How do you control it???

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>So, I'm doing my National Merit Essay right now, and at the same time I'm thinking about Stanford essays.</p>

<p>How does everyone here control the anxiety??? The nervousness??? I'm having a really hard time with that (and other classmates are also...one of my friends had a random pseudo-"panic" attack on the floor while we were all discussing where we're applying early action/decision to). Any suggestions? I can't wait until December 15, but I'm absolutely ready to burst with excitement, nervousness, all that stuff! I can't imagine not getting in, which is really weird, because I really don't want to think about that right now.</p>

<p><strong>sigh</strong></p>

<p>If only there were a formula to definitely get into the school of your choice. :o) But then there wouldn't be any fun in that, right?</p>

<p>So, main question is: How is everyone here handling the anxiety of applying to Stanford (assuming it's your top choice, of course)?</p>

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<p>Find a few other schools you also really like, ideally at least one that you are sure you will get into. Also get off CC, it only makes you more anxious.</p>

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<p>Amen to that, marlgirl. CC is anxiety central around admissions time, and you might be well-advised to make sure you're not feeding off of that anxiety.</p>