<p>so, S1 came back last night after the rejection party with his friends, all happy and bubbly - his usual self. Thanked me for the letter, informed me that he had completely gotten over the HYP rejection, and told me how happy he would be at U Chicago. Shared his analysis on his own psyche - it’s all a matter of perspective because if he got admitted to Chicago a day later the HYP rejections, he would have felt like he owned the world. But, since he got Chicago EA a few months earlier, somehow he took it for granted. Said if somebody had told him a few years back that he would go to a school that is rated #1 in USA, perhaps even in the world, in his chosen field, he would have been completely awed. </p>
<p>Also shared that he does feel sheepish that he did not get acceptances from other schools, though with more foresight and early planning he could have. Said even the best and biggest diamond had to be cut and polished properly to shine. Made it clear that this was a good lesson, and he felt relieved that he learned this lesson now rather than four years later.</p>
<p>All in all, happy ending… Many thanks to everyone who shared their input!</p>