college acceptances

It’s just about that time when college-bound seniors begin to receive the mail that will determine their future: college acceptances. Apprehension, uneasiness, and nervousness are only a few of the emotions that a senior might feel around this time. The uncertainty has allowed seniors to become distressed but now they can take a deep sigh of relief. The waiting is over.

GPA, SAT/ACT scores, recommendations as well as extracurricular activities depend on a college accepting or rejecting a student. Colleges also look for what a student does outside of school such as volunteering or community work helps others. The main goal of the student is to be well-rounded in every aspect. Some students have their own opinions on the reasons colleges accept or reject them. “I think a college accepts a person based on their academic record, and their potential to be an asset to their school. I think they also look at your progress from your freshman year to your senior year.” said Senior Lauren Moonessar
Slowly but surely college acceptances have begun. Some seniors got accepted to some schools they applied to but not necessarily their first choice.“I got into Queens College, St. Johns, Brooklyn College, and Oswego. said senior Umar Khan "My number one college was Baruch but I didn’t get in so I think Queens College is my next choice.”
While not being accepted to a first choice college could be disappointing, it should not be depressing. Applying to several colleges gives plenty of options for the student to choose from. Senior Mea Hemmings Crenshaw has chosen a couple of back-up schools to rely on.
Some seniors want to continue a legacy by attending the colleges their parents attended. “I would like to attend my mother's old school, Queens College,” exclaimed said Mea Crenshaw. Mea is not alone a lot of students hope to attendtheir parents alma mater.
Although the waiting is almost over for the seniors, the challenge really starts once they walk through the college doors.