<p>I definitely have this. prior to discovery of this forum I thought my stats were spectacular and I really didn’t think getting into college would be a problem. </p>
<p>or maybe they are but the elite of CC just trump everyone. “comparison is the thief of joy” I always say.</p>
<p>Aren’t we all?</p>
<p>I’ve realized that though CC is great for information, it’s terrible at building confidence :P</p>
<p>Not anymore.</p>
<p>Treatment: Figure out the supposed advantages of attending a top college, and realize that you don’t really care about most of them (only applicable to some)</p>
<p>Mostly I just realized that I can’t stand being rejected and would prefer to fall in love with and apply to a college I actually have a decent chance of attending.</p>
<p>I knew I had a problem when CC was the first thing I did when I woke up in the morning. I would literally reach over and grab my phone from the nightstand, still half asleep. Also, I have the iPhone app. Hopefully this will be over in a few months… :)</p>
<p>CC is where I go when I want to do work for college, but not, you know, actual work.</p>
<p>^ Amen. Because actual work, ya know, requires effort. :D</p>
<p>Most CC/HSL addicts end up going to prestigious colleges and universities. Since correlation equals causations, clearly CC addiction is beneficial to future prospects</p>
<p>Yes, at times it can feel degrading.</p>
<p>Hahaha, Thank you aj1996 for the urban Dictionary suggestion. It’s perfect.</p>
<p>Taking it slow, huh? </p>
<p>I’m not too into test pro. Just a few practice tests a month before test day go over mistakes, and I’m done. </p>
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<p>This is me!</p>
<p>I seriously stopped going on here because of how insecure it was making me (haven’t been here since about October). Before I came, I had a 3.8/3.9, 210 sophomore PSAT score, not very good ECs- and I felt GREAT. I was where I wanted to be, I was working at my own pace and college was just something in the horizon and going to a CUNY was NOT the end of the world (and, in fact, was probably likely because of how cheap it is).
Now, I’m uptight and insecure about my accomplishments. My four (demanding, sweaty, money-making) summers working in childcare now seem like nothing compared to the summer programs I should have been attending in order to be accepted to this college that I apparently HAVE to go to in order not to live in a cardboard box.
So while this site has given me a lot of info (such as about specific colleges, and about how to apply for internships), I don’t think it’s worth the inferiority complex to really stay. Honestly, I’m only here today to check out the PSAT scores and to figure out my chances of making NMSF.
So now I think I’ve hit a balance. I’m studying for the SAT, but not becoming a hermit and studying with a nutritive IV drip until three in the morning (nor am I sleeping with my book either 
- though I’ll admit to putting my AP Euro book under my pillow before my exam, if you want to go back to the clean-minded definition…). I’m taking APs- but only in subjects I want to be in. I’m in two difficult science electives this year- because I WANT to be there. I’m applying for an internship in a hospital for the summer- but I’m also applying for a counselor job at a camp for special needs kids. I’m applying to CUNYs, honors colleges, and yes, possibly Ivies, if I decide to be masochistic. But I’m not letting CC get me down.
I love you guys, but I’m debating about whether you’re worth my mental health (shocker!).
TL/DR (sorry for the rant! wow!): To answer op: YES.</p>
<p>“four (demanding, sweaty, money-making) summers working in childcare”</p>
<p>Spending four years doing anything is a good EC because it shows commitment. At least you have something. I’ve spent all my summers thus far doing almost nothing.</p>
<p>This really worries me because I have a 4.0 and a 2340 SAT and I still feel inadequate compared to a lot of people on here lol</p>
<p>When I first got on CC, I suffered from all of the above. Since I submitted all of my apps in november(except one in early December) I only suffer from the last one. Pros of having an IPhone- it makes browsing the web 10x easier. Con? I had the ability to download the CC App… I’ve woken up at 3 a.m. During this winter break and the first thing I did was go to the CC app… I think this is a real problem.</p>
<p>Oh is this where we all come to rant? I’m a SOPHOMORE – 2 years until college apps-- and I have CCD! </p>
<p>I guess I have a lot of time to worry about getting into an Ivy, but when I find out that I am competing against kids who finish multivariable calculus by 9th grade, I feel like microwaving a kitten.</p>
<p>Yes I am/was.
Crying because you get an 88.9% in your math class and wanting to drop out of school and become one of 2Chainz (is that even his name?) groupies or whatever.
Luckily there’s more to life than grades… right?</p>
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<p>Wow, we should have “CCD” listed as an official illness. So many people are claiming the same symptoms!</p>