My thoughts on THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Today was my last day of school. Oddly, I’m not that excited. This is perhaps the first year in which I'm not screaming from the top of my lungs and rejoicing. Although I'm relieved this year is over I don't feel the pressure has been relieved quite yet. For one thing, I'm taking the ACT tomorrow. In addition to that, as a senior I've got the scary college application process ahead of me! When it comes to applying to colleges I'm both excited and nervous. I'm excited because this process is new and unfamiliar to me. It's something I've thought about every now and then, and now it is becoming reality (I guess it's time to narrow down my college list). Also, I''m nervous because in a few months my future will be in the hands on groups of old admissions officers at various institutions across the country! Wow.. this will be a daunting task! I hope i get into college. I’ve tried my hardest thing year and am proud (for the most part) of what I have achieved. All i can do now is hope for the best in the upcoming months; hope my essay's turn out well; hope I get good recommendations; hope for good act/sat scores and hope for acceptance! </p>

<p>Oh, and how could i forget! I must also enjoy the summer and my freedom while it lasts! Hooray for the class of 2006!!!</p>

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<p>I didn't get a chance to enjoy any summer during my high school education, but it was all worth it.</p>

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<p>I understand what you mean about it not feeling like the end of school. I'm going back to that same old building for drivers ed starting monday then later this summer for a workshop, so it certainly wasn't the same 'last time I'm here for three months' that my friends were on about. Good luck with everything! I'm glad I still have a year before I'm into the apps process.</p>