The college of my dreams, Smith College, is weighing heavily on my mind.

I'm kind of like.. the college's stalker. I go on their website, read their information, visit their campus and just feel so comfortable. No other college does it for me.

I'm a first-year applicant, going to be a senior next year, and I can't stop worrying about whether or not I'll get in. My GPA is decent, like a B or a B+.. I got a 2010 on my SATs, and I know that is good.. I have some interesting traits, grew up on a farm, community service and work experience, tech crew for the drama club.. but no academic awards, I'm not president of my clubs or my class...

I just mean like.. how damn hard IS IT to get into college? It seems near impossible, and it makes me want to cry. I have visited other colleges.. I can settle..

but this is my dream.. and it's ruining my summer, thinking about how long I have to wait until early decision on November 15th......

I found that the best idea is to first stop the stalking, this'll stop it playing on your mind so much and try to find something to take your mind off academics. I threw myself into writing for a magazine and it's helped me cope a lot better and it gets easier as the days go by.

I really do feel for you, keep us updated anyway! Tell us when you get in ;)

As for getting into college, I had about a B+ average (3.3 unweighted) and slightly less on my SAT's, and I wrote a half assed essay, and I got into a pretty good state school. You can get rejected from a particular college for bullshit reasons though, so I would see if you could expand your options. It's pretty easy to get into COLLEGE itself, especially with your grades, but not some.

I'd say a better idea is to actually not go early and give yourself more time to think.

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