"CC Fosters Unnecessary Stress"

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<p>I think it's kind of true in some cases, especially the "chance me" portion of CC</p>

<p>There are so many factors in the college admissions process that a mere listing of scores and statistics does not accurately correlate with probability of admission to ivies. "Chance me" can only give, at most, a general clue as to chances. For instance, it is unlikely, though not impossible, that a student would be admitted to Harvard with a 1700 on the SAT I. </p>

<p>I think sometimes CC does the opposite of what it is intended to do; it puts more stress on applicants rather than ease stress by providing a community for quick information. </p>

<p>What I'm trying to say to everyone reading this is that you should think twice about the responses you get when you voice a question.</p>

<p>Does anyone have any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Some people should just NOT go on CC. I know a ton of people that if they see 'better' applicants, they flip out and start insulting themselves and all that jazz. To be on CC you have to be able to be around others that are better than you are without killing all of your confidence- and some people can't do that.</p>

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<p>^
I'm addicted to CC not because of what's here, but that I don't have anything else to do. It's now summer, and I think I'll be taking at least a summer-long hiatus.</p>

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<p>^^^</p>

<p>Great point.</p>

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<p>And I feel like people make faulty comparisons on CC too. </p>

<p>For example:
Like "OMG SHE DIDN'T GET IN WITH A 3.99"</p>

<p>Well that 3.99 might be a 3.3 at your school, if you take into account grading scale, weighted/unweighted, types of classes taken, etc.</p>

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<p>People just need to realize that applicants on CC are just a small fraction of total applications. They are just the top ones mostly.</p>

<p>And others have to realize to stop with their idiotic baseless advices.</p>

<p>While a few other needs to realize that they do not need to retake a 2400 on SAT because they have a 11 on the essay.</p>

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<p>I do agree. But, some of us tend to go towards the information route than the obsession route. Some people are naturally more neurotic than others..or just need the advice of others. Sadly enough, without therapy, that can't change.</p>

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<p>Some of the topics that are talked about are ridiculous, but I'm sure there would be just as much stress about college even if CC didn't exist. Have you seen the admit rates and the waitlist sizes this year? sheesh!</p>

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<p>I feel like people try to unnecessary stereotype CC. Just take it for what it is. For some it's a base of knowledge, for others it's a chance to compare themselves to others.....why do people even care. If it creates stress for you, don't read it. As simple as that.</p>

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<p>CC is a very helpful place if you want it to be. And can increase your stress levels if you want. </p>

<p>Before you follow someone's advice make sure to double check. There are lots of people around who just say stuff without realizing that they may be actually misguiding someone.</p>

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<p>No, CC humbled me -- and I am very glad for it.</p>

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<p>omg i SO agree with post #2. hell yeaz</p>

<p>and yes it does foster unncessary stress. it also hurt me grade-wise because i'm like "oh who cares like a 4.0 matters anyways. the CCers always say a few A-s don't matter"</p>

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<p>I mostly just use it as a social outlet.</p>

<p>And a place to meet sexy people. Like IK. :D</p>