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If I could go back to my high school self and give myself advice, I think I would tell myself two things. First, I would strongly urge myself to participate in the Dual Credit program we had in both Calculus and Physics. I would have gotten college credit in those classes as well as in my high school courses. Doing this would have allowed me more time to pursue a minor in Art History as well as my Architecture major. Second, I would tell myself to cherish my friends. It's not like I didn't before, I just think that I was not appreciating them as much as I should have. I could have made our bonds stronger, and more able to withstand the distance between us. Unfortunately, most of those bonds have fizzled, or dried out completely. It is really quite sad, considering I might have been able to do something to stop the friendships from dying. I had been friends with those people for most of my life, and their friendship is the one thing I truly regret losing.

My freshman year was honestly a series of silly freshman mistakes. Things came very easily for me in high school, so I never truly understood the need to study hard. Also, I would stress that going to class is the number one success factor. As a student now, I am working to improve my gpa from the mistakes I made my first year of school. Last semester I almost all As. The success was due to the things I mentioned before. The most important thing that I learned is that balance is a necessary part of life. There are many things that I want to do, many things that I do, but I must divide my time wisely.

You did good in the transition, you really did. I’m proud of you, but I think you should have started looking into colleges a while ahead of time and piecing together a portfolio while you had the free summers. And remember all that money you spent? Well, it should have been put into a savings, at least half of it. So put down that movie you don’t need to buy and put the cash in the bank. You’ll only watch the movie once anyway. Remember how we thought that college would be taken care of for us and we just had to choose where we wanted to go? That’s no how it works, and financial aid won’t give you the grant you counted on. So save your money now, look up those scholarships and do whatever you can to get them. You’ll become a National Honor Student in PTK, but being smart and hardworking doesn’t get you the free money that sports could have. Peer pressure never bothered you, and it won’t in college, and your grades get better each semester, but money is the struggle. So just save it all.

I would tell my younger self to put money in a savings account for school. At first, I thought I would tell myself to go straight into college from high school, but I don't regret waiting. I did not know then what I wanted to do with my life, and I am the person I am today, because of the experiences I had along the way. The only problem I have have now is finding a way to pay for this education and living expenses while I am in school. I am currently an unemployed LPN going to school for my RN. I just lost my unemployment benefits, and I am due to start nursing school in the fall of 2011. There are a lot of added expenses that will occur in order start school, and these cost will not be covered by my financial aid, so I would tell the younger Victoria to start saving early and don't touch it for anything. This education is more important than any other expense that would occur.

Don't let anything discourage you for your past doesn't define you but what you do with your life.

Get active in every sport, club, and organization possible. Don't be afraid to be yourself and open up to others. Be as social as possible and walk with confidence. Those four years fly by; so make sure that with every moment you walk away from, you walk away without regret. Don't let the possiblility of wanting a second chance for not trying something or not doing something enter your life. Take every opportunity, treasure every moment, and live as if you will die tomorrow. Never let anyone put you down, and, more importantly, never put yourself down. You're better than you give yourself credit for, so don't let pessimism hold you back from accomplishing all that you are capable of. Make as many friends as possible and never hesitate to help any of them with anything they need. Know when to persist for a just cause and when to strike down a wrong cause. Perhaps the most important piece of advice is this: When you look back on all the days you spent in school, make sure you don't have to say "I wish it was different" because you will live with that forever.

There is much advice I would give myself as a high school senior. First, I would have tried to put a little more pressure on myself to declare a major. I have finally declared and no longer have "easy" LER classes to balance my harder core classes. Also, I probably would have chosen to live on campus. I was very concerned with my finances, which was very smart, but at the same time, I wish I could have lived in a dorm to get the full experience of college. Lastly, would have reinforced the idea of how good it is to be involved on a college campus. I am a twirler for the KSU Marching Band and it is a blast. I really think that being involved has helped me become a better student, as well as having more cohesion with my school.

