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As a high school student, it often seems as though academics are all that matters to enter a good college. The reality is that scholastics never completely determine all that a person will eventually accomplish in life. So explore and dabble in all sorts of hobbies before you get into college so you will have a better idea of which major is best for you and spend the time to live a life outside of purely academics. Schools don't only look at a person's academic achievements, but also the potential they have to achieve goals beyond the classroom.

I would have told myself to take more AP classes because of all these pointless, time consuming general education classes. I would have also told myself to go ahead and accept my acceptance letter to UCDavis and attend starting freshmen year. That way I could feel as though I am moving forward in a school that outputs professionals. Also, I would not have to travel a hour and a half for one class because the classes I need are always full. I have grown through the community college system and it has taught me a great deal. That it is my first glimpse on my own into the world.

If I were to go back to myself as a high school senior I would say, "enjoy the ride". Circumstances never turn out the way you think they will and people, opportunities and desires change. This beautiful aspect of life is ever present nommatter what stage you are in, high school, college, or in the midst of your career. Although a million factors in this life can change, you have the ability to control your response. Charge into this new chapter of your life with peace knowing that everything happens for a reason, dont fight it, work with it learn to enjoy whatever comes your way. Lastly, please don't take any day for granted and be resolved to live as you wish you had when you come to die. Enjoy the Ride!

Just remember that you share all of your fears about college with your fellow incoming freshmen! Everyone in your class will be starting fresh and looking forward to making new friendships. All of the stereotypes and labels which you may have been associated with in high school, will be washed away and you will be given a completely blank slate to create your future upon. Remember to be yourself, and to find like-minded individuals who will not only make your college years enjoyable; but help you pave your path to the future. A great way to meet people, is through extracurricular activities, like clubs and volunteer programs! Have fun without forgetting to exercise caution and dedicating yourself to your education first and foremost. It's going to be amazing!

I would advise myself on what it truly takes to plan, execute, and succeed at meaningful liberal studies and applied mathematics at the collegiate level, as well as outlining the many pertinent skills and tools needed to succeed at life as a positive contributing human being to our great nation and humanity!

I would tell my younger self to never get comfortable. This means never believe that the situation that you are in is the best situation. I would tell myself to always be striving for something better and to never settle. My regret now is that I did get comfortable with the situation I was in and I didn’t progress. Since I didn’t do anything to improve my situation then, I’m dealing with the decline now. I would also tell myself that laziness never got anyone anywhere.

Do not slack off, do not procrastinate, and do not take that first semester off of school like you are planning to do after you graduate. Apply yourself and get help and get questions answered. Do the very best you can possibly do, get your work and general ed out of the way so you can transfer and focus on your field of study.

Coming out of high school, I would have told myself to stick to my goals and do what it takes to get there. Most people that go to the community college I went to take around three to four years to complete their general education courses. I would just tell myself to make a plan and stick to it so I can live my life the way I always wanted.

I would tell myself to absorb the entire college experience. College is more than just academics. College life is an experience you can not get back. Push yourself to step out of your comfort level and try new things. As a later in life adult returning to college I regret that I did not finish college 15 years ago. That I did not go away to school and experience everything I had dreamed of.

If I could go back in time and speak to the high school me I would tell myself to do exactly what I did, namely, take a semester off, travel, then go to community college ready, willing, and excited and give it your all. After traveling through Europe, I know that the experience I had there taught me things college couldn't have and, since I don't want to take a break in my schooling (and plan to be in school for a very long time) I might not get the chance to travel again until after college. I would tell myself to get to know my teachers better, to develop relationships with them and seek their advice. I would ask myself to save more money. I feel now that I am still in the transition, even after two years. I am planning to transfer next fall to Portland State University, and sometimes I wish there was a college graduate me to come tell me what to expect when moving to a new state! I am very excited to move forward with my life and continue my education.

If I was able to go back and give advice to high school me I would advise her not to care so much of the material items or superficial situations that would occur. As much as at the time it seems to be so important it is not. Nobody should care what clothes they ware, who they are seen with or why the girls on your cheer squad are trying to make your life miserable. If one is able to take a step back at look at the whole picture you will see that there should be other priorities.

I stand in front of myself, a year and a half young in the presence of almost two years older, carrying a message. That the transition into University will be a hard one, one impossible to do unless you have the money, and one easier to go about if you are more certain of the degree you would like to pursue. It is a learning experience in its entirety. You will be thrust into the real world academically, socially, and financially. You?ll likely not be with your friends, so making new ones will your responsibility, as well as keeping your grades and GPA up with a lack of nagging teachers and parents. You?ll be expected to feed yourself and arrive to classes on time with no other prompt but your own will. To prepare, my suggestion would be to search all possibilities for scholarships and grants thoroughly, to see what you do and do not like, though there is time for this always, and to start becoming more independent in all parts of your life. The more you prepare the less of a shock it will be. But, never expect to be fully prepared, and constantly remain vigilant.

first is live it up your only a senior once. second is that this is only a fraction of your life so everything doesn't have to be perfect and everyone messes up sometime in there lif, so if you dont get into a college it doesnt matter your saving money at a community college and your probably doing better then your friends are.

