If you’re a high school senior considering college in California, now might be a good time to brush up your “Plan B.” The Los Angeles Times is reporting that college waiting lists will be longer than ever, reflecting the high degree of uncertainty amongst admissions officials. According to the Times waiting lists are expanding because state-funded institutions are cutting back enrollment, and also because private schools are anticipating that large numbers of students may back out at the last minute because they lack the funds for school.
Either way, you might find it tougher than ever to get into the school of your choice. What should you do if you find yourself on a waiting list for a school you have your heart set on? The short answer, of course , is to pray. There is no doubt that God will use these circumstances to bring about amazing results.
Your choices include “hanging tough” and hoping that others ahead of you drop off the list, accepting a college on your “B” list, taking a year of classes at a community college, or taking a gap year. If you do decide to take a gap year, don’t spend your time sitting on the sofa watching soap operas. Consider enrolling in a project such as the Joshua Wilderness Institute or Target Earth. Internships at vital Christian organizations can transform a year of waiting into a year of life-changing experience.
