They made it through graduation and had a few weeks to relax and work on the tan, but these college-bound teens have taken a moment to reflect upon what they’d do differently if they could start high school all over again. (Helpful hint: From what we’ve seen, nearly all of them wish they’d gotten a jump on scholarship applications.) Whether you’re college-bound or not, let us put in our 2 cents: Have a great summer.

Melissa Little, 18, LHS

Advice: “I wish I would have learned how to not procrastinate for papers and studying for tests. It’s really hard not to.”

Summer: Working at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and giving swim lessons

Fall: University of Northern Iowa on swimming scholarship

Corey Galloway, 18, Free State

Advice: “Get involved as soon as you get the chance, apply for many scholarships and take the ACT early.”

Summer: Community service, football training

Fall: Hutchinson Community College, criminal justice

Jaimie Sakumura, 18, LHS

Advice: “Get along with as many people as you can.”

Fall: Kansas University

Summer: Baby-sitting

Allison Coon, 18, LHS

Advice: “Don’t stress too much about grades; worry about making friends – and memories.”

Summer: Moving to North Carolina, working at Chili’s

Fall: Kansas State University, interior design

Ramin Zangeneh, 18, LHS

Advice: “Get more involved in activities; it helps you discover who you are.”

Summer: Working at Abercrombie & Fitch

Fall: University of Missouri at Kansas City, Premed on pole-vaulting scholarship

Annie Lock, 18, LHS

Advice: “Start your college search and scholarship applications early, so you don’t have to senior year.”

Summer: Enjoying last summer in Lawrence

Fall: Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, graphic design

Molly Bullington, 18, Free State

Advice: “Work hard in high school so you can get scholarships for college.”

Summer: Looking for work

Fall: Kansas University, industrial design or physical therapy

Michael Jordan, 18, LHS

Advice: “Be who you are regardless of what others think of you.”

Summer: Working at Hastings, going to jazz camp

Fall: University of North Texas, music education

Tiffany Sloan, 18, Free State

Advice: “High school goes by fast; cherish it”

Summer: “Becoming financially independent,” working at Kieu’s and Lawrence Athletic Club.

Fall: Kansas University, sports medicine

Chelsea Boisen, 18, Free State

Advice: “Cherish your first car, because if it’s gone, it really sucks.”

Summer: Working at Molly McGees, attending music festivals

Fall: Cornell University, sociology and international relations

Nat Wells, 18, LHS

Advice: “Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself academically.”

Summer: Traveling to South Africa

Fall: Dartmouth College, government and Spanish

Jessica Schneider, 18, Free State

Advice: “Don’t get caught up in drama; three years go by fast.”

Summer: Going to the Wakarusa Music Festival

Fall: Kansas State University, marketing and advertising

John Armstrong, 18, Free state

Advice: “Reward yourself from taking the time-consuming classes with the pud classes so you don’t get stressed.”

Summer: Lifeguard at city, Alvamar pools

Fall: Kansas University, biology

Erinn Faulconer, 18, Free State

Advice: “Don’t be scared to try new things … and go out for the golf team.”

Summer: Working at First Watch

Fall: Kansas State University, undecided

Kelsey Cline, 17, Free State

Advice: “Apply for as many scholarships as you can; even the littlest bit helps!”

Summer: Working at Lawrence Realty

Fall: Kansas University, art therapy and psychology

Ben Chapin, 18, Free State

Advice: “Spend more time applying for scholarships than to colleges, because it doesn’t matter if you get in if you can’t pay.”

Summer: Poker, basketball

Fall: Kansas University