let your paranoia get the best of you. If you do it’s something that can affect your relationships, family and the fun in your life.
DO
make the best of your 4 years of high school you might think that 4 years is a long time but it will go by so fast.
DON’T
let people who talk crap about you get under your skin you can get mad all you like but take the high road and ignore them.
DON’T
Let the SAT get to you. The SATs are very important, but it is a test that is made for people to fail. The best thing you can do is relax, clear your mind and have faith that you will do well on the test.
DO
Remember to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible during your senior year of High School. You would be surprised who the government gives financial aid to.
DO
take a vocational class. If your school offers vocational classes, find one that is interesting to you and sign up for it. It gets you the experience of a community college class without paying those awful fees and they are very easy most of the time.
DON’T
drink and drive! It’s a simple thing that you will hear all the time, but it’s a good thing to follow. It’s high school and you’re young; you’re going to drink that’s fine. Chances are most of the adults in your life that tell you not to drink underage didn’t listen to their parents about not drinking either, but since they are still around to tell you not to, then chances are they didn’t drink and drive.
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save your money NOW. Not saying to avoid going to the movies or go out to eat with your pals, but when life after high school hits you whether it’s college or not, you’re going to want to have a good chunk of change sitting around in case shit hits the fan.
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remember to get a job as soon as possible. After school activities are awesome, but when it comes to getting that new MP3 player, cool new jacket or even a car; you want to be able to say that you bought those things yourself. You just look like an idiot when mommy and daddy buy you everything. Plus when you’re 18 with little to no job history, not many places will want to hire you until you have a college degree and even that has no guarantee.