Oh, those essays...

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Hi guys. Just hanging around CC because I can't sleep. I'm suddenly seized with worry about my essays. So here I am, and I'll just further bombard this forum with more anxieties. Like we need more of those around here...</p>

<p>Anyways. Is anyone else feeling really insecure? I finished writing my essays today, but I have this really nagging feeling that they're not... well, how on earth do you know when they're good enough? I keep thinking... did I put enough love for Chicago in? Is my long essay creative enough? Do I sound pretentious? Should abandon paragraphs for a more visually pleasing format? Does it sound like me? Or does it sound like I'm trying too hard?</p>

<p>Heck, how do I banish these irrational worries? It's late, and I think that's a huge factor in my insecurity. I think... I'll go to bed now, and when I wake up tomorrow I'll feel very self-conscious about this post... but! Forget about how I'll feel tomorrow; right now I'm just looking for some comfort. And maybe a cookie, too.</p>

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<p>You're worrying way too much, so calm down! Just read through your essays and make those minor changes (if there are any) that you see as necessary. You know, you are in a good situation. You're essays have been finished, and it is but the beginning of October, so you have a month to look at them and change what you will. I ended up writing mine more or less the night before (I did finish one the day it was due, then walked it over to Admissions), so be happy that you aren't the procrastinator I am. :)</p>

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<p>Haha, now that I'm sane again, I'm feeling a lot better. Thanks for not telling me to shut up :) I don't think I should get on this site past midnight ever again...</p>

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<p>Ha. Don't worry about it. You have no idea how many times I have been on CC after midnight -- when I should be getting some sleep.</p>

<p>Good luck with your UChicago app!</p>