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I would tell myself to choose a career that I would love with a strong passion so that I would work harder during high school. Back then I did not have a strong desire to try hard in school., nor did I understand the importance of a gpa. If I had someone to sit down and discuss with me the important of school, a good career, and a what gpa meant, I probably would be more successful right now. I know myself, and I know that I work by incentives. If I could benefit by somethings, then I will be more willing to work harder for it, then be without it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell my self how important it is to take college seriously. I would tell myself that college is not the same as high school and how exponentially important it is to stay ahead. I would let my self know that sitting in the front of the class is helpful, that speaking up in class is important, and that getting to know your professors is an irreplaceable asset. I would tell myself to take my time picking my college and to pick somewhere that I would feel comfortable at. Most importantly, I would remind myself to stay true to myself and that even if it seems difficult to meet new friends at first, to stay strong and always remember who I am. There is no price you can put on making responsible choices for your future. I would say that no matter how frustrating school may get, or how insecure people can make me feel, always to remember who I am inside.

As a non-traditional, undergraduate student who is relatively happy, I don?t regret much about my past. However, I couldn?t resist fantasizing about how my life may have been different, had I chosen another educational path during my senior year in high school. In 1991 when I graduated from North Brunswick High in Leland, North Carolina?population 2,599?being shy compelled me to make conservative, post-secondary choices. Though my interests were in art, film, writing and travel, I attended a local community college and became a cosmetologist. Had I known then what I know now, I would?ve told myself these words: ?Attend a college that encourages you to customize your studies so that they augment the essence of who you are. Become fluent in a language other than your own and study abroad to learn more about other cultures. Throughout your academic career, look into your heart to tap into your passion. Actively assess what inspires you?your talents, skills and beliefs. Remember that those core characteristics are likely to conform into something you never expected when life experience becomes a factor in the equation. Be willing to morph under the guidance of your intuition.?

"He who is faithful in a small thing will be faithful in a great thing." If I could go back in time and give myself advice during my senior year of high school, I would tell myself this quote. The most important quality that you, as a high school senior, can cultivate is responsibility. Responsibility to be faithful in the small things such as assignment due dates, punctuality, and keeping your word to others, is a vital life lesson. Fostering responsibility in your last year of high school will equip you for the four years of fun, excitement and learning that lie ahead. In order to truly enjoy those four years with all their social potential, it is necessary to think about the academic demands you will face. Learning to be responsible means learning to juggle friends, clubs, etc. with the demands and pressures of school. Before you let yourself snooze through your senior year of high school, pinch yourself and remember that you need this last year to start learning responsibility! The people who enjoy college most are the ones who are responsible.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell my high school self to remain true to who I am. After spending almost 3 semesters away at college I found myself confronted with many situations that contridict who I truely am. I have made some poor decisions but I would not consider them mistakes, but lessons learned. I would also suggest that I remain true to myself because I often felt like I had to conform to make other happy or to make others like me. Upon realizing how foolish this was I decided to remain true to who I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and through this I realized what I thought I could gain being someone else, was easily and quickly attained by merely being myself. I would also suggest that I should harder then I've ever worked before and never give up or in to any distractions.

In high school, I didn't really start think about college until my Junior year. If I could go back in time and see myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to look into more colleges. The college I am at now (Georgia State University) is not the college for me. I honestly don't ike it at all. If I have applied to more colleges I could have gone some where better suited for me. Also I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships even if I was going to a college in-state. This is because even though I have the HOPE scholarship it only pays for my tuition and fees. I am dorming so it cost at least $3000 dollars more. In the end, I would just tell my Senior self to work harder. I would tell myself to be more aware of that fact that I am heading to college and it is a big desicion. I am looking into scholarships now because I never realized how much books cost and how much I wanted to get out of the college I am in now.

If i could go back and talk to myself i would say stay focused. In college, there are so many things to do that it is very easy to get off track getting involved with the wrong people and activities. Education comes first no matter what. It is okay to have fun in college but make sure you get your work done and study first. I would also tell myself to be active on campus and network with a lot of different people. I would also encourage study groups and a healthy diet, not fast food all the time. Meeting new friends is another way to ensure an easy transition into college. I would also say that it's not a good thing to constantly go home to visit and talk to parents constantly. As long as you do that, you will never be able to live on your own and become independent.

I would have taken more college level classes in high school in order to be more prepared for classes her. I would have aslo applied to school earlier and tried to get more prepared mentally and financially to be living on my own.

