After a hurricane impacted North Carolina students, including seniors like Max Schantz, uncertainty remains as they navigate the college application process amidst the chaos. While schools offered in-person assistance for applications, the fallout from the storm has added stress and setbacks for many students. Abe Garry had to cancel a scheduled SAT retake due to the hurricane, causing frustration over a missed opportunity for a higher score. Others, like Caroline Barton, are grappling with survivor’s guilt and anxiety about falling behind on applications. Despite the challenges, some students have found silver linings in the aftermath of the storm. Nathan Flaherty shifted career plans towards emergency management after the storm, while Tessa is looking forward to a potential fresh start at an Ivy League university after delays caused by the hurricane. As they return to school and resume the college application process, seniors like Max Schantz are mentally preparing for a different world than the one they left behind before the hurricane, unsure of what the future holds for their education and beyond.
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