If I were to talk to my 18-year-old self, I would tell myself to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible, even if they seem almost impossible. Something will always happen to make it work. I wish I could tell myself that college is what you make it. Professors don't hold your hand and walk you through. You will succeed only as much as you want to succeed and you have to be dedicated if you really want to make the most of your education. People will suggest many pathways to you and sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about what you want to do with your life. But, never just give up thinking about what you want and duck your head and drudge through because you will eventually get to the end of your college career and look back and think where did the time go and did I grow at all from my experiences. I would tell myself to go out on a limb more because I have met the most interesting people and had the most memorable experiences by putting myself in situations that my 18-year-old self may not have.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school there is one main thing I would say. I would tell myself that everyone else is in the same situation as I will be in college, meaning I will not be the only one nervous about the new changes. Also I would tell myself to go out and join clubs and groups because they help you feel more comfortable and make new friends sooner. Do not be afraid to go out and make your own decisions. Going from high school to college is a big transition, so I would tell myself to be confident in my choices and decisions throughout college. Make new friends is another main thing I would tell myself, because college goes a lot smoother when you have friends around you. Lastly, I would tell myself to do your best and you will succeed in everything you decide to persure!

I've often thought about the decisions I could make if I were to go back in time to my senior days at Lemon Bay High School. Now that I am experiencing the college life, I ask myself every now and then, why didn't I start early? What stopped me from completing my goals ahead of time, that now I have to wait just a little bit longer to receive my degree. Don't get me wrong, I started college directly after high school, but I was aware of dual enrollment programs and scholarship opportunites. So why didn't I take up on the offers presented to me? If I can go back in time, I'd tell myself to really stop for a second and think about my future. I knew I would be going to college, but the fact that I didn't explore my options and strive for the best grades I could achieve, instead of settling for a passing grade , really upsets me. It was all about the next upcoming senior class event that everyone cared about. Now in college, I find my classes much more interesting and exciting when signing up for new ones.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to be more open-minded to everything and everyone. I have not made many friends since I've been in college and I think it's because I am close-minded and keep to myself alot. I never knew how to make friends because I was always so shy. In college you have to be adventurous and spontaneous to have fun and I really don't possess those characteristics. I would have told my to be more social because you can't make the most out of your time in college if your always by yourself.

Mariah, Be prepared to study and pay attention in class. Learn about active listening and use it often. Do all your homework, every point counts. Go to the library and check out books that relate to classes you want to take in the future, it will pay off and fill up your time wisely. Don't be shy, talk to people and make friends that share interests that you do. Even if you can't find anyone who has the same interests as you, perhaps you'll share the same class and can form a study group. Mariah, flash cards are extremely helpful, learn to write good ones. Please go in with a good mind set and you'll get a good result! Study hard now too!

If i could go back in time, there would be many things i would tell myself. First of all i would tell myself that high school is important but not that important to stress out about. For example, i would spend hours and hours on homework until it was done and perfect. I should have have spent about two hours on homework instead of not having any free time for myself. It made me stress out to the point where i would get sick alot. Another thing i would tell myself would be, take more days off for myself. For example, i would get a perfect attendance each year in school. Even though it was important to be in school, it would have been nice to take off some days and go to college visits with friends and get a good experience on how college students have to live. Fianlly, i would have told myself to take more college credits in high school. For example, I should have taken our college biology and college chemistry course that my high school offered. It would have lighten my load for college and i would have been in my program a year ealier.

If i could go back in time and tell myself about the college trasnition and life I would tell myself to try to fit in as much math and science courses as I possibly could and try to get ahead in those classes. I would give such advice because the math and science courses are the courses that would have helped me be greater prepared for a degree in Biology. I would have also advised myself to apply for more colleges becuase plans do not always follow through and it is always good to have a back up plan. I feel that it would have also been benificial for me to have started looking for scholarships at the start of junior year just because everybody will keep telling you that there are a million scholarships out there, which is true, however what they dont tell you is there is thousands of people applying for these scholarships that are out there. If I knew what I know now I would have forced myself to save every penny since sixth grade because with the way tution rates are going and the way most scholarships go it will take every last penny.

If I had the ability to go back in time and tak to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself several things about the college life and making the transition that I didn't know then. I would tell myself to remain open minded and to learn to accept people who have different views on life than my own. It is so important to be able to gain different perspectives from different people than yourself. I would give myself the advice to be the change I wanted to see in the world. It is so easy to sit back and watch others do the work, but so important to be an active change in what you want to accomplish. Besides that I would leave the rest a mystery, some things are better to find out for yourself. Many of the experiences and hardships I faced during the transition has helped transform me into the woman I am today, focused and ready for the world!