Of all the numerous things I would love to tell myself, I believe it would have to be two things: when you put your mind to something stick to it, and keep your business to yourself. I would tell my younger self this because I know, without a doubt, if I had abided by these two maxims I could have avoided alot of unecessary, stressful situations. For those who are slowly maturing from the high school state of mind to the college level; going to college can be a stressful place. Upon entering you are given freedom beyond your wildest dreams, bills, and a long list of responsibilities; it might seem like hakuna mutata at first, but college is no walk in the park. By avoiding unecessary conflicts with students and other issues, you can focus on whats important like your grades, school activities, and your future.

Apply your self to your school work and focus on making the subject of your career your main objective. Talk to admissions offices before applying or get them to walk you through the application process, it help with placement and enrollment. Financial aid is something that should be looked into from early and plan for. Have a serious talk with you guardian to understand the house holds financial situation so you could have an idea of home much aid you need and if student loans are necessary. Only after exhausting all other options like grants and scholarships.

The advice I would give myself as a senior, knowing what I know now, would be, "Don't stress, stay true to yourself, and continuously reach for your dreams. If you can do this, then you will never fail. College represents the real world, where mom and dad can no longer hold your hand and walk you through life, but though this idea probably seems terrifying and lonely, you are presented with the opportunity to grow into your own person and meet others who are going through the same change as you. These people will help you on your path to discovering who you are as much as you will help them, which will create bonds that will remain long after you graduate and are most likely living in separate cities. College is so much more than just receiving a diploma or higher education. College gives you a great insight to who you truly are and what you want to do with the rest of your life. You will face great challenges that test your conviction and character, but these will only make you stronger and ready for the world beyond school. So, most importantly, be ready and be yourself."

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior I would definately tell myself to keep an open mind to all positive new experiences. I am the only person I know in GA besides the few people I met at orientation. I should have been more open to meeting new people and getting to know them rather than staying to myself and the small group that I was already acquainted with. It makes the transition from fitting in to standing out alot easier. Happiness can help to ensure success!

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would stress extracurricular involvement at my new school. College life brings so many opportunites and I would stress taking every one of them. Opportunites such as being involved in community volunteer programs and other organizations through the University. College life is the beginning of a great adventure in which you are able to find yourself and establish your purpose and your drive in life. The more you are involved in on campus, the better you can mold your purpose and goals. When you reach that point in your college carreer, where you finally know what you want and where your heading, its pure bliss. You feel like you can take over the world. Isn't that what college is all about? You can't achieve this unless you get involved.

Dear Jasmyn, I have come back from 4 years into the future because I have to tell you that you need to sit down and think about this next step very seriously. The diploma that you receive and the major that you choose will follow you around for the rest of your life. I advise you not to choose the easy way out. Don't be scared to move too far from home. Don't dismiss a college based solely on the cost of tuition. Take the time to go and visit your top three choices and see which place really feels like home. Once you choose a college, it is important to be active in extra-curricular activities. Meet people. Make friends! There's more to school than just the classroom education. And above all, work hard to keep or to acquire grants and extra financial aid. I believe that there is a lot of help out there and that you just have to search for it. It may not be easy to find, but it will be easier on you and your parents pockets. Play hard, but study even harder. You have to be the best!! Sincerely, Jasmyn

Dear Rachelle, I know you think that college will be a lot like high school, but you are wrong. In college, you will be able to be yourself and not feel ostracized. Just remember who you are and don't let the glamour of college life bombard you. You will make a lot of friends, but don't allow your social life steal your priority away from education. Be open to new ideas, but never lose your foundation. Time will have the highest value, don't waste it. You will make the right decisions, just stick with them. Life is a little illogical... but that's okay.

Being able to travel back to my senior year of high school would allow me to reaveal to myself how valuable good study habbits are. I would truly emphasize the fact that it is more beneficial than anyone can tell, and that cannot be stressed enough. Perhaps I would take back some of the work that I have been assigned from my college classes in order to give show what college life holds in store. In addition, I would tell my past self that procrastination is not an option. Once something is assigned, it needs to be started immediately. "Why put off tomorrow what can be done today?" This should be written on a gigantic poster board to put in my room in order to remind myself each and every day that I need to be the most productive human being possible.

The advice I would give myself would be to have more faith in myself and not to forget my purpose. Being in high school can distract you from your goals. I would remind myself that I can do anything I want to achieve in life. The things that are worth having in life are usually the hardest things to do, however they are so worth it. I am a person who grew up having nothing and I would tell myself to not forget who I am and where I come from. I would say to focus on the bigger picture and achieve my goals. Finally, I would remind myself not to forget my purpose, my purpose for doing anything. To remember the person I want to become, for myself and my family.

