<p>I would say, take it easy, if #1 is not there for you, #2 on the list or the next will be just fine. It is not a matter of life and death. College is what they make out of it, and 'dream" school might not be such a heaven place - just look how many transfers are out there. Make the best at what is available. As I mentioned somewhere else, there is no reason to try to break thru closed door when there are plenty of others that are wide open.</p>