The days between mid February and April are tense and filled with suspense for college applicants..University applicants have all been submitted and universities are starting to send out decision letters.
This is a time to focus on managing expectations and preparing for the thrills and disappointments that are bound to come your way.
Here are a few things to keep in mind about the admissions process:
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This is a time to focus on managing expectations and preparing for the thrills and disappointments that are bound to come your way.
Here are a few things to keep in mind about the admissions process:
- It is NOT FAIR- no one said it was. Colleges do not select the best or most intelligent students. Think of it as selecting a team. Each university wants a scientist, writer, philosopher, entrepreneur,intellectual and even class clown. Keep in mind that applicants more deserving than you will be denied and those less deserving may be accepted.
- Focus your attention on colleges that accept you and want you not the ones you thought you loved - if a college does not want you - think of it as their loss not yours. You will be spending the next 4 years of life at university- this is going to be your home- you must feel that you belong. The phrase "alma mater" translates to "soul mother" and this is because universities play an important role in shaping individuals.
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