, you are just as important as the rest of your family, don't put yourself on the back burner to simmer and wait. Make friends when you go, it's good to have study buddies, and get involved on campus. Join a fraternity, but don't let it interfere with your studies, and stay away from those that advocate drinking and partying too much. Get to know your professors, they are there to help and support you. Learn the layout of the campus, know where your resources are. Register with the disabled students program and the EOP program asap, they are there to support you and get you through smoothly. There are many great opportunities for you out there, just be sure to keep your eyes and ears open. Stay true to your heart and follow your dreams.

"If I could back in time when I was in high school, I would have taken my AP classes and exams more seriously because these classes can help you when you go to college. These are college classes that you can earn credit for while attending a high school. Once you start college, the classes get harder and more expensive, so if I have taken my AP exams seriously and passed them all, I would have save me time, money, and stress because I had to retake the same course in college."

Study, study, and study some more. I know that you hate reading that boring text book, but it will prepare you for whats to come. Nick, college is nothing to take for granted. Many people have choices in their lives. You ever hear the saying, "Working hard will benefit you in the long run." Exactly. You are a young individual in a competive world. Getting to college is going to require a lot more than what you want to do. Sure, you can procrastinate and wait till the last minute in high school, but you can't afford to do that in college. Buckling down and getting you priorites straight is what is key into devloping time management. Organization and discipline is what is required. Don't forget to take a break once in a while. You can't take on the whole world but make sure to let a professor or other classmate help you out once in a while. It's OK to do that in college because everyone is considered a "book worm." Next time you sit next to the "geek," become best friends with him. Hanging out with smart people is a good thing in college.

If I were to travel back in time I would want to do a lot to change the past. However, the most important advice that I would give myself is to take the SAT and ACT tests. As a highschool student I was so ill-informed of the importance of these tests and I didn't get accepted into a four year institution right after highschool. Instead I spent four long years at a community college before I was able to get into a four year school. This is probably the most important advice I'd give myself because I feel that this information could have greatly influenced my educational future.

looking back at myself now, the most important advice that i would give myself is be open and not anti-socialable with my peers. College isnt like it is assumed to be by telivision and movies, everyone college experience is not the same as each other. I would say be your best at staying on track with your classes. The best thing every person going into college is time assumed. Time is not going to be on your time all the time no madder how it feels. The easiest way to go by staying on track is get a planner and follow your study/class/work schadule best as you can. That was one thing i didnt really listen to others about and i regert it the most. My first quarter of college i took 20 units and at times i would find myself studying or focusing on one course than another and it showed.

I would tell myself to work hard and to not worry about my identity. I will figure it all out once I am in college. High school classes are easy compared to college! They are easy A's. All you need to do is work hard and study. You should create a time management of your coursework, so that once you get to college, it will be an easy transition. College is an amazing experience that you will be able to be yourself and figure out what you want to do in life. Take variety classes and learn from every one of the professors and what they are teaching. The only thing you need to focus on in high school is working hard and doing the best you can (completing all of your homeowork and studying for tests). Also, make sure you do your research on different colleges and find one that you will love.

I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships, to do more extracurricular activities, and to study harder. I applied for community college, so I felt I didn't have to try and I wish I would have. I would tell myself, take the harder classes now, because college classes are twice as hard, even at PCC. I would also tell myself not to slack off on my homework in college just because it's not due the very next day. I wouls also advise myself to have a bit more fun.

If I could talk to my high school self, I would say to apply at more colleges just to see what I could have gotten into. I would also tell myself to get more involved with extracurricular activities such as volunteer work, helping the community, etc. I did some in high school, but I wish I would have done more. Also, I would tell my future self to apply to as many jobs as possible, and pursue the best one that worked around my school schedule. I would tell myself that the transition into college is fun and simple, and not to stress out about it and to better reassure my mother that I'll be fine in college because she often got emotional about me finally becoming an adult and going to college. And that is what I would tell my high school senior self if I could go back in time.

The first advice that I would give to myself is that to make a plan and stick by that plan. I would also tell myself that its very good to stay organized and not go off tangets or offtask. Another key advice that I would like to give is that to explore other Colleges around me so I could cut down on the commute that I have to do. Other things that I would tell is that dont worry about changing your major but rather explore others majors and find the one that is the best fitting. I would also tell myselt dont let others opinion guide your decision, what could be good for them might not be the best for you. That is the advice that I would give to myself as a senior in high school.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself no more games apply for scholarships and apply to as many colleges and universities as possible because looking at what i go through now im not financially stable if i want to get to my dream college of Stephen F Austin State University its going to take more than sitting behind a desk and taking notes

The advice I would give myself is to have studied harder for the AP tests so that I could have passed and saved money and time in college. I would of also been more independent because as a college student my parents expect me to be more indendent and not rely soheavily on others for help. So if I were to have been independent earlier in life, it wouldnt have been so hard for me to be on my own when I entered college.

I would encourage each student to pursue their dreams. If any student lacks vision for their future I would advise these students to be patient as you search for their own destiney . That their achedemic strengths will be revealed as they apply themselves to their studies. However, the most important things is for them to believe in themselves and their future. That each one of these students are responsible to create their own path in their lifes. Therefore, don't let anyone or any thing steal your future and your dreams. .