I would tell myself to study more. My grades could be better than what they are.

Stasea: Hi, it's me...well you. :P I'm a sophmore now, struggling in finding my place in life and fitting into this school. Word of advice: go to Mercer. Not to say Georgia State isn't good, it just doesn't seem like a good fit. And try to make friends Stasea. Yes I know...shyness is inhibiting, but get over it! You don't want to be lonely at school. Also, look into more scholarships...you'll need it. Be more active in school! Sign up for some things, don't hide in a corner, and look for a job now, before the economy nosedives. I don't think you'll need much more advice, besides keep your writing skills fresh because there are so many essays to write. Love ( wow that's weird), Stasea P.S. I hope this doesn't cause any time warps! :P Haha, just kidding.

I would definitely advise myself to pay attention in class, because even though the material seems easy and familiar at the end I will not end up with the grade I would like to receive. I would advise myself to never over-estimate how much I actually know.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would have told myself to enjoy myself more. During my senior year of high school, I was very serious and was only concerned about doing well in school, SAT scores, and not getting into any trouble; I was too ready to grow up. Since I did not get to enjoy myself during my senior year of high school, I will never know what it was like at prom and even little things like senior skip day. Today, I still have not been able to enjoy my young life because my life has always been about school. Now, I realize that I missed my opportunity to be a teenager. I will not be able to have the opportunity to enjoy myself until a graduate from college because I have more responsibilities now than I did in high school. So, I would have had a better transition into college if I had enjoyed myself more because I would not have felt that I missed out on anything in life.

However you were in high school, doesn't have to be the person you are in college. No one in college knows you so this is the time to be the person you want to be. You were shy in high school, so in college make it a point to meet new people. You were smart in high school, but stressed a lot because you waited last minute to do everything, don't procrasinate in college, get a study group to keep you motivated. You weren't too involved in high school, so join organizations that really inspire you in college. College allows for so many opportunities that it would be a waste to let the person you were in high school hold you back.

College is a time of growth and learning with tons of new opportunities and experiences. It is important to be disciplined and to learn your limits in different areas such as social life and personal life. Although the early years are a time for you to get to know who you truly are, it is important to have some sense of yourself so that you are somewhat grounded because with new people and new freedom it is easy to get lost in the life and lose sight of why you are in school. It is also very benficial and important to get involved on campus in any organizations or clubs that interest you the most. Developing your passion and connecting that with your campus involvement and your classes will help. It is important to stay in contact with professors and with academic advisors so that you can stay on track with your grades and graduation date. You also want to make sure that you are fulfilling your requirements for your degree as well. Ultimatelty, it is important to have fun and experience as much as you can, but to keep in mind that academics come first and foremost.

Life is green. Water is so pure. Energy is so clean. Every minute of every day counts for something. Life is a gift and is what you make of your beautiful life. Enjoy this beautiful blessing. Always give yourself love and identity. Always give yourself pure thoughts and beautiful views of life. Always be a peaceful and desirable person. Take kind photographs and walk through the grass and and see the different types of trees. Discover plants, drink from streams flowing through mountains. Go on vacations and love life. Try your best at everything that you do. Here is an opportunity to get your degree in a field that interests you. Utilize the software programs that allow you to create great work. Give a lot. Make each project display the parts of life that you want people to see. Be smart. There are many things within your reach that can take you to where you want to go. Keep listening to good advice from trusted individuals. Be on time to all of your classes. Familiarize yourself with all of the course materials. Prepare yourself daily for your classes and know what is expected of you. Keep it simple; live life.

Thinking back to my senior year in high school, I can remember how much I liked working in hotels with my mom and I thought, I can see myself doing this for a while. I envisioned myself either a lawyer or doctor by age 30. Subsequently, I majored in Hospitality Management which I liked but was never passionate about. One thing I would tell my younger self is go for your passion when seeking a career. Because if you choose work with something you?re passionate about, your passion will show in your work. It?s very interesting that I envisioned myself at a certain stage by age 30, and here I am at 30 just realizing what I?ve been passionate about.

