How I Got Rejected Nearly Everywhere

Nocreativity1
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:29:09 +0000

OP- Please take note as evidenced in this thread…The unwritten rules on CC apparently stipulate that you can’t express disappointment unless you are rejected by all schools (or “good” schools as determined at random by the respondent). Then and only then can you be justified in expressing frustration under the guise of “I am hurting” and “the system is rigged”.

Additionally you will be accused of being “entitled” if you don’t express joy at getting into a school that others kids where rejected by. “What is wrong with you my kid is on the wait list so you are an ingrate…”.

Lastly you are obligated to be apologetic if your scores are lower than the stats of any individual poster, friend of poster or loved one that has been rejected by a school you have been accepted by. " I know someone with higher gpa and ACT than yours and Vanderbilt was her dream school".

Cut the kid some slack…yes he/she is a kid. Parents here taking a shot at a kid because they are disappointed. Self awareness folks.

OP- You actually displayed great maturity, introspection and took personal accountability when you wrote…

“Remember to keep your expectations grounded and know that your success isn’t determined by what school you get accepted to - that’s up for you to decide.”

You set your sights high and it paid off huge, congratulations!! All great choices and I love that you aren’t blaming others for your negative outcomes. With that in mind give yourself credit for the positive ones, you deserve it!!