By now, most seniors have heard back from their respective colleges. People might believe that their stress and challenges in high school are over – they’ve gotten into college and can relax for the rest of the year. But this assumption is false; some seniors now face the most stressful decision yet. They must make a choice.
Seniors need to visit schools or wait for scholarships. They often do research and have to consult their parents. They may be stressing about financial constraints and the question of taking out student loans. They have to make a choice that will undeniably affect their future – what kind of education they will receive, how many job offers they will get, and what kind of friends they will make. Some seniors were admitted to their top-choice schools for the spring semester, which may also make the choice more difficult. Others were wait-listed, and will remain unsure of their choice until May or June.
Additionally, after making a choice, seniors must also contact any other schools they have been admitted into and notify them that they will not be attending. There could still be stress about AP tests, because AP credits may play a vital role later in college. They also must maintain relatively consistent grades to ensure that they remain admitted. Although colleges have released admission decisions, by no means does that signify that the college process is over.