<p>wow just trying to help.
-Sorry for making it seem like I meant everyone posting was going to get rejected. I should have said “if you get rejected.” That is what I intended.<br>
-you don’t know my story. I got deferred EA, pretty much gave up hope on Stanford, and looked at other schools. I got rejected at two other top schools and waitlisted at three schools not very well regarded for admissions difficulty. I also got into a couple schools that would work out very well for me, even if they weren’t so glamorous in their name recognition or well-regarded academically. So, even had I been rejected, I gained a new perspective that I’d be fine no matter where I ended up, and that I’m really lucky just to get to where I was that day. It could be a whole lot worse. When I got into Stanford it was nice, but I didn’t need it.<br>
-I do agree with a lot of the article’s points. So does my roommate. Just because we are at an elite college does not mean we do not see the many flaws. </p>
<p>I’m not trying to patronize you guys. I was in your position, and I had very similar feelings at one point. It’s not worth it. You just gotta trust me on that.</p>