<p>Hey I know everyone is going through immense stress.
The acceptances are rolling in, but rejections are looming closer too.
I have major problems focusing these days and even getting sleep because I'm so worried about my college decisions. I literally stay up till 4 am and read college sites and hope to God I will get in somewhere good. I also break out in terrible allergies (usually at night) due to extreme stress.
How do I cope with the stress ? What are some things you guys are doing to feel good and still live a healthy life even though you might be worried about whats going to happen with college? </p>
<p>I know some people might not care about this issue , but I know its affecting more than just me right now .
Thank you and good luck</p>
<p>Well, just remember that you already put forth your best effort to get into whichever college. Try focusing on something else, like enjoying your last year in high school, for example. I just started spending a lot more time practicing Tae Kwon Do and Judo, as well as watching TV shows and playing videogames. You could also spend more time hanging out with friends. After all, it is your last year in high school.</p>
<p>OP: I’ll be blunt with you. You are seriously mis-focused or have a terribly skewed view of college and its affect on your life’s happiness. I’m an HYP grad and can tell you 100% that my path in life was not dictated by the college that conferred a degree to me. If I had gone to any of the six colleges I applied to, I’m pretty certain that what I find important in life today and what gives me happiness, would be exactly the same. </p>
<p>Remember when you were about 11 and got into a huge fight with your schoolmates and the world seem to be crashing down around you? Or recall when you’ve seen a sibling or friend about to burst because of some trivial HS drama? Your reaction now to the college decision thing is akin to that, in my opinion. </p>
<p>Really, think about how you will see the world come May of 2013, after you’ve spent a year in college. Think about how you will see March of 2012. Imagine how insignificant this time will be to you in the future. That may allay some of your anxiety. Good luck to you in mastering this.</p>
<p>I think you feel this way because you think that someone else is controlling your future. However unlike the perfectly normal feeling of terror when flying, when one or two pilots hold your life in their hands, your acceptance into a particular college has little effect in the long run- just as the smart person above posted. Try to convince yourself that a college would be lucky to have you on campus, and if they don’t accept you then they don’t understand what you are worth. Focus on your acceptances, and start evaluating which of those you like best. If another opportunity comes along, great, add it to the list. It’s only a few more weeks now, even with the stupid leap year adding a day to the wait. I know it requires Herculean effort, but put away your laptop/smartphone and read a book or get out and go shopping, anything to break the compulsive data gathering. And let us know which campus is lucky enough to get you in the fall!</p>
<p>I am so old that I can barely remember what colleges I applied to. You become what you make yourself. College is a part of that but only a small part. Working smart, luck, experience, good judgement, taking advantage of your opportunities, learning from your mistakes, being kind and polite, and showing up on time are much more important in the long run.</p>