I was just hit with a tsunami of self doubt.

Prep School Admissions
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<p>I'm choking and drowning in it right now. </p>

<p>What if they dont like me?
What if I'm not good enough?
What if They dont offer enough finantial aid, we CAN'T afford this ourselves?
What if, God forbid, I'm waitlisted?
What if the interviewer didn't like me?
What if I started stutering again and didn't notice?</p>

<p>Has anyone else had a visit from the self doubt farie recently?</p>

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<p>all the time.</p>

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<p>every day.</p>

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<p>Too often....</p>

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<p>dont stress. what's done is done and only two more weeks</p>

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<p>i'm in the same denial syndrome
except
i didn't even apply yet!
but I think the anxiety gets to everybody so no doubt it's hard
btw everyone applying this year good luck ;)</p>

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<p>All the time.</p>

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<p>Be relaxed and know that there is nothing else that you can do.
Whats done is done.</p>

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<p>Dazzlezzz:
I will offer the same advise to you that I offer my 13yo son. He too is nervous and experiencing the same range of emotions that you express. I tell him that regardless of the outcome of this process that I will always be proud of the person he is becoming and that I will always love him unconditionally. </p>

<p>Don't let a schools decision letter define you- an acceptance doesn't make you extra special and conversely a rejection or waitlist doesn't mean that you are not worthy. Talk to your parents or someone who is close to you and I'm sure they will offer similar advise. Someone who knows you best will do a better job of putting things in proper perspective - rely on their love, support and words of comfort. </p>

<p>With my son a hug does wonders. When he gave up back to back home runs or when he stumbled his lines in a school play- a hug put things in perspective. It's pretty simple, find your parents, tell them what your feeling and ask them for a hug. Take it from an "old guy", you're going to be a good person long after this process is over.</p>

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<p>think about something else that you like more than school</p>

<p>right now all I'm thinking about is getting all points west tickets and boarding school is the last thing on my mind.</p>

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<p>i'm constantly nervous, and i've given up trying to make myself un-nervous, it's just not going to happen. just think, this time in 14 days you'll either bejumping up and down or crying your eyes out~ comforting, i know.</p>

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<p>hahaha thanks for that really uplifting post there nellyrae
im just gunna keep my mind as far away from march 10 as possible but knowing me thats going to be extremely hard.</p>

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<p>Listen to Beatles' song - Here comes the sun ! That makes me feel hopeful !</p>

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<p>I love that song!</p>

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<p>Is that the song in Parent Trap?</p>

<p>hahah if it is, it reminds me so much of my worry free dayssss. :) I MISS BEING A LITTLE KID!!</p>

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<p>i love the Parent Trap! haven't seen it in forever!</p>

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<p>haha same
i wish i was an identical twin instead of fraternal!!! it would be so much fun until around 12 or 13 years old, but after that it might get annoying with everyone confusing you.</p>

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<p>awww , I want a twin, you're so lucky Jonathan1!</p>

<p>I love the parent trap!
but I don't that that song is in it....</p>

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<p>I'm an identical triplet, it fun sometimes. But sometimes it's really annoying.</p>

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<p>ehmygod, thats too cool though
but i can imagine it would get old..</p>