Is it really that hard to get in?

tk89
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:08:03 +0000

Unfortunately, I think that jenesais_quoi has been unfairly roughed up and feel a great deal of sympathy for her. This sort of disappointment is terribly hard for anyone to deal with and I think that a lot of us have failed to put her comments into proper perspective.

That being said, I know that someone as intelligent and self-aware as she is will find happiness and fulfillment regardless of where she decides to enroll. After all, as much as you may love or extol the virtues of UChicago, it ultimately matters very little where you go for your undergrad work. You will remain the same person you are now and will continue to grow and flourish whatever the environment, be it Uchicago or elsewhere.

Our lives are defined by the decisions we make and we will face far more important and heartrending decisions in life than what college to go to.

You are all embarking on one of the most fun and exciting periods of your lives and it would be a terrible mistake to start it with negative feelings and regret.