<p>I'm nervous at the prospect of being rejected everywhere (which is a high possibility, considering I only applied to 3 schools) but I'm still trying to remind myself that BS is not the only possibility out there, and embracing the idea of my local high school. Because, I mean, I really would love the honor of attending an incredible boarding school and the opportunities it would bring, but it isn't the only possibility.</p>
<p>Still, I'm finding it hard to remain hopeful.
How do I survive this wait?</p>
<p>Try to enjoy being done with essays and test prep and know that now its the work of the AOs. Just have fun with your free time and do things to keep your mind off of March 10th (it’s only a month away!) It will be here sooner than you think, and realize that you’ll have a great future at a local high school or a boarding school! (: Good luck!</p>
<p>My method is to remain indifferent. Of course I would like to go to boarding school. I, however, would like to remain with my family for more time as welll. I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason, what’s meant to happen will happen, and God will plan my life the way He sees fit. I am therefore not worried. I actually haven’t been thinking about March 10th. I will be anxious when I have the results in my hand or in my parents’ email account though. For now, I’m just taking it easy. Also, when you’ve been faced with dissapointment a lot you tend not to get your hopes up. </p>
<p>I suggest you spend your free time doing your schoolwork, watching T.V (I recommend The Office!!) and talking with your family and friends. Try to appreciate your current situations more so that if you do go to boarding school, you won’t have taken your home life for granted. I would suggest you spend time on College Confidential but it sounds like that might make you more anxious. :)</p>
<p>Either way this experience was definitely worth it. Never before have I probed so deeply within myself, thought about my dreams and what I value most in life…I think I have grown a lot from the journey.</p>
<p>Besides…we’re young, right? Other opportunities will come…for now, I think, it is best to focus on the journey rather than the result. (Hard for many of us to do, considering many of us are very competitive people). Later on in life we may need to focus on the result, but for now, I think, growing as a person is more important.</p>
<p>I’ve learned so much from the journey…essay writing, editing, interviewing, vocab, time management etc. that I like to think that the application process has prepared me just as much, if not more, than boarding school ever will. (;</p>
<p>@intrincsically,
I think you’re going to get in. You seem really smart from this board, so I wouldn’t worry. Even if you don’t get in, you’re still the same smart person you were before. Good luck and I hope you have good new M10.</p>
<p>I’m nervous, as well… I actually wasn’t nervous for about two weeks after the deadline, I was just kind of… “I have free time again?” Now it seems like the days cannot pass quickly enough.</p>
<p>However, ways I find one can occopy themselves with before March 10 is setting another deadline before The Day to distract. You know, entering a contest which has entries due March 1st or something.</p>
<p>Or just set a short-term goal without a specific deadline; ie, if you like writing, write a short story. If you’re into basketball, try shooting thirty hoops without missing one. Stuff like that.</p>
<p>And try to have a good time. You know how time seems to fly by if you’re having fun? Well, have fun. XD And good luck to ya!</p>
<p>My strategy is similar to YellowUbi’s. I usually have little things to look forward to every week. Example: this week we’re having a Vday Party, and next week I’m shopping for my school dance. Then the NEXT week, I actually have the dance. By the time I’m done with all of this, then it will only be a couple of weeks until M10.</p>
<p>Fwiw, the part was loads of fun! Also, it helps if you have projects you are working on right now. At the moment, I’m working on a research paper and my school invention fair. I guess you just have to keep occupied…</p>
but either way it was a good expierience and if i don’t make it in this year, I will try again next year!</p>