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When I was a high school senior, I was constantly lying awake at night worrying about the year to come. I felt like I was staring down the barrel of bigger challenges and changes than I had ever conquered before. At the time, adjusting to college life seemed like an insurmountable change which I had no idea how to navigate. I was used to tackling piles upon piles of homework for AP classes, and could only assume that actual college courses would be even more difficult and time-consuming. In addition, the school was crammed with students who longed to be elsewhere, guidance counselors who did little to help, and teachers with no sympathy for academically overloaded students who also participated in extracurriculars or activites in the community. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would reassure myself that college provides a fresh new outlook on life. There's no need to stress about classes, fear teachers, or hassle advisors to get an answer. The students aren't forced to be there, which does wonders for moral and campus atmosphere. I would urge myself to quit worrying and look forward to college.

I would remind myself about the importance of applying for numerous schools and scholarships and the unimportance of current financial circumstances. I would emphasize how significant it is to meet deadlines and not forsake opportunities given me. I'd tell myself not to forget about my long term goals and not to stress over matters that, in the scheme of things, are trivial. Most critically, I'd say not to worry about not getting to where I want to go in life because with enough hard work and effort I can be successful in my pursuits.