College has always been a prestige factor, especially among immigrant families. I'm going to be applying for college but it terrifies me, because I know I won't live up to expectations. I have two majors that I like, but I really wanted to be a lawyer, I don't think I can afford it :(. Today's Ivy Day. Admissions has been crazy this year because of test-optional. Is anyone else nervous about applying? Can anyone who's been through the process give me some advice?
College (Or applying to it rather)
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I think what's more important is the major, choose something you are really interested and you won't give up bc in my case i wasn't accepted to what i wanted to study so i'm annoyed everyday when i see my subjects lol and i eventually messed up
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College has always been a prestige factor, especially among immigrant families. I'm going to be applying for college but it terrifies me, because I know I won't live up to expectations. I have two majors that I like, but I really wanted to be a lawyer, I don't think I can afford it :(. Today's Ivy Day. Admissions has been crazy this year because of test-optional. Is anyone else nervous about applying? Can anyone who's been through the process give me some advice?
As someone who's been through it, I'll tell you it's not the end of the world if you don't end up in the college you want to attend.
What you do during your college years has much more of a profound effect on your career prospects in the future. Use that time to get internships if possible.
For now, as long as your grades are okay and you take your testing seriously, you'll be accepted into some four-year university. If not, it's not the end of the world either. You can go the community/junior college route, take two/three years there to take general-education courses as well as major-relevant courses at a lower price, save money, and transfer to a four-year school afterward. You won't lose that much time if you get all the classes you need and spend those years wisely.
Granted, yes, it's far more difficult to transfer into a highly prestigious school in the Ivy League, but as mentioned before, it's not the end of the world if you don't. There are tons of people out there who are doing well despite not graduating from one of those prestigious schools.
With that said, do your best and do what you can.
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As someone who's been through it, I'll tell you it's not the end of the world if you don't end up in the college you want to attend.
What you do during your college years has much more of a profound effect on your career prospects in the future. Use that time to get internships if possible.
For now, as long as your grades are okay and you take your testing seriously, you'll be accepted into some four-year university. If not, it's not the end of the world either. You can go the community/junior college route, take two/three years there to take general-education courses as well as major-relevant courses at a lower price, save money, and transfer to a four-year school afterward. You won't lose that much time if you get all the classes you need and spend those years wisely.
Granted, yes, it's far more difficult to transfer into a highly prestigious school in the Ivy League, but as mentioned before, it's not the end of the world if you don't. There are tons of people out there who are doing well despite not graduating from one of those prestigious schools.
With that said, do your best and do what you can.
Wow this seriously helped! I'm grateful to have the opportunity to even go to college but I'm terrified. I feel like I've never truly succeeded at what I liked. I figure skated but gained weight which caused an injury. I was not a gymnast despite my best tries. I study but I'm not the most stellar student at my school, I did dance but I had to quit for timing reasons. My parents really want me to go to a good college, and I really want it too. I've made lists and everything but I can't help feeling worthless, because my top school is going to be like 4% RD for my major. (Not an ivy just crazy test-optional admissions) I just want to make my family proud.
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Wow this seriously helped! I'm grateful to have the opportunity to even go to college but I'm terrified. I feel like I've never truly succeeded at what I liked. I figure skated but gained weight which caused an injury. I was not a gymnast despite my best tries. I study but I'm not the most stellar student at my school, I did dance but I had to quit for timing reasons. My parents really want me to go to a good college, and I really want it too. I've made lists and everything but I can't help feeling worthless, because my top school is going to be like 4% RD for my major. (Not an ivy just crazy test-optional admissions) I just want to make my family proud.
Parents often make it seem like getting into an Ivy League school is so attainable, but it's much more difficult than how they perceive it. Don't be so hard on yourself if you don't get in.
You're going to question yourself and your abilities. That's just how it is, but keep going. Don't compare yourself to others and definitely don't wonder, "What could have been?" What matters is that you're doing something in your life and making progress.
You don't have to go the picture-perfect route that's so idealized. This is your story. Own it. Be proud of it.
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Did you write your essay + do enough service hours, clubs, sports, etc?
I'm not applying yet, but I've picked out a prompt and brainstormed several essay ideas. I think I did enough service hours. The thing that bugs me is that I had a sport but quit in 8th grade because bad environment/couldn't lose weight. I have enough service hours. I did clubs, ran one at my school, but my extracurriculars are lacking for my competitive major, and I have few awards. I have time to fix that though, so I'll work on that.
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I think what's more important is the major, choose something you are really interested and you won't give up bc in my case i wasn't accepted to what i wanted to study so i'm annoyed everyday when i see my subjects lol and i eventually messed up
Yeah, slight dilemma rn. I wanted to be a STEM+ Humanities double major and go to Law School but our financial situation probably won't allow that. So, I'll have to do a STEM major (which I like but am not as amazing as others are because I learned later) which is very competitive in admissions.
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im not even close to going to college yet but good luck!
dont panic and relax
aww thanks (I feel kind of old now yikes)
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Ivy Day in 15 minutes, all my senior friends are freaking out
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Help with essay. If you need it buy an essay
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Agree that it's important to like what you're studying. I mean, of course there will be 'white' and 'black' situations, but It's much more intresting and easier to learn when you are truly interested and involved in your subject.
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Agree that it's important to like what you're studying. I mean, of course there will be 'white' and 'black' situations, but It's much more intresting and easier to learn when you are truly interested and involved in your subject.
That's true, I hope I get in for what my first choice is. Cute pfp!
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