<p>I'm not really sure what to do, and I was wondering if anybody has some inspirational advice or wisdom they wouldn't mind sharing with this whole college application process. I know a lot of decisions have been coming out lately, and while I don't find out until April, I can't help but feel that being wait-listed or rejected is a statement on my qualifications as a person.</p>
<p>Also, I found out one of my teacher recs focused on my kindness as person. While I really am touched by her high opinion of me, I feel that probably wasn't the most valuable aid in judging my academic worth or helping me get into college and am terrified about how this could affect my application. Basically, my question is, what now, and how do you go about preparing yourself for the good and the bad?</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>I think what your teacher did is actually a good thing. Too many recs talk all about the academic prepared-ness or how smart a student is – it becomes generic. If the teacher knew you so well as to write a rec based on your personal quality of kindness, it will shine. Colleges can see how well you can do in academics through your transcript, gpa, and standardized testing scores. They will want something more; they want to know you as a person, too. If anything, that teacher’s rec may be the thing that puts you into the acceptance pile at a reach school. </p>
<p>Don’t think about college acceptance/rejection too much. Even though I may be a bit hypocritical for saying that, I ultimately believe it. College (especially undergrad) isn’t the final destination, nor is it a beginning. It is simply a stepping stone. Just wait a few more weeks and try to remember how you feel at this point – it probably won’t ever happen again. Enjoy and good luck.</p>
<p>Yay- I’m glad it won’t look poorly on my application or anything! I wish I did do an interview at my top schools in retrospect, but I truly hope my essays show enough of who I am and that colleges will like whatever they see.</p>
<p>I’l definitely try not to think about the acceptance/rejection, but it will definitely be difficult in the next few weeks… Thank you so much for the advice; I really appreciate it!</p>