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Stanford Class of 2023 Discussion
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Replies to: Stanford Class of 2023 Discussion
1) Submitted my app at the last minute-ish bcuz I was trying to make sure it was perfect. . .
2) only to realize .03 sec after I submitted that at the bottom of my Common App essay, I put the wrong college name (the name of one of my safety schools), instead of Stanford.
2) kinda bad experience with my interview. hard to contact (conflicting schedules), but when we eventually talked, skype wasn't working. it was over the phone. long periods of utter silence (idk if she was busy writing or what was going on). I already know I'm a better writer than speaker. she also asked about where my siblings went and when I mentioned the school (which happens to be the safety school written on my Common App essay), she complimented the school. Hyped it up. *cue the sweats*
3) then i realize .003 seconds after interview ends that i forgot to tell her about my economically disadvantaged school system (no APs, or IBs, etc. and limited academic opportunities). she said i could, so i did email her, but she never emailed back. idk if she'll include that in her review. people told me not to be too worried, but I'M WORRIED.
4) realizes today that i may have not emphasized my international honors/awards enough. i only put them in the descriptions of my activities. . . not in the place designated for actual HONORS. cr*p.
5) Stanford asks and reminds me that they still need my 2nd teacher rec on the 12th, but my stupid email puts it in the promotional tab. i don't see it until today. my teacher submitted it today too (one day after it was due). hopefully, they still have time to see and consider the rec.
SOMEONE HELP.
accept defeat?
keep on hoping?
i feel like giving up, honestly.
Anyways, if you have your own interview upcoming, don't worry! My mom was really worried for me even though I was confident in myself (though it's the first actual interview I've done for a college), but in the end it's just a flowing conversation. My interviewer was super friendly and I never felt uncomfortable at any time. Just talk about what you love and why you're interested as there is no set questions to ask; often they'll base it around your passions and interests!
Good luck to everyone! Non-legacys already have a low chance but you never know, Stanford's been a little unpredictable in past years!
I'd just chill. Which is hypocritical of me to say because, like you, I'm not chilling either. But after we get our decisions, it won't matter, and we'll all likely regret not making more beautiful moments with friends in high school--- regardless of whether or not we get accepted.
I think you should focus more on enjoying the rest of your senior year, spend time with your fam and friends. If the worst thing that can happen in your life is not get into Stanford, I'm confident that you'll have a genuinely incredible life ahead of you!
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