Imagining having the ability to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior is a crazy thought. I try to learn from all of my experiences and not regret anything. However, I would probably tell myself to not let certain things bother me. During my first year at school, I was called some anti-gay slurs. Those experiences seriously hurt me, and I remember crying myself to sleep. Now that I'm older and more willing to stand up for myself, I would like to tell myself then to simply stay strong and know everything will be fine. I know now that college is a place to learn about yourself and the world, and being worked up over people who hurl mindless homophobic insults isn't worth it. I would tell myself I have better things to do.

Although I enrolled in Business Academy in high school for Accounting, I would still have liked to take high school seriously. If i could go back in time, I would have told myself to take post secondary classes in college. Doing this would have allowed me to have an edge up in my college experience. I would have also gotten a few introductory classes out of the way without paying for tuition. This would have better prepared me for college than I was, and I would have also graduated from college earlier.

If I could go back in time and talk to my senior self I would tell her to think more clearly about what she wanted to do in life, and do what makes her happy instead of what would make other people happy this would save her a lot of confusion and stress later in life. I would let her know how more independent and responsible she needs to prepare to be, because in college although there is much assistance and plenty of other students going throught the same transition at the end of the day she would be the one to decide whether or not to attend the dorm party or get rest for the 8 a.m. class the next day, and the consequences, good or bad would be her own. I would tell her how important scholarships are and how they could help her tremendously in through her college career to help financially towards her tuition and living expenses. Along with scholarships I would push her to be more involved in student activities and clubs, because that is something colleges will look at when determining acceptance, and above all I would tell her to never give up!

Because I graduated high school a year early, I was never technically a HS Senior. Nonetheless, if I could go back in time to when I was about 17 applying for colleges I would slap myself across the face. After I slapped my past self across the face, I would tell my past self to stop moping around and being so lazy. I would tell my past self go back and correct my grades so that I had a higher GPA and to get a higher standardized test score so that I could go to a school like MIT. I would of have told myself to work a lot harder so that I didn't end up in a mediocre college taking introductory courses. I would have told myself to stop sitting around fantasizing all day and actually apply for scholarships. Lastly, I would tell my past self that I will be disappointed with my future life.

It may seem hard and confusing at first, but there are people who are there and more than willing to help you out. You need to try hard in your classes so you can get a basic understanding and build from there, even though they seem easy. Being away from home is a hard part too. You need your parents for support, but you should find good friends on campus who can help you through tough times as well.

If I could go back to talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would give myself a lot of advice. I would tell myself to get out of the dorm room and meet new people. I also would have told myself to fill out job applications before coming here for school. Once school starts it is very hard to find an on campus job. Another word of advice I would have given myself is to apply for any scholarships I possibly could because of the cost of tuition here at kent State univesity. There were so many things I wish I would of know before i came to college.

There is so much i would tell my high school self now, now that i know what to expect from college life. I would tell myself to look for loans and apply for FASFA sooner. I would also tell myself to try harder, I know senior year is supposed to be fun; but we cant let our grades get away from us because it follows you into college. I would have tried harder and applied myself better if i would have known how hard it is for me know. I would have also went out and saw counselors and talked to them about helping me find the right path for me.

Dear High School Senior Jennifer, Please do not declare your major right away. I know that you are planning to start as an art education student, but I strongly advise against it. Kent State requires you to take a number of general requirements before you start on the classes that apply towards your major classes. Take advantage of this: explore different majors, enroll in classes that interest you rather than classes that are required, and talk to professors from different departments. In the end you could realize that you started on something that you really don’t want. Take your time, you have the rest of your life to work. Why are you trying to rush through college? Love, College Junior Jennifer

If I went back in time to my senior year, I would tell myself to stay focused on learning and grades, I would have told myself to take the ACT again that fall because I was really close to getting more money, but I just missed the mark, and I that I should apply for more scholarships. When I found out about the ACT score it was too late, which was frustrating because I only needed one more point.If I went back to my senior year, I would tell myself to look at more colleges. I only looked at Kent State because I knew I could get it and they had a good program. I should have looked also at money that was being given to me instead of just the school. I liked it here, but I would have liked it more if they gave me what other schools were offering. Most of the things I would have told myself are about academics and looking for options. I have learned from my experiences though, and I now looking around before making decisions that could change my future, and even ones that are small.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have a few key pieces of advice for myself back then. I’d tell myself to focus on school more and actually do my homework because I know first-hand how hard it is to try to bring your GPA up. Another piece of advice that I’d tell myself is that life in general is a roller coaster filled with many ups and downs, so if something doesn’t work out just the way I want it to don’t get discouraged. Don’t give up on your dreams because there could be another opportunity right around the corner. One final word of advice would be to have fun and take plenty of pictures. This is a wonderful time and experience so 40 years from now I want to be able to say I really enjoyed college and everything that I did then.

