like they'll never get into a good college. Sometimes, I look at all of the things I am doing in high school and ask what the point is. No matter how much work I do or how many AP classes I take, I feel like it's never enough. There are kids out there that do so much more than I do and deserve it more, and I feel like I should just get over my dreams and settle. Did you feel this way when you were getting ready for college?
2006-08-20 12:18:54 · 7 answers · asked by Casiella S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The pressure on top high school students is so intense. We hear how Princeton is only admitting 9 percent of their applicants or Dartmouth rejected 3/4 of the validictorians who applied. This makes high school students (and their parents too) very scared.
But the reality is that you WILL get into college. If you apply to the most prestigious colleges you WILL get rejected from some of them. But ultimately you will probably find yourself at a college that is a "good fit." This may be one of the top 10 or so colleges or it may be at a great school that isn't top 10. But you will get in.
The dirty little secret of college admissions is that only 50 or so colleges are truly competitive meaning they reject loads more than they accept. The vast majority of good colleges accept students with solid grades, scores, courses, and extra-curriculars.
Take a deep breath. Relax. You WILL get into college.
Carpe Diem.
2006-08-20 22:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by sfox1_72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give up. You can reevaluate your goals periodically, but never give up your dreams. At the same time, don't pressure yourself to the point of ulcers or anxiety. A touch of anxiety is good for that competitive edge, but if you're straining under too much you won't be up to par. Good luck, and enjoy some R&R along the way. You are allowed to spoil yourself once in awhile.
2006-08-20 12:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) We're usually our own worst critic. I'd say that's probably common to competitive students. It's a tool to keep us going. Creates drive.
B) The other students probably aren't doing "so much more" as you think.
So keep your head up. There are always kids that deserve it more but there are ALWAYS, ALWAYS kids that deserve it less.
Work hard. Stay human to people. You'll be fine. DON'T SELL YOURSELF SHORT or you'll regret it in 15 years. Nothing is worse than that.
2006-08-20 12:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by mattbuc1980 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, no because I was pretty much a slacker in high school. I screwed around with classes, skipped school, got high, vandalized a bunch of crap, etc., etc.
But I did get my **** together, and I did well in college. Now I'm in a top-notch PhD program.
So don't worry about it.
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2016-11-26 20:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by deibert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always someone smarter, faster, stronger, funnier, etc.
Focus on your strenghts and weaknesses.... those you can work on.
Unless you plan on poisoning or otherwise sabotaging everyone better than you, its the only thing you can change.
And no. I knew better
2006-08-20 13:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let go of your aspirations, dear one. Do the best you can do and aim for the prize you have set for yourself.
2006-08-20 12:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