<p>I thought at first I’d be heartbroken if I got rejected, and I was depressed for almost a full week after my deferral.</p>
<p>But I think I know now that wherever I am two years from now, at whichever college, I’ll probably be more than happy, and even though I’d really love to go to Stanford my happiness and school are not mutually exclusive. I can’t see myself sick to my stomach over what could’ve been, over at UCSD sophomore year or anywhere.</p>
<p>So I’m hopeful but not desperate, and if the Stanford adcom doesn’t like a little number beneath my name, I think I’m okay with that.</p>
<p>Good luck, everyone. :]</p>