College Application Blues
As the countdown to graduation begins, high school seniors all over the world are experiencing a global sweep of "college application blues." What this entails is endless amounts of fro-yo, parents running out of tissues to dry their "this is my child's last first..." tears, and poorly-timed breakouts. While we spend far too much time attempting to treat our pizza faces, we lost focus on what really matters - life after high school. So here's an open-ended letter of advice from a fellow struggler:
Dear High School Seniors,
I'm right there with you. I have no idea what I want to do after high school, and I find it ridiculous how we're supposed to decide when we still answer "Mom, I don't care" when asked what we want for dinner. Truth be told, I wish I cared what I wanted for dinner, mom. I really do. I just don't think you making my favorite meal would subside my mid-youth crisis.
As far as college applications go, I think we have all come to terms with the fact that we're a formula. We're a combination of class ranks, GPA's, and SAT scores. I wish I could hand you a pint of Ben & Jerry's along with a box of Kleenex to wipe the tears after you, too, come to this conclusion. Because hey, that hurts. Colleges don't see the emotion behind our grades. They don't see that we are not the dark crimson "F - see me after class" printed on our chemistry test the day after someone dear to our hearts passes away. They just see the bolded black disappointment that makes it's way onto our transcripts.
I would tell you that it's going to be okay, but let's be real here. I don't. I can't assure that the heartbreak we experience while we realize that not being able to balance trauma with school at this age is what determines our future. However, I can tell you that I hope it's going to be okay. I hope we can manage to stay focused. I hope we can power through the heart-aches. I hope we can prove ourselves wrong.
Enjoy the last first's, fellow struggler. Enjoy the last first's.
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