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How do I calm myself during application season?
I feel like I would be anxious that I might not get into a decent college/university. #college #college-admissions #university #college-advice #college-selection
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Michael’s Answer
Hello Erkhes, the thing I find interesting about your answer is you put "a good college". I've met lots of people from expensive colleges and some are nice but a lot think they are gonna go further because they got to Harvard which is a correlation but not accurate. I also know lots of people that took on $100k+ to go these colleges and my high school dropout makes more than them. The reason an individual is successful is because they put in the effort to better themselves not because they have an expensive piece of paper (degree).
Getting into a college that provides high quality learning is very easy and I doubt you will be rejected. Plus if you are this far you can't change the past you have to get more volunteer hours or better grades so don't stress as it won't do anything for you.
Might I recommend a community college to start though? Universities and social media lead us to believe they are inferior but to get the same education for the first two years at a tenth the cost sometimes? Who's really inferior?
Good Luck
Getting into a college that provides high quality learning is very easy and I doubt you will be rejected. Plus if you are this far you can't change the past you have to get more volunteer hours or better grades so don't stress as it won't do anything for you.
Might I recommend a community college to start though? Universities and social media lead us to believe they are inferior but to get the same education for the first two years at a tenth the cost sometimes? Who's really inferior?
Good Luck
Thanks Micheal!
Erkhes
Hi Michael: Your point is well stated. Thanks for sharing. 👍
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Priya’s Answer
Hi Erkhes! Everyone is different in how they manage their own stress, so try out and see what helps. You can find breathing exercises and guided imagery meditations on YouTube to do in between applications! I would say setting a manageable goal each day for yourself and making sure to take plenty of breaks to take a walk/do something else could maybe be helpful in managing the stress. Know you are not alone! These kind of things were so stressful for everyone--you can do it!
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Yasemin’s Answer
Hi Erkhes ! I completely understand where you are coming from- applying to school can be stressful! At this point however if you believe you have done everything you did then I would try to not think about the process. I know this may sound difficult but in the end if you planned and did your best in applying there really isn't much to do anymore. I apologize I forgot if there is an update process for college applications- it has been a while since I applied- but if there is then you can send updates such as adding more volunteer hours, taking on a new opportunity at work, sending grades from a semester. I would recommend to keep doing well in school, enjoy time with your friends and be active in your hobbies if you have some. It can be a stressful process but as I said if you did everything you could and believe in it then there is not much left but to wait.
I wish you the best!!
I wish you the best!!
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Kevin’s Answer
Try to remind yourself that this process is not a singular "opportunity that determines the rest of your life". A lot of attention and stress is made of 'getting into the right school' and that the application process is a make or break moment, but that's honestly not the case. Your college career is what you make of it while you're involved in your studies, extracurriculars, internships, and a variety of other opportunities that add up to a larger, more valuable account of the experience.
It's true that some folks use their alma mater as a sign of prestige or clout, but the determining factor of how good your education was is your skills and abilities. I've seen ivy league graduates who flounder and community and state college graduates who soar to the tops of their field because they worked very hard and took every opportunity to learn more.
So, remember that the application process, while admittedly stressful, is not the sole determinant of your future...it's just a small starting point and no matter how it goes, you can manage great success out of any opportunity that presents itself.
It's true that some folks use their alma mater as a sign of prestige or clout, but the determining factor of how good your education was is your skills and abilities. I've seen ivy league graduates who flounder and community and state college graduates who soar to the tops of their field because they worked very hard and took every opportunity to learn more.
So, remember that the application process, while admittedly stressful, is not the sole determinant of your future...it's just a small starting point and no matter how it goes, you can manage great success out of any opportunity that presents itself.
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Erkhes! This is an exciting time since you’re thinking about your future. As someone already stated, don’t do too much and make sure that you try to still take time to enjoy yourself. I will add that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Most schools have a Why College X? and Why My Major? Essays. Once you have a solid essay for these questions- copy, paste, and modify them to the specific school you’re applying to. The goal is to work smarter and not harder. I hope that helps and good luck! I know you’ll get into your Top 3 schools.
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Vivan’s Answer
I concur with all the advice here. It is also important to note that most of the CEOs of the Fortune 500 companies went to big state universities and not the Ivy Leagues so do not put too much pressure on yourself related to the school brand. There are many universities that offer rolling admissions and overall high acceptance rates. I would find one that you would be good with attending and where you are in the general GPA range they require. Apply to a couple of such schools since once you get an acceptance from one of those which usually comes in weeks it will help take the edge off and you can then focus on the schools that you would find more desirable knowing that you already have one guaranteed option. Also the more you apply to universities that use the Common Application the less overall work involved and the same goes for the California State or UCal systems where one application can be used for many universities. I do realize that you will be in a much longer holding pattern with these California schools since they do not have rolling admissions and hence that recommendation of mine above. Good luck!
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Cameron’s Answer
Hi Erkhes! I know the application process can be daunting and stressful at times, but finding ways to relax is key! Are there activities you like to do for fun during your free time? Do you like to spend time with your family and friends? Do you have hobbies or skills that you want to learn? Are there foods, desserts, or drinks that you love? Taking time to do the things that bring you joy will help you feel less anxious.