The stress that comes with applying to college

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By Sophie Reinhard
Husky Herald Reporter

 For every high school senior, or anybody, applying for college is stressful.

  The biggest decision to made is what you want to study and get a job in later in life. It is important to choose something that interests you.

  This is hard because most people have no clue what they are interested in. This is the important first step because then you have to choose a college that has the specific programs you are looking for.

  Some people know what college they want to go to but do not know what they want to study. This was the case for Dane Wirtz (‘16) he said, “I always knew I wanted to go Michigan State but I am still unsure of what I want to do. Hopefully i'll figure it out along the way.”   

  There are many factors that have to be considered when applying to the college of your dreams. The biggest factor that has to be considered is the price.

  Can you afford to go to this college, or will you end up taking loans and be in student debt for most of your adult life? According to Carmen Rankin (‘16), “The biggest challenge when applying for college is knowing yourself.”

  This means knowing your interests, going where you feel most comfortable, applying for a place where you will feel safe and secure.

  Next comes the actual application process. This is usually pretty straightforward. Just put in your grades and achievements (it's good to boast about yourself) and if a essay is required make sure to stay on topic, use good grammar, and correct spelling.

  It is important to remember that when all your applications are done you have to go to your school counselor and have them send all your high school transcripts to all the colleges.

  The most grueling part of this process is the waiting. It could take anywhere from two days to two months to hear back from any of the colleges.

  It is always a great moment when you get that email, phone call, or email and all your hard work is paid off!!