<p>So I have a tendency of freaking out about little things, and I just realized that I used the word “learn” three times in one small paragraph in my college essay.</p>
<p>I would appreciate it if you guys didn’t say anything rude, but I am already kind of freaking out and could use someone to crush my fear and anxiety about the overuse of this word, because at this point, I am looking at anything that could hinder my Early Admission to Princeton.</p>
<p>Well there’s no use in worrying, because the deadline is now in the past, right? So please just relax, because there’s nothing that can be done. </p>
<p>I doubt anyone would really notice it, anyway. It kinda depends on the paragraph of course, but I wouldn’t mind reading the same word thrice in one paragraph. I take it that the paragraph is about learning, so I think it’s not weird to use that word.</p>
<p>It’s okay…you’re just going through some self-doubt after the huge process of applying, and all the emotional energy you expended in the process. It’s important to just try to relax now and find things that will take your mind off the waiting game, and especially off worrying about how you worded everything in your essays. Some schools of thought say that the nature of written work is that it rarely ever feels complete…it’s only due. I agree! You could probably edit and re-edit your work for months and still feel like more is needed. </p>
<p>Now - big breath! Be kind to yourself and believe that whether you end up at Princeton or some other great school, you will do well!</p>