The advice that I would give myself would be to pay attention and focus in high school because once you get into college there is no babying. You have to do everything on your own, you have to follow the class ciriculum and there is no goofing off. I would tell my self to get mentally and physically prepared because college is going to be alot tougher than high school.

Get Involved as muchas you can. There's many experinces and opportunities in school. Getting to know your superiors and peers can create important connections. Don't be too shy to ask for help. Go to the different offices and get their advice on things, that's why they're there. Financial aid can be confusing and having the help of an expert can make a world of difference. Explore what the career services office has to offer as well. You may be able to get an internship that can provide great real world knowledge and experience. Email your advisor even if you think it's a stupid question, they're glad to answer your question and help you. Make friends with people in your classes. They can become allies to form study groups and familiar faces in future classes that you take. Live on campus. Living in the dorms is whole experience in itself. Don't go home every weekend. Get to know your professors. It will do you well for them to know who you are in the future if you need a letter of reccomendation or advice. Just don't be afraid to be yourself.

Knowing what I know now about college, and the "college life" I would have taken a few specific things more seriously. First and foremost I would have taken advantage of the post secondary opportunities at my local branch campus as this is proving to be a prudent financial move for students and their families. Secondly, I wouldve devoted extensive time outside of the classroom towards studying. I believe this wouldnt have only enabled me to be proficient in my high school coursework, but it wouldve been a realistic depiction of what my college years would be like. Thirdly, I would have worked hard to try to get a sense of what I was really drawn to career wise before I entered college. I would have done a better job of positioning myself to shadow, volunteer, and work under those whose professions I admired. I believe that had I been determined to devote my self diligently to these three things, I couldve better positioned myself to have a more financially stable and academically enjoyable experience. I would be in a better position to take classes for enjoyment rather than obligation. I appreciate your time and consideration on my behalf.

if i could go back in time and talk to my high school self, i would tell her that college is hard. college makes you really work hard for what you want. you cant just miss school and get away with it, if you miss one class your lost for the rest of the week. college is a learning experience it helps you better understand yourself and what you want to become later in life. i would say its the building blocks for life outside your home town, or your parents house. college is also fun, with the hard work comes fun times. your teachers have a better appreciation for education and theyre there to teach and make a difference not just collect a pay check. my other advice would be to take as much as you can from it because you meet new people and learn new ways of living, be accepting of older people who tend to be a little stange but will work twice as hard as any one in that class. lastley i would tell her to study more, make time for school because the more you put in the more youll get out.

If I could go back and tell my high school self something, it would be to loosen up. I didn't have as much fun as I should and that led to me being so uptight and anxious about schoolwork in college. If I were to loosen up, I would have transtioned into college a lot easier.

Take your time going into college. If you aren't ready for college, it will chew you up. Only be there because you want to be there, not because someone is forcing you. If you want to be in college, then you will put forth the effort needed to be sucessful. Take a year off if you aren't ready, it will do wonders for your academic career.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to remain strong and keep my long term goals in mind. Transitioning from high school to college, I had a very hard time dealing with my home life, and the stresses were so hard that I almost lost sight of what I wanted to do with my life. My mother is disabled, my father died of a heart attact, and my step-dad was struggling with severe alcoholism. I had to balance working, school, and taking care of my parents to make sure my family didn't fall apart. I remained determined to complete my educational goals in Sociology, so I could help struggling families like mine get through emotional hardships that I wasn't able to overcome when I was younger. I wish I could have told my younger self that everything would be okay in the end as long as I didn't give up on my family and myself, because I was ready to give up many times. Luckily I didn't, and now I am doing everything I can to acheive my goals in Sociology and making a difference in the world.

I would tell myself to really focus on my musical studies and become a performance major at the get-go. It has been a wonderful experience playing and learning about my instrument. I would also tell myself to make friends. Just relying on friends from high-school won't be enough to get you through the rough spots. I also would tell myself that college is going to be one the most memorable parts of my life and that I should make it really count.

