chance me for stern please

<p>Don't worry about awards. I didn't really have any besides Natl Merit, and I got in. Of course, that was 4 years ago and Stern's gotten a little more competitive, but I think it's more important that you've done your ECs for a while and that you've gotten into quite a few selective programs than anything you get in the very little time you have left (plus the likelihood of getting something is too low to waste the energy on). I do think your business-related programs will be helpful, so keep those in if you can. And yes, if you do get scholarships, those can count as awards as well.</p>

<p>Like everyone else said, get your counselor to describe the school. Don't mention the stomachaches - I don't think it's an excuse, but I do feel like schools might think you won't be able to handle college level work if you have nervous breakdowns over the SATs. Final exams are just as stressful (or more!)</p>

<p>thanks a lot for the clarification youkosiren!</p>