<p>Hi Everyone.
I’ve been prowling this forum and other similar ones for weeks now, stacking up my odds against those of some other really fantastic people. After a while, it seemed like most of the thoughts going through my head were about bracing myself for a possible rejection or celebrating an acceptance. It got to the point that every dream I had was about opening my Eli account on December 15th, 5:01 PM.
But last night, my uncle passed away. He left behind two kids around my age (15 and 20) and a wife who is completely devastated. He was wickedly funny, caring, and incredibly loving, easily one of the best people I have ever known.
And suddenly getting into Yale doesn’t seem so significant anymore. Sure, my parents had been talking about Ivy League this and Ivy League that for the past twelve years, but whether or not I get in, they’re ALIVE to guide me through the process and support me no matter the outcome. I, as well as all of you, have a life that will continue, whether or not we get into Yale. We have loved ones who will be standing next to us when we get our decisions back. My cousins can’t fully say the same anymore.
So please, please don’t lose perspective while you wait for your results with bated breath. I know it’s hard to believe but you WILL do well wherever you go as long as you are alive and you have people who care about you around you.</p>
<p>thank you so much for this very needed post.
we must never lose perspective, you’re right.
and i’m sorry about your uncle, i really am.</p>
<p>thx for a great post!</p>
<p>You’re very wise for your age, billorani17. Maintain that excellent perspective throughout your life and you’ll do just fine. Best wishes for Monday success.</p>
<p>Sorry about your uncle, and wow, you make a really good point. It’s easy to lose sight of what we really value the most at times like these.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry for your loss yet I must say this post is beautifully written… my thoughts go out for your uncle’s family members!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone and best of luck on Monday!! You are all super brilliant people whom I hope to work with in the future, whether or not it’s at Yale :)</p>
<p>Good post, but in reality I bet some people’s parents refuse to support them in the process.</p>
<p>That would’ve been a great essay. Sorry to hear about that</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing this… I have lost sight a little. good luck on Monday and I’m sorry to hear about your uncle :(.</p>
<p>I just started my own thread regarding an advisor of mine who is really sick. Thanks for posting this. I agree with your philosophy completely!</p>
<p>billorani, I’m truly sorry to hear about your uncle. And thank you for your post. It really made me take a step back and reassess what my true priorities are.</p>
<p>Wishing you and your uncle’s family all the best.</p>
<p>I hope you and your family, especially your uncle’s wife and kids, get through this alright. 
And thanks for you post, it sends a message that we all need to hear.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for your support. My uncle’s family is getting through it, slowly but surely.
Best of luck for Monday.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for this.
My condolences.</p>