<p>I'm new to college confidential and decided to join the forum after feeling utterly lost when trying to be optimistic about boarding school. I've been working my butt off since 7th grade and been wait-listed, accepted(with out FA), rejected etc. This year would be the third time applying. </p>
<p>How do you guys get through it all?</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that… :(</p>
<p>I was rejected this past year and I thought I had it bad. This makes me scared for next year. (But whatever, can’t live in fear).</p>
<p>What schools did you apply to the first two times?</p>
<p>Did you call them and ask in what areas you were lacking? </p>
<p>Honestly I am just trying to mentally prepare for the next application season. I really don’t feel like going through another year of this but once I start visiting schools again, I will probably feel better. I decided to apply to twice the number of schools than I did the first time, and added some safer schools. </p>
<p>Also, make sure in your interviews to say that this is your 3rd time applying and that you REALLY, REALLY want the opportunity to attend one of these schools.</p>
<p>I feel your pain. I was rejected by Chatham. I made the dumb mistake of not applying to more than one school.</p>
<p>The very first time I applied to Northfield. I also made the mistake of applying to only one. The second time to Deerfield, St.Pauls, Andover, Choate, and Northfield. When I asked what areas I could improve on they basically told me to keep up the good work. </p>
<p>Thanks for the interview advice, I think that may be a good idea.</p>
<p>My daughter applied to only one school the first year. Was heartbroken. Applied to six top schools the next year and found her dream school in the mix.</p>
<p>She handled her depression by throwing herself into her work, making sure she kept all her grades at an A, and focused on her essays. She decided if she didn’t get in a second year, it wasn’t the end of the world and she’d just stay close to home and supplement. But mostly, she focused on finding BS schools where she felt a good “fit” and where it was clear by the faculty and student interactions they felt the same. So one person’s “dream” school can be another person’s nightmare.</p>
<p>I’m an Exeter grad and I still see too much focus on HADES as the be all and end all of life. this year we did 5 HADES and one not often talked about. The yield - 3 out of 6. When she went to revisits the big grin on her face said it all.</p>
<p>Give yourself a range and therefore options. You might be surprised at the results.</p>