<p>Ok, that may be a little too much. But it totally hit me this afternoon that we’re down to single digits now. I’m having this nervous breakdown thing, like I have ADD or something. And my shoulders hurt from stress. Is anyone experiencing the same thing? If so how do you handle it? I have never been so stressed out in my life. Even though I know chances are I have already been rejected, but the tiny bit of hope left within me is driving me insane.</p>
<p>And I apologize for this pointless and whinny thread.</p>
<p>I'm way too busy to be stressed out. The apps for all the other (RD) schools are due on the same day the brown decision comes out, so I'm more focused on those. I actually kind of forgot that it all might be over in a week