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RealMom · 11-24-2007, 12:14 PM

My DS got into all but one college he applied for two years ago. Now my DD is applying and I am petrified that she may be crushed by rejections. I tried telling her the same things I told him - that it was almost a lottery and that the chances of acceptance were slim, but I can see that I burst her bubble of confidence every time I say so, especially since he even got "likely" letters from some top colleges. I see the wonderful advice on other posts and I think I really need some here.

11-24-2007, 12:14 PM	#1
RealMom New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 21	How do you prepare a younger child for rejections after older child's success? My DS got into all but one college he applied for two years ago. Now my DD is applying and I am petrified that she may be crushed by rejections. I tried telling her the same things I told him - that it was almost a lottery and that the chances of acceptance were slim, but I can see that I burst her bubble of confidence every time I say so, especially since he even got "likely" letters from some top colleges. I see the wonderful advice on other posts and I think I really need some here. Last edited by RealMom; 11-24-2007 at 12:18 PM. Reason: Clarity
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