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Leah, Dont be afraid to go be yourself. Your family will survive and thrive without you there so dont spend so much time worrying and missing them. They want to see you grow into the person that you will become. Also, don't be afraid to go for the gold! I know what your dreams are and in order for them to succeed you have to continue being the hardworking person I know you to be. Hardwork will beat talent when talent doesn't work hard. You came in as number one dont be afraid to jump into that position with both feet. You are a natural and strong leader more than you know. Just because you are though doesn't mean you have to be emotionless. Take some time for you, you give so much to other people and rarely take time for yourself, i know thats your passion is helping others reach their potential, but take a step back sometimes and just relax. It will help you much more than you think. Finally, Leah you are incredibly talented, incredibly smart and beautiful and the whole world is yours for the taking. Just get out there and take it!

Don't be scared. Teachers are more willing to help than you think. You're not as dumb as you think you are. People believe in you and support you in ways you never thought were possible. People love you, your passion for music, and your passion to help others. Music Therapy is going to be harder to pursue than you thought. The transition you are about to partake is going to be a hard one. You will have to ask more questions, you'll fail more, but you will succeed more. In that process of trial and error, you need to let yourself build confidence in who you are and what you want to become. The biggest thing you need to learn before going into this is that whatever work you put into something will dramatically effect your results. You were able to get by with certain things in high school, but you will learn about this aspect in life in very hard ways if you don't put in the effort. Money will become a struggle, but don't lose heart. If you have a genuine approach to everything, you will get genuine results. Foremost, love all.

College is not something many high school seniors take lightly. They finally get to be on their own, and not worry about mom and dad for a while. For me however, college changed my life. I moved out permanently from my house, and have had to worry about bills and insurance and money constantly. I would tell my high school self to be smart about college, pick the classes you are going to enjoy, but also the classes you need. Try to have as much fun and be as open as you can about everything. From new people to new class material, having an open mind is what helps the most with the transition from high school to college. Have fun, but take classes seriously. Your education is what is ultimately going to take you places in life, and you don't want to mess that up.

Do your homework and go to class. if you don't you will ruin your entire relationship and future.

I would definitly warn myself about how different college really is compared to high school. I would tell myself to stop slacking off and prepare better. You can't just get away with doing the bare minimum so stop procrastinating and work harder. I would tell myself that this is the opportunity of a life time and that in order to achieve all the high set goals I've created for myself, I need to study more, waste less time, and really show my worth. Take the tutoring when it's offered to you, be to class on time every day, and do not be afraid to ask questions. You can't treat college like you treat high school and if you don't start getting over your laziness now, college is really going to kick you hard when you get started. Grow up now and show everyone just how smart you really are. Your capable of so much more than what you've showed in high school, now prove it.

Dear Brittney, You may not be certain of what the road ahead may hold. Your at a time in your life where all sorts of dreams and ambitions are tugging you into a million directions. Depsite the pressure your under, I urge you, in this, your final year to take the time to broaden your horizons and try new and exciting things. Volunteer and discover the joy that comes from serving others. Try out for a theatrical production and learn new and exciting ways to express yourself. Join the math club and seek academic excellance. Hopefully, as you open up yourself to these new expierances you will come to unearth your true passion inside. And once you do this, RUN WITH IT! Chase after, nuture, and develop that talent all the while never forgetting that you must use it to help make the world a better place. I know you will grow up to great and amzaing things! YOU ROCK! Love, Your Future Self

If i could go back in time and and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would emphasize on a lot of things that were not mentioned before. For example, I would explain how vital responsibity is; in college there is nobody there to hold your hand. You alone, are responsible for your own decisions. It is your job to decide whether or not you are going to put forth the extra effort to really excel in all that you do. This is crucial because unlike high school, the only person that is held responsible for both success and failure is yourself. You do not have to worry about satisfying your parents or put forth efforts to refrain from being punished. College is a choice! Before attending, you have to know that it is hard and long process and you have to make that decision on whether you are willing to pursue it. Most importantly, I would stress the expense of college. I think you should know your major when you begin in order to prevent extra years that result in a very large amount of money that could have been prevented.

I would tell myself to enjoy high school because after graduation I would not see most of my friends again. I would tell myself to be active in every club that is possilbe, do as much community service as possilbe, and to start applying for many more scholarships earlier.

