Got deferred from my Safety what??//BU, Vanderbilt, Tufts chances?

Congratulations on the acceptances! Even if you are going to your state school, you can get a great education - just make the most of it and you will have a great experience and turn out fine. Work hard, get an internship or two (or research opps if you are into the hard sciences), and you will do well.

And remember, even if it’s tough to get a job – there is no such thing as a wasted education. Education is worthwhile per se.