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  Take a few moments to stretch your neck, shoulders, and back during the day.
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  Recognize early signs of stress and respond before it builds up.
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  Seek guidance from a counselor, therapist, trusted adult, or other support professional when needed.
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- ESSAY WRITING STRESS:
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- 1. Start your Common App essay early (summer before senior year)
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- 2. Write multiple drafts — first drafts are always rough
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- 3. Have 1-2 trusted adults review it, but make sure it still sounds like YOU
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- 4. Focus on a specific story or moment rather than trying to summarize your whole life
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- DURING APPLICATION SEASON (September - January of senior year):
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- 1. Use a spreadsheet to track deadlines for each school
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- 2. Prioritize Early Decision/Early Action deadlines (usually November 1 or 15)
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- 3. Take breaks from college talk — it's okay to not think about it for a day
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- 4. Sleep and exercise are not optional — your brain works better when rested
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- AFTER SUBMITTING:
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- 1. The waiting period is the hardest — fill it with things you love
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- 2. If waitlisted, send a letter of continued interest
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- 3. If rejected, allow yourself to feel disappointed, then move forward
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- 4. Commit to your final choice by May 1 (National Decision Day) and get excited about it
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- LONG-TERM MINDSET:
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- - College is a 4-year chapter, not your entire life story
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- - Where you go matters less than what you do when you get there
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- - Internships, relationships, and work ethic matter more than school name in most careers
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- - Many transfer students find their perfect fit after starting somewhere else
 
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  Take a few moments to stretch your neck, shoulders, and back during the day.
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  Recognize early signs of stress and respond before it builds up.
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  Seek guidance from a counselor, therapist, trusted adult, or other support professional when needed.