I know it may not seem like it now, but high school was a walk in the park. You made it through with minimal effort, but now you're speeding into the real world. Out there, mistakes are rarely forgiven and the time it takes to fix them exponentially exceeds the time it took to make them. See, I bet you don't even understand what I just said. I mean mistakes that you make in seconds can take hours, weeks, or even years to fix. And all that time you spend trying to make things right, you can't get back. Now I know you haven't had the pleasure yet, but soon enough you'll learn what love is. Embrace it because it's the best feeling you'll know, but don't let it distract you from whats important. Your life is gonna fly by and you can either jump aboard and fly with it, or just watch it go. You know what? I know you've never thought about it, but I think you'd like film editing. One more thing. If you apply yourself, you'll do great things. I guarantee you'll impress yourself.

You're gonna have a good time at CSUSB. I know things are going fast and suddenly you're an adult but its ok things are going to be alright. 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the people you called your friends in high school aren't going to talk to you anymore; but that's ok. People in college are always looking for things to do and people to hang out with. Hang in there for four years and you'll make some great memories!

There is not a day that passes by, where I don't wish that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. There are so many pieces advice I could give myself including: to apply for as many scholarships as possible and not rely just on a few, or how bieng good at time management is the key to having good grades and studying effectively, also to save my financial aid on items that really do matter for school. I would also tell myself to not procrastinate so much, and to actually try to get any homework done as soon as possible, because it does pile up and cause so much stress. This year in college I did a good job in attending classes, and following syllabuses but I never really took the time to go to Proffesor's office hours( asking them questions about any projects/ homework) or went to tutoring. Lastly, I would advice myself to get a student mentor to help with making the transiton. And most importantly, to just take a deep breath because these years are going to be the most enriching years of our lives. Enjoy!

I would tell myself to be more active in campus life; join clubs and just really take the chance to experience college to the fullest because it's a chance to grow and experience new things. I'd also tell myself to put myself out there more and to meet new people.

If I was somehow able to travel back in time to my formal high school self, my advice would consist of only two main aspects. First, I would tell myself to take it easy during my freshman and sophomore years. Granted I will not slack off, but I would alternatively strive for a 3.0 rather than the golden 4.0. My reasoning behind this is very logical. During high school, I found myself trying very hard during my first two years and burning out gradually. It turned out that the last two years were the most important. Hence, I would try to better focus my energy towards those last two years while maintaing a decent GPA during my first two years. My second advice would be to not get so obsorbed in the "cool" scene. It's very hard to not get influenced by the "cool kids" during high school because the majority of kids are slackers. The minority are kids who actually go to school to learn. I found myself juggling a mix of both worlds which resulted in smaller accomplishments. I would advise myself to stick with only 3-5 close friends. That's my advice.

If I could give my high school self any piece of advice, it would be this: do not be so eager to fit in. Trust in your natural intelligence. Stop trying to dumb yourself down because the pretty girls around you fail to educate themselves. Stop obsessing about looks. Stop this immediately. The opinions of these girls matter far less than you realize, and by the time you do acknowledge this, you will regret spending so much time keeping up with people who are not moving forward! You know already how ironic these words sound because they are true. You are pretty enough to be around them, but this will not pave your way through life. Rely on your brain, and not your looks. You do not have to fit in because you were born to stand out. Trust in yourself. Continue to learn about whom you are, but do not pretend to be like superficial, shallow people because they do not understand you. You are enough. You are worth it. Do not be afraid, because you were born to do this. Be bold. Be brave. Be magnificent.

Figure out what you want to do before you graduate!! Do your homework and develop better studying habits. Change your attitude; Be more positive about yourself and what you can accomplish. Remember that you are worth fighting for and that you can and will be so much better than your parents. When someone tells you "No, you can't", show them you can and will do it. There is a much bigger life outside of high school, so don't get caught up following the crowd. Be different. Do what makes you happy and what you are great at. Try new things that you wouldn't normally do. You might be surprised to find that you like it or you're great at it. Seek out those that have experience and more knowledge than yourself, and use it to your benefit. It's ok to stress out so long as you have a positive outcome, and even if you don't, just remember, it's not the end of the world. Always remember that learning is a life-long journey, so become a great student now and it might be a little easier later. It's ok to have fun!!

If I could somehow manage to travel back in time and give myself advice for my upcoming college future, there is no doubt about it as to what I would say. I would make it clear to myself that instead of focusing on high school drama and what the "cool" kids thought, that instead I should be focusing on my academics, the SAT's and applying for scholarships throughout the year. I would hope that after I told myself to stay on track and try harder in school rather than just sliding by, that I would instead take the advice whole heartedly. I would tell myself that college is not easy. The hours are long, the teachers are not going to hand you the answers on a silver platter, there is an immense amount of homework; and unlike what I thought about high school, college matters. I would hope that after I pleaded with my past self about what my focuses should really be on, that I would listen.

The biggest regret I had in high school was that I didn't take as many AP tests as I should have. If I had known how much colleges cost I would have taken advantage of that opporitunity. I would also have applied for more scholarships.