1) If you follow the advice I give you, you'll change the future, and I won't be back to give you the advice. So to avoid paradox, just forget I'm going to say anything.
2) You may be as smart as you think you are, but if you skimp out on schoolwork because it's stupid, no one else will know. Your schoolwork is stupid, but do it anyway. You can get A's if you apply yourself just a little more.
3) Get better clothes. Take care of them and wear them well. Bathing more wouldn't be a bad idea either. First impressions are important, and few will get a favorable impression the way you comport yourself now. Break those habits before they hurt you more.
4) Forget about going to a top-notch school, at least for now. You may be smart enough, and may be able to demonstrate it by applying yourself (see 2) and may pass the interview stages (see 3), but your family finances are so borked you won't be able to get financial aid. Look for a school that's affordable, and talk to the financial aid people about making a transfer work.
5) Oh yeah... your family finances are borked because our father can't meet deadlines properly. This is a trait you have inherited. Fight against it. 2 above is a result of this. Life will be much better if the paperwork is in on time.
6) Depression and social anxiety are painful, life-limiting things. Don't be afraid to seek help early. You may be able to pass all your classes after spending 2 weeks not leaving your dorm room except for food and gaming, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing (and there's a difference between getting C's and A's, especially if you plan on transferring to a top-tier school).
7) Looking back at pictures of myself at your age, I can see that weight is already a problem. Your health will be better if you control your weight better. A tip: flavored seltzer and unsweetened iced tea are much better for you than Coca Cola. Remember, your mother's father and your father's brother both have diabetes, so you have it from both sides. Watch your weight and diet. This ties in with 3 above as well.
What I'd say...
2) You may be as smart as you think you are, but if you skimp out on schoolwork because it's stupid, no one else will know. Your schoolwork is stupid, but do it anyway. You can get A's if you apply yourself just a little more.
3) Get better clothes. Take care of them and wear them well. Bathing more wouldn't be a bad idea either. First impressions are important, and few will get a favorable impression the way you comport yourself now. Break those habits before they hurt you more.
4) Forget about going to a top-notch school, at least for now. You may be smart enough, and may be able to demonstrate it by applying yourself (see 2) and may pass the interview stages (see 3), but your family finances are so borked you won't be able to get financial aid. Look for a school that's affordable, and talk to the financial aid people about making a transfer work.
5) Oh yeah... your family finances are borked because our father can't meet deadlines properly. This is a trait you have inherited. Fight against it. 2 above is a result of this. Life will be much better if the paperwork is in on time.
6) Depression and social anxiety are painful, life-limiting things. Don't be afraid to seek help early. You may be able to pass all your classes after spending 2 weeks not leaving your dorm room except for food and gaming, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing (and there's a difference between getting C's and A's, especially if you plan on transferring to a top-tier school).
7) Looking back at pictures of myself at your age, I can see that weight is already a problem. Your health will be better if you control your weight better. A tip: flavored seltzer and unsweetened iced tea are much better for you than Coca Cola. Remember, your mother's father and your father's brother both have diabetes, so you have it from both sides. Watch your weight and diet. This ties in with 3 above as well.