Wow! finally a weight lifted off of my shoulders! Okay, I am talking about college applications. I have finally completed my apps, and let me tell you, it feels terrific. So, I know I applyed to a lot of colleges but, hopefully that may cover some ground on my dumb ACT score. It even feels more awesome to know that my counselor has already submitted everything that I needed for her to do.
On the contrary, now all I need to do is sit and wait.
But, wait for a month or so.
I know that just in the end, I'll end up building up anxiety and fear. Because you know what, pre-college is scary. And, anxiety over an Act score, or financial aid is stupid, but it's hard to get over. I personally didn't have the best ACT score, and I constantly compare myself to everyone else. I really just want to make wish to see the lists of names of the people in my school, and their ACT scores. i HATE THE ACT! I strongly believe that a agonizing little test should NOT represent your intelligence or ability to do well.
One thing is that I am a HORRIBLE test taker. I always have been, and always will be. I just want the admissions board to recognize that. On the other hand, maybe they will when they see the score I received. [sarcasm].
This also goes back to how I feel like I am competing with my twin sister. She received 5 points higher on her ACT score. I feel like she can get into all her schools of choice.
In reality, I think that the ACT really is easy and simple. But, for 'tards like me, it's not.
I guess I really need to take like a class for "Test taking skills", seriously. But, I'm not going to dwell on the negatives in my life right now.
I think I'm just going to be excited that it's over [college apps.] and also that just control the anxiety that I feel while waiting for notice about whether the universities have accepted me or not.
ALL DONE!
A weight lifted off my shoulders...College applications

By val1dazzle - Posted on November 5th, 2007
Tagged: college applications
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...The ACT does not punish wrong answers (that's why proctors encourage ACT takers to fill in the remaining bubbles of a section if they are running out of time)
Also, unlike the SAT, which is weighted half math, half verbal, the ACT is 1/4 math, 1/4 science, 1/4 grammar, 1/4 reading comprehension. Depending on what your weakest subject is, "bombing" one section won't cost you as much.
Congratulations on getting everything in!
And don't worry, most colleges/universities will be looking at a variety of factors for admission, not just your test scores.
good for you. i still remember when i had to do college apps. huge pain in the butt