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Q: I have been getting really bad anxiety lately, and its been keeping me from going to school. When I do go to school its like I'm just trying to get through it and get home...Its really bad, it makes it hard to do my work. I'm failing all my classes...I've never failed anything before. I'm a a-b student. But by the looks of it, I'm going to end up failing almost, if not all my classes. If I'm not there, I cant learn the stuff to do the papers and if I can't go...well then I'm screwed. I'm trying all I can to just squeek by but I don't see that happening with the percentages I have now.
My question is, if I fail my freshman year, will colleges not take me? I intend on doing online schooling next year and doing everything I can to catch up but...I'm really scared. I've always wanted to go to college and now its like...I'm ruining my life and its all going down the drain. So, will colleges not take me because of this?
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Colleges like to know about that. If you are having personal problems or problems at home, anything holding you back whether it be physical or mental, they want to know that so they can take it into consideration. Why? Because if they see you were going through depression or got into an accident and that caused a significant impact on your grades, they know it isn't due to laziness or lack of applying yourself. Most colleges ask you about anything that might have affected your grades, so I would definitely let them know that.
Will you get into Princeton? Nah. Can you still go to a really good college? Absolutely! To be honest with you, what college you go to doesn't really make or break your life/career. It's all about graduate school and what you make of yourself when you are there. College, like high school was, is just another stepping stone. If you improve your grades and catch up, they will notice that. In fact, they like that. They would rather see you going up than going down. It shows what you are capable of and your potential.
So don't give up. Keep working hard and try not to let your anxiety get to you so much. I know it is a lot easier said than done. If you need help, please don't hesitate to ask. You have teachers, adults, family, hotlines, doctors, etc. I hope things go well. You can still great colleges out there. College isn't all about grades - you have letters of recommendations, community service / volunteer / jobs, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities and clubs, and personal essays. Don't worry - no one part of your application will be used to determine your acceptance. Hope that helped and good luck.
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I was also having horrible anxiety about this...what you said really makes me feel better. I can't express to you how much better I feel now, still worried, but better. Thank you SO much, it means alot.
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Feel free to ask me any questions or for an alternate way of contacting me through my inbox.
I really like giving advice, so thats why I have a column here. I've been inactive for a long time, but I'm back and will do my best to catch up. Advicenators is a great site and it is what we make it. Having my own advice column helped me learn a lot of new things, even about myself, while giving me the chance to help others along the way. Thanks.
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Gender: Male Location: New York Occupation: Student Age: 18 Member Since: August 10, 2005 Answers: 674 Last Update: July 10, 2009 Visitors: 54864
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