Honesly, if I could go back to high schooln and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to study real hard for the SAT. I didn't realize, until I went to college, how important this test was. Your score on the SAT can detemine what colleges you will get accepted to. Also you should always apply to back up schools to be on the safe side. For example, my plan was to attend the University of Georgia and I applied to Georgia State University as a back up school. My gpa in high school was a 3.8 , I made a 1400 on the SAT, and was a member of many clubs such as: beta club, national honors society, and FBLA. However, I did not get accepted to UGA but got accepted to GSU. This proves that gpa isn't everything. Always try to do your best in all areas.

It has been said that college graduates earn more in their lifetime than those who only finished high school. One would think that would be because of the higher learning and education received in class; however, the greatest learning experience is truly the transition of being forced to make your own decisions. In the first year of your college career, you learn how to become more independent. High school prepares you well enough to develop study habits that suit you, but in college, you are no longer under the roof of a guardian; you are out on your own with only your friends as your company. The best advice to keep is to know that the transition into college can be scary, but every student experiences that feeling one way or another. Personally, the transition from a medium-sized town to downtown Atlanta was a very intense change. Put faith in your friends and your ability to make new friends. the end of high school means saying goodbye to so many people. Almost all students don't want to leave old friends, but don't be afraid because in college, deeper relationships surface and you'll find your place.

I would suggest that focus is the key to success in college. There will be many times when there is a popular social event is ocurring at a time of necessary studying. However, one needs to focus on the bigger objective- obtaining a prosperous life through a fulfilling postsecondary education. On the other hand, enjoy your first year, for it is your easiest one yet. Plus, one cannot stress too much or focus will be distorted. In addition, the first year of college, as it was the first year of high school, is the time to find one's balance of education and entertainment. Without that equilibrium, the bigger objective will be more difficult to obtain.

Stick with who you are and be more confident in yourself. Everybody in school is there for the same reason you are, not because they have to be, so embrace it. Also, even though you don't believe the hard work that your teachers are telling you college will be, it's even harder; it's not necessarily the complexity of the work, but how much you have to motivate yourself to do it. This is now, and this is what's important, you will discover your beliefs and your own personality will shine, so do your best and be your best. As always, just be you and keep a smile on your face and you will do wonderful!

If I was given the chance to relive my senior year with my current knowledge, I actually wouldn't do much differently. The only think I would tell myself is to really embrace and enjoy seeing these people you've known for years, because it will get much more difficult to see them. Some of these people you've known for almost all of your life you will never see again. Looking back, senior year was one of the best times of my life. My advice to myself would be to live in the moment and really cherish the good times with all of your close friends, because life drastically changes and many friends separate.

Take on every opportunity opened for you. Don't do things last minute and most of all, do not let long application processes intimidate you. Start on applications, whether it is College application or financial apps, start on them as soon as possible. Grades are still crucial, so don't give in yet and work sufficient to the end. Good luck and keep this in mind everyday.

First of all, Past-self, look beyond the stereotypes of a school - don't take what other people are saying about the school as fact. Get the facts yourself. Also, be more open-minded to an urban, non-traditional campus. Be willing to look a little outside of your bubble. You almost missed out on a fantastic opportunity when thinking about not attending a school just for that reason. However, you have to be ready for the transition. Be aware of your new surroundings, and understand that just because you?ve been in a city before, it doesn?t mean that that city will be like this one. Also, while your academics are very important, give yourself some time off to do what you enjoy; if you?re constantly doing work, you?ll go crazy! Just keep in mind that not everyone studies the same way. Study regimens that work for others might not work for you. Understand that you need to find study habits that fit you, or adjust the ones you made in high school accordingly. Basically, do your best and learn from your mistakes to move toward making yourself better!

Catherine, your senior year can be the happiest year in high school and the most crucial. It is the gateway to many opportunities. Now that you can choose where you receive your high education make sure it's the school that helps you reach your highest potential. This is your chance to start over. Seize every opportunity that comes your way. Don't be afraid to leap and take chances. You have a tendency to doubt yourself and your skills, but don't. You will be on your own which means no parents or professors always checking in on you. Trust me you will be tempted to sleep and slack off. Therefore you must find that drive, rekindle that love for learning you once had. Don?t be afraid to ask questions and do your research. You have potential to be extraordinary and you have so much to offer. College will help you find yourself and help you grow, so let it. This is your chance to meet people and learn amazing things. Remember the more you know the more you can know. Stop hiding behind your excuses so that ten years from now you won?t regret a thing!

