My College Decision Journey: Emotions, Acceptances, and Rejections

😃Applying to college can be an emotional rollercoaster with a mix of excitement and anxiety.

📚Having a top choice school can increase the anticipation and nerves during the decision process.

💸Scholarship offers can be a pleasant surprise and impact the decision-making process.

😔Rejection letters can be disheartening, but it's important to remember that there are other great options out there.

🎓Ultimately, choosing the right college involves weighing your personal preferences, goals, and future opportunities.

How did you feel while waiting for college acceptances?

—I experienced a mix of excitement and anxiety. Each day brought anticipation and nerves.

Did you have a top choice school in mind?

—Yes, I had a dream school that I was really hoping to get into. It made the waiting even more intense.

Were there any pleasant surprises during the process?

—Definitely! I received scholarship offers that I didn't expect, which made some schools even more appealing.

How did you handle rejection letters?

—Rejections were tough, but I reminded myself that there are other great options out there. I tried to stay positive and focus on the schools I got into.

What advice do you have for others going through the college decision process?

—Consider your personal preferences, goals, and future opportunities. Don't let rejections discourage you—the right college for you is out there.

00:00Introduction: I applied to 10 schools primarily for Film Production as my major.

00:12Anticipation: Waiting for college acceptances was an emotional rollercoaster.

01:23First Acceptance: Excitement and relief upon getting accepted to USF with a provit scholarship.

03:18Acceptances and Scholarships: Celebrating acceptances and unexpected scholarship offers.

06:55First Rejection: Dealing with the disappointment of being denied admission to Chapman.

07:31More Acceptances: Receiving acceptances to Emerson and UC Santa Cruz.

08:28Rejection from Dream School: Handling the rejection from UCLA.

09:20Mixed Emotions: Getting into NYU but facing rejections from other top schools.

10:52Last Decision: Opening the rejection from Berkeley and finalizing college plans.

11:58Conclusion: Reflecting on the college decision journey and finding happiness in the chosen schools.