College Admissions Essay: My Advices For High School

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It is almost time, high school is coming to an end and life is continues to be on fast forward. Pressing pause seems to not be an option. With all of the emotions that you are feeling I hope that you do not forget to have fun. If there is any advice that I need to be reminded it is to NOT hold back. These are some of the most enjoyable times, take it all in. At the moment I have no idea where you are going or what your plans are for college. Some more advice that I might need is... Get involved and take college seriously. By this time I hope to have accomplished everything that I planned to. I also hope that I finish out the year strong. Another thing that I hope is that you did not fall under senioritis. At this point I also hope

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