What to do while waiting for
your colleges to respond …
According to the National Association of College Admissions
Counselors’ research, the top three stressors in the college admissions process
are:
Application Essays 71%
ACT/SAT 64%
Waiting for
Responses 60%
from universities
So you can check off the first two, but some of you are
waiting to hear and won’t hear until April.
If you are on a wait list, the anxiety is even greater because you may
not even hear in April. Counselors are
still available for you if you are really stressed. We can help process your anxiety with you. Sometimes just talking to a trusted adult can
help.
Other Stress Reducers:
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Play with your dog (or ferret or fish)
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Listen to your music
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Breathe deeply
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Nurture supportive relationships
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Make a list of things that make you happy
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Try yoga
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Visualize your acceptance!
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Do some volunteer work
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Take some pictures
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Do something you liked to do as a child
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Say “no” to some requests
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Stop worrying about what you can’t control
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Get enough sleep
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Really listen when someone is talking to you
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Go on a bike ride or hike
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Laugh
In short, Live Your Life. It’s going to work out!
T.T.Y.L
GW College Coach
Next Blog: You’ve
Been Accepted—How do You Choose?
