just frustrated about apps and life

Applying to College
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<p>uuh I'm just complaining/ranting.</p>

<p>I feel so behind on all my apps, despite the fact that I'm ahead of almost everyone else I talk to at school. So far I'm the only one out of the seniors I've spoken to who's even so much as created an account on the University of California or common app or any other school's online app.... UC app's are due on nov 30th and I've barley started my essay's ... on top of that I've got 2 MAJOR projects/essays due for some classes on that same day so I'm finding it hard to balance my time... uhh god. </p>

<p>Also, I don't know, I just feel, lost and unsure of everything. I feel like its all surreal that I'm actually, FINALLY applying to colleges, I feel also like I'm forgetting SOO MUCH stuff. like important deadlines, and financial aid....
I'm paranoid and I don't' trust the mail system either... I'm wondering I if should call all my schools and ask if my recommendation letters have arrived (I sent them 3 weeks ago). I think perhaps that would be a good idea.... I'm also debating on weather or not I should apply to one more school (I'm already applying to 16) and I'm still questioning the schools on my list. gaaaah. Also,I regret not applying EA to UChicago. I'm actually not applying Uchicago at all anymore for a number of reasons (and I'm ok with this).. But I dont know, it would have been cool to see a decision sooner rather than later.</p>

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<p>No wonder you are swamped with dates and confusion--16 schools is really over the top. Kinda sounds unfocused. </p>

<p>Most schools will have an online page where they tell you what items have arrived. They open this after the application is initially processed. Don't chase them and check on items before you even send the application. They are swamped.</p>

<p>If you aren't applying to Chi at all, then why bother to regret EA? It is nice to have an early anwer, sure, then you can drop most or all of the other apps you were going to send. But it's not a good idea if you aren't strongly inclined to the school.</p>