After a lengthy soccer practice and what seemed like the longest day of school ever, Luke pulled into the driveway and turned off his car in exhaustion. With a heavy sigh, the stressed out high school senior grabbed his backpack and made his way into the house.

            As the door shut behind him, all Luke could think about were the many college applications awaiting him on his computer. The summer had flown by and all of a sudden it was really time to get these sent in. Luke knew he was slightly late on this, but the pressure was just too much at times. Plus, the added frustration of less than desirable SAT scores and awaiting last year’s math teacher to complete that much needed letter of recommendation made the current beginning to the semester far from enjoyable. But all of those nerves needed to be pushed aside; it was time to get serious.

“Luke! Perfect timing! Dinner is ready,” his mother called as he walked through the house.

“Can I eat later? I really need to get going on my applications,” he replied.

“Well, of course you do. But you can spare a minute to eat first!”

            Lacking the energy to debate with her, Luke listened to his mom and joined her in the kitchen, although his mind still raced with college decision points. Pro and con lists spun around in his head, questions popped up every day – it was a crazy time and everybody around him knew it. Neighbors consistently hounded him for answers about from where he was hoping for an acceptance letter. Frankly, Luke didn’t know yet. Extensive research still needed to be done and he may have been tired, but he was nevertheless determined to do it. After that night’s dinner, the real admissions journey would begin.

            After a lengthy soccer practice and what seemed like the longest day of school ever, Luke pulled into the driveway and turned off his car in exhaustion. With a heavy sigh, the stressed out high school senior grabbed his backpack and made his way into the house.

            As the door shut behind him, all Luke could think about were the many college applications awaiting him on his computer. The summer had flown by and all of a sudden it was really time to get these sent in. Luke knew he was slightly late on this, but the pressure was just too much at times. Plus, the added frustration of less than desirable SAT scores and awaiting last year’s math teacher to complete that much needed letter of recommendation made the current beginning to the semester far from enjoyable. But all of those nerves needed to be pushed aside; it was time to get serious.

“Luke! Perfect timing! Dinner is ready,” his mother called as he walked through the house.

“Can I eat later? I really need to get going on my applications,” he replied.

“Well, of course you do. But you can spare a minute to eat first!”

            Lacking the energy to debate with her, Luke listened to his mom and joined her in the kitchen, although his mind still raced with college decision points. Pro and con lists spun around in his head, questions popped up every day – it was a crazy time and everybody around him knew it. Neighbors consistently hounded him for answers about from where he was hoping for an acceptance letter. Frankly, Luke didn’t know yet. Extensive research still needed to be done and he may have been tired, but he was nevertheless determined to do it. After that night’s dinner, the real admissions journey would begin.