Drowning in anxiety. HELP!

Alexz825Mom
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:27:30 +0000

Jerryeps–try not to fret. I told my daughter just this weekend that I was happy in some regards that I didnt find CC until after we had made the decision to apply to bs and we were on the road to making the decisions.

After about a week on CC I totally refused to go to the “chance me” session. IMHO it is worthless and depressing. First of all so few of us are in the position of AO’s and what do we know in terms of what the schools will do. But secondly, I find many of the profiles just not true. If all those kids had such great stats and were so perfect, there would be no room for just the good, honest, kind student, which most of you are. I have met in person many CC posters and none of them claim that their kids are perfect but who have kids in great bs.

I believe that many kids post unreal stats to make kids like you back away from the process, DON’T.

Be self-reflective and honest about what schools would be the right match and fit for you. Everybody does not belong everywhere. My d truly believes that her bs is “perfect” for her but surely not for everyone. Maybe re-examine your choices and maybe add a few more than you feel comfortable with. Forget the “names” and look for happiness. In the end you will have to live with your decision.

Go after what you want, regardless what you find the posters saying on this board. Dont loose your motivation. Let the anxiety roll over you and keep going.

Stay calm and trust yourself and your reasons for considering bs in the first place.

Good Luck.