<p>2-iron, it is really amazing to see your change of perspective in two years. Glad to see that you were able to find the bright side of things and enjoy the college that you did get into. </p>
<p>This is coming from a current senior, who applied to 8 different schools. UVA is probably the only one that I actually have a good shot at, besides my safety. Of course I really really want to get into all the other great schools I’ve applied to, but I’ve come to think about it realistically, and I would be very happy and proud to attend UVA. And even if that doesn’t works out, I still feel I’ve made a good choice on the safety I chose. So, here’s to life, which rarely ever turns out the way you expect it to, but still usually turns out just fine.</p>
<p>I don’t find this arrogant at all. You stated already that you would be self-indulgent, but you were not arrogant: you were honest. I realize that you posted over a year ago but I wanted to say that I actually really enjoyed reading this. It reminds me of myself in the sense that i like to talk about myself. Not that I DO talk about myself, it’s just that I like to think about it. After all, who doesn’t want to think that everyone else thinks they’re interesting?</p>
<p>This makes me sick. For some low life saps (I’m refering to myself) UVA is a dream. I wish you the best of luck, but be happy you are where you are because some of us would cut a limb off to be there…</p>
<p>I love UVA and really hope you get in. Again, I was a bit caught up in the admissions process when I started this thread but my perspective has changed (see my most recent post). If you want any guidance, I’d love to help you out.</p>
<p>Wow I just read this entire thread… I could definitely relate. I was rejected from Columbia ED and cannot imagine being rejected from 5+ colleges like Columbia in April (although it is entirely a possibility). Thank you Iron for updating this, because as someone stuck in the frustrating and tiring application process, I’m glad to see proof that life goes on, that it’s completely possible to find happiness even if it feels like the end of the world at the time. You are really inspiring :)</p>
<p>Also, I don’t mean to start an argument again, but I just want to say that Iron was completely justified in posting this thread. I don’t think he was arrogant at all, and judging from his posts I think he has a whole lot of character. Ivy leagues/similarly prestigious colleges are sometimes just luck of the draw. Rejections from such schools does not mean that the applicant doesn’t have character, or leadership, or whatever magical quality one needs to “succeed in life.” I was really maddened by how some people questioned his character and condemned his shyness, citing them as reasons for his rejections. Everyone has faults, even the people who do get into the “best” schools.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for coming back after a year and a half to post what happened. I thought all of your posts were so honest and true; I literally felt like I was on a roller coaster with the original post.
I really am happy to see what happened at UVA in the end and I hope you go wherever you want to transfer next year. You obviously deserve it. </p>
<p>And your venting in the original post was completely warranted. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. </p>
<p>I’ve always thought I had a similar attitude and penchant for perfectionism, but surprisingly, it didn’t show when I got rejected EA from Stanford. I was remarkably okay with it. I just stared at my computer screen for a minute, then listened to “World Spins Madly On” by The Weepies and watched The Office with my neighbor, who got deferred, and all was well. I only worry that it doesn’t bode well for my other schools.</p>
<p>Wow, OP, you are academically extremely impressive.</p>
<p>However, and this is just going by gut reaction, your denials from your dream schools had nothing to do with ECs. You yourself listed what you consider to be both character and personality weaknesses. Mensa if filled with such people.</p>
<p>Do you really think that these weaknesses did not come screaming off the page in both your essay, and the letters of rec?</p>