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A College Interview Experience Hello! I’ve written on r/stutter before, but I had my boyfriend post it (who also stutters). I finally got a reddit account though! I’m glad that many of you could relate to my last post. It’s nice not feeling alone :) ~ Well, I have a serious life update! I got into college, specifically a program that required a group interview, and I’m gonna talk about that experience. I got into my first choice college, which was awesome and peachy! I remember getting the acceptance letter and feeling like I was on top of the world. Initially, I got into a Pre-Physician Assistant Program, that was a 6-year program. A couple weeks later, I got offered to come and participate in a group interview for a spot in the 5-year Physician’s Assistant program. -Wow OK, Stress 100%! I’ve stuttered my whole life, as soon as I could talk. Though it was much worse in the past, it’s still a prevalent part in my life and effects my speaking everyday. This made me SO nervous, but I wanted to get a seat. I took a leap, signed up to interview, and began practicing phrases that I block on a lot. ~ I remember driving to the college and feeling so anxious that my chest was tingling. When we finally got there, 15 girls, including myself, were lead into a conference room. It was nerve-wracking enough to interview itself, but I had 14 other competitive ears listening. I sat in the back, like the shy/introvert I am (solely from stuttering btw!). Then, they had us write about why we wanted the seat -YES. I can write. I’m learned to compensate for my speech through writing, and was very excited about my chance to ‘talk’ to them without the blocks and repetition. We turned in our papers. It was time to talk. -UGH.. I was called on, second to last, and my blood was hot. “Hello, my name is K-k-k...” ~ It was true, I was blocked in front of the people who determined my admission and 14 other people I didn’t know. I got red faced. I struggled through my introduction, and every question after. I’m sure people wondered why I was even there. I do have good grades, a decent SAT score, and a lot of my teachers have called me smart. I knew I deserved to be there. But, I knew I couldn’t prove that through words. I left, certain that I’d blew it. ~ -approx 1 month later- I got a letter in the mail. *CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance into the Accelerated Physician Assistance Program* -WTF....HOW? I signed my name with a big grin, feeling completely astonished. ~ Sometimes....things fall into place. Even when it seems hopeless, there are people who see the best in you and your passions. Find ways to express yourself and your ideas. Keep moving forward. **Side note: I decided to be a Physician’s Assistant because I wanted to help people. I want to specifically use my degree to make a stuttering foundation as well, to help people like us find communal support and coping methods! ~ If you’ve made it this far, WOW!! Thanks for reading my story :)