Q&A: College Prep with Seniors
November 15, 2013
As a typical part of the last year of high school, BVNW seniors are facing the pressures of applying to college. As the stepping stones from high school teenager to independent college student, different aspects of the application process carry different magnitudes for BVNW students.
Sam Weber
Most Stressful Part…
“Waiting for your response.”
Most Rewarding…
“Getting accepted.”
Most Nervous About…
“Whether or not I’ll get into where I want to be.”
Dean Mohammadi
Most Stressful Part…
“You have all these deadlines you have to make. You have to have an idea of what you’re going to major in. You also have to accommodate with senior year, what classes you have to take.”
Most Rewarding…
“When it’s all done.”
Most Nervous About…
“Scholarship-wise, having to keep all your grades up.”
Megan McConnell
Most Stressful Part…
“Getting a good ACT score to get money to go out of state.”
Most Rewarding…
“Getting to go to the school you want to.”
Most Nervous About…
“Having to leave my family and living alone.”
Christine Bannerman
Most Stressful Part…
“The visits to the college.”
Most Rewarding…
“Getting your acceptance letter.”
Most Nervous About…
“Money.”
Grant Sander
Most Stressful Part…
“Having to write the essays that are about yourself. Knowing it’s the most important part up to this point.”
Most Rewarding…
“When you get in.”
Most Nervous About…
“Waiting to hear from the schools you want to get into.”
Emily Mahapatra
Most Stressful Part…
“Trying to stand out with your essays. It’s really hard to answer the questions but not in a way that’s very generic. It’s just your essay that is different.”
Most Rewarding…
“Getting in.”
Most Stressful Part…
“Getting the financial aid to be able to get in.”
