I think I messed up...

So just to give a short background I am a high school senior and I am writing this during decision season…

Lately, I have been having a lot of doubts concerning the colleges I have applied to. I applied to my safe schools and got accepted but I really can’t see myself going to anyone of them. I applied to target and reach schools but now I have this looming dread that I won’t get accepted to any of my optimal schools. I’ve also been beginning to regret my choice of colleges to apply to. I mean they aren’t bad (Howard and JHU are up there) it’s just I wish I had applied to more or swapped some of my safety’s for different schools. I know the first response to this is going to be something along the line of “what’s stopping you” and the only way I can explain that lengthy story is a mixture of my own idiocy and a series of unfortunate events. I’ve been thinking about transferring my second year but I really want to know what are my chances of transferring. I figure it’s generally harder to transfer than to just get accepted the first time around. I know for some big schools the transfer rate is crushingly low. Advice, personal accounts, or anything that might help clear things up for me are welcome.
Thanks in advance.

You’re torturing yourself but with a lack of knowledge. Whatever happens with your “reachy” schools, cross that brigde when it comes. In the meanwhile, do an overnight at the schools you’ve already been accepted to – go with an open mind and see if and how other students are enjoying themselves. You’re having buyer’s remorse and you’ve not even left the store!

It’ll be fine. 99% college is what you make of it. Is one school’s student center superb? Does the other have a great sports atmosphere? So what? You make your own experience. The institution that prints out your diploma in 4-5 years – is mostly “meh”. Trust me – been there done that.

Many students have second thoughts about their choices. Wait til you have you acceptances and FA packages,and go visit some, especially if you have not yet done so, if you can.