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HALEY SILVA is a senior at Sierra High School in Manteca, CA. She recently
received a scholarship to the University of the Pacific in Stockton. Her advice:
Tips for staying focused: Have a goal, a positive mind set, and no doubt in
overcoming any obstacles (like activities or people) that may cross your path.
Time management: Have a daily/monthly planner and make a to-do list to
remember what your priorities are, and limit distractions.
Saying no to friends: Think of the consequences and what the best decision is
for you; don't try to please others, think of yourself first. Be careful of who you
surround yourself with; if they're your friend, no will not be an issue, and
neither will negative peer pressure.
How to avoid the lure of social media: If you feel the necessity to have social
media, be aware and cautious of who you contact and who contacts you, as
well as what you say and display. It is meant for interacting with friends,
which is why social media is not a necessity; you can easily contact your
friends via text or with a phone call instead.

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JOSHUA EICKMEIER is an online hybrid MBA student at Carnegie Mellon
University's Tepper School of Business. His advice:
You need to be a realist: it’s not possible to give 100% effort on every
assignment, exceed expectations at work, spend time with family, and keep up
with Game of Thrones. If you try, you’ll just stress yourself out.
You need to set your priorities early on and stick to them. I suggest that you
maintain time with family and friends, but be quick to cut low-value activities
like video games or TV shows. When you have to make more difficult choices,
look at things from a long-term perspective. Don’t waste time feeling guilty
about your choices – think of them as effective compromises that will lead to
your long-term success.
I also suggest structuring your schedule to avoid these conflicts whenever
possible. For example, doing schoolwork in the morning is a great way to keep
evenings free for time with family or coworkers, and making weekend plans in
advance keeps you motivated to get work done during the week.