If you're going to doubt anything, doubt your limits. :) College essays don't really matter that much. Just treat it like an essay for school and don't let it stress you out too much. Looking back on my essays, they all completely sucked. But I still got into a fair amount of schools and I'm happy where I am - you deal with what you have.
If I can give you one useful tip, organize your apps. I had a big folder of all of the materials I needed for applications, then made checklists for each school (send in app fee, write essay, fill out parents' college experience, etc.). It kept me sane and made sure I didn't forget anything, and I actually worked much more efficiently because I could sit down and look at my checklist to see what I needed to work on the most.
In the wise words of Relient K, "We all struggle with forward motion, because forward motion is harder than it sounds." Articulating all of this in such a succinct manner means you're that much closer to achieving forward motion, and stuff.
Does *anyone* know how to write a good college essay? The things are so damn vague I don't see how anybody could write one effectively. But you're an amazing writer, not to mention an incredibly intelligent person with a great record. You'll end up where you want, I've no doubt.
And as for this journal entry, didn't you feel better at its conclusion? Venting rocks hardcore. Like you!
So. I'm off to tackle my own to-do list. But keep this in mind: I like the way you move, Amy Henning. ;)
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If I can give you one useful tip, organize your apps. I had a big folder of all of the materials I needed for applications, then made checklists for each school (send in app fee, write essay, fill out parents' college experience, etc.). It kept me sane and made sure I didn't forget anything, and I actually worked much more efficiently because I could sit down and look at my checklist to see what I needed to work on the most.
Grah. Sorry for the long comment!
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I'll definitely try the checklist thing . . . Sounds very useful! Thanks for the encouragement, Sally. *hug*
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Does *anyone* know how to write a good college essay? The things are so damn vague I don't see how anybody could write one effectively. But you're an amazing writer, not to mention an incredibly intelligent person with a great record. You'll end up where you want, I've no doubt.
And as for this journal entry, didn't you feel better at its conclusion? Venting rocks hardcore. Like you!
So. I'm off to tackle my own to-do list. But keep this in mind: I like the way you move, Amy Henning. ;)
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Relient K . . . What a band, what a band.
How you doin'??
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