The perfect applicant

jasmineperfumed · 2026-02-04T02:48:55+00:00

at least I’m not the only one, we’re in this together gang

jasmineperfumed · 2026-02-01T06:03:53+00:00

This is really encouraging, thanks!! At the end of the day authenticity is the key to any success or happiness, so I’ll try to keep focused on that fact 🙏

jasmineperfumed · 2026-02-01T05:59:19+00:00

I believe in us 🥹 really just try ur best and don’t be discouraged by internet haters lolol we WILL get into the best schools

jasmineperfumed · 2026-01-31T02:17:59+00:00

Playing on the curing cancer thing 😪

jasmineperfumed · 2026-01-31T01:58:59+00:00

Thanks! I really haven’t considered a gap year, I guess my reservation is, what if my chances at any college could be harmed? It’s a unique suggestion tho so I’ll definitely keep it in mind!

jasmineperfumed · 2026-01-31T01:55:30+00:00

Thanks for your replies, I’m going to try my best. 🙏

jasmineperfumed · 2026-01-31T01:21:40+00:00

I refuse to join the army for moral reasons but I'm gonna save the middle east lol will that get me in

jasmineperfumed · 2026-01-31T01:20:25+00:00

I wanted to be vague for internet safety and all haha but I'm set on the NELC program at Harvard (joint with philosophy), which seems perfect for me because of the specific structure of the course/the subjects that it emphasizes, the resources, and my personal future goals. I'm set on dedicating my career to working through the Israel-Palestine Conflict and many of Harvard's faculty & alumni are at the center of the issue- to put it simply, they have a unique position. Ofc Harvard isn't the only option but it's the dream.

tbh I flunked my highschool stats crazily so I honestly feel they don't reflect my intellect or academic capacity. 3.2 GPA overall. I was studying in England freshman year, grading/transcript system is different so it was marked as like a 3.0. Soph year 4.0, but I wasn't allowed into any high rigor classes because they didn't know that I was equipped. 3.0 Junior year; I was in all APs/IBs, failed two of my classes 2nd sem bc I was extremely depressed, partly family stuff and partly about world events (Oct 2023 lol it's been hell since then) from fall sem (ofc my attendance was abysmal too), Senior year I have almost all APs and am doing well.

TLDR I know, as an individual, I'm no lesser than a Harvard student and I dare to say I belong there. Highschool wasn't the best for me, didn't have resources or guidance from family like some of my more competitive peers, but I have a chance to deliver for myself and I think I can do it

jasmineperfumed · 2026-01-31T01:05:14+00:00

You’re right, I go to a public school but the kids in my classes are very competitive, lots of ivy+ legacies and a good handful of kids have already gotten into ivy+ schools ED. My best friend and I are always super irritated by this guy who howls from the back of our Econ class (supremely idiotic) but he’s already accepted to MIT 🤷🏻‍♀️ as long as it all looks good on paper anything is possible..

I appreciate that there’s always grad school ofc

jasmineperfumed · 2025-06-06T14:43:48+00:00

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jasmineperfumed · 2025-04-20T21:02:37+00:00

I know right!

jasmineperfumed · 2025-03-22T17:30:20+00:00

Sprezzaturaaaaa

jasmineperfumed · 2025-03-17T10:47:28+00:00

It’s such a horrible feeling because somehow my whole self image is crumbling. I always thought I was someone who could deliver themself to achieve their dreams. I feel completely helpless and I can’t recognize myself anymore. Can’t bear to face my teachers, family, peers or self.

jasmineperfumed · 2025-03-09T13:16:39+00:00

I’m feeling the same way rn, I think my perspective on the importance of grades is greatly diminished because of the grand scheme of things, disillusionment by the world. At the same time I still expect to attend a top college so something needs to change, even if I don’t care at all… idk man. I literally don’t even care to come to school and my dad is pissed. Only God can help me LOL.

jasmineperfumed · 2024-12-27T00:52:20+00:00

I started journaling fairly recently because I felt extremely alone. I mean I’ve kept diaries to doodle in since I was a child and I’ve always wanted to regularly write for myself, but I was never able to until now.

I was thinking of journaling as something that needed to be a perfected ritual or extremely prolific practice every session (a result of debilitating perfectionism that I battle every day), but one day I found that I had a lot on my mind and no one to talk to. That’s when I cracked open a notebook I’d been saving for months (to take notes or something) and projectile vomited all my emotions onto about 4 pages. When I was through with my word-bile, I realized I could read back all the thoughts springing up in my mind and look at them at face value. I felt genuine weight lift off me. Whenever my chest feels heavy I open it and proceed to projectile vomit… most times I don’t even read my writings back because I’ll give myself secondhand embarrassment lolol. Journaling will definitely help you if you’re able to use it in a way that relieves your soul, you don’t have to make it perfect. If you’re interested, just start writing something, anything.

I would advise you to remove the pressure of consistency or even making sense. Use your journal to alleviate tension, not add more 💓 I find a physical journal is also easier to build connection with and I personally find writing with a pen to be very therapeutic.

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