My number one, top choice, only school I actually want to go to, is the University of Texas at Austin. It's just perfect for me. For one, I love Austin; it's just somewhere I find very interesting and I seem to fit in by standing out. You know "keeping Austin weird" is something I'd be good at. So many things go on there, from the music scene to the politics, I'm oober excited about spending college there. Plus Austin is the perfect distance from my home in Houston. It's far enough that I don't have to worry about my family being somewhere and I'm not stuck in a town I'm pretty much over, but it's not too far away to where I can't go home or anything... And then the university itself is equally as perfect; it's a great balance of traditional and fresh ideas and methods. I've been there a few times and love the campus. They are having a new communications building constructed that should be about finished by the time I'm there pursuing that field. For a long time I've had this idea that when I go to college it's all about new things and new people. I still believe that, but I no longer think that means I can't stay connected with my friends. I've recently learned that a few of my close friends also want to be a longhorn. I've gotten excited about having them around so I don't start off completely alone and we can make more memories and have new experiences together. I've always wanted to go to UT and now it seems more likely than ever that it is going to happen.
The law for the class of 2012 in Texas, when it comes to applying for colleges, is that the top 9% is granted admission to most universities, I know UT is one for a fact. So I'm in the clear as for that part, but that doesn't mean I'm a shoe in for getting in to the particular school I want. Therefore there's no excuse for me not to show colleges how incredible I am, and my applications still have to be perfect. Even though UT's app isn't due until December 1st, my goal is to get it sent in by the end of October. And then I'll worry about applying elsewhere... But anyway, I have to get my butt in gear. I've had the application filled out since August, and yesterday I wrote the first of the two required essays. My goal for this week is to get the other one written and them both read by at least two teachers. Tomorrow at school I'm going to the counselor or registrar to get my transcript sent. My SAT test scores have already been sent. And Then it's scholarship applying time because without scholarships my butt isn't going anywhere and isn't having the ideally awesome college experience. That would be no beuno... I'm sure if you are reading this you're wondering why I assume any of you would care about my progress in applying for colleges. I don't think you're very interested in reading this at all. However, I'm sort of hoping people realized what needs to get done and how it's going to take time and effort. Nobody needs to procrastinate here. I just don't want anybody to miss their chance, this is our future.
I'll be the first to admit that since school started I've fallen extremely ill of the very contagious disease we all know as Senioritis. I've been a victim of complete laziness, taking three hour naps on a daily basis. My usual symptoms of my own disease Tayloritis, which I've had constantly since 8th grade, have escalated in apathy and attitude. Homework doesn't get done and weekends have been spent partying. I have felt like I've been doing this "school" thing for 12 years, why should I anymore. I only need three credits to graduate and that takes virtually no effort. I've had a pretty severe case, and it might reoccur later in the year when all the college apps are done, but for now I'm forcing myself to get better. During school itself I have 2-4 hours off, depending on the day. In this time I've let my lazy ways control me, when I need to make myself do something productive, especially something to put forth in the applying process. I know I'm not the only senior who has already been plagued by this, even as premature of a case it is. I'm here to encourage everybody to jump on the college applying bandwagon. Set goals for yourself, mini-deadlines, so you get everything ready and finalized in a timely manner, and then you can be top of the list in going to your ideal school. You will have plenty of time to be a lazy senior next semester, but don't let it take over you quite yet my friends.
It recently was brought to my attention that some people don't even know where to start in applying for colleges. My advice, do your research on the school and find out their requirements. There you should learn what type of application you need to fill out and your deadline, everything should be pretty explanatory from there. You should set goals for yourself (mine are weekly goals) to complete your applications in steps. Apply to at least three, but five is probably better, schools because you always need a back plan. Even with my heart set on UT, I'm still applying to SHSU and UNT for sure. Always prioritize, when choosing schools you are interested in applying to, don't decide based on what your friends are doing or what your parents want, do whats best for you and your future plans. And I'd like to let anybody know that if they need help, I'm here to do what I can.
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