<p>I don’t know about the essay on glasses, but definitely tell your GC about it so she can put it in the GC recommendation as a point to consider regarding your freshman year grades. It could be a good essay topic if you can use it as some kind of metaphor on other ways your eyes have been opened over time…</p>
<p>Also – remember as you are going crazy with your applications that you also have to do the financial aid paperwork for all those schools! It is a lot to keep track of, and it sounds like you have a non-custodial parent who will also have to provide information for CSS Profile schools. Just saying, you will need to really keep on top of that, as the deadlines and requirements vary quite a bit by school.</p>