<p>So I came across the small envelope in the mail today... I opened it by tearing it in half with a glimmer of hope that maybe I can laugh at myself later when the small envelope turns out to be an acceptance letter. HAHA. Wrong. </p>
<p>The small envelope mocks me with its leering corners, Princeton plastered across the top left corner. Gathering enough courage and nerves to read the letter I was confronted with these sad words:</p>
<p>"Dear Mike:</p>
<p>The admissions committee has met and I am sorry to inform you that we were not able to admit you to Princeton this year. We received a record applicant pool of 16,500 applications and we were able to admit only a small percentage of that pool for an entering class of 1,220 students."</p>
<p>Reading further down the letter, I come across:</p>
<p>"The enclosed "Statement to Candidates" gives an overview of the process. We know this explanation may not be consoling, but it is as much as can be practically given."</p>
<p>Thanks for telling me I'm worthless, Princeton. Thanks.</p>
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<p>On a much much brighter and table-turning note, I GOT INTO HARVARD!!! As reluctant as I am to go to Harvard, I will probably still go because my #1 choice, Princeton, turned me down. Sorry Princeton, you lost yet again to Harvard. HARVARD 09, here I come!!!!</p>