Waiting to Hear From Your Dream School

Waiting to Hear From Your Dream School You did everything as requested on the application, and now you’re waiting to hear the decision (which for you is next week!). For me, this is my second time crossing this bridge, only with MFA grad school applications. I’ve got a month and a half to go before decisions go out, so I feel like I’m in  the same boat as the rest of you again! To be honest, the anxiety never really goes away until you’re breaking the seal off an envelope of sitting in front of a computer clicking the link to unveil your decision. But I’ve found some coping mechanisms that work, as well as some things that simply don’t help with the pressure. Your dream school is already making some noise. Check out their admissions website. I did so with some of the grad schools I applied for, and while I found a lot of local events going on, it gave me a better idea of what to expect if I’m chosen for  that creative writing program. While it might seem like you’re getting your hopes up again, you’re really just digging up more reasons to go thereâ€"and that can help when you’ve got a running list of schools to choose from cause you know you’re so great ;). Talk about it with parents/friends. It takes the pressure off to chat about how highly competitive some schools are with your best friend (mine is also in the creative arts field). To know that you’re going to be OK with or without the acceptance to a school means you’re going to find the route best for you someday. Or, you know, pretend there’s something caught in your eye and belt a good one out. It helps to admit you’re a bit anxious. Don’t celebrate too early. So what if I’m looking into the schools colors? It’s honestly not a big deal! Just don’t get caught up in thinking it’s time to celebrate just yet in case things don’t go as planned. I’m waiting for my congratulatory graduate dinner with friends and family once I have a few admission acceptances down, and then I’ll go ham with the confetti. Share your hype on social media. OK, maybe you shouldn’t beg for admission to your dream school on Twitter, but you should see what the school is up to on social media and share your feelings of excitement as the countdown begins! I got a button sent to me by mail from one of my grad schools for joining a Google Hangout hosted by admission counselors, and that made me feel special. I hope this helps you feel confident with whatever happens this coming  week, and to know you’re awesome just for  reading this.  Have a good weekend! Jenny Class of 2016 I'm majoring in Creative Writing in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I'm from the north side of Chicago, an artsy neighborhood along the lakefront called Andersonville. I plan to pursue a low-residency MFA program in Fiction Writing with the hope of becoming a published author.