<p>^^^^ Listen to what happymomof1 said. You have had time to be sad and disappointed, but now is the time to see what else is available. This is just a somewhat different path than you had planned, but it can all lead to the future you want. </p>
<p>You can see what schools are offering rolling admissions, or take a closer look at your community college; it may just surprise you. Teachers are there because they love to teach, the classes are smaller than a big U, and there is an amazing breadth and variety to the student body. We go to some the the theater and musical performances of our local CC, and I am always impressed by the talent of the students. There will be clubs to join, concerts to attend, and other social outlets. Some CC’s also have dorms or student apartments.</p>
<p>UPDATE:
I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY!!!
they called my dad yesterday to tell him my card idea was one of the most creative things they’ve seen and I would be admitted.</p>
<p>today i found out when i received the card i made with a “check” under “admission to WCUPA” with a note “accept packet to follow” :D:D:D</p>
<p>Yeaahhh!! Congratulations, Paramore! Now stop thinking of yourself as a ‘nothing special student’; obviously you have something about you that is so thoughtful and creative that they decided you needed to be at that school. I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time in college, and learn lots!</p>
<p>paramore, congratulations to you and have a great time at WCU!! You may think you’re “nothing special” but they obviously disagree!</p>
<p>I’m so glad you trusted your instincts, kept going despite discouraging messages from people around you (thanks alot, guidance counsellor! Oh, and 2fast4you – great post, fantastically helpful.) The phrase “thinking outside the box” is overused, but SO true in your case. You jumped through all the usual hoops – applications, letters, transcripts, blah blah – and then you found the perfect way to tell them you’re exactly what they’re looking for!</p>
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<p>Fall 2011
Number of qualified applicants offered a placed on waiting list: XXXX
Number accepting a place on the waiting list: XXX Number of wait-listed students admitted: 1 :D</p>
I’m so happy!</p>