Remember to stay positive

College application time is an innately stressful event. However, it does not need to be the be all end all. Often times students will get so wrapped up in the “competitive” aspect of applying to college that the real “goal” is lost. It is difficult with constant ranking, scoring, and “sizing up” of one’s grades, test scores, extra cirricular activities and resumes. However, no good ever comes of panicking and getting overly stressed out.

Positive energy, a positive mantra, can be most beneficial during times like these. If you can open up and see the “big picture” (get into a good college, get a good job, have a bright future) you will see that no matter what, it will happen. Try to be flexible in your specific goals. You may ideally want to go to an Ivy League school, be on Dean’s List and be President of all the big organizations, but reality is, this may not happen and there is nothing wrong with that. Play with the cards you are dealt with, be smart in your decisions, be practical and realistic and things will happen for you.

Sure there are people who seemingly “have it all” but just remember. This may not be right for your own life. What is right for others may not be best for you. Happiness is really inside of you. If you can remember that and keep that in mind when you get those acceptance letters back, you will be better equipped to handle the even bigger trials and tribulations beyond just the college experience.

Cheers and good luck all!