Drowning in anxiety. HELP!

ThacherParent
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:51:11 +0000

Stop worrying. First, you’d probably be shocked at the number of kids who are on this site who get top marks and SSAT scores, but never get admitted to a top 20 school. It happens all the time. Conversely, you’d be equally amazed by the kids who “only” get good grades, decent SSAT scores but whose personal qualities inside and outside the classroom make them highly desirable applicants. The application process mixes science and art.

The best thing to do is “not to worry about the other guy;” it’s distracting and debilitating. Make your application the best it can be and let your personality and enthusiasm shine during the interview process.