An Inspiration Playlist for Finishing Your Applications

For seniors heading down the homestretch with your college applications, we're re-blogging our inspiration playlist for motivation, de-stressing, or just contemplating the big changes your future will bring. Whether you're bogged down and need to be pumped up to finish that last essay or are looking to stay strong while you wait for your decisions, there should be something for everyone on this list -- from Eminem and Daft Punk to Rascal Flatts and Bon Jovi.

So listen up and keep moving or just get your head in a better place…

You Gotta Be -- Des'ree

Def Do Stronger -- Kanye West

The World's Greatest -- R. Kelly

Carry On -- Fun.

Wonderful -- Gary Go

Unwritten -- Natasha Bedingfield

Gotta Work -- Amerie

Shark in the Water -- V.V. Brown

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) -- Kelly Clarkson

Edge of Glory -- Lady Gaga

Not Afraid -- Eminem

Steady as She Goes -- The Raconteurs

The Power -- Snap!

My Wish -- Rascal Flatts

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger -- Daft Punk

Video -- India Arie

100 Years -- Five for Fighting

This is My Now -- Jordin Sparks

King Without a Crown -- Matisyahu

You Get What You Give -- New Radicals

A Change is Gonna Come -- Sam Cooke

It's My Life -- Bon Jovi

I Gotta Feeling -- The Black Eyed Peas

Beautiful Day -- U2

Girl on Fire -- Alicia Keys

Get Up -- Mary Mary

Super Bass -- Nicki Minaj

If you didn't find what you're looking for here, send us your suggestions at authors@collegeadmissionbook.com.