“When I started out my Senior year, I didn’t know what to expect for college. I was an average student with average grades, compared to my other classmates who were acing the SATS. But then in late march, I got into my first choice. And I spent the next couple days after trying to figure out how on earth did I ever get into a school like this. The answer was more simple than I imagined, I did what I loved, and it showed. I spent almost every week Junior year doing what I thought was just a fun hobby, and now it will be my intended major in college. So if I have any words of wisdom to people who want to go to the school of your dreams, here is my advice. Do what you love to do, and work hard at it. Colleges of all types want to accept people who are full of life and show they are passionate of what they do, not just another name with good grades(even though good grades are important too). Be unique, be inspired, be passionate. But most importantly, be you.”

Student

“As you embark on the journey to complete college applications I encourage you to remember all that you did to get to this point. Within all the chaos and stress of the months to come it will become very easy to feel overwhelmed, but take a moment to look back and praise yourself for how far you have already come. During times where I felt as though I had an impossible amount of work the one thing that helped me continue moving forward was knowing that no matter how big my list of things to do seemed to be, one way or another it all was going to eventually get done and it is okay to take a moment to relax and do something you enjoy, it is actually very important. That being said, this is the time to give it your all so make sure you work as hard as possible so you are happy with the outcome. You’re all more capable than you even know and I wish you luck as you start on this chapter of your life!”

Student

“I would love to give the upcoming seniors advice! I think my biggest piece of advice is to not stress and just let the college process do its thing because no matter what happens will be what is right. Also don't rule out schools right away because you think you might not like it. When it came down to picking between two schools, there was one that I never thought I would like so much. DON'T GO TO A SCHOOL BECAUSE OF ITS NAME. It might be tempting to go to a school because it is well known and is very prestigious, but make sure it is the right fit for YOU. Try to imagine yourself living there and think if you can actually picture yourself living there for 4 years and possibly more. The college process can be really hard or really easy, it just depends how you approach it. I recommend getting everything done and in early so you don't have to worry about deadlines and can focus on school. Senior year is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be and it will fly by, so make it easier for yourself and get all of your college stuff done ahead of time. Well that's all that I can think of and wish I knew as a rising senior. Thank you so much for all you have done for me, I truly would not have been able to do it without you! I will make sure to send you pictures and let you know how I am doing once college starts! :)”

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