The mere mention of a dreaded two words, college applications, is enough to make any junior stressed. With the end of the year fast approaching, it will soon be time for the junior class to apply to their dream colleges and universities, thus inevitably beginning the college selection process. So why are so many juniors recoiling at the mere thought of college applications? The simple answer is rumors and misconceptions. While it is true that the college application process is lengthy, tedious and not to be taken lightly, hundreds of thousands of high school seniors go through it each year with great success.

Despite everyone’s college application experience being unique to themselves, there are many steps that every applicant has to go through. So after finally completing their own college application process by committing to a school on Decision Day, several seniors agreed to share their thoughts on the college application process and approaches they took to make everything a little less stressful.

All in all, there is nothing to fear when it comes to college applications. While it may feel like a long and arduous process, there are ways to make it a little easier which will ultimately go a long way. The best things in life come from working hard and taking your time, so treat the application process as the first step to a brighter future. And if you need a few extra words of encouragement, as Ms. Stack always says, “You will grow where you are planted.”