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The college process wasn’t too bad for me because I had a private college counselor and she made me start writing my essays over the summer. When I started senior year I wasn’t as stressed as most people were about college which was great.I have mixed emotions about ending high school. I’m excited to meet new people and start fresh but I’m also really sad. I’ve become closer to my parents this year, so the thought of leaving them is really upsetting. I’ve heard back from lots of schools! As of right now my top two are Chapman University and Sonoma State. 4. I’m going to miss a lot of things when I leave for college. My parents, my home, my dog and cats, my friends, and my everyday routine in generalIf I had the ability to change my high school experience I would have like to be more involved in clubs and groups. If I could change my college process I would change how many schools I applied to. In total I applied to 29 which was WAY too much. I don’t recommend applying to that many.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 22, 2018
The college process for me was extremely stressful. I am a very anxious person, and the idea of my future resting on the decisions of admission officers I had never met seemed frightening. The end of the process is extremely rewarding though, as I felt that I had truly reflected who I am as a person and put my heart and soul into my college applications. 2. I am very excited to end high school. High school has been extremely strenuous on me, and I am very happy for it to come to an end. I am a large proponent of everything happens for a reason, so I am excited to see friendships continue and blossom in college if they are meant to be. I have heard back from many schools I am looking at attending. Currently, I am set on attending UCLA, but I also love UCSB, UC Davis, and Fordham University. However, as of now, I am committed to attending UCLA, which I never thought I would be saying in my wildest dreams.I will miss the comfort of home, but I love a new challenge. My friends are hopefully going to remain in the same general vicinity of me, so we can go on road trips together and still bond. However, home has always been a constant in my life, so Im interested to see how the definition of the word changes as I go to college. I would have stopped doubting myself. I told myself I wouldnt get into any schools, so that I would be prepared for the worst, yet I have gotten accepted into 10/11 schools I applied to. I also didnt apply to as many reach schools as I originally wanted, as I was afraid of rejection. I have no regrets from high school. I dedicated myself to academics and extracurriculars. Theres a reason Im attending UCLA, which is that I worked my butt off and took every opportunity possible to involve myself. I am extremely proud of what I have overcome and how I worked in high school.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 22, 2018
“The college process for me was a lot of work, but I spaced it out well and I was really organized so it was not stressful. I really enjoyed researching each college to figure out where I would fit in best. I am excited to be on my own, meet new people, and experiencing new things to figure out what i truly love to do, not what others tell me to do. I’m super excited and it’s going to be a great experience. I’ve been looking forward going since freshman year. I’m scared to get home sick for the first time and be in a place I’m not familiar with as well as rooming with someone that I don’t know.”

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 15, 2018
Yeah, Im excited about college. For me the process was a little stressful because I wasnt really sure what schools I wanted to apply to and there were so many choices. The process was pretty easy once you started filling out all he applications. I am really excited to meet new people and learn new things.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 8, 2018
I really enjoyed my time at Notre Dame and although Im sad to be leaving, Im looking forward to the next chapter and to start college. The college application process was not as bad as a thought it would be, it was stressful at times thought, as long as you set a schedule on when you want to finish things and have good time management you should be fine. I will miss my family and friends and try to talk to them and visit as much as I can and I hope they visit too. Im excited to experience more things, learn and make new memories!

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2018
College wise, I already received one offer from my EA, but I’m still waiting on all the other schools to release their decisions. I’m really excited to see where I will go finally, but at the same time I try to appreciate my time with my family and my dog since I will be leaving in five months. As seniors, we are now in our final homestretch; though I have mixed feelings about the coming AP tests and graduation, I hope that we can all make life-long fun memories in the last three month at Notre Dame!

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2018
The college process has been pretty overwhelming, and Im so glad to almost be done with it. Im really excited to experience the independence that comes with college, but Im sad to be separated from the great friends Ive made at Notre Dame and the teachers that have helped me along the way.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2018
The college process has been pretty intense. I have been through a lot of ups and downs but I am so thankful for the support system that I have at school and home. All in all, I am excited to hear back in March from most of my schools and I am excited to find out my path for next year.I am a little scared to leave high school, because I am essentially leaving everything that I know and am comfortable with. However, I know I will make the right decision for myself and wherever I end up I will prosper because Notre Dame has prepared me.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2018
I am excited to college, but the process has been really straining and stressful. But whats been really positive is getting into the schools that are my top choice. Im excited to leave, but I know that Ill miss home.

Seniors of NDB

March 1, 2018
I dont know where I am going to college next year, but I am excited because I am still waiting to hear back from many schools. I am excited to leave home, but I will definitely miss home and the people in high school. College is going to be great, but I am scared about what to do after college.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2018
Thinking about college now, coming to the end of my senior year, Im looking forward to creating new experiences more than anything else. I dont want to live in fear knowing Ill be away from my family and friends that Ive created relationships with throughout the years. I want to see this as a new door opening in my life that will aide me in growth to become an independent individual in the world. Im nervous in thought by the idea of being on my own in starting from the beginning, but Im not scared. If I did choose to live in fear, I know itd be holding me back from being able to learn and would hurt me more than anything else. Therefore, I choose to not dwell on the possible negative outcomes, but to look forward to what lies ahead in a positive light.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2018
I am excited for college and to be starting a new chapter of my life. I am going to miss the Bay Area and seeing my friends everyday.

Seniors of NDB

Francesca Dakin, Managing Editor
February 16, 2018
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