<p>Chances....</p>
<p>Guys, I understand how some people need reassurance in this process. And I understand that...that used to be me too. I would read the Chances thread, comparing myself to the "competition." Could I get in? Would I get rejected everywhere? I kept doing this until I freaked out and realized it was ridiculous. People will do what they do and I will do what I do. There's no use in comparing myself to others, that's the AO's job. Really....it put so much stress on myself!!</p>
<p>I just want to tell everyone that they are great no matter what other people's stats are. You are an amazing person, even if you are rejected or accepted. It doesn't matter. I know you will do great things, even if you don't get accepted to an acronym school....you'll still be the same person. Maybe it just came down to too many applicants, not enough spots.</p>
<p>We're comparing ourselves to so many different people: models, celebrities, classmates, etc. Who needs this kind of pressure to be perfect? I know I don't. I may not be perfect, but I know I'm unique and competing against my own best.</p>
<p>This is why I'm pretty much logging out of the Chances stuff for good. It's personally identifiable, yada yadada, but it gave me so much stress over how "good" other posters were! I'm just going to be myself and walk through this process. It's a learning process for me. And I know no matter what happens, I will still love myself and everyone who has helped me through this. (Tip: good music and yummy food help too, hahaha.) But it's difficult to meet these deadlines, and don't forget to thank others. </p>
<p>I hope great results are coming everyone's way.. Just remember if they don't, you're still amazing. Don't give up hope. And never, never, ever keep comparing yourself to others. It'll do more harm than good.</p>
<p>THANK YOU EVERYONE ON CC. I love you guys for helping me in the thick of the application process! <3</p>
<p>Love,
98beebee</p>