Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Last night was the night I submitted all of my college applications! Applications and payments are all in. Now I just need to finish a few supplements and make sure all of my transcripts and recommendation letters get sent out... My teachers are rather slow with writing recommendations... I'm excited, anxious, joyous, apprehensive--just a jumble of emotions right now! I applied to nine schools, all places I'd like to go to, but there are a few that I really love, and a few that I love just a little less. I'd be devastated if I didn't get in somewhere! I'm so worried that my record isn't good enough, or that my essay isn't good enough, or that I'm just plain not good enough! Aw hell, it was just good to bite the bullet and send those all out. I'm pretty happy with myself--I wasn't sure I'd even ever get around to applying. For a while there, I didn't know where I wanted to apply to, and I even considered avoiding college entirely. Now I'm glad I've applied. Of course, the months leading up to April are just going to be absolutely killer... Wish me luck...please?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 good luck man, Where'd you apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Last night was the night I submitted all of my college applications! Applications and payments are all in. Now I just need to finish a few supplements and make sure all of my transcripts and recommendation letters get sent out... My teachers are rather slow with writing recommendations... I'm excited' date=' anxious, joyous, apprehensive--just a jumble of emotions right now! I applied to nine schools, all places I'd like to go to, but there are a few that I really love, and a few that I love just a little less. I'd be devastated if I didn't get in [i']somewhere[/i]! I'm so worried that my record isn't good enough, or that my essay isn't good enough, or that I'm just plain not good enough! Aw hell, it was just good to bite the bullet and send those all out. I'm pretty happy with myself--I wasn't sure I'd even ever get around to applying. For a while there, I didn't know where I wanted to apply to, and I even considered avoiding college entirely. Now I'm glad I've applied. Of course, the months leading up to April are just going to be absolutely killer... Good luck with all that. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Let us all know how the responses go. Back in 1967, it was TOUGH to get into college, ('cause so many were trying to get deferments from the draft) I was finally accepted, (let's just say I wasn't a "first-round draft pick"), but then discovered I couldn't afford to buy the books! I hope your family will be able to help you along, as it's important to get as good an education as is possible. Bob, (aka Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 good luck man' date=' Where'd you apply?[/quote'] Thanks brother! I applied to: Hamilton College (Clinton, NY) Bard College (Annandale-On-Hudson, NY) University of Chicago (Chicago, IL) Lafayette College (Easton, PA) McDaniel College (Westminster, MD) Clark University (Wooster, MA) Lawrence University (Appleton, WI) Binghamton University of SUNY (Vestal, NY) SUNY at Purchase (Purchase, NY) Long list, I know--and very selective, too! I'm so scared. I'm going to be sweating and panicking from now until April... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good luck, compadre. Stay hungry, stay humble. Party when you've graduated and paid off your student loans. Never forget who helped you, who had faith in you. And have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Long list' date=' I know--and very selective, too! I'm so scared.[/quote']Better long than nonexistant. Never forget who helped you' date=' who had faith in you. [/quote']Parents and god (assuming you believe in god) good point cruzn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Extremely valid points, Cruzn. Thank you. These past few months would've been impossible without parents, teachers, friends, my guidance counselor, my school's college office, the music of Elmore James, the writing of Graham Greene, etc. ad infinitum. Of course I'll never forget those who got me to where I am--a nice place to be, if not just a little frightening at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 hope ya spelled your name right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 hope ya spelled your name right. ...OH SH*T! Just foolin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good Luck. My son will be going through that next year, looking forward with dread. Keep us up to date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Oh, and I just applied to the CUNY, at my dad's request. I wouldn't really like to go to any of those ones, but they're cheap, so whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good luck with your Collegian Endeavors. Don't forget to bring a guitar, wherever you get accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks brother! I applied to: Hamilton College (Clinton' date=' NY) Bard College (Annandale-On-Hudson, NY) University of Chicago (Chicago, IL) Lafayette College (Easton, PA) McDaniel College (Westminster, MD) Clark University (Wooster, MA) Lawrence University (Appleton, WI) Binghamton University of SUNY (Vestal, NY) SUNY at Purchase (Purchase, NY) Long list, I know--and very selective, too! I'm so scared. I'm going to be sweating and panicking from now until April...[/quote'] Good luck! I must admit that I never heard of SUNY at Purchase. Wow, there are a lot of SUNY campuses out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good luck sir!!! I wish you the best results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Best wishes on your college career and good luck. And as I told my own children when they went off to college; learn how to REALLY use the library. You can't learn all the facts. But you can learn where and how to find the facts. Learn how to use the library. I can't stress that enough. That's the second most important thing I learned in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hope you get in to a school you want. Once you get there, remember to get all your assignments done before spending all your time in The Gibson Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 What's your major Demonknight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 What's your major Demonknight? English. I know, I know. Doesn't sound purposeful at all. I'm going to college to study what interests me, not what's going to be practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Oh' date=' and I just applied to the CUNY, at my dad's request. I wouldn't really like to go to any of those ones, but they're cheap, so whatever.[/quote'] Good luck with your "first choices".. My youngest son just started seriously looking at schools (he's a junior).. As for CUNY.. The NYC Colleges are still fine schools (Hunter was always a top notch school).. May not be what you want but it's good to have a "safety valve" if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 English. I know' date=' I know. Doesn't sound purposeful at all. I'm going to college to study what interests me, not what's going to be practical.[/quote'] Good for you! And, studying English is IMMENSELY practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Jeez what are you smart or something? Nice choices, seriously You wouldn't even be applying to some of those schools if you GPA, SAT or ACT wasn't very good I bet you'll do fine and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good for you! And' date=' studying English is IMMENSELY practical.[/quote'] Go easy on 'em Mr. Natural.. If his father had him apply to City University of NY, he probably lives in NYC. Studying a foreign language might be good for him.. XDemonknight.. I've got a question for you.. Does NY still give Regents Scholarship money? Years ago the scholarship money was pretty good and the Regents test results did give your applications some preferential treatment when applying to CUNY or SUNY schools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Jeez what are you smart or something? Nice choices' date=' seriously You wouldn't even be applying to some of those schools if you GPA, SAT or ACT wasn't very good I bet you'll do fine and good luck.[/quote'] SAT score is 2020 out of 2400 (or 1370 for you out-of-1600 folks who might have taken it a while back.) GPA is around a 3.6. Not bad. Didn't take the ACT, and took the SAT but once, but none of my schools seem to mind. As for the CUNY schools, I know that they're not bad schools by any measure. Their senior colleges are mostly great, as are their community colleges--my problem isn't with the institutions themselves. My problem is the fact that I wanted to go outside of my home town. Yes, as fun and exciting NYC is, I want to go away for college, "for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die." "Ulysses" (1833) - Alfred, Lord Tennyson. I just feel like going to a place like Hunter or City College would be like going back to high school--which is not what I intend to do. I want to progress, and I feel like going to a CUNY school wouldn't be progressive enough for me. Do you feel me on this? CUNY is just fine, but I don't necessarily want to enroll in one of their programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 English. I know' date=' I know. Doesn't sound purposeful at all. I'm going to college to study what interests me, not what's going to be practical.[/quote'] Good on you for doing what you like. What are your plans after college with that degree? College professor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good on you for doing what you like. What are your plans after college with that degree? College professor? Yeah, actually. College professor--unless something unexpected happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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