<p>Okay, lol. This thread is not meant to be a receptacle to your woes and worries. Instead, it is meant to be where you can discuss reality... some of us will be receiving letters of declination. What would you do, realistically, if that were the case? All of us (or, the majority, not including the so-called "trolls") are competent, worthy applicants. So, what have you taken from the experience, and what will you do to continue excelling in your life? And big changes? </p>
<p>That being said, I do think that one week of self-pity and copious amounts of ice cream would be in order!</p>
<p>I would be eating ice cream for at least a month. I think I've learned a lot about the application process, and I think it's really going to help for when it comes time for college apps. :D</p>
<p>Yeah... this whole process has been a huge eye-opener for me, and strengthened a lot of relationships in my life. I have a better sense of who I am, lol.</p>
<p>Also, I grab many more opportunities now. I have the chance to travel to France and Israel this summer!</p>
<p>Hard to say, it may last more than just a week. Of the two schools I've applied two, I care 50x more about one of them so it would depend which one rejected me. If both rejected me I would probably start running alot. Running is great for stress relief, any exercise is I guess. After taht I'd try to make the most of what I have.</p>
<p>No, no... I understand. It would definitely be more then just 1 week. I mean, for me, I'm allowing myself a week of real, honest, self-pity. Reclusiveness, crying, not caring, etc...</p>
<p>But after that, it's expected that I'll be disappointed and sad. However, it's important to carry on and remember that you can still achieve a lot where you are, even if it's frustrating!</p>
<p>Oh, another thing... I'll hopefully stay in contact with you lot, haha! I've met a REALLY good friend, and the majority of the people on here are some of the most well-rounded, interesting people I know! ESPECIALLY those of you who aren't arrogant, haha...</p>
<p>I would probably just learn to deal with it.... and prepare myself for public school, or school abroad (my dad lives outside of the US most of the time because of his job). I know that I have tried my very hardest, and there's nothing else I can do but cry and stuff my face with Snickers bars.</p>
<p>The whole application process is something I am grateful I went through. Aside from the frustration and stress, it gave me a lot of time to reflect on myself and where I wanted to be in life. Writing my essays were not easy, and I really had to dig hard to unearth the bits and pieces I was looking for to incorporate in my work. Along the way, however, I found out a lot more about myself than I could imagine (if you get what I mean). This whole thing has been a huge learning process, (although I probably wouldn't want to go through it again..... but too bad!! College is four years away!) and I'm glad I did it, even if I get denied by all six of the schools I applied to.</p>
<p>And also, if I do get denied, I will be applying again for 2010! :)</p>
<p>i would probably tell myself that i did my best and that it's not the end of the world.
i wouldn't cry or anything, i'd feel pretty bad for the rest of the day, but i'd move on.
my public school is pretty decent, and after all, it's just a high school diploma (i think gemmav said that once).</p>
<p>well, if i got a letter of declination, I would just go on a run for a mile or so and clear my head to think about it. I'm trying to think of boarding school as a back up instead of something to rely on so i already have a lot of ec's lined up if I do stay at my old school</p>