<p>i got deferred from my ED school. i have 8 lovely applications sitting in a great big pile on my desk with numerous applications to write in less than 2 weeks. oh, and did i mention i have a physics exam next week on the chapter that i don’t understand at all? plus a 6 page research paper and half a novel to read…</p>
<p>basically i’m stressed and sick of school. i really don’t care where i go to college anymore, which is sad since i’ve worked hard my entire life for this and i’m practically throwing all my effort away because i can’t write decent essays in 2 weeks. i feel unmotivated and unhappy. i feel distanced from friends and there’s no one to talk to since they’re all busy with their own worries. each day is like dragging myself through mud. i am burned out. </p>
<p>what am i going to do? please help.</p>
<p>First of all remember… IT’S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. You are doing a billion of things right now, theres lots of pressure, and you seem really stressed — take a second to breathe and think " this time next year none of this will matter" - honestly, things always work out. </p>
<pre><code> Start your applications and make sure you get them done by the deadlines. Make sure you are applying to one or two schools you have a good shot of getting in. This way you WILL end up in college ( even though right now you are so stressed that u can’t think about it). Most people like college- no matter where they go. The experience is what counts.
Don't let the deferral let you down! Being deferred is actually a good thing! It means the school you applied to liked something about you! No matter what happens come April - you will always know that you were considered, that people spent alot of time talking and thinking about you.
Now about the essays - maybe you can take some ideas from you ED essays.... it might help. Brainstorm topics with friends if you are lost!
As for the physics.... Find someone in your class to explain it to yoU! If you are still in school - see the teacher!
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<p>wow. </p>
<p><em>gives a virtual hug</em></p>
<p>Speaking of therapists
I wish I had one right now.</p>
<p>What’s wrong Goldfish?</p>
<p>Honestly: Just breathe. Deeply. Do everything one at a time. Are you in school right now? If not, spend tonight and tomorrow on applications. Then do your school studying. Things will work out. Deferred is not rejection, so just breathe and keep going.</p>
<p>Aye. Three unfinished essays before the deadline and tons more to edit, but thanks for the advice. School is out but without school, I do things so slowly. :(</p>
<p>I do things slowly regardless. 
Stop browsing CC and go work!</p>
<p>I cant help it. Im really engaged in the how many of you believe in God thread, but Im doing my MIT essay at the same time. :)</p>
<p>aww Goldy… it’s okay… take a mental health day… don’t think about any work, don’t do any work… then get back into it!
I myself need some motivation to bring up my grades if I even want to think about applying SCEA to Stanford next year</p>