Amy, start looking at four year colleges in Tennessee now. Yes, the community college nearby is closer and cheaper, but you are not going to look at transfer agreements. In the long run, it will be a waste of at least 20 hours plus your gas money. Check out Lee University. It is close to home, you will move to Cleveland anyway, and it has reasonable cost. Taking the cheap way out now will cost you in the end. To you, college is not about the party life. You want to be a teacher, help mold children into respectable citizens, and will not settle for anything less. So go for it. You will soon have a family that will depend on your education. Don't be cheap now and pay for it in the end. Your life does not have to revolve around money, so don't let it. Not now. Not ever.

I would tell myself to enjoy every moment of the education process. High school is a once in a lifetime deal, and you shoudl get the most out of it. Also, college takes hardwork and determination. In order to remain successful in college, you must set your goals and strive to meet them. I would tell myself to learn as much as you possibly can because it only further helps you in the long run. One of the most important things that I wish I could have told myself was that keeping current friendships and relationships would be the hardest thing you would have to do. Since I play basketball and take full loads of classes each semester, it is difficult to stay in touch with past friends. I would tell myself to keep every moment that you spend with your friends close to your heart becuase once everyone goes on their own ways, you will not see them much. However, your friends will make new friends, as will you! You will meet new people each day that will brighten your world. The last thing I would say is to have fun, enjoy life, and love every second of college.

If i could go back to my senior year in high school with the knowlegde that I have now i would tell my self two things. The first thing I would tell myself would be, of course, the study more and do better in my classes than I did. I didnt realize how hard college courses were until I ended my first semester in college and took my finals. I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school in any sort of manner. Secondly, I would tell myself to practice Lacrosse even more than I had been. At the college level, the game is much faster and much harder. With the combination of these two things, I had no idea about the changes that I would incounter when I got to college.

I would tell myself to stay focused and strive to be the best student-athlete that I can be. Being a student-athlete means student first, athlete second. Academics are the main focus of your life and that I need to be grateful for the opportunites that I am given. I am a lucky person to be able to do what i love to do in college and I must remember to be thankful to my parents, coaches, teachers, and God.

My only advice would be probably the most cliche saying of all: just be yourself. This college is perfect for you. You'll do fine. Do your best and succeed.

I would tell myself to be more prepared. It's alot different than just switching from Elementary school to middle school then High school. It takes alot more effort and alot more studying is involved. So I would recommened getting everything ready in advanced and not beat around the bush. School can wait but only for a little bit. You can't just keep putting everything off. Sometimes you don't have time to do things at the last minute. I believe that anything is possible if you try try and try again. Don't give up even if you seem to fail at something because sooner or later you will get the hang of it.

Many of us look at being a high school senior as a time to relax. Many years of school and work have prepared some students to go on to college and others to begin in the work force. Some advice I would give myself would be to continue working hard through my senior year. I also would look at my test taking (ACT) and know that I should strive for higher scores because this can greatly assist in the financial burden of college. I went back to complete my degree after several years in the work force. I would tell myself if I did it again, to start out of high school and finish my degree. I would balance work and school because a college education is valuable. While I did gain tremendous experience through my job, I constantly look back and tell myself I should have just started college right out of high school. The best advice I can give is to work hard and not let up.

I would tell myself to study a lot more than I did, and make smarter choices in the classroom and around the community.

I recommend to any student considering college to make a list. List one's favorite activities, school subjects, and cities. Place the top three career choices of the student at the top of the list. From there, research the top schools in the selected areas that specialize in the activities and careers the student has chosen. Picking the best college for you is about finding the right fit. The student should visit the campus and perhaps stay overnight if the school allows it. Talk to students that are attending there. The student could even go to a few school functions. These days, it pays to make an educated decision on where to attend college. Once the student has located the right fit for himself, he ought to become as involved on campus as he can (without overloading himself). Joining a club or two, attending ball games, and meeting new people are vital parts of initiating one's self into college. The student should look to his advisors and experienced upperclassmen for advice and leadership. These mentors can help the student to make the most of his college experience.

Please visit the schools you are interested in to find the right fit. Something may appeal to you on paper or on line but untill you actually go and visit you don't know how you will fit.

Make sure you take as much time as possible to learn what kind of school is good for you. I only applied to 2 colleges in my life and I regret it everyday I go to class. I keep wondering what school could I really be at? Find out everything and dont be affraid to ask questions. There are plenty of people that want you at their school and they will answer any question and give you any information about the school that you want. No matter what school it is, there will always be one out there for you. Never feel like you arent wanted and you really have the choice to choose your future. My parents weren't involved enough in my decision. Parents, make sure you are guiding your son or daughter in the right direction. Dont force a decision on them but your opinion always matters to them no matter what they say. So dont go through this experienced unheard. I wish my parents were more involved in my choice of colleges.

Find out what the student needs most and look at their potential major. Let the college help find them.