<p>I know, I know, who wouldn't be excited for college? Well, out of the six colleges I applied to, I can only envision myself having a good time at one of them; my top choice college. I could kind of see myself having a good time at another one I applied for, but I got a rejection letter from them last night. Based on my grades and test scores alone, it's unlikely I'll get into my top college. I included things on my app that made it stronger, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. So that's where the problem lies. Say I don't get into my top choice school, I'm worried that whatever college I decide to go to I won't be excited for. How can I boost my excitement for college no matter where I end up going?</p>
<p>Oh, and I know that I can always go to an open-admission school for a year or two and then transfer to my top choice college, but I'm also concerned that if I know I'm only going to spend a year there, I will be less likely to be social, make new friends, and do activities, which I know I would regret later.</p>
<p>Wait until you have all your offers on the table. Then VISIT THE SCHOOLS THAT ACCEPT YOU! This is really important. If money is a problem, see if the school can help you attend the admitted students weekend. This is a huge priority, so if it means skipping a family vacation or something to make it happen, do so.</p>
<p>I think once you actually visit campus, spend time there, and start to see yourself there, your perspective might change. It’s hard to visit a school, spend time there, listen to the constant admissions spiel playing up the school’s strong points, and not fall in love. And you’ll appreciate the schools even more without your first-choice school hanging over your head.</p>
<p>Lucky, believe it or not, you will find other colleges where you will meet good people and have a ‘good time.’ But, the point of college is to get an education, not to have a good time. </p>
<p>If the cards don’t land your way and you don’t get accepted by this 1 college that you have your mind set on, you can always take a gap year and re-apply, or go to another school for 1 or 2 semesters and transfer.</p>