I feel like my life has only gotten worse since I discovered CC...

<p>...it's just unhealthy how much time I spend lurking on these forums. All they do is make me anxious and never have I actually been comforted or bettered by what I've learned on CC. I'm not saying it's anyone's fault, in fact, a lot of the information on this site would have been amazing to know as a freshman or sophomore in high school. But as a senior, all the useful information was too late and so all that has come from my time on CC are wasted hours and anxiety about college decisions, attendance records, SAT scores, or whatever. Does anyone else find that the time they spent on this site is usually time poorly spent or just unhealthy? Am I alone in feeling this way?</p>

<p>nope, you’re not alone, I think CC depresses most everbody. We’re just addicted. It’s insane, but informative if (unlike me) you happen to be lucky enough to discover it your sophomore year.</p>

<p>Yeah, I know what you mean. This place makes me very self concious about my math abilities…</p>

<p>the college life boards can be fun</p>

<p>Yes, I’m addicted. I’m on here all the time, going to bed way too late, trying to get whatever tidbits of info I can. My D said I’m obsessed. She hasn’t been on these boards once - just waits for me to tell her something I found to be of interest. I am looking forward to the College Life Boards after all is said and done…</p>

<p>ya i know i am a freshman and it has actually helped a lot after the first couple of months after you find it it is not as addicting and you can actually use it to get helpful info</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing that arox94. Where do you go to school? How has CC helped you specifically?</p>

<p>I’ll admit that I am often ashamed of how much time I spend lurking the forums, but without them, I doubt I would have been as prepared for top tier college admissions without it.</p>

<p>CC was absolutely essential in shaping my application. It is by far the single best resource anyone can use for admissions</p>

<p>agree with above poster^^</p>

<p>Definitely has been a lifesaver for me</p>

<p>i am a high school freshman</p>

<p>Absolutely. I didn’t find out about it until I was a senior either, and now I urge all of my younger friends to go onto this site, because it would help them so much, even though it only makes me, who can’t change anything, more anxious. But I have generalized anxiety disorder, so perhaps it’s just me, and not the site…</p>

<p>Too many awesome people that make me feel so…unawesome!</p>

<p>However, it’s generally made my application process better.</p>

<p>I’m with jrsmom, my d has never roamed the threads of this website, and I toss her occasional emails with advice, etc gleaned as I sift thru the posts.</p>

<p>Frankly, while perhaps you have discovered that you should have worked harder in high school, I think the chagrin you now experience should hopefully fuel your resolve to work hard in an even more important arena–college. I’ve met some interesting and hardworking people who graduated from very no-name colleges, and that hasn’t stopped them from achieving. Just attend where you get accepted and work hard. That’s what my d is going to do–and she is just now starting to work hard in high school. I tell her she has learned to work hard right in time–for college. I don’t think regrets have any value except to spur you on to taking better advantage of your opportunities in the future.</p>

<p>■■■■■, agreed with the OP, except that i’m a junior. still way unhealthy :/</p>

<p>y u p</p>