<p>I've been perusing the Dartmouth, Columbia (both of whom have released decisions), and Stanford boards quite a bit today, and have been itching to tell all of you a hearty "good luck!"</p>
<p>I have a friend who applied EA as well, and I'm sure, like many of you, she's a bit (understatement? ;p) nervous as well. </p>
<p>I've seen your stats and must congratulate you for being an oh-so-very competitive applicant pool. Hey, they kicked up their acceptees by 100, right?</p>
<p>A well-deserved "CONGRATULATIONS!" to those of you who make it tomorrow, and my sympathies for the deferees/rejectees. I, too, have applied ED to my #1 choice, and thoroughly understand the anticipation and overdose of anxiety that goes along with the wait. I know that, by telling you that you're all worthy of acceptance and unique, amazing kids (or peers, rather) means s hit because, quite frankly, I know how much is riding on your decision. You've planned for it, dreamed it, tasted it, stressed and obsessed over it. And it all boils down to one phone call, one measely envelope.</p>
<p>Yet, at the risk of sounding cliche, I have to add in that a rejection/deferral may not be the worst case scenario. I've heard of kids who applied ED to their #2 choice because they thought they had no shot at their dream school, got rejected, and ultimately ended up at their prized university. Think of all the Ivies and top 25's. It could happen. College experiences are what you make of them. With the right attitude, a rejected kid worthy of Stanford could be euphoric at any another reputable school. And, quite frankly, if you're applying to Stanford, you sure as hell aren't an idiot.</p>
<p>Buena suerte!</p>
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