How'd this kid get so smart?

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<p>As I impatiently wait for my niece's last few bits of info, I have been scouting the college specific boards and stumbled on this thoughtful young lady's post to the friends she made while awaiting results at one particular school. The name of the school is not important and could divert attention from her message so I am deleting it. </p>

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Rejected :[</p>

<p>Ah, well...</p>

<p>Now it is time for some of etched's final musings (I'm taking about myself in the third person because I feel like I'm telling some story, haha). All of you are fabulous ladies (even those who are lurking in this thread -- I know you're there, and you're great for just reading this!). You don't need a school to define you at all. While it is definitely a nice thing, it isn't the be all and end all. _____ and other top schools are simply places to get an education. While some aspects make it better/worse in peoples' eyes, ultimately, its first purpose is education. Just the fact that we have the opportunity to pursue higher education is incredible, regardless of where we end up.</p>

<p>Even though I got rejected, I'm not really all that upset because through the process I was able to meet wonderful people. Find the silver lining in life, find the learning, find how you can make it better and bounce back from the situation. I know a silver lining for everyone in here: you're wonderfully brilliant and fantastic individuals that have achieved great things in your 17/18 years. That fact cannot be taken away from college rejections -- it's their loss. That may seem cheesy and cliche, but it's true.</p>

<p>Know that a college doesn't have to validate your accomplishments or who you are; be the strong ladies that you are and rise above it. I know it's difficult, but the college process is needlessly hurtful. Don't get sucked into it. There are better things to do, like getting excited about where you're going next year. Just because it isn't ______ doesn't mean you're not going to get a great education.</p>

<p>Basically, love yourselves. I love you all because you're wonderful; treat yourselves with the same respect and try not to take this too hard.

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Good job, kiddo. In a time of disappointment you reached out to help others. You are a winner in my book.</p>

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<p>I love it! So refreshing after some of the recent whining.</p>

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<p>What a wonderful note to send - some school is going to be lucky to have her.</p>

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<p>Intelligence, grace, perspective, empathy. She’ll be A-O.K… I was happy to find the post.</p>

<p>MOWC, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe that’s why I transferred it over here. ;)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the breath of fresh air.
Some school made a mistake in skipping over her…</p>

<p>Best wishes to her, on her journey.</p>

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<p>I wish the seniors at my kids’ HS could read this including some parents.</p>

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<p>Wisdom and character–she embodies these qualities that are difficult to measure and communicate on an application.</p>

<p>I agree with Ontheedge, her maturity would improve many an adult as well.</p>

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<p>They should make it a leading post on several threads. And this kid already has what no specific college or university (however “ranked”) can give; character has to be found and she already has it! </p>

<p>So many kids and parents believe where you go to school is the key. She has the key and it will unlock a world for her whereever she elects to study.</p>

<p>thanks for sharing this!</p>

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<p>Wonderful! Thanks for sharing it! She’s a remarkable young woman.</p>

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<p>This is a refreshing read. Haha, when D wasn’t accepted by MIT (note, we never said rejected!), the general feeling was that it was THEIR loss. To this proud mama, she went and immediately began to prove it! </p>

<p>It’s great to read this from a young woman, certainly not what one would expect from a 17 yr old.!!!</p>

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<p>Surely she is related to you in some way, cur, one with such wisdom and grace!</p>

<p>astrophysicsmom, not accepted is a GREAT way to put it instead of rejected!</p>

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<p>That brought tears to my eyes. Throughout her life, the communities she joins will be very lucky to have her.</p>

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<p>Agreed! I think I was about 27 before I could think like this.</p>

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<p>Curm, thanks for sharing this post. She will do well wherever she goes in life. Her message is a great reminder for students and parents alike.</p>

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<p>A wonderful post. And she is right. No school defines a student. Education is what ones makes it.</p>

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<p>Required reading for my D, that’s for sure! Thanks for finding and sharing with us. Curm, perhaps you could PM the young lady and give her a heads up, she should see the kudos she’s getting over here from the 'rents. A little positive reinforcement that is well deserved!</p>

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<p>Curm, perhaps you could PM the young lady and give her a heads up</p>

<p>lafalum, I did that early this afternoon. She probably thinks I’m a stalker. :eek:</p>

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<p>No, she won’t think you are a stalker. She is a smart kid.
If she’s been around CC for awhile, she knows that you are held in high esteem here. (take a bow, Curm.)</p>

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<p>Hi, I’m the person that wrote the post. I am deeply touched by all of your kind words :)</p>

<p>And, no, I don’t think you’re a stalker.</p>

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<p>Thanks for taking a bow, etched. I think we’d all like you to spend some time with our kids!!! Best wishes on your college journey!!!</p>