OP, your post needs to be read by a lot of applicants, both now and on April 1. One’s life isn’t defined by an adcom’s decision.
This makes me so excited about college, no matter where I end up. Though I’ve been accepted to a college that I like very much, I was deferred from my dream school yesterday, and it was a blow. I have eight or so more schools to hear from by April, so the stress is just beginning, but I’m excited for the adventure that awaits at the end of the tunnel. 
thanks so much for sharing your story!
Great story indeed. Thanks for posting!
Great story! I really agree with the statement:
“Brown’s loss is Kent’s gain!”
This is really inspiring, since I fear that I won’t be able to go to my dream schools as an undergrad. I know I’ll end up happy some place!
Wow, your post is really good! I love that you wrote to enjoy the ride. I have to admit that I am a little stressed, but I do believe that things work out for the best! I do also know that I will go somewhere. I also want to say that I’m proud of myself for at least trying to get into some very awesome schools (as you should also be)! I truly thank you for posting :0)
Your post is so inspiring! I know people that have been destroyed when they didn’t get into their dream school, but they ended up all right in the end. Thank you for reminding all of us that life will go on!
Thanks for this. I just got deferred from Brown, but I’m more afraid of not getting in anywhere I want to go than NOT going to Brown. You’re proof, though, that you can still be happy after getting rejected from EVERY single school you applied to!
Thank you so much for posting this. It really cheered me up after reading through all these chances threads (which make me feel completely hopeless). Sometimes you just have to go with the flow and let life sweep you off your feet. =]
Inspiring…
Post of the millennium! Brava, Ivy, and thank you!
Oh I needed to read that so much!
Thank you thank you thank you!
Bump!
This was an inspiring story, and it’s the right time of year for post-applicants to see it.
This thread may be old, but I love to see these types of threads on CC. I’m a good student but I see so many threads about stellar students and it can be kind of discouraging sometimes. Thanks for this!