Dear Will, The transition is going to be a hard one. College is a lot harder than high school. The main advice I want to give you would be to stay focused on your grades. The social life will always be there so take advantage of the opportunity to make A's. If you work hard and take it seriously you will exceed. In the end you can't blame anyone but yourself. You have to find methods that work for you. I wish I could tell you your mistakes and what you're going to do wrong so you can prevent them, but i will not. The experiences you are going to go through will help you become who you are as a person and a man. Good Luck! -Future Will

I would tell myself that even though I am a high school senior, that doesn't mean I'm done with school forever. Don't slack off. By slacking off, a lot of opportunities are lost, such as potential scholarships as well as the chance to go to the school of your dreams. Don't give up hope.

If there was a way for me to travel back in time to my senior year of high school I would tell myself to submit more applications for scholarships because I could actually win; I would tell myself to go for the gold and not sell myself short believing there were so many more qualified applicants that I didn't stand a chance. I would give myself encouragement in going out for sports I'd never played because even though it wasn't as early on as others started I still had the potential to be a great athlete. I would demand that I become more active in clubs and the community. I'd tell myself not to get carried away with spending money on things I wanted rather than just getting the necessities. These are the main things I would tell myself to do because even though they seemed small and insignificant at the time they were actually really important and could have significantly helped me during this first year with finances and even overall support.

I would tell myself that procrastination is not a very good habit and get rid of it before you enter college. Having really good study skills and tie management skills are keys to success in college. During your freshmen year, get as many A's as you can possibly get in core classes to build a solid gpa, making room for any error in hard courses along the road. Get involved in high school. Learn how to do things on your own and understand that there will be no one making sure you do homework or assignments. Learn to appreciate sleep, free things, your parents' money, and free textbooks in high school because once in college those things will slowly diminish. Take care of all school related issuses, finances, and business before wasting money on clothes, shoes, and etc. Learn how to save money on all college related expenses, because money will be very tight! Go to class all the time unless your health permits you from doing so, and remember once you step foot on campus; your are now a young adult, who must take responsibility for all your actions.

A a high school senior i would have gotten excellent scores in my standardized tests and taken part in most extra-curricular activities to qualify for more scholarships. I would have also familiarised myself with most college requirements before getting into college.

If I could back in time, I would tell my high school self to be more focused and dedicated to the cause of maintaining my grades and resulting GPA. I would emphasize solving tiny issues (like low test scores or tardiness) before they became huge problems. I would also suggest being more open to my professors, because as I continue through my academic career, I realize more and more that they are not simply instructors but reliable, professional sources of helpful information, whether just being someone to talk to or in terms of career options. I would also stress the importance of self-dedication and not waiting on my peers' poor or excellent results to be a judge of my own merit or character. It's irrelevant if the student beside me got a C+ because we are not sharing our grades and have to accountable only for ourselves.

If it?s the beginning of senior year, first tip, dump Josh; don?t waste time on him. You?ll learn about yourself in a short time without him; what you'll learn is relevant to college. If you get deferred from UGA, don?t get upset; you DON?T want to go there. State will be one of the best choices you ever make. Your decision to take the SAT and ACT once was smart, don?t second guess yourself. When you choose State, enjoy a stress free year and have the best summer of your life. Drop friendships that weren?t meaningful ASAP. Wait till you meet your true friends, they?re amazing. Don?t be shy, meeting people at orientation is fun and it doesn?t hurt to make connections. These connections will be important. When signing up for classes trust your instinct, take 18 hours. You?ll do great with a 4.06 taking 14; you can handle 18. Above all don?t be scared or nervous, you?re going to love what?s to come. Everything is uphill from graduation. P.S.- Use 2 alarms, Leave the house by 8:15 to make the train.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd tell myself to apply for campus housing in March instead of July. When I applied for housing, the entire residential system at Georgia State University was full. Instead of starting college in the dorms , I had to live with my older sister. My sister Regina is old enough to be my mother and that?s exactly how she treats me. She?s controlling most times and annoying sometimes. If I lived on campus, I would not have had to wake up two hours earlier than all my friends. If I lived on campus I would have had my own room instead of sharing one with my fourteen year old niece. My procrastination made me miss out on the freedom gained from living on campus. Because I didn?t have a car, I had to ride MARTA with thousands of people who I did know or trust. Marta is inexpensive but very inconvenient if you are in a hurry. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I?d scream, ?Stop procrastinating and fill out the papers!?

Put the laptop down. Take your Cello out. Practice. You applied to a killer school and got in but you are nowhere near good enough to meet your own expectations even if you do impress others. Dormitories are a blast. Do not wait till the last minute to apply. Get your application in as early as humanly possible. Apply for Scholarships now. Get on Fastweb and sort through 'em. DO THE ESSAY ONES TOO. You're already stressed enough as it is without worrying about money. Remind your sister to do the same.

