Hey guys. Today’s the day. If I don’t make myself do it now I might chicken out. I’m about to submit my common application for my ED college, my top choice…
I’ve done everything I can think of. I’ve had two teachers, friends, and my family read my essay. I’ve spent the last month and a half tweaking it to get it just right. I have the whole application filled out, save for two or three minor things I need to change real quick. I have my teacher recs, my guidance counselor finally finished her part. But I am freaking out. Doubt. It’s a selective college, and although I’ve done everything from tours and interviews and overnight visits to meeting privately with professors, I can’t help but feel like I don’t have enough honors, or enough really good extracurriculars…
I finally got my ACT up from a 26 to a 31, which has been a massive relief …
I guess, it’s really hard making that decision to hit “submit”. Everything I’ve done these past four years has been to get here… There’s so much riding on it. I am absolutely in love with this school and I really really do not want to ruin anything.
Does anyonehave ANY last minute tips? Votes of confidence? Stories of their own experience? I would appreciate anything.
If you’ve done everything the best you can, then you have no reason to be worried. Sometimes, you just have to remember that you are an amazing person that has accomplished so many things. It’s can be hard to remember that when you read all these posts about kids who get 36s and have perfect GPAs, but colleges aren’t looking for cookie cutter clones. If you did the best you could, then you should be proud no matter if you get accepted or not.
And I hope it’s nerves that has you saying ". Everything I’ve done these past four years has been to get here… " That’s WAY too much pressure to put on any one acceptance.
Give yourself a day or two to recover. Then start all the apps to other schools, to schools that will delight and challenge you, to schools where you’ll work and play and be happy.
No one will ever say “you’re accepted” if you don’t apply. If you’ve done all you can, hit submit. And as @bjkmom suggests try not to hang on too tight to the the concept that this one is everything. Assuming that you are applying to multiple schools, you may decide something very different than what you are thinking now in May.
Remember that affordability is the precondition before anything else. If you don’t know if you can afford it, then if you haven’t already hit the “submit” button, DON’T. Run the NPC and see if your parents can afford it. If you can’t afford it, then you’ll need to start shopping around for colleges for the regular admissions.
You seem to be very proud of your dedication towards your application. If you are sure you can afford the college, and you love it…click that submit button.
Thank you all. It has been submitted. I’m hoping for the best, and also hoping financially it will work out. I do have other college options, but none that appeals to me nearly as much as this college. But we will see