There are various levels beyond high school. There is no limit in extending of oneself's career! The future depends on the present. The way you shape up your life today will definitely leads you to your tomorrow! Do your best in whatever you can to prove yourself worthy of any opportunity offer to you. Never give up and never feel negative about yourself. Always remember there are other ways. When a door is closed, another one somewhere is open. Look for it , believe in yourself and be confident in what you're doing. Nowadays, we can't imagine people's lives without college experience. Since technology increases rapidly, all things are updated into a 'more civilized standard'. I can say that in this standard , ONLY those with college experience survives! The best example for this is when you're looking for a job! Your resume' will says it all. I guarantee that the higher/better college experience you have, the more chance for you to success! So to sum up,never think it's too late or it's a waste of time/ money to be in college. Go for it, prove yourself that every sweat worth a gold!

Maria, your life is about to change forever. Please enjoy the moments you have in high school and enjoy the people you are with. College is a whole other ball game and is not as easy as you thought it would be. Leaving home is the hardest thing you will have to do but you just have to keep in mind why you are in college, to make a better life for yourself and for your future. Kent State will offer you opportunities that you didn't think of having before and you just need to snatch it up and stay on track. When times get hard, and I know they will, just relax and think how this will help you in the long run. I think you should sign up for as many organizations as you can and hang out with people outside of class even though you're shy. If you thought high school went by fast, college goes by much quicker. Stay on track, don't goof off, and remember grades matter in college. Kent State University will be the best thing that ever happened to you. Embrace it. Sincerely, Me.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to research different colleges, and to look up scholarships and grants, that way I’d be prepared for the future instead of it sneaking up on me. And not take things for granted. I’d tell myself that if I were to go to a community college, it’s a lot like high school, it’s smaller and easier to get around. But then again, so are all colleges I suppose. It just takes time to get used to. And there are people there for you, you just have to be open to them, and not shut yourself out. I’d also tell myself to get more involved, like in clubs, or sports. I would tell myself not to hide, this is not high school.

Hi Meggers, it's me, Megan. Now that I know about the college lifestyle, I want to tell you to relax. You made the best choice by going to the community college. You will practically earn your first college degree for free, while your young friends complain about their large college loans at their extravagent universities. Don't fret though, I just found out that you will get your chance too. Also, don't stop there, you should continue to apply to as many scholarships as possible. Yes, it is woth the many hours you should spend on them. You will have more opportunities and better chances now, than when you become an undergraduate student. In addition, don't spent that extra money. Do start that savings account you keep planning to do, and transfer as many funds as possible--everything adds up. One last thing, keep your chin up. You're different, be proud of it too!

I would tell myself to do post-secondary classes. My school did very little to mention this, and it would have been a great oppurtunity to save money. Post secondary classes would help save money, and allow a chance to see what the college life is about.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself three significant things. First, I would tell myself to join the Greek community at Kent State University as soon as possible. Going Greek has been the best experience of my life and I wish that I had joined freshman year of college. I would also tell myself to appy for my scholarships and financial aid sooner. As time goes on and I become more responsible, the costly weight of college expenses has begun to hang on my shoulders. I wish that I had made more monetary means available for myself. I would also tell myself to keep my head up and have fun selecting a college! The college process could have been alot more fun and stress-free if I had taken my time and found out more about each college, rather than rushing. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed my college application experience!

After graduating high school, I did what I thought the right thing to do was, attend college. I was not ready for college and had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. After attending Youngstown State for a year and not knowing what to do, I dropped out. I took four years off from school and in the meantime worked as a secretary at a psychiatrists office. Working in an office setting, gave me the motivation to go back to school. In essence, I made my way back to college in the fall of 2010. I had been out of school for so long I forgot how much hard work it is, you really have to been focused and motivated. If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would make sure that I was ready for college, and more importantly know what I want to do. I feel senior year of high school should be spent researching careers. If after researching you still have no idea, take time off from school to find yourself. Rushing through college could end in the wrong career choice and lifetime of living in regret.

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I would start with assuring myself that music education is the right major to go into because the college I've chosen will work hard to make me all that I can be. My life has always been revolved around music and through Kent State I've learned the importance of teaching it to others. I would make sure to tell my past-self that even through the hard times, the hard classes, the heavy work-load, it will all be more than satisfying when I continue to do well and keep a good grade point average. I would encourage myself to never give up, and to work hard because in the future I will understand how to better communicate all of my wisdom to every student I teach. I will be a great music educator, and I will change the lives of others as my goal in life.

