person A: I will be starting Law School in January.
person B: That's seriously impressive. Sounds like a lot of work_comma_ though. Hope it all works out. Are you nervous?
person A: I am.  It is a goal I have had but have never made the jump until now.
person B: Well_comma_ you sound confident. And applying and getting in is one of the toughest steps_comma_ so I'm sure you'll do fine.
person A: Thank you for the vote of confidence.  It will be tough but I am up for the challenge_comma_ I think.