Knowing what I now know about college life, I would definitely give myself advice. I would tell myself that it was okay to be uncertain of my future and not to worry so much about perfection and having every move planned out. I used to be very paranoid about being a straight A student, and knowing what I wanted for my future career, even at a very young age. I have come to realize that there are so many paths that can be taken in a person's life, and as long as one stays motivated for success, they will eventually obtain a successful life regardless of the path taken. I used to be set on being a medical doctor, but I discovered through some failures that this subject wasn't right for me. I started taking some other classes and eventually changed my major to political science. Now I want to join the Peace Corps after obtaining my B.A. in political science. The journey so far has been invaluable and I can't wait for what is to come from my new path in life. If only my old self knew this.

I would tell myself to believe in myself, and to not be afraid of taking risks. Tragically, the only thing holding me back in life is myself and my overwhelming fear of failure. I would tell myself to not be afraid of change, and that I am stronger than I think and that I can accomplish whatever comes my way. I would remind myself that I am intelligent, creative and unique and to embrace that rather than run from it- the same way you must embrace college and education - you can not be afraid or second guess yourself but instead you must jump in with both feet forward knowing that you, I, can accomplish anything.

I would tell myself to try harder. Going through highschool seems so easy for many kids. I did not properly prepare myself for the reality of college. I wish that I would have tried harder so that life in college may be a little easier now.

If i could go back and advise my past self, i would tell myself Sit Still for a Second & THINK!! Think, what is it , i truely have a Passionate instrest in. Write it all down and visually seperate your hobbies from possible Career passions I would make sure i understood a passion is something that i could not find enough time in day inorder to pursue & a job is More or less just a Task that could be done at anytime by anyone once directed how so. Once aware of that I would then help my senior self to map out baby steps of future classes & learning to allow the student curiously broaden their knowledge towards His passionate envison of his ownself

PREPARE...PREPARE...PREPARE....That is what I would say to myself If I could go back. Being unprepared for college I believe is the number one motivation killer to persue a secodary education. When I say prepare I mean from experience with college life and its demands being mentally prepared. By being mentally prepare I would say to obtain a broad knowledge base that will help with knowing the educational services that the prospective college offers and to understand what is expected from you as a idependant college student. Be prepared to handle the resposibility of obtaining you own education is an adventure and having the right tools and or sharpening the tools that you already have it what leads to your own success. Also before the semester starts its a great advatage to have done everything you can with obtaing learning materials, registering for classes and square away anything that will keep your mind off the material being studies in class because basically you are there to learn and the less distractions you have the more time you can spend on grasping the lectures, making good contacts and keeping from falling behind.

Attending college while still in high school is a privilege. I wish I had been a high school senior, who could easily take a variety of classes at a college and advance in deciding on that thrilling question??what am I passionate about?? Now, tutoring freshmen on campus, I realize what I could have done as a high school senior, had I attended high school in this country. Early exposure to subjects in different areas, especially in the realm of science, makes it easier to progress later on in advanced-level courses. Students who have prior knowledge and familiarity with the subject are not scared and only improve their understanding of that subject. More importantly, communicating with older-aged people provides a student with new perspectives, points of view, and accelerates the student?s emotional maturity. Friends in college can make the transition from high school to college smoother. In addition to that, student?s involvement with campus organizations is critical in understanding the student?s position in this world and self-identification. Only reflecting upon activities and involvement with other people can a person feel what he or she truly is.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I woud make sure to give myself the advice of to always make sure to sign up on your registation date so you get the classes you need/want. Also, make sure to always leave yourself enough time to study and to particapate in extra-curricular activities. Because the transition from high school to college for me was not too difficult I would just remind myself to remain who I am and do not change for anything, unless it was because it was what I wanted to do and not because of someone else. To save money, I would give myself the great advice of finding as many textbooks I could online or in other bookstores. The last and final thing I would tip myself on if I could talk to my high school senior self would to remember to have fun, enjoy where I am at, and study hard!

If I had the chance to go back in time to high school with the information that I know now I would tell myself that it does not matter who you were in high school, it only matters what you will make of yourself in the future. In college no one cares if you were the prom queen or the school nerd, its a fresh start to become anyone you want to become. i would also tell myself to never let the fear of failing keep me from doing my best. I have learned that the more you tell yourself that you can't then the more chance you have of actually fialing. The only thing that matters in college is how you will achieve your goals of the future, not what you were or did in high school. Dont be afarid.

The most important thing that I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to continue to try my best in college and put forth my best effort and best work. College will be over soon, and I can take vacations after school. Always put forth your best effort in school. Do not be afraid to ask your professors for help. That is their job. They are there to help you, and want you to succeed. It is a direct reflection on them how well you do! It is very important to be nice and try to be helpful to your fellow students. There is nothing wrong with being nice to people and trying to help them however you can.

