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Receiving acceptance letters is the exciting and satisfying part of the college application process. It represents the academic achievements the student has accomplished throughout their entire high school career. Karyme Longoria was recently accepted into Texas A&M University and has spoken out about her excitement towards it.
“I am super excited to have been accepted into Texas A & M, which I will be attending this coming fall. Since I was younger, Texas A&M was my dream school so being accepted into the major I wanted felt so surreal. Since I will be graduating with my associates in science, I will be going in with most of my prerequisites done so I can apply for nursing school next spring.”
While it may be challenging, the college application process ultimately serves as an approach to academic and personal opportunities, promoting a sense of empowerment and accomplishment for those embarking on this exciting chapter of their lives.
“The college application process was a lot easier than what I was anticipating, but having friends who were all going through the same thing helped because we figured out a lot with each other alongside all the help we had from the college recruiters, the counselor, and our teachers. The application process includes answering personal questions about our family, sending in our grades, and filling out scholarships.”
It is not uncommon to run into problems during the application process.
“The only challenge I encountered was scholarships. Many of the scholarships that were shared with us had to do with income, which often discouraged me because I did not qualify for them, or were very popular that the chances of me getting them were very lowI was able to overcome this challenge by searching for scholarships on my own time that pertained to myself and were not as well known so that increased the chances of me getting them.”
There have always been rumors that students have to apply to a certain number of schools and that it is always good to have a backup.
“That I knew of there was not a certain number of schools we needed to apply to, but we were told to make sure to apply to UTRGV, even if we did not plan to attend, as a backup in case things did not go our way later on in the year.”
Longoria states that the way she found out about her acceptance to A&M was not like the reactions you see on social media.
“When I found out I was accepted into UTRGV, I had actually just woken up. It was a Friday, and I was super exhausted so I immediately fell asleep when I got home because I had a long weekend ahead of me. It was around 9ish when I woke up, and by fluke I checked my howdy portal (which is where we can find any updates of our Texas A&M account) and saw I was accepted, and ran out of my room to tell my family. I was literally half asleep so it was not at all how I expected to find out. I thought I was going to find out the way you see on Tiktok with your family surrounding you and everyone freaking out when they saw you were accepted.”
Graduating high school can be a beautiful yet scary experience because once you're out, you're on your own.
“I have mixed emotions about graduating. I am beyond excited because I get to move on to the next stage of my life, but at the same time I realize I will not be around the same friends and teachers I have been these past three years.”
As Longoria talks about her expectations and goals for the future, you can feel the excitement and anticipation.
“A few of my goals that I have going into college are to stay on track, time wise, and be accepted into Texas A&M’s nursing school. If everything goes to plan I will be applying for Texas A&M next spring and be starting the following fall semester, which is something that I am beyond excited for because I will finally be taking my first steps into my dream career. Another one of my goals is to build connections when I am in college with as many people as I can, whether it be students or professors. Overall, I think I have sacrificed a lot these four years, so I also just want to enjoy my time in college while still making sure I do everything that needs to be done.”
In the college admissions journey, receiving an acceptance letter is a beacon of achievement, encapsulating years of academic dedication. For Karyme Longoria, this pinnacle moment came with her acceptance into Texas A&M University, a dream realized after years of aspiration and hard work.
“I am super excited to have been accepted into Texas A&M, which I will be attending this coming fall,” Longoria said. “Since I was younger, Texas A&M was my dream school, so being accepted into the major I wanted felt surreal. Since I will be graduating with my associate’s in science, I will be going in with most of my prerequisites done so I can apply for nursing school next spring.”
The college application process, often daunting in Longoria’s experience, proved to be a testament to the power of community and support, fostering a sense of empowerment and accomplishment among applicants.
“The college application process was much easier than anticipated,” she said. “But having friends who were all going through the same thing helped because we figured out a lot with each other alongside all the help we had from the college recruiters, the counselor, and our teachers.”
Despite the support, Longoria encountered challenges, particularly in securing scholarships. “The only challenge I encountered was scholarships,” she said. Many of the scholarships shared with us had to do with income, which often discouraged me because I did not qualify for them, or they were very popular, and the chances of me getting them were very low. I overcame this challenge by searching for scholarships on my own time that pertained to myself and were not as well known, increasing the chances of me getting them.”
Dispelling rumors about the college application process, Longoria shared her pragmatic approach to applications and backups. “That I knew of, there was not a certain number of schools we needed to apply to,” she said. “But we were told to apply to UTRGV, even if we did not plan to attend, as a backup in case things did not go our way later in the year.”
The moment of acceptance, often depicted as a grandiose event on social media, was a more subdued yet equally joyous occasion for Longoria. “When I found out I was accepted into UTRGV, I had just woken up,” she recalled. “It was not at all how I expected to find out. I thought I was going to find out the way you see on TikTok with your family surrounding you and everyone freaking out when they saw you were accepted.”
As graduation approaches, Longoria contemplates the transition with excitement and nostalgia. “I have mixed emotions about graduating,” she said. “I am beyond excited because I get to move on to the next stage of my life, but at the same time, I realize I will not be around the same friends and teachers I have been these past three years.”
Looking ahead, Longoria is focused on her goals and the future at Texas A&M. “A few of my goals that I have going into college are to stay on track, time-wise, and be accepted into Texas A&M’s nursing school,” she said. “Another one of my goals is to build connections when I am in college with as many people as possible, whether it be students or professors. Overall, I think I have sacrificed a lot these four years, so I just want to enjoy my time in college while still ensuring I do everything that needs to be done.”
Longoria’s journey from high school to college encapsulates the blend of excitement, anticipation, and the pursuit of dreams that characterizes the college application process, inspiring those embarking on this life-changing path.