Has this happened to anyone else?

As of now I’ve been waitlisted/rejected to all the schools I actually cared about, but accepted into the schools I just applied to because it was the commonapp and the said they met 100% financial need. I’m really grateful I’ve gotten into these other schools, but I’ve been waitlisted/rejected to the schools I actually care about, despite much higher acceptance rates. I just can’t believe this! I just feel like I’m destined to get rejected from any school I actually cared about. I know this is crazy and this is more just me venting, but has anyone else experienced this? How did everything work out for you?

I haven’t experienced this, but try to find the best fit for you among the schools you were accepted at!

I’ve had a similar experience. It’s unfortunate, but I still have a few more decisions. I don’t know how I will attend a school I am not interested in.