<p>wjdgotjd07, I’m so sorry because your father is being abusive. Do not, under any circumstances, believe that you aren’t going to be successful in college and end up with a satisfying career and a good life. There is no shame in not being admitted to VTech. Lots of very talented students weren’t and being waitlisted means they thought you were qualified, but they didn’t have space. The way your dad is expressing his anger says much more about him than it does about you. You can’t ‘make’ someone be less angry, but you can decide that their anger is inappropriate and you aren’t going to take it personally. (I too hope your mother is being more supportive. Remember, if he is being abusive with you, he may also be verbally abusive to her, which may keep her from defending you as she ought to.)</p>
<p>Assuming you want to go to VTech, prepare an update for your file, expressing the fact that they are your first choice. Find out what percent of kids they admitted from the waitlist last year. A call from your high school guidance counselor may help.</p>