The 10 Stages Of Waiting For College Decisions

Nothing feels more like a judgment of who you are as a person and what youve accomplished than college admissions results. As you oscillate between crushing self-doubt and steeled confidence about how your application stacks up against others , take comfort in that everyone is riding this crazy roller coaster of emotions right alongside you Here are the 10 inevitable stages of waiting for college decisions. 1. People ask how youre feeling, and you feign not caring. I feel relaxed. Theres no point in worrying.2. But the more you hear about others acceptances, the more nervous you get.I have nothing to worry about. My acceptances are coming. Theyre coming right! 3. Paranoia creeps in. What if my recommendation letter got lost in the shuffle? What if my application isnt even complete? AND I DONT EVEN KNOW?! 4. Not knowing keeps you up at night. Yes, doctor, I have a bad case of insomnia because my whole life is at stake. 5. The pressure builds to a point you need to remind yourself to breathe. In Out In Out In ARGHH, I lost count! 6. You want to know, but you also dont want to know. Can I skip school today, mom? I cant get out of bed. Im paralyzed. With fear. 7. The mere mention of college decisions sends you into an emotional death spiral. Stop asking me questions!!! I. DONT. KNOW!!!! 8. Then your first e-mail comes in. You play it cool. You got this. Its no big deal. Your entire life is just a click away. 9. You pump yourself up for the big reveal, but you have a few false starts. Yeah, Im ready. Im ready. NOPE. NOT READY. 10. Wait, is that a CONGRATULATIONS! you read?!?!?!? Dance, baby, dance. FINALLY, its your turn to share your success story!#classof2022 #collegebound! Share your with us and help others who are interested in applying to your school better understand the application process. Plus, its a great way toearn extra money as a college student! What are you waiting for?