Applying to college is probably one of the longest stress-inducing processes in which you’ll participate in the near future. But! That doesn’t mean your hard work won’t pay off.

So, in light of the approaching holidays, here’s our re-written version of the 12 Days of Christmas that revolves around your college search periles and joys.

The 12 Days of Christmas/Winter Break College Style

On the first day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

An acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the second day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the third day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the fourth day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the fifth day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the six day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the seventh day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

7 common app schools to visit
6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the eighth day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

8 scholarship deadlines
7 common app schools to visit
6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the ninth day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

9 classes you’ll love (next semester)
8 scholarship deadlines
7 common app schools to visit
6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the tenth day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

10 internship applications
9 classes you’ll love (next semester)
8 scholarship deadlines
7 common app schools to visit
6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the eleventh day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

11 times you’ll change your major
10 internship applications
9 classes you’ll love (next semester)
8 scholarship deadlines
7 common app schools to visit
6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.

On the twelfth day of Christmas/Winter Break, my hard work gave to me…

12 BFFs going to different colleges
11 times you’ll change your major
10 internship applications
9 classes you’ll love (next semester)
8 scholarship deadlines
7 common app schools to visit
6 college campus dossiers
5 stress-induced wrinkles
4 500 word personal statements
3 A+ grades
2 teacher recs
And an acceptance letter in the mail for me.