Best Parental Consolation Lines to Sooth College Rejections??

[ItsJustSchool]

^^ @Hawk-I, great post! My DD is suffering from self-doubt and “imposter syndrome” since she did get accepted to a great boarding school and is now feeling a bit intimidated. I will borrow the thought of your third paragraph to shore her up. Thank you.

Now, the admissions committee gets to weigh in on her decision. They know their students, campus culture, and academic rigor. They know the type of student most likely to succeed at their college. They’ve reviewed thousands of applications and somehow are able to see fine distinctions between applicants. I told her their decision to admit her or not is actually giving her the best opportunity for success during her college years.