<p>Now that I've been accepted to my first choice school (Exeter), I feel a bit as though I don't deserve the opportunity that I've been given. Is this a common feeling or is it just me?</p>
<p>i understand where you're coming from,
even dont i dont feel like that,
just be grateful that you've been given the opportunity to go get a good education,
and rest assured that someday you will give back in some way
for example: you go to exeter,
get an amazing education,
go to college,
become an amazing doctor,
and find the cure for cancer.</p>
<p>Just an example :)</p>
<p>If you got in then you did something right. The only time i could see people starting to question themselves would be if they got into one school and didnt get in to a bunch of schools just like it, thats what happened to me but i dont really care, im just glad i got into one.</p>
<p>well,
there may be schools just like a certain school,
but it seems to me that admissions people are looking at how you will fit in
as a big factor for admission.
so,
the exeter people must have thought you have something to offer to their school that will make whatever atmosphere they are trying to maintain stronger.</p>
<p>of course,
i dont really know anything,
just a guess</p>
<p>When you think about it -- at your age, what could you have "done" to deserve this opportunity? You aren't really being given this opportunity because of what you have done in the past -- but rather because of your potential to do better things in the future.</p>
<p>Doing your best in the future if your best way to "pay back" exeter for this great opportunity.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the replies. You guys are giving me a new perspective on the issue. :)</p>
<p>I agree with everything hsmomstef said. And honestly, don't ever think you don't "deserve" the opportunity, 'cause once here you're going to have to work your butt off to get what you want : )</p>
<p>Have faith that the schools know who they want in their student body. They chose you. Give them credit for knowing what they're doing. Enjoy it.</p>
<p>i think you should just feel grateful. they chose you for a reason out of thousands of other kids that applied so just think of it in a positive way. you earned it</p>