<p>From my experience (and intense worries, all speculative) during this process, there are two distinct strains of rejection anxiety:</p>
<p>1) The rejection itself, as an implication of a student’s lack of qualification (friends getting in might fall under this category)</p>
<p>2) The fact that one cannot go to one’s dream school, top choice, etc.</p>
<p>If it is the second one, a little bit of time and perhaps visiting the school if possible might help. </p>
<p>If it is the first one, as in my case, it’s more difficult because I would imagine that the feeling of inadequacy is exacerbated by being at school. Perhaps taking a break from stress factors (friends, school for a day) might help. I would appreciate more ideas on this point (in the case I have to face it, and the OP is in the same situation).</p>