@OuchThatHurt I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t think of it as them rejecting you or not thinking you were special. It usually boils down to fit. Colleges don’t reject students they simply cannot offer admissions to everyone who applies. It’s so hard - my son was crestfallen when he didn’t get into MIT, and he found out during our vacation! You just have to shake it off and focus on the Yeses Again, I know it’s way easier said than done. But otherwise, you’ll drive yourself down with self-doubt! Be proud of your accomplishments and I’m sure the right colleges will say YES