<p>Over the past month, I've been filled with anxiety. Thinking about the extra AP class I should've fit into my schedule junior year, or the extra 150 points I'm aiming for on my SAT retake, or my absent school counselor, or my highest ranked classmates, or CCers (yes you!) has turned me into an emotional wreck.
Since childhood I've wanted to get the best education possible while simultaneously experiencing something other than suburbanites in the upper midwest.
Yet, the more I find out about the college admissions process the more I'm scared and frustrated that my dreams won't come true. In fact, I sort of miss the days when ignorance was bliss.</p>
<p>Concerning "chances", is there a point where we should all sit back, find colleges we're interested in, apply, put in our 100%, and let the admissions officers take the lead?
Or is there REALLY something to worry about concerning tier one admissions?
Am I alone?</p>
<p>I think joining CC has been a double-edged sword. I’ve learned a lot about admissions and certainly taken more of a lead in school than I would have otherwise–but it’s given me a lot of stress and I think we’re supposed to be enjoying high school and let what happens happen.</p>
<p>yeah for sure.
except for the fact that i think i joined a little too late!</p>
<p>based on the people i know, those who lived their high school lives with college in mind didn’t do as well (in terms of getting into their top choices) as those who just did what they felt like doing and let their personalities and interests shine through in their apps. </p>
<p>so uh, you’re probably already screwed, soz!</p>
<p>hahaha
haha
ah well
i’ve only started to freak out about this lately.
like i said a month ago.
my junior year is over in a month.</p>
<p>other than that i’ve been completely oblivious to the whole college thing 
so i’m probably not screwed in my ec’s & other areas actually…</p>
<p>Everything up through your junior year will be what the colleges see on your application, so you still have the summer to add whatever you think would help your chances. If you do something outstanding after your apps are in, you can, and should, make sure to let the admissions offices at the colleges know. Get your visits in ASAP-ideally, they should have been done during the junior year, but I’d say that it’s really important to visit the schools before you apply, unless you want to waste money/time and then rush around during the last 2 weeks next April to make your decision. Go to college fairs and make sure you look presentable, because often, the reps there also work in the Admissions Offices and have input that could effect you. Research the schools you are interested in and narrow the list- some kids apply to 8-15 schools and get into none of them. My D applied to her top 3 and got into all, finally receiving $ that is unheard of for a girl in her major; she followed the procedure I just outlined and was in, calm and relaxed, while her classmates were running around visiting schools a thousand miles away and getting checks in the mail by midnight on 4/30, or worse, discovering that they had been turned down from each and every school because they hadn’t had proper guidance or didn’t aim in a relalistic manner. Colleges are winding down for the year, so wait a little while and then take the time to make contacts with Admissions Officers- they’ll remember you next fall! If I can help any of you, send me a PM. Enjoy the balance of your junior year- the worst is behind you now!</p>
<p>Lol, all this time on CC has made me pretty jaded to the whole admissions process. So although I could say I feel your pain, I really don’t =|</p>
<p>At this point in time, there isn’t much more you can do. Summer deadlines are over, APs are almost halfway over, and your last semester is winding down. Just chill, and watch as next year’s juniors enter one of the most hectic years of their lives. Do something fun. Build a tesla coil, if it’s legal in your area.</p>
<p>i was like that before i was on college confidential</p>
<p>lol… I joined when I was a freshman… God I’ve been here for a while. </p>
<p>Just don’t think about the worst and enjoy yourself. Suppress bad thoughts and your anxiety. Just don’t let them float up to your head. You’ll do fine even if you don’t land an acceptance to a tier one college.</p>
<p>No your not alone, i just joined this year and i’m a junior and i am done with school in less than a month but this website has helped me a lot you just have to explore it and learn to use it right… first though you need to know what you want to do after college which is helpful but i just mainly use this site to read what other people are learning about their college questions… and it is not very healthy that you are stressing over this website… really there are bigger things in life than this site, it is merely just a site for highschool and college kids to discuss their fears about school and college, just sit back take a deep breath and think of what really is stressing you out is it school or your fear of becoming a senior… if its you are scared to be a senior then thats ok i definitely don’t want to be a senior so good luck and quit stressing! its not healthy</p>
<p>I think you’re being irrational but it makes sense because your at that age that college means everything. All your peers are focusing on where they’ll end up and your teachers and administration is pressing everyone to get their applications in and start taking the SAT. It’s no wonder that students are stress about the admissions process.</p>
<p>Once you get into college, your college choice isn’t as important as it was in high school. You realize that there are more important aspects to life then graduating from the top school in the country. What is important is going to a school that you’ll be happy and engaged in, whether it is top ranked or not. If you have a decent high school record, I’m sure you’ll be able to get into one place or another.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t listen to CCers, most of them are still in the bubble of “college is everything and if I don’t go I’ll have a horrible life.” All you can do is try your best and apply to the schools of your choice. It’s all up to admissions then.</p>