College Applications Cause Stress for High School Students

Feature
By Ashton Wimbury
Husky Herald Reporter

Senior year:the time to begin college applications.  They certainly can be either stressful or exciting, but they make high school students one step closer to college.

    The thought of a fresh start in a new environment is pretty nice to think about.  When doing applications, students get to research more about the colleges they have interest in, and find their perfect fit.  

    “I am excited since I  applied to Grand Valley State University, and received acceptance,” Erica McClelland (‘16) said.

    Getting accepted into a college is somewhat of an eye opener, since students realize that in less than a year, they might be at that school.

    Seniors must also consider things like what school best fits the possible career path they would like to take.  Students want to find the college that has a good program that relates to what they would like to do.

    “It is cool to be able to start a new chapter in my life,” Hailey Anglebrandt (‘16) said.

College is a new beginning, preparing for it can be stressful yet, it’s amazing to see students begin their way to success.

    Students spend hours on the computer putting in information to college websites, writing essays, and brainstorming what they want to share with colleges.  Students tell their achievements such as clubs, sports, activities, and community service.  

    “College applications are a time where we can show colleges what we worked hard for,” Kathryn Shaw (‘16) said.   

For four years, many seniors have worked incredibly hard for this time.  It is amazing to see those students finally being able to tell people what accomplishments they’ve made.

    Students also receive help with applications from parents, teachers, counselors, and Ms. Sumpter.  Without them, applications might not be as simple.  They work hard to ensure success for the seniors, spending their own time to make sure students know how to do the application process.    

    Doing college applications is a long process, having to get a transcript, choose what colleges you want to apply to, and filling out every application that includes multiple essays.  Although it takes some time, it is well worth it.  Eventually, seniors will be stepping onto a new campus as a freshman.