Isn't it ironic? (To Harvard/Yale applicants accepted to Harvard, rejected from Yale)

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<p>I was rejected from Harvard, my number one choice, but accepted to Yale. I know there are those of you out there who applied to Yale because it was your number one choice, but got accepted to Harvard, instead. I can't help feeling guilty about my Yale acceptance. If only we could switch spots and trade acceptances. I would gladly give you my Yale acceptance (since Yale was and probably still is your number one choice) in return for your Harvard acceptance.</p>

<p>In the end, though, my alumni interviewer had a point when she said that we all end up where we're supposed to be. There have been many stories of students who applied to Yale but got into Harvard (or vice versa) and ending up loving Harvard in the end. The residential college systems of the schools aren't that different, right down to the Master's Teas. The same goes for campus life and academics. If you really don't like Harvard after spending a year there, then Yale offers a transfer option. At the very least, there's always graduate school--it'll be easier getting into Yale graduate school as a Harvard graduate than as a Yale graduate because of the unspoken cross-admit policy.</p>

<p>So, congratulations on your Harvard acceptance, and I guess I'll be seeing some of you guys at the games.</p>

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<p>my best friend got waitlisted at penn and rejected from yale, but accepted to harvard. irony at its best :)</p>

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There have been many stories of students who applied to Yale but got into Harvard (or vice versa) and ending up loving Harvard in the end.

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You make it sound like applying to one of these schools means you also automatically apply to the other. Whatever happened to resesarching beforehand and not applying to schools where you think you'll be miserable?</p>

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<p>Haha - no i get it. I applied to yale and harvard, preferring yale. rejected yale, accepted harvard. go figure. anyway, i sympathize but i'm still thrilled and know that i have a lot of REALLY great choices. u too! anyway, congratulations!</p>

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<p>Just because you like Yale best doesn't mean you'll be miserable at Harvard, and vice versa. The point is that HYPS and many other high end schools are highly ranked because they are, in fact, terrific schools - schools where high performing students are very likely to flourish and be happy.</p>

<p>My daughter was rejected by Yale EA but accepted by Harvard RD. She went to Harvard and absolutely loves it. It's now "Yale who?" It will be the same for you guys. Whether you end up at Harvard or Yale, you'll love the school you go to and soon wonder why you wanted to go other one so bad in first place.</p>

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<p>don't get me wrong, I'm really happy for everyone who got into both yale and harvard. really happy. you guys deserved it. but I can't help but feel a bit cheated by the admissions department. I loved yale. I didn't even apply to harvard because I knew yale was my dream school. I guess I just wish it had shown me a little loyalty in return.</p>

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<p>exactly what thequaker said! i'm in the same boat as you, buddy. but seriously, i'm stoked about harvard and all my other choices and though I wish it could've turned out differently at yale, i figure all things happen for a reason. i could not be more grateful for the acceptances i did receive. in the grand scheme of the universe, ladies and gentlemen, what does it matter? :)</p>

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in the grand scheme of the universe, ladies and gentlemen, what does it matter?

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<p>Absolutely nothing. We are all so blessed (I am in the same position as the poster).</p>

<p>But about this cross-admit policy, how does this work? If someone goes to Yale for undergrad, does that mean they have a higher chance of getting into Harvard for grad? Is there any statistical proof for this, or is it just rumour? Finally, why would the ivies do this...why wouldn't they reward "loyalty"?</p>

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<p>I have someone in my school who was rejected from Vassar but accepted by Harvard.</p>

<p>Talk about weird.</p>

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<p>They don't call it "Tufts Syndrome" for nothing .... but it could just as easily be called "Vassar Syndrome" or (if the RP study and "The Early Decision Game" are to be believed) "Princeton Syndrome."</p>