Post Rejection/Decision Day Depression?

OneMoreKid
Thu, 02 May 2019 12:37:25 +0000

So our son is the usual record-breaking perfect student who sat there on Ivy Day just staring at the “Rejection” screen, but has a great backup plan (particularly known for his major with many fingers pointing to it being “better” than the big names) and is all-in. There’s still some wait list activity, but that’s unlikely.
Everyone at school wearing their Decision Day shirts seemed to have triggered something and he’s a little down in the dumps. Not sure if it’s that, the reality of embarking into the great unknown or something else.
Anyone else? Possibly just looking for my own assurance.

Meanwhile, the safety school is no slouch (along with the Honors College, scholarships, etc.).
Thanks.