<p>Even though there is nothing I can do to change my applications I'm still tentative about my application. I'm also very anxious for March 10. I don't know whether to pee my pants or gnaw on my fingernails. </p>
<p>Something I wanted to know: Do schools enjoy awards and such? I'm not a huge athlete because I don't do competitions or anything. I listed basically no awards on my application and I'm still scared. </p>
<p>The positive side is that I did well on my SSAT (98%) and I'm confident about my essays. The grammar may not be great but I've looked over them with a very talented and reliable ex-English teacher. (She's retired). I delivered my true self through my essays but did I do so during my interview? I guess I have a good list of ECs that also support my identity but nothing outstanding. I'm not an Olympic athlete nor am I Yo-yo Ma. </p>
<p>I also reckon that my recommendations were pretty good. I mean I'm not perfect, I'm nowhere near an angel but I try hard and my teachers like me. </p>
<p>What is it that these very selective schools like? Is it a rich family that can donate tons, a generation of Alums, a kid president, or someone like me? A pretty normal kid on the outside but on the inside, someone different?</p>
<p>Even after such a life-changing admissions process I'm still confused.</p>