this blog post is dedicated especially for you - coming from a senior graduating with the Class of 2015. Take my advice as a sort of warning for those of you who are especially ambitious and wish to tackle a few AP classes whilst applying for college. Don't even think it.
I thought taking AP Biology and AP Chemistry my senior year was a brilliant idea since, after all, I went two years taking all Honors classes. Boy, was I so wrong. The first semester was filled with confusion and frustration and dread as I practiced for my SATs, and tried to make all projects due by deadline. Trust me, as ambitious and capable you are, don't. Just don't. Take it from me. I'm graduating in 4 weeks and all my creative juices and motivation have most likely reached the basic scale on a litmus paper. Not good.
When applying for colleges, consider going out of the norms and apply at schools that have your ideal environment. And by "norm", I mean not listening to anyone's opinions of where you should go - be it from your trusted teacher or your parents. You wouldn't want to spend another 4 year trudging your way through the school year just because you chose to follow someone else's choice. Also, a key tip in applying to colleges is looking at who they want. Let's say, if Columbia University were looking for a biology major who could play the trombone because their orchestra lacked a member - and that person sounds an awful lot like you - then there's a great chance you'll be picked. It's all about knowing where to look.
And last, just relax and take it easy your senior year - but do not get lazy and allow your grades to fall. Your last semester grades count towards the college's decision, and sometimes a sharp drop might be enough for them to revoke their acceptance letter. You wouldn't want that. But really, it's your last year.
So have fun. Spend time with your friends because it may be forever until you meet them again, and plans to meet over Winter break and Thanksgiving could be broken. So cherish your senior year. It's basically the last time you'll ever be this free.
Sincerely,
Arielle Esteban
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