If I could go back in time to myself as a high school senior, I would suggest a few things. I would first of all tell myself not to worry so much, that everything would work out. I would ecourage my past self to be more outgoing and try hard to make new friends. I would also tell myself to get involved in clubs and other activites that would help me meet more people. I would also tell myself to work hard but not allow myself to get too stressed. Making friends and being involved is what really makes the college experience worth it.

Okay, so you’re about to graduate from from high school, so it’s time to listen up, and pay attention to some important things I have to say to you regarding your future in college. The first thing is that you are about to experience a wealth of new information from a lot of new people, people whom you have never interacted with before. You’re coming from a small town, and are going to need the skills, open-mindedness, and attitude that let you communicate effectively with a plethora of different people with varying cultural backgrounds. It will be a great experience because you can learn a lot from people that have had different experiences than you. Another important thing to keep in mind is that going to college next year is not an end in itself, rather a means to an end. You’re going to have to work hard, and focus on why you’re going to school next year in the first place- to get an education.. There will be a lot of temptations that will easily distract you from your goal, but you have to resist some of these temptations, and remain focused.

If I could return and speak to my high school self I would have a lot of advice to give. First of all, I would give myself some direction on a major to pick; I was undecided for a year then picked a major I didn't truly like. By my Junior year I finally realized what I wanted to do with my life and although I am very happy, I consequently have added a semester onto my time here at Kent State. I would also encourage my younger self to be outgoing and try and meet as many people as possible. The friendships I have made in college are priceless and the more the merrier. I would also tell myself to relax and enjoy my time at school; the time has truly flewn by. College has been the best experience of my life. I've been the happiest, most stressed, most confident and overall had the best memories over my past three years. I would tell myself that college is a privilege that not everyone is given the opportunity to attend and that I should cherish every moment of it.

I was always very involved but I don't believe I took advatage of all the chances for college. I always had the mind set that scholarships were out of my reach but now I am trying because I need to help my dad with college tuition. He is a single parent and it's hard for him. I think just not underestimating myself and take more opportunites. Because now I've been accepted to Brigham Young University and I never thought I could do it. Too often students don't try for things because they think it's too hard or they think that they simply can't ever achieve it. I say that teenagers should strive for their dreams cause that will lead them on the right path to finding out who they are and what they want to become. Money is a big reason students go to college, I believe that college is the best thing you can do for yourself. Dream on and don't be afraid of what's around the corner.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when i was a highschool senior , the first thing that i would tell myself is to save money . I would tell my highschool self that your senior year does matter and that to take it seriously . I would tell myself to apply for those scholarships to not ignore them , because they can make a big difference. I would tell myself to save that prom dress money for school because its not as cheap as we thought . I would tell myself to ask questions and thank mom and dad .

Considering the fact that I think about this exact situation all the time, I know exactly what I would say to myself as a high school senior. Most importantly I would tell myself to put school first and start taking more responsibility for my school work and grades. I would tell myself to get ready to be an adult so that I can start making important decisions on my own learning how to do regular day to day routines without my parents around to help. I would tell myself not to think for a second that college is like high school and that everything changes. In college everyone is more mature, classes are harder and more intense, you are not babied anymore in school and everything you do in college is you own responsibility, from waking up and going to class to doing homework and studying for your classes. Socially I would tell myself not change and be myself because in college you make friends and people like you because of who you are. I would say enjoy the college life to the fullest because some of the best days of your life will be in college.

Dear Hannah, I know you want to go to kent state, so instead of wasting your time going to YSU ten transfering, please take your time early in your junior year to carefully apply to Kent. Please work hard on your studies because college is a lot different than highschool and you must study hard in order to succeed. When your guidence counselors hand out scholarship opportunities, take full advantage of them. It is not easy to pay for school and at this point in your life your parents will not be financially stable. Take the ACT over and over again until you get the score you really deserve, dont settle just for the standard minimum requirement of the college. Work hard in everything you do and do not waste your time with petty drama in high school. When you get to college none of it will matter. I really want to stress the fact that college is very expensive but also very important to go to. Work hard on getting financial aid with plenty of time to spare before you begin classes. Savor every last minute in highschool because you wont get those years back.

Don't rush things. Save your money and enjoy the last couple months before the real world.