Here’s the conflict:
I went through high school knowing I wanted to attend Wellesley. Everybody knew about it. Teachers, counselors, and people in my community who just supported me. I worked hard. Got a 3.9 GPA. 32 ACT. Pretty much committed day and night of my four years of high school to extra-curricular activities. Then I got waitlisted from Wellesley and rejected from all other colleges (except one). This particular college isn’t even in the top 200. I simply applied as a backup. After several months of trying to get off the waitlist, I’m finally adjusting to the reality of it. However, my parents and support system (community members) are not. They are constantly telling me to transfer out as soon as possible. When I attempted to update them with things that would usually excite them (ie. dorms, classes, orientation) they don’t take interest in what I say. It’s as if their enthusiasm in my college career deflated.
Currently, I feel disappointed in myself. I thought I would be excited about leaving my rural hometown for a city I’ve been dreaming of, but now I don’t even think I’m excited about college. I KNOW I will forget about my top choice, I KNOW I will have a great time in college, but it’s getting harder to live with myself everyday when my support system is gone. I don’t want to arrive on campus “disappointed” in myself. Like everyone else, I want to start college the right way.
I’m simply not happy but I want to be.
What should I do? btw I am working on my transfer application now so I don’t have to work too hard on it during the school year. What do you think my chances are with Wellesley considering its 15% acceptance rate?