<p>@ tfaoldster, I certainly won’t give up on this fight. I will not be applying for the 2013 corps because quite frankly, I am questioning the integrity of the organization. But, I will be exploring alternative routes to certification so that I can get into that classroom and start making a difference. </p>
<p>Also, thanks to those like tfaoldster, shelby, and soulch1ld who have shared a bit of their backgrounds. Yes, the program is highly competitive and the rejections could have been for a variety of reasons. However, I think it’s just as important to discuss the rejections as it is to celebrate the acceptances. This message board has been a form of group therapy in helping us get through to today and I think it should remain a form of group therapy in trying to figure out what the common thread is with the rejects (for lack of a better word!). </p>
<p>I wish you all the best of luck! And it feels sooooo good to be able to go to bed tonight not worrying about whether or not I’ll be accepted. Hooray for that!!!</p>