Competition

Hi everyone,

There is competition to be found no matter where you look: in sports, school, music, politics, fashion, research… and even the college admissions process.

Getting into college is difficult; I believe that getting into any college is something you should be commended for.  As it becomes more difficult gain acceptance to elite schools, more people are applying to more schools, intensifying the competition of the process.

This sets the stage for some intense discussions.  Admissions staff from across the country have to decide just which students they want to take, but trust me, it’s incredibly hard.  They might have to choose between an amazing marathoner and a musician with a  record contract, both of whom have great grades and wonderful SAT scores.  Just because the admissions office can only choose one doesn’t take anything away from the other. 

In my opinion, the competition of the college admissions process often boils down to a crap shoot when they have too many qualified applicants to choose from.  There are no definitive reasons that colleges make the decisions that they make.  Don’t feel bad or get down on yourself for not getting into a school.  Additionally, don’t build your identity based on what schools you have gotten into.

In closing, it’s not about winning or losing; it’s about the experience that you gained along the way.  There is lots of competition in life and you can let it drive you insane or you can use your opportunities to learn.  I’d choose the latter.

Peace,

Tyler