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After all my work in high school, after nearly 4 years of taking it up the butt, it's all over. I am going to college. I want to write this blog not becuase of what my test scores are or where I got into college, but because I just want to write down my experience.
In November, I applied to 7 schools: 4 UC, Princeton, Wash U., and Rice. Since I'm considered in-state for UC, I figured getting into UC Santa Cruz would be 100%. So I made all my other schools reach schools. BAD DECISION.
When March 15th was drawing near, I got more and more nervous because I was scared of "what if." What if I didn't get into Santa Cruz? then my chances of other schools would literally be close to nil.
1 a.m. March 15th, I go to the computer, login into MyAdmission UC Santa Cruz and click "application status."
I read, "We regret to inform you that UC Santa Cruz can not offer you admission for the 2008 fall quarter."
FUCK
FUCKIDDI FUCK FUCK
I remeber feeling so empty, so lost for hope. I went to bed really surprised at what had happened. I had always thought Santa Cruz was a sure shot, a "safety," but now that's gone. I told myself to stay positive, that there are still 6 schools to go.
On Monday, I broke the news to all my friends and they were all shocked as hell. People encoouraged me however, which was good.
I went home that day anxious to check UC Davis. I log on after some technical difficulty...
"Congratulations......." that was all I read; that was all I needed. I breathed easy and all was right.
It's funny looking back at it because Davis was the only school that accepted me. It's strange how as long as no one takes you, you feel so nervous, but as long as one school accepts you, you feel a world different.
I have also learned a few things from this experience. I learned that when applying for a job or school, you never know what they want. It is purely subjective. The school or job you "know" you will get just might be the one that rejects you. On the other hand, the one you thought was unlikely or impossible might appear very possible indeed.
This isn't a thrilling tale or inspiring tale such as the story of a certain royal roader, but I feel it is really one of the most important times of my life.
In any case, I'm glad my college decision wasn't exactly hard since only one school accepted me.
I wish all seniors this year luck in their college acceptance and/or happiness on where they decide to go. I'm glad I had both.
 
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grats to you. i accept you into my university
+ Show Spoiler +fyi, my first name is Davis and i just find it funny when people say "I got accepted into Davis"(reference to UC Davis). Makes me feel giddy inside but at the same time a bit violated o.O
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Haha yay! Congratz with UC Davis
This year sucked for college admissions. Way too many people!
Some safeties just aren't safe anymore =(
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Congratz! I'm graduating from UCD, so if you need any pointers, you can PM me.
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After all my work in high school, after nearly 4 years of taking it up the butt, it's all over. I am going to college.
Bwahaha. Get some more lube.
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god I cant wait for this semester to be over
last week has been hell 
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On April 05 2008 13:09 Jibba wrote:Show nested quote +After all my work in high school, after nearly 4 years of taking it up the butt, it's all over. I am going to college. Bwahaha. Get some more lube.
Can't you even prentend you're happy for me? 
As an additional note, I will major in Bio chem and Molecular Bio. Ya, I wanna go to med school, so if you're already there, some pointers would be nice.
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gjgjgjgjgj
now we can slack off and play starcraft
wait a minute...
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at least you didnt get waitlisted by michigan state for absolutely no fucking reason T_T
gj on getting into davis
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I know your feeling. However, university is much harder. If HS is anal then university is rape.
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High school is a fucking joke, but good luck.
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Congratulations
On April 05 2008 14:18 LOcDowN wrote:
High school is a fucking joke, but good luck.
er...ok?
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lol i applied to NYIT only, didn't even think twice to apply for others.
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On April 05 2008 14:02 LegendaryDreams wrote:
I know your feeling. However, university is much harder. If HS is anal then university is rape.
Yes, but at least now I'm working because I want to work.
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On April 05 2008 14:36 Titusmaster6 wrote:Show nested quote +On April 05 2008 14:02 LegendaryDreams wrote:
I know your feeling. However, university is much harder. If HS is anal then university is rape. Yes, but at least now I'm working because I want to work. This is true. I was a slacker myself in high school, but I'm a lot more focused and dedicated now in college because I'm actually interested in my studies. If you end up enjoying your studies, I think you'll be fine, too. Good luck!
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The UCD Aggies welcome you, enjoy your stay
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congrats! kinda weird
last year I was accepted into all the UC schools that are below Davis (rejected by Davis)
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Grats, man.
I can really identify with that feeling, because now I'm in the midst of applying for graduate job positions. I'm gonna feel so shit if I don't at least get ONE. 
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Heh, kinda reminds the night my high school result came out and i was seriously freaking out, not to mention i got some kinda of flu and i was in the coldest place in my life (northern china) at the time.
i spend like 5 days fucking just freaking out and realming the city just to find a netcafe that can connect to the VCE (high school results) site in Australia.
when i saw the grade i got, (even tho it was a lot less than i aimed) i was contend and happy all the sudden.
and then the night for college application. my choices are only limited to the two schools in the state as i'm not financially set to settle inter-state. then then then.... after like seems forever, the first school (which is really the one i wanted )rejected me but 2nd one gave me an offer.
what's funny is after one week of semster, the first school gave me a second round offer (kinda like waitlist) but i've already decided its not for me so i throw the letter into the bin LOL.
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and yeah after 4 years of college, it all seem so simple and naive. so take that and know that in 4 years time, you can look back and know it's just that.
Is it me or is there a sudden increase of TLers graduating high schools this year? i never seen so many threads and blogs regarding this topic during my time :/
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Congratulations on your acceptance.
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On April 05 2008 22:42 haduken wrote:
and yeah after 4 years of college, it all seem so simple and naive. so take that and know that in 4 years time, you can look back and know it's just that.
Is it me or is there a sudden increase of TLers graduating high schools this year? i never seen so many threads and blogs regarding this topic during my time :/
Well I think that would have to do with the fact that SC is 10 years old, and 10 years ago, most of us were just at the age of starting to play more advanced computer games. I still remember my first time playing SC at my friend's uncle's apartment in 98. Ah the memories.
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