<p>This college application process is so frustrating and I just want it to be over. I got this letter in the mail from a school I considered applying to but decided not to apply to. It said I could still apply and would be considered for a scholarship. Part of me really wants to apply, but I know the scholarship I would receive wouldn't be enough. I could apply for financial aid, but all my family is eligible for is PLUS loans. If my family made as much money as they did in the past then maybe they could afford to send me there. I don't know if either or my parents will make nearly as much as try have the past couple gets though, and I know they need to save up the money they have in case my dad's out of work for awhile.</p>
<p>I had my heart set on UChicago next year and got accepted EA, but when I got my financial aid package I knew there was no possible way I could go there. O well, UMinn isn't so bad</p>
<p>I know-just the whole process is so long and full of so many nuances. Luckily I have two really good scholarships at schools I really really like, but nobody seems impressed. I just mostly get the reaction, "Oh, I expected it." or "That's not that good of a school, of COURSE you got a scholarship". Uh, no....only 1% of people are even nominated...ARGH!</p>
<p>but you should apply for that scholarship. who knows?</p>
<p>I know I'm pretty much ready for senior year to be over. And congrats on the scholarships! I'm sure they're good schools, but I totally know what you mean. I live in a college town, and I'll probably end up going to this close school. Every homeroom period one of my friends starts bashing the college and talking about how some really unintelligent people have been accepted there. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, I don't think she realizes there's people like that everywhere. She'll find out eventually. =) </p>
<p>Aww Linz, I totally feel for you. I really wanted to apply to UNC-Chapel Hill, but I knew that even iffff I got some sort of a scholarship there's no way my family could afford it (Not that they'd want to in the first place, but that's a long story) </p>
<p>Also I'm very very ready for senior year to be over too, it really wasn't even close to being as fun as I hoped it would be. It's more stressful than anything. Especially since the recession. </p>
<p>Aww you should have applied... But I know what you mean. I've applied to a couple schools, but both my parents (especially my dad) really want me to go to the stte school we live 25 minutes away from. Most of the schools we can't afford anyway... Partially because of the recession.</p>
<p>And yeah senior year's been stressful, and I feel like every time a major annual event happens I'm sad because it's the last one. Today I started crying because it was my last high school swim practice ever. Hopefully the last couple months will just he fun though! =)</p>
<p>that happened to me..i decided the money wasnt worth the school..i'll wait til grad to apply to the school since their grad program is much more enviable.</p>