<p>Since I'll most likely be at the same school next year, I guess I should start getting excited about it. It was fine, really, until I found out about all the schools that are just so much better. So now I'm hunting for the silver lining.</p>
<p>-Get to do all my old extracurriculars
-Get to be with my friends
-Live with my mommy (I love you xoxo <3)
-Snuggle with dog and cat :)</p>
<p>I feel like I'm adding zero on zero - it's never going to add up to anything.
What will you/do you miss about home that you would have if you could? This goes for all rejected applicants, not just me.</p>
<p>Stargirl > i love your post > not everything in life goes your way > for many things, now, and in your future. Being able to reframe disappointments and life’s challenges is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. Keep your focus on learning and growing as a person, no matter where you are. My D considered private school, and was accepted. When we looked at the finances versus the opportunities of private versus public, she ending up choosing public school. And she did quite well and enjoyed it immensely. There were actually more opportunities at the public school and there was a wide variety of people to learn from. Keep adding to your list and continue to be a good student, no matter what classroom you are in. Best wishes.</p>
<p>Now I know I’m leaving, there are some things I know I’m going to miss. Friends, school traditions and societies I’ve invested a lot into. Think about these great things around you and you’ll find the silver lining :)</p>
<p>Stargirl. Well done on seeking the positive. Your journey through life will always be better for trying, and better for seeing the positive rather than dwelling on the negative. You will never think “what if”… Good luck in the future. I am sure it is bright for you!</p>
<p>Stargirl3, I see from your posting history that you only applied to one school. I’ll assume you were applying for 8th grade. As you were waitlisted, if you decide to apply to private schools next year, you have a good chance of doing very well. Many schools only start in the 9th grade.</p>
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<p>But you’re not. You’ve been a bright “star” on the boards seeing the positive. The universe obviously has a better, bigger plan for you. And honestly - if you can be the “star” at your public school (grades and EC’s) you’ll fare as well as those who went to boarding school because you’ll stand out. BS is the start of a journey - not the end of it. We’ll catch up with you in college where you’ll be shining a beacon for others to follow! :)</p>
<p>@Exie I thought you wrote “shining a bacon” at first, haha. Thanks!</p>
<p>I kind of want to go on and do something amazing in life and just say, “Well, my first choice school rejected me…” but more than anything I want to be able to say, “Goodbye (current school name), hello Groton!” We’ll see where I end up.</p>
<p>Groton would be lucky to have you, stargirl3. I still have hope!</p>
<p>I just want to cry. Everyone is so nice, on and off the forums, and they all say they have their fingers crossed for me and that they’re praying that I get in (which is just what I’m doing :)). But really, it’s nice to know people are supportive. :)</p>
<p>How do you make the grinning green smiley face?</p>
<p>Never give up on yourself–but we don’t have to say that to you because you have already internalized that.</p>
<p>As I always tell my kids-- everyone gets knocked down, the mark of a man or woman is what they do AFTER they get knocked flat on the ground__do they stay there or do they get up, shake the dust off and keep on fighting. </p>
<p>Fight the good fight. Regardless of outcome, you will have already won.</p>
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<p>You can do it, stargirl3! 
Take inspiration from the character your username pays homage to. I’m crossing my fingers for you; good luck, no matter where you are in the 2013-14 year!</p>
<p>@GoldenRatio I’ll probably spend this year in the same place as you… the land of the free, and the home of the brave! :D</p>
<p>Hahaha, good one! :)</p>
<p>Like this : D :D</p>
<p>And indeed, think like stargirl x</p>
<p>stargirl3 – I love your positive attitude. It’s not easy to handle these situations with grace – but you do! No doubt you lead by example at your school, and ANY school would be very lucky to have you join its community. My fingers are crossed for you too – and if it doesn’t work out this year, I know it will the next time you apply. Best wishes and keep grinning!</p>
<p>BE POSITIVE! I’m trying, guys. I’m trying! </p>
<p>Your ability to remain positive in the face of adversity will make you a stronger, better person. Keep it up. :)>- </p>
<p>stargirl, here’s some bright side truths: 1) In an elite BS, you are among the top of the top. That means a higher threshold for grades and ranks which means your chances of being a shining star go down. 2) Colleges need diversity in their populations and limit how many privileged prep school kids they admit. 3)If you have it in you, it doesn’t matter where you go to school. You can still become a rock star. Boarding schools may offer more built in opportunities, but you can seek and create your own enriched education. </p>
<p>Take the energy and effort you would have had to put in to adapting to and learning at a boarding school and grab the greatest education you can from what is available to you.</p>
<p>Read the threads about boarding school creating disadvantages for kids. Its not a slam dunk decision to go, just because one is accepted. You still have opportunity.</p>