During this last year you're looking into a lot of art institutions as an escape from the inevitablility of West Georgia, but it won't happen and be greatful of that, it's your chance to study Japanese and you'll later change you're major for it. You'll attend this university for two years but while you made it count a few suggestions; take computer science in your're second semester while they're still teaching it with the animation program and astronomy some time as a sophomore so by this point you'll be free to apply for Georgia State , cutting my graduation date back by over a year and giving me the financial aid I need when I attend Georgia State. You'll never get a part -time job but dont let it get you down, what you need will be provided at all the perfect times even if you don't realize it then. Lastly, I encourage you to take in the time you have in Carrollton; you may hate where you are right now but you'll find the friends you've made there will bring encouragement even after you leave, cherish them.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about the college life, two key things I would say is 1) do NOT procrastinate, and 2) STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!! If you follow these two key points, you will have little to no problems with the college life. I would also tell myself to mingle and make friends because they could possibly be the help you need in a critical course that you may struggle in. These friends could make study groups with you and help you pick out particular classes that they enjoyed. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to communicate with the professors; make sure that they know who you are so that you are not just another face in the crowd to them. The professors actually admire that and they are then able to help you one-on-one if need be, and that is always a plus. Lastly, I would tell myself to work hard, do my best, and put my best foot forward because you will feel so good in the end; nine times out of ten, if you work hard, your grades will protray that. But also have fun afterwards!

"STUDY!" In high school, I did not make studying a priority and in college, studying is everything.

" Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today (Malcolm X).? This quote remains true to me and how the veil of ignorance was lifted from my past to bring me to this crossroad today. As I reflect on my past journey in high school, I recall not having ambitions, goals, or a desire to pursue a college education. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would have embraced this quote in paving the way to my future. First, I would advise myself as a high school senior to exceed far and beyond the minimum requirements needed to pass a course. I would diligently commit myself to my academic studies and seek assistance in problematic courses. Second, I would advise myself to participate in college preparatory coursework that would expand my knowledge base and provide a challenge. Lastly, the advice I would give to myself would be to plan for the future through others. I would mentor and encourage other fellow classmates regarding the importance of pursing a college education.

It is okay to be unsure of a major or what to do in the future!! It is not worth to make yourself miserable about it! It is however important and simpler to choose a big school in that case since the big schools offer more major options and opportunities. Also, in the end, it does not matter that much whether you graduate from Harward or a Community College. Your grades, activities, etc. matter more. The only different it would make if there are equally good applicants for a job, the one from an Elite School might be chosen. Yes, college is serious. But it should not ruin your last year of High School. Also, even thought being a Freshman in College is so very different from High School, the same rules apply. Do not slack of and screw up your first year. You will be working on fixing it for the rest of your time there. Have fun, but try to find a good balance that works. It is not necessary to be popular and attend every party. Happiness and satisfaction are much more relevant!

I would tell myself to spend my money wisely, procrastinate less, not to take out too much in loans, and to take only the classes I need. I would also advise myself to study more in school and do more than what is accepted.

AssuAssuming I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, based on what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would give myself six basic pieces of advice: 1. Dream bigger than what the ?I's" say, 2. Strive for a degree that will help me to learn, develop, and grow in a field not common to African Americans 3. Write down my goals and never stop until I reach them no matter what it takes legally, 4. Strive to make grades that emulate my efforts resulting from being focused, 5. Trust God and believe in myself always despite the financial obstacles. 6. Never forget that tomorrow is not promised, thus, live today for what the present will hold as we live to make a difference in the lives of others. Wishing I could actually embark upon a redo yet have life's lessons to propell me forward. Angelia Williams

Assuming I could turn the clock back and give myself some advice before embarking on the journey known as college, I would have told myself to take my own time in deciding my future. There is such an urgency in the college process. You have to pick the right school that has the right programs for the right major. Sometimes, you just need to take a step back and really examine what you want out of your college experience and realizing that obsessing and worrying will not help get you there. I would tell myself that there is no need to feel such pressure, to take your time and have fun. College is a learning process, not only academically, but is it a time to grow up and really learn about yourself and your interests. It is only through experience do you learn what you're good at and what you should pursue. This experience can be attained from classes, internships, and life experiences. Most importantly, I would tell myself to enjoy my college years. You only have the college experience once.