<p>For admissions: don't expect it to be fair. "Less qualified people" (in your eyes) will get in over "more qualified people" who deserve it more. You only have a narrow view of each person, and you don't know what schools will see in their app.</p>
<p>In general, make the most of your senior year. A happy, fun year won't find you. You might have to work to balance partying and school, but it's your last hurrah, so live it up.</p>