Waiting for the admission result – By: Kornelia

Waiting for the admission result

Exactly one year ago, on the admission results day, I woke up in the morning and saw the email of the admission results coming through. I did not know what to expect and since I’ve had classes starting soon, I decided to delay checking the outcome.

Once I got home from the classes, I nervously sat down in front of my laptop, hands shaking, breath quickening. Before I even managed to open the Swedish Admission website though, I saw an email coming straight from Uppsala saying “Congratulations”. In that moment, I realised. I got in.

Preparing for the results day

Up until that moment though and weeks prior, I spent my days wondering what the result could be, thinking about all the possible outcomes and how likely they were. Waiting for an important decision can be consuming, even paralyzing—life feels on hold until the outcome determines your next steps.

Ultimately, a game changer for me was altering the way I approached the thought of the upcoming result day.

Firstly, I allowed only positive thoughts in my mind – acknowledging the hard work I’ve done filling out the applications, and how many amazing qualities of mine I have listed that would impress the admission board.

Secondly, I decided to only focus on the present moment – focusing on the daily tasks and events that I need to do, as well as seeing friends and having a good time.

It is very easy to get lost in the thoughts of “What will happen next?”, but you can’t do anything about it until the results come out.

Thus, thirdly, I decided to create a distinct boundary between the present and the future. I realised that no matter what I did, or how much time I would think about the admission results, I could not control the outcome in that moment and I could not make the time go faster to get the result sooner.

Therefore, I think before result day, you should relax and take care of yourself, so once the official email comes, you are ready to receive it.

Plan B

Having a Plan B just in case things didn’t work out my way was critical in maintaining a calm and positive mindset towards the admission results day.

As my backup, I applied to two courses in the Dutch universities, so I knew in case things wouldn’t work out with Uppsala, I’d still have a second option to consider.

It’s good to have a Plan B, to know that you’re not out of options, but also so you have a direction to move forward to in case things don’t work out.

Final Note

No matter what the outcome of the admissions will be, it is important to remember you have done good enough and pushed through to make a great application. Hard work always pays off in the long run and life will always guide you towards the best outcome possible.

So whether you are admitted or not, remember – this is not the end of your road. It is just the beginning.