The Struggles Of College Applications

        For many, the first semester of senior year is a stressful one. Applying to colleges is a long and stressful process, often taking months to prepare and properly execute. Personally I have only applied to one college for early action, Indiana University. My current plan is to wait for the response from Indiana University regarding my admission status, if admitted, I will attend, but if I am denied I will send out my applications to other schools. My backup schools are University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, and The Ohio State University. I have visited Indiana University, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, Iowa State University, and The Ohio State University, and out of all those schools, I liked IU the best. Its campus felt welcoming and warm. The people there that I met were very friendly, and the town of Bloomington is a great college town, with the restaurants there serving food from over 15 different countries, including Turkey, Israel, and India.
       The process of applying to my favorite school was stressful due to the fact that I know that I have one shot of being accepted. I made sure my application was perfect, and that my writing, including the supplement, were professional and accurately reflect my personality. I am glad to have this part of my life behind me, and I nervously await their response.