As early decision application deadlines draw near, students are rushing to get letters of recommendation, transcripts, essays, and more put together in order to hear from their college of choice in a more timely manner. While applying early decision is definitely a smart thing to do when considering the fact that you can get an admission decision from your dream college before winter break. However, the time in between submitting an application and getting a decision is stressful, unbearable, and worrisome. Here are 7 gifs that perfectly illustrate the thoughts and emotions that every high school senior experiences while waiting for their college acceptance letters.

1. That feeling of panic when you open your application status page for the 3,000th time:

2. Watching your friends getting accepted to their favorite schools like...

3. Every night you try to fend off the nightmares of denial.

4. You've developed a love-hate relationship with the schools you've applied to.

5. You've probably become a bit attached to your mailbox while waiting for your letter.

6. Sometimes you wonder if you're better off not knowing what the college decides.

7. But despite everything, you haven't given up hope that you will get an acceptance letter at any moment!

For all of you that are experiencing the nerves and anxiety that comes along with waiting for your admission decisions, don't fret! It won't be long now before you will hear from your college of choice, and no matter what happens, everything will work out!