When it comes to the challenges to getting into college, I applied to (only) three schools. I received the typical a prioriprobability for the schools: rejection, wait-listed and acceptance!! If I could apply to schools again, I would first ask my guidance counselor if there were a waiver for application fees and depending on the response, I would start saving some money for application fees. I would then apply to 3 or 4 "safety schools", and 3 "out-of-reach" schools. I definitely would apply to a school that is close to home and I would try to apply to a school that is at a good distance from my state.
Also, I had to take the SATs two times but it was helpful for me to re-take the exam. I think, the struggles that I endured were worth the experience because sometimes struggles lead you towards appreciating the journey more than if you received something without much effort. At first, I was discouraged, especially because I received the wait-listed and rejection letters before the acceptance letter but the two letters made me humble and reminded me that I always have to work hard and not put my guard down.
Do not put your guard down, keep working hard and know that you are worth the effort it takes to work as hard as you should. I found a quote that I really think people should know: "Do What Matters." Continuing higher education matters and no matter how long it takes to complete your associates, bachelors and later on masters and/or doctorates, the journey to completing your degrees will be worth the effort. So, stay focus and "Do What Matters".
Also, I had to take the SATs two times but it was helpful for me to re-take the exam. I think, the struggles that I endured were worth the experience because sometimes struggles lead you towards appreciating the journey more than if you received something without much effort. At first, I was discouraged, especially because I received the wait-listed and rejection letters before the acceptance letter but the two letters made me humble and reminded me that I always have to work hard and not put my guard down.
Do not put your guard down, keep working hard and know that you are worth the effort it takes to work as hard as you should. I found a quote that I really think people should know: "Do What Matters." Continuing higher education matters and no matter how long it takes to complete your associates, bachelors and later on masters and/or doctorates, the journey to completing your degrees will be worth the effort. So, stay focus and "Do What Matters".
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