<p>But it’s really not almost March 10th sigh… How. Can. Time. Move. So. Slowly?</p>
<p>I know! 24 days left… but it’ll probably feel like 50.</p>
<p>24 days left? aduhf;aoweijmkfLDJFA;OIEddfg</p>
<p>I shall award the Nobel Prize to the person who invents a drug that allows people to sleep dreamlessly until March 10th. Any day now, any day it will take us out of our pain…</p>
<p>;)</p>
<p>To be completely honest, I’m pumped! If I don’t get in anywhere that’s cool, but if I do that’s fantastic! But then comes more decisions…</p>
<p>I know- I’m beyond excited!! Whatever happens, happens, and I’m sure it will be for the best :)</p>
<p>This is crazy! Like on Dec. 10 I took the SSAT, Jan. 10 completed applications, March 10 I will know the decisions…but February is a month of waiting. I’m so anxious!!! :D</p>
<p>well i’m applying for 11th grade! how old do you think I feel lol</p>
<p>^I’m applying as a repeat 10th, feeling just as old haha.</p>
<p>I’m so excited!</p>
<p>^Excited, terrified, close enough.
Just trying to stay positive!</p>
<p>Yup, but also bracing myself for the worst case scenario.</p>
<p>“Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”</p>
<p>there’s something else…but i forget :D</p>
<p>LOL… nervous, excited, jittery, anxious!!!</p>
<p>this wait isn’t going so well now is it? :)</p>
<p>^ ahaha no not at all! I’m mostly scared! But also kind of happy… </p>
<p>Here’s a funny story:</p>
<p>So, in my Language Arts class we do spelling/vocabulary for like five minutes each morning and then have a test on Friday. Well, we’re all split into groups based on ability, and my group was doing SAT Words. Now, she wants us all to do the same word study program. Turns out this guy in my class took the SSAT (idk why, I know he’s not applying to a boarding/prep school…) and she was looking through his SSAT prep book (Princeton Review). She decided that it would be a good idea to make copies of the practice test’s synonym section and THAT would be our word study program! So now, just when I thought I was done, I’m doing it all again. All the kids in my class are like “These words are so hard! Arghh!” while I’m all you have no idea…haha. </p>
<p>Just thought that was an interesting and ironic story to share while we’re bored and waiting. 
:D</p>
<p>Now, I must go study words like “buffet” for my test. ;)</p>
<p>^hahahaha that is a seriously hilarious story! does your class know you’ve learnt these words before?</p>
<p>I’m stalking this “anxiety thread” and wanted to make two comments. First, nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. It’s harder when you’re young to keep a sense of perspective, but you kids must already know friends who, on a bit of good news, are over the moon - or - on a bit of bad news plunge into the depths of despair. The older you get, the more you realize that crazy “highs” and “lows” are not good places to be. The waiting game is THE WORST, but do your best to adopt an attitude of “what will be, will be” and whether it’s an acceptance or rejection, it’s not a decision about who you are or your ability to succeed and be happy. It’s really not. This is only the beginning of many times in your life when you’ll be faced with yes’s or no’s. You’ll have college, job interviews, marriage proposals…on and on and on. So, try to keep your perspective.</p>
<p>While you’re worried about facing possible rejection, you may also get what you want: a wonderful acceptance! But, think now about being modest and circumspect with your online and physical friends. It’s right and good to be thrilled, but there will be many great kids out there who didn’t receive positive news. So, don’t let your excitement for your own excellent fortune cross the line and be expressed in a way that makes others feel even worse. It’s a great opportunity to turn your attention to helping others cope with hard news and helping them realize that it’s ok, after all. That kind of focus on others is a great trait for a boarding school student, anyway.</p>
<p>Good advice, Parlabane.</p>
<p>This is only the beginning of your journey. No matter what happens, don’t let the M10 decision color your willingness or confidence to put yourself out there in the future. Just as important as realizing that a denial is not a reflection of your worth, nor is an acceptance. It’s easy to think of those lucky few who do get offers as “the anointed.” So if you are accepted, do a happy dance! But try not to be more proud than those who put forth an equal amount of effort and offered a equal or perhaps even greater amount of talent who were not offered a spot due to things completely beyond their control.</p>
<p>I’m also applying for 11th grade! @terrytowling, where are you applying to?</p>