As Nov. 1 approaches, so does my deadline for my Early Decision school. Early Decision is essentially in the name, you apply early and get a decision before the regular application cycle. Here’s the catch, however. If a student is accepted to that college, they are legally obligated to attend unless under extenuating circumstances. 

I thought I was all prepared to submit my application, but I went into a manic, panic state just a week before, realizing how behind I was. 

I read through my personal statement and I realized it was absolute hot trash. So, I decided at the last minute that I needed to re-write it. And I’m still currently drafting it. But it’s due next Friday.

There’s also the supplemental writings which have been giving me a headache. This school requires 5 supplemental essays but they only give you a word count of 150 words. How am I supposed to tell you everything about myself if you only give me 750 words? 

I’ve been up until 4 a.m. every night working on this and it has truly taken a toll on my mental health and academic performance. I’ve been making mistakes I normally don’t and falling behind on certain assignments. 

I dream about the moment in the next few days where I hit that submit button and get to go on my merry way. 

But until then, it’s Christine against the clock.