Did I just tank my chances at every college I applied to?

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<p>I'm sorry, but I think this GC is wound a bit tight. These are teens, for heaven's sakes! And they are trying to figure out life paths! </p>

<p>By all means, grovel a bit for missing the deadline. But, man, I'd sure consider a guilt inducing line that says something like
"I am so terribly, terribly sorry that I missed the deadline you set. Since then I have been unable to sleep well and I have been crying constantly because I am terrified that you hate me and I have made you so angry that you will not be able to assist me in applying to colleges. You stated that you may not be able to finish the letters I need and that is really worrisome to me. I am sending copy of this note to Principal XX because I think it's important that no teen be put in this position in the future. All teens need to know that their college applications are in jeopardy when we miss your deadlines. I know now to take your deadlines very, very seriously and I am truly sorry."</p>

<p>Yeah, it's over the top -- both with the groveling and the misery -- but it will make a point to GC and principal that what is said and done really does have impact.
Anyway, maybe you have best go with the cookies and sorry words and if that doesn't get you a smile and a "do-over" then you can zap GC with a note like the one I drafted!</p>

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<p>To an earlier post: college counselors do send out the applications at some schools. To the OP, keep in mind that if YOU are accepted to schools, it makes the GC (and your school) look as if he/she/it is doing a good job. So the GC is not likely to mess up your applications. Gcs do seem to have a lot of power at this time of year.</p>

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I'm sorry, but I think this GC is wound a bit tight. These are teens, for heaven's sakes! And they are trying to figure out life paths!

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<p>I agree. Also, why would this jeopardize the apps that the OP turned in on time, which sound like they don't have anything in common with the two late apps? (Ie, no common app on the late apps or other shared info.) Sounds to me like he was trying to "punish" the OP for his lateness by screwing over his other apps (or threatening to.)</p>

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