Letter

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>Dear College Admission Staff,</p>

<p>Since I was a Sophomore, I visited a website that has a great community filled with supportive intellectuals. I read countless forums as if it was my bible. I found my inner peace when I conversed with other intellectuals but other times I became stressed because I realized the competition I faced outmatched me in every way possible. You could say my self-esteem dropped rock bottom when I read complaints of a 2240 SAT score or a 4 on an AP exam. Why are students everywhere blinded by your ridiculous requirements? Why can't I enjoy my once in a lifetime high school experience? Why must I conform to society and receive nothing less than a straight-A report card? Does my straight-A report card tell you that I enjoy snorkeling? Does my participation in numerous clubs and activities tell you that I rather spend my time programming than brainstorm futile ideas with members that were only elected by their popularity and "coolness?" Does my so-called personal admission essay tell you the other hundred things that make up who I am? </p>

<p>Our education system needs a whole new transformation. We've been stuck to a system that has been created decades ago. I admit, I too am a stress freak who agonizes over a B. I want nothing less than an A. I want to attend Stanford, I want money, and I want the good life. Why do you expect so much from me? I can't remember the last time I played COD with my friends, getting a full nights rest, and most importantly, reading a book that I actually enjoy reading! I'm sorry that I'm not as smart as you want me to be or prepped as the other applicants. I don't come with a manual or a recipe full of grand achievements. I come from a humble family with a humble list of achievements. </p>

<p>What I'm trying to say is, I'm tired of your games and your foolish requirements. I know who I am and where I stand in society, I know what I want to learn, and I definitely know that I should have given you the middle finger salute a long time ago. My name is Entric and in this I am not alone.</p>

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<p>^ YOU SURE ARE NOT!</p>

<p>but you know what I think?! Many (or maybe only some) of the ppl with “perfect” resumes don’t get in! The thing is most of the ppl who do get in always tell you to be yourself… </p>

<p>and our response is always “yeah! sure I’ll be myself… but you didn’t answer my question. what CAN I DO to get in!!!”</p>

<p>I too am suffering from this… But you know what?! to hell with all this! I am doing my best to be the best I CAN BE… regardless of stupid subjective admissions. I am afraid as hell I won’t get in, but I made the decision to do my best either way!</p>

<p>I think your letter shouldn’t be sent to Uni’s. If anything, it is for the many out there who over-stress themselves for uni… cuz admission office itself sees through all the formulaic resumes… (well… I hope! :P)</p>

<p>They always say they want “rounded” students- real ppl… I am a real person alright. I am doing my best to enjoy my life and get the best education offered to me. Will they accept me?! I srsly doubt… Will I be annoyed if they don’t? u have no idea! But at least for now I know I am doing the best I can… self satisfaction is cool in itself…</p>

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<p>The first sentence is messed up…</p>

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<p>I’m not sending this letter to any university. I just felt like writing about the problems most high school students face in a fake letter. Sorry if there are grammatical errors… Wrote this at midnight after studying for my Pre-calc test.</p>

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<p>lol… No one really cares about your grammatical mistakes if you still have a point :smiley:
You don’t have to treat CC like it’s the admissions office like 75% of the ppl here do :P</p>