<p>I know it is a bit early to think about it, considering that Common App just came out 5 days ago, but I really want to change my first name at the end of senior year. </p>
<p>All my life I've had to put up with people who mispronounce my name because my parents misspelled it on my birth certificate. It is even worse when teachers say it wrong for the entire school year even after I correct them politely for the umpteenth time. I am finally fed up with it! </p>
<p>I do not want to spend my college years having awkward conversations with my professors, especially when I will have to ask them for recommendations later on.</p>
<p>Final Question:
If I do end up changing my name, do I have to report anything to the college I will attend in the fall of 2014?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>