Yesterday I received my denied admission to Cornell’s Hotel School. I was really confident I was going to get in, and in my head I was already admitted. In my head, I told myself that I was ready and prepared for rejection but, my god that hurt. I started crying and basically cried myself to sleep. Today every time I think I have composed myself, that nagging urge to cry comes right back and I breakdown all over again. Its been a day since I’ve got my letter and I am devastated. Is this normal and how do I even get over it? I’m so attached to the school that it almost doesn’t even feel real and I feel like I won’t be able to get in anywhere else and I that I don’t want to go anywhere else. Any advice?
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I just got rejected from Duke ED, and I’m in the same boat as you. It undeniably hurts to not get into your ED. From what it sounds like, you were really attached to Cornell, and that makes it even worse. Unfortunately, time is the best medicine. That’s all I have to say.
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It’s normal to feel devastated, especially if you thought your odds were good. Give yourself a week to grieve. Then get all those RD apps out.
I can’t tell you how many kids in your boat ultimately end up somewhere they realize was perfect for them.
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Same thing here for my daughter. It is tough but you will all land somewhere great. She is working hard on applications now and added a few more. Best of luck to you.
I have applied for 20 colleges, so a couple of denies are expected/fine…
Cornell is not the be it and end all.
What did you like about Cornell? Think about the attributes that drew you and then find the countless other programs that have an overlap.
It’s ok to be disappointed but you can and will be successful at another school, and chances are you will love the school that loves you back.
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