I would tell myself that knowledge is power. The more that you learn the more confident you are going to be. When you go to college you are going to be more successful at anything that you do in life!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myselft to go to college in a new city and travel as much as possible. I would tell myself to not have any serious jobs throughout college, because I will to have the rest of my life to work. You only get to be young once so enjoy your life with few responsibilities, but take seriously the responsibilities you do have. Focus on school and get good grades. Even if you think you will not go to graduate school you may change your mind in the future and you don't want anything to get in the way of that. Take all classes that sound interesting. Get involved with clubs and intramural sports and do all activities that seem enjoyable. Experience as much as possible, because when you look back on your years in college you won't remember how much money you made or care about how much money you saved. And despite your professors' best efforts the things you will remember most are the friends you made, what you saw and the things you experienced.

I would tell myself to grow up and take everything very seriously instead of so easily. I would advise myself to excel, not to just get by on my classes.

After making those assumptions, and I hate making assumptions, I would have a lot to say to my younger and much less wise self. I would probably start off with smacking myself upside the head and calling myself an idiot. After that was done I would explain that if I don't exercise excellent time management skills, I shall never be leaving. Threatening myself with a career asking if you would like fries with that, if I don't come up with a clear plan detailing the steps on my road to self discovery and hopefully a job. Life is not all fun and games. That said, it doesn't have to be a complete drag, day after day droning on, just to make the all mighty dollar! There is more to life than money, and it is possible to make the money and still enjoy the work. After this I would hopefully disappear spectacularly leaving myself temporarily blinded and hopefully knocked head over tea kettle.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have DEFINITELY kicked myself in the rear end before any talking would commence. My high school was always viewed as a great school filled with some of the smartest kids in the state, and I feel that I didn't take enough advantage of the oppurtunities that passsed my by - whether it was me studying a little harder for those tests, or taking advantage of all of the scholarship opportunities I wasn't motivated enough to go for. I would remind my former self not be so hard on herself and to just try her best, but to stay motivated even in tough times. I would tell her to raise her GPA as high as she could, to take on those scholastic challenges, and most importantly to plan and prioritize. Planning and prioritizing not with just school, but with life in general. Find your focus, find what you love to do, and go for it realistically. I would make it clear to her that she must keep her finances in order, tell her to use a planner! I was a little unorganized.

College is a big step forward. As a high school senior at a new school, in a new country, I was a bundle of nerves when making the decision on where I would attend college. My high school self was so worried about the new changes that would await my high school graduation. Though an honors student with a 4.0 GPA, I was surprisingly unsure of myself, as many young people my age are. Pertaining to my grades, I was incredibly worried about whether I would be able to keep up with the new level of course work. I was overwhelmed with stress about if I would be as successful in college as I was in high school, and, because I plan on attending medical or dental school, I felt as though my entire future rode on my grades in college. Now, as a confident college freshman ready to take on anything, I wish that I could go back in time and tell myself to never doubt my capabilities, because success in high school will follow you forward with hard work, passion, and determination, all of which I possessed. If you believe you can accomplish anything, you can.

I would have told myself that starting out at a community college is the best way to go because it is cheaper, but starting out at a community college has its downfalls. Staying at home and going to college is hard because you have so many more distractions and it is harder to stay focused and keep your mind on school. I would have told myself that I need to stay focused and manage my time accordingly. School is always the number one priority no matter what. In my case, I used to put work and friends first, but I would tell myself that it is number one. Now that I have a child it isn't number one anymore but still is one of my main priorities. I think that if I knew what to expect as a high school senior my time at Moorpark would have been a little bit easier. Instead I was not so sure about how to manage my classes and schoolwork along with everything else in my life.

When you begin college, not only do you start a new chapter in your life, but this marks the beginning of your future and your career. In order to obtain your goals, try to have a plan of what you want to major in. Once you decide a major, try getting your feet wet in that major as much as possible, whether it is through an internship, job, or volunteer position. Try joining as many clubs as possible, so you can share your college experiences with other people as well as adding onto your social groups. Don't be scared of transitioning from high school to college, it's such an exciting time. You also will learn a lot about yourself, such as your interests, your weaknesses, you strengths, and how you want to achieve your goals. You gain more knowledge about the world and others. Have confidence in yourself and never give up. College can be challenging with some of the courses required, but remember everyone has to go through that. Attending college and graduating from college, are huge achievements considering the fact it is not a mandatory necessity. College is the best time of your life.

stay where you are dont move and just get through it. get your grades up and make the best of your last year. graduate and join the marine corps.

Hey Bretta, just calm down, everything will go well. Just make sure your parents don't spend their money on other things, and make sure they can help you out... because they haven't been doing a great job. But don't worry, everything always works out in the end.