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5 Feelings You Have When Applying To College

A humorous approach on what it's like applying to college.

Marie Bato
Aug 01, 2016
Bucks County, PA
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Every prospective college student understands the struggle of searching, visiting, applying and being accepted to a college or a university. It is one of the most stressful times of our lives, and it definitely is an emotional roller coaster. I like to think that this emotional journey occurs in five stages, similar to those experienced in a period of grief. So here are the five stages of "grief" every prospective student has experienced at one point.

1. Denial

Is this really happening? I don't understand. Yesterday it felt like I was starting kindergarten, and now I'm a senior in high school and applying for college. This isn't real. I can't be an adult yet. I'm not ready! How does one even adult? This is all a joke. I'm staying a kid forever. You can't make me grow up!

2. Anger

Why is college a thing? It doesn't make any sense! Why do I have to pay so much for tuition so I can get a degree, but then be in debt for years? Why can't I just work at McDonald's for the rest of my life? Why is it so hard to pick the right college? This isn't fair! I'm going to have to leave all my friends and family so I can go do more schoolwork. Why does this have to be so difficult!

3. Bargaining

If I clean the entire house and get a job, I won't have to go to college right? Or how about I go to community college for a year and see if I even want to go back to school? No college is going to accept me with these grades! Maybe I can bribe them with my good looks... or what about my famous chocolate chip cookies? Surely they'll have to accept me then...

4. Depression

Well now it's time to grab the tub of ice cream and bundle myself up for a Netflix binge and a few mental breakdowns. Stock up on the Kleenex and prepare your shoulder for the amount of tears I'm about to shed. I'm never going to get into college, or pursue my passions, or get the job I want. My life is over! Why should I bother doing anything when I can be a potato on the couch?


5. Acceptance

Wait, I actually got accepted somewhere? A college wants me? This is great! No, this is amazing! I actually have a chance at a bright future! Wow, I had to experience so many emotions to reach this point! This deserves a victory dance!

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