uranusbluedanger1
New member
Hey guys... so... I feel like MJEOL has seen me grow up. I've probably been around since 8th grade?
And, well, now I'm going to be a senior in high school, which is exciting, and at the same time a very scary time... mostly due to the thoughts of college applications, and acceptances or rejections. And, I'm not ashamed to say it--regardless of my scores, activities, resume sheet, etc--I'm having a lot of anxiety. My friends are not making it any easier with their own anxiety.
A few friends and I got together and we began comparing colleges... We've mainly been considering schools in Virginia. The dream (for me) is William and Mary. The out-of-state ones I am considering are Yale and Harvard, which sounds horribly pretentitous, but both schools have been very kind and on top of things with me so I might as well try. Anyway, as we were comparing colleges, I noticed I haven't been too objective. Visiting U of Maryland taught me there are some great things out there I never thought about...
So, my question for those entering college, for those in college (four year, or community college), or those out of college--what was your experience with applications like, what college do you attend, do you like it/would you recommend taking a look at it, what about the social atmosphere (liberal, highly conservative?) and any advice on financial aid. I'm thinking of compiling your thoughts and writing something for my friends. We're all still looking for more colleges and I think that asking people who have been there in other states, will give us an idea of how we can stand out from others, and what works as well as what doesn't. It will also give us an idea of the campus, social life, etc... especially during these times when due high gas prices making college trips has become harder.
Thanks.
And, well, now I'm going to be a senior in high school, which is exciting, and at the same time a very scary time... mostly due to the thoughts of college applications, and acceptances or rejections. And, I'm not ashamed to say it--regardless of my scores, activities, resume sheet, etc--I'm having a lot of anxiety. My friends are not making it any easier with their own anxiety.
A few friends and I got together and we began comparing colleges... We've mainly been considering schools in Virginia. The dream (for me) is William and Mary. The out-of-state ones I am considering are Yale and Harvard, which sounds horribly pretentitous, but both schools have been very kind and on top of things with me so I might as well try. Anyway, as we were comparing colleges, I noticed I haven't been too objective. Visiting U of Maryland taught me there are some great things out there I never thought about...
So, my question for those entering college, for those in college (four year, or community college), or those out of college--what was your experience with applications like, what college do you attend, do you like it/would you recommend taking a look at it, what about the social atmosphere (liberal, highly conservative?) and any advice on financial aid. I'm thinking of compiling your thoughts and writing something for my friends. We're all still looking for more colleges and I think that asking people who have been there in other states, will give us an idea of how we can stand out from others, and what works as well as what doesn't. It will also give us an idea of the campus, social life, etc... especially during these times when due high gas prices making college trips has become harder.
Thanks.