I'm in! Now what?

menloparkmom
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:34:39 +0000

Just remember that college classes are a LOT harder and more demanding than those in HS, even AP’s. If you currently don’t have good time management skills, then it is crucial to your success and happiness that you find a system that works for you and use it consistantly. Nothing will cause more stress than putting off 200 pages of reading until the night before it is due. That said, most top colleges want you to succeed and will extend a hand to help you, IF YOU ASK FOR IT. Never be afraid of asking for help, irregardless of whether it is your professor, the TA, the Student health office, other students etc. Many students in difficult classes form study groups to help each other out- so you don’t have to try to do it all by yourself. And finally, Harvard and other top colleges encourage burned out accepted students to take a gap year if they want or need to. All you have to do is ask for a deferral for a year and sometimes 2 years, and there is no stigma attached. If you are dealing with mental health issues you may want to consider this option, and start college at HYP when you are more ready to face this new phase in your life.