Class of 2017:Everything is going to be ok. If you let it be ok.

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>I'm not super intelligent. I don't have straight A's. I have by College Confidential definition "inexcusable grades" and I applied to schools that I love, but the reality is, many are out of my reach. </p>

<p>A couple of days ago, I had a panic attack in the middle of the night because my grades in school are not where they need to be and the possibility of not getting into my number one college just seemed so overwhelming to the point where I just sobbed into my pillow for hours. Everything seemed to be crashing down at that point and I honestly felt so lost and everything just seemed so dark. </p>

<p>And then I woke up. Both figuratively and literally. </p>

<p>Honestly, realize that the worst that can come out of this crazy process that we all stress out about, is not so bad. And realize that life is full of surprises. Not getting into your dream school, may be the best thing that will ever happen to you. It wasn't meant to be, and that's okay.</p>

<p>Realize that there is no correlation between high GPAs/SAT scores/getting into a prestigious college and being happy in life. </p>

<p>Realize that happiness and fulfillment are what matters in the end</p>

<p>And that we, the Class of 2017 are entering the beginning of the rest of our lives. And that in itself is so exciting. </p>

<p>So, take these next days, weeks and months of waiting in stride. </p>

<p>And that no matter where we go, no matter what decisions are made by the ominous and enigmatic people in admissions offices around the world, this will not define you or the rest of your life.</p>

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<p>That just made my life… Just got deferred from my dream school TULANE… bummer, but accepted to CofC</p>

<p>Sent from my iPhone</p>

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<p>Congrats <3</p>

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<p>Seriously, though, this is on point. Here I am worrying about my senior year grades cause they are horrendous. But whatever happens, happens.</p>

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<p>You do not claim to be super intelligent, but you have showed more wisdom than several CC-type stressed-out overachievers. </p>

<p>Life is not set in stone. If I am not accepted to my dream school, why exactly would it matter? I could attempt to transfer there, or possibly even go there for graduate studies. Take Obama as an example. He started his undergrad years at Occidental, a small LAC, and later transferred to Columbia, one of America’s most renowned colleges, and later on he went to Harvard. </p>

<p>Seriously, just checking out CC means you are good. Most high-school kids do not care much about their education. So if you are on this site, then it means that you have the drive to succeed. </p>

<p>Personally, I am just patiently awaiting my decision letters. If I get into my dream school, then good. But if I am denied by all except my safeties, then I shall make the best of it. For the most of us, the die has already been cast. Do not stress over the burned bridges, but use them to light your way.</p>