And no sleep was had that night

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston University
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<p>Hi, guys,</p>

<p>This is a repost from something I wrote for another college thread, but it applies to Boston too. </p>

<p>I know I’m relatively unknown here and that my posts (and most people’s) mean absolutely nothing, but I’m a little on edge right now and if anybody is stalking application links like I am, the least I can do is try and provide some insight. I was rejected from several schools in the past week, and I’m nervous for Boston, as well.</p>

<p>Take insight from a 17-year old with a huge grain of salt.</p>

<p>I just wanted to wish everybody good luck tomorrow with Boston, and I hope all of you are happy with the outcome. Boston is a top choice for me, so I’ve been freaking out a little bit as the decision comes tomorrow morning, but I think it’s important to remain calm and unassuming in situations like this.</p>

<p>What is most important to understand is that even if you are rejected, it’s not because you are inadequate or unintelligent – nobody who was accepted over you is necessarily better in any way. They were simply different from you.</p>

<p>College admissions these days are ridiculously competitive, and sometimes that causes us to lose sight of what’s important. Getting good grades is excellent. Do that. But there is something to be said for the kid who can balance social life with academics. There are plenty of perfect SAT score, 4.0 GPA kids out there, but you can bet that their life in high school was miserable and full of stress and they’ll probably have gray hair before they’re 20.</p>

<p>Life does not depend solely on grades, and you need to take that into account. At least from a personal perspective, my GPA is low because I am a two-time cancer patient, in an adoptive family I don’t get along with. Everybody goes through pain and stress and it does affect people in a negative manner; however, it is how you choose to deal with that suffering that defines you as a person.</p>

<p>My point (besides needing to rant) is that no matter how many schools you are rejected from or accepted to, you are still the same person and don’t question that based on the decisions of the allegedly all-knowing College Admissions Office. I know most schools say they’re holistic, but they have relatively little time to understand the whole life they are holding in their hands, whereas you have literally had a lifetime. If you are happy with yourself, ultimately, that is all that matters. Don’t let a college decision define you.</p>

<p>Once again, good luck, and try and get some sleep tonight.</p>

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<li>Alex</li>
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<p>I thought they come out next saturday?</p>

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<p>Nope! People started receiving acceptances tonight and the portal was down for a couple hours earlier today. As well, BU’s Twitter account posted a picture of admissions decisions this week, suggesting that the decisions will be out tomorrow.</p>

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<p>Serentic, that is awesome! You are wise for 17. Best of luck to you! I hope to check back tomorrow and see that you were accepted to BU. But if you aren’t, I have no doubt that you will be successful wherever you land.</p>

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<p>Thank you, proudmom! Best of luck to you and your child as well. I’ll be here as soon as decisions are up.</p>

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<p>That was beautifully written. Thank you for posting that. It doesn’t help either that I read it while listening to A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson hehe </p>

<p>I hope you get in! But like proudmomx2 said, I don’t doubt you will do great wherever you end up :slight_smile: Crossing my fingers for both of us!</p>

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<p>Love that song.</p>

<p>My fingers are actually now permanently tied in a knot. It’s unfortunate.</p>

<p>c: I hope you get in as well. BU is in my top three first choice schools, so we’ll see.</p>

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<p>LOL what are your other choices? I still haven’t heard from my other top choices which are Brown (1st!!! hehe) and UMich but if I’m rejected from those two then it’d be between BU (if lucky) and Northeastern (got accepted yesterday eeek!)</p>

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<p>My other choices are Brown, NYU and Union. Possibly UC Berkeley, but I’m not in-state. I also applied to Occidental, but it’s not near the top of the list.</p>

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<p>I also wanted to apply to NYU but too expensive for me… :frowning: hey you never know, we both might get into Brown or BU :slight_smile: Where are you from? I’m from Boston, MA</p>

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<p>I’m from Connecticut, but I’ve moved around a lot. xD</p>

<p>We might! Maybe both. We’ll have to see!</p>

<p>I applied to NYU as a recorded music major. I have an EP out on iTunes so I thought I’d try it at at least one school. Otherwise, I’m biology / pre-med.</p>

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<p>OMG me too! Biochemistry major/pre-med :stuck_out_tongue: care to share the name of your EP? hehe kinda curious… I sing as well but you’re probably much better!</p>

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<p>Does anyone know what time tomorrow ><?!</p>

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<p>Br2pi5 - Sure! It’s Sleepcycles EP by The Sixth Ocean.</p>

<p>I’m mostly a songwriter so singing is something I’m working on.</p>

<p>[The</a> Sixth Ocean](<a href=“http://thesixthocean.bandcamp.com/]The”>http://thesixthocean.bandcamp.com/)</p>

<p>Here it is on Bandcamp, where you can stream it for free.</p>

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<p>Rmui - I’ve heard historically it’s 11 am EST.</p>

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<p>Thanks for this, strangely, my nerves have calmed down significantly.
Best of luck to every applicant, and to reiterate what OP said, get some sleep tonight!</p>

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<p>@Serentic: I just finished listening to Strange Dreams. I love it! It’s the type of music I listen to. And you’re also a really good singer!</p>

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<p>br2pi5 - Aww, thank you! It’s all acoustic so it’s nerve-wracking to put out there. I’m glad you liked it.</p>

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<p>@Serentic: You’re welcome! I don’t have anything recorded but I paint so I sent samples of my artwork :)</p>

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<p>=o thanks for the reply 11AM hopefully we shall be happy x]</p>