<p>Much love to Samantha. Best of luck for Columbia RD! </p>
<p>@florida: I know you mean well, and this is not so much targeted to you as much as it’s a general rant, but I honestly hate that line. People tell me that all of the time about my Cambridge (UK) rejection, which I loved and still do with all of my being, and it works my nerves like nothing else. Grad school has a completely different atmosphere than undergrad, and by the time grad school rolls around there’s a fair chance your first choice isn’t your first choice anymore, or that you won’t be able to attend for other reasons. </p>
<p>Sorry, darling. I know you meant well and I don’t doubt your sincerity.</p>