With the increased # of applications, early decision and likely letter admits, and class of 24 students who deferred to class of 25, I’m starting to freak out. I start getting decisions this Friday and I am so scared tbh. Like I feel like lots of seats are filling up. I don’t have any hope.
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Hey! I’m in the same boat as you. I’ve been struggling with admissions anxiety these past few weeks, but I’m confident that I will end up where I need to be.
Maybe look at it like this.
You’ve worked so hard to even get your applications in and put yourself into a shiny display case for all of your prospective colleges to look at. Especially this year, that’s an accomplishment in itself. You’ve done your absolute best and put your best foot forward. There’s nothing you can do now to change it.
It’s easier said than done, but just keep a positive mindset about this whole process.
I really hope this helps. Your self-worth is not defined by an admissions decision.
Which schools are you waiting for?
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Same here. My family and I are new to the whole college process so I pretty much had to figure this out on my own. I’m really kicking myself for not doing anything EA and not starting a list of schools that I liked junior year. Honestly I was more worried about my school grades than college apps during the beginning of the year since I’m doing IB and I had a bunch of essays to finish. I love my friends and I’m so happy they got into their ED and EA schools, but seeing everyone know where they’re going to go just made me even more scared about my own decisions because I have no idea where I want to commit to.
Since then I’ve gotten a few RD decisions back, just waiting on 4 or 5 more so I’m halfway there but sometimes I wish I could just go back in time and redo everything lol. Oh well. I can’t really do much about it at this point, so I’m just trying to stay positive. I hope it all works out for you as well! Good luck <3
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Im applying to a bunch of schools. Right now my top choices are Pomona College and the Dual BA Program between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University. Thank you for the kind words! I really needed it. Same goes to you 
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I feel you! I really wish I got a college counselor. I was kind of naive thinking I could navigate this entire process independently, but I didn’t want to burden my mom with the cost of hiring one. They’re so expensive. I just really hope that things work out. I worked so hard these past 4 years I hope everything works out for you
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