I got accepted, but can I handle it?

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<p>Hi.</p>

<p>Please, don't tell me I have a low self esteem (because I dont); id truly appreciate your honesty.</p>

<p>I got into Agr and Life Sciences. Im interested in pursuing economics and environmental engineering. </p>

<p>Through high school, I have gone through a good load of courses, many which just required a very busy load. I had ap env science, ap world hist, ap amercn hst, ap spanish, and now am taking ap calc, ap gov/econ, ap physics c. Im in a magnet engineering program which required a lot of work, but in the end i didnt learn everything iw as required to.</p>

<p>in ap physics c, thanks to an incredible curve, i got a B in the class, but if i truly were to be tested, i would only know about 1/3 of the course which i knew from past years. In calc AB, i thinkn i actually am ok, i dont stand out, but i work and learn. gov and econ its just a lot of work, interesting but i get it.</p>

<p>Now, this is the thing. i have accomplished many things in life, most of which i believe arent academic, the reason why i am getting into good schools. besides cornell, which was my 2nd top choice, i also am interested in columbia. I work hard when needed, and obviously will give it all i got in college, but sometimes (many times) i think i would belong to a state university, like UF, down here, rather than an incredibly tough school such as cornell. in my classes, there are all these geniuses who know everything. to learn anything, i always have to study, i had to try out the SATs many times until i got a good score. I think i have a gift for the language, as i speak it well and am very outgoing, i feel like a good leader (please, ignore my typos).</p>

<p>Sometimes, i dont think i belong in these top schools. i end up thinking i will go, fail a couple of classes, do okay on others, graduate with a 2. something, and all after killing myself every day. Ill end up with a regular job, and etc etc.</p>

<p>Please, give me your thoughts. I really tried to get into good schools, and i thankfully have. i am an immigrant to this country, arrived 6 years ago. i dont feel disadvantaged at all besides the fact im poor (but rapidly changing), as i became used to here.</p>

<p>Thanks for your input</p>

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<p>Erase all of the extraneous information, and think deep - who are you? What experiences do you want in life? It’s your life - not your past or your family’s life - it’s yours. What can the different schools give you? What do you want to experience? Who do you want to meet? What do you want to study? </p>

<p>My son is going to Cornell. He’s not much different than you. To me, it seems like he wants what’s true to him. Plus, he’s going to meet people from all over the world, people who care about education. Also, he loved the architecture and land that Cornell offers. The libraries are beautiful! The town is welcoming. The students diverse in geography and culture. The studies - exactly what he wants to pursue - a combo of liberal arts and agriculture.</p>

<p>You are at a wonderful point in your life. If you think deeply and consult others, you will make the best choice for you. I, too, wasn’t much different than you at your age. I went with my heart and passion, though life isn’t always easy, I’ve never regretted my choices.</p>

<p>Just reading your letter makes me think that you’ll be a success and you will make the right choice - whatever that is. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the warm comments =D
truly appreciate it</p>

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<p>i feel the same way, I was just accepted but I’m worried I won’t do that great while at the university. I think we’ll do fine though, in the long run it’ll be worth it</p>

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<p>I got accepted today, and I’m kind of in the same situation. I’m debating going to New Mexico on full scholarship, or Cornell with just whatever FA I get (probably not a ton), and since I’m going to med or grad school after, hopefully, I really need to think about the courseload. I have taken 10 APs in high school, and never really cracked a book, never really studied, only did what hw I had to do really. I’m the smart kind and I work when I have to, but if I don’t have to then I’m really not motivated. I think that’s kind of why I want to go to a challenging school. I want to get my butt kicked, that way when/if I go to med school, I will feel prepared.</p>

<p>Do you want to take it easy in college and have lots of fun and still get a decent education, or do you want to work your butt off and have a great time, meet awesome people, and experience the Cornell education?</p>

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<p>my mother always tell me it’s all about the work ethic
it doesn’t matter how smart you are if you’re a lazy bum
just keep in mind… there’s a mixed bag at cornell so don’t be worried at all about not handling it. i know kids who deserve to be there, as in worked hard like you, and kids who just copied off each other to the top. it’s gonna be that way throughout your life don’t you ever doubt yourself knowing you actually worked to get to where you are</p>

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<p>oh no…i havent received anything…does that mean i didnt get in?</p>

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<p>You have low self esteem, and you will fail. Miserably. Consider going to a community college instead,</p>

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<p>ew^. There will always be times when we have to think twice about certain things and this is an important decision where you definitely have to think about what you really want from college. Though it may be more challenging than the average school, I feel Cornell will be more rewarding in the long run. Congratulations on your acceptance and be proud of yourself for that accomplishment :)</p>

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<p>I got in ED to ILR and I feel like while it’s a great opportunity and I’m counting down the days, I’m afraid of the adjustment period from the coursework from my public school to this big, unbelievable school. I know that it’s going to be difficult and I’m going to continue to work really hard, but I’m also going to law school after I finish at ILR (I’ve wanted to be a lawyer for FOREVER) and I’m afraid that I might have to sacrifice other aspects of my law school app (such as clubs) at first in order to acclimate to life at the university. I can’t wait and I know this is exactly what I want and what I deserve and have killed myself for, but I’m a bit nervous!!! I know it’s normal though. Hopefully at cornell days I can ask other students there about their adjustment periods.</p>

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<p>Im accepted under ED as well and I feel the same way. But I think getting into a good school is an opportunity to meet other people who share the same dreams. We might need to work our butt off to get good grades, but Im pretty sure we’ll also have many great memories during our Cornell years :)</p>

<p>Cant wait to start my college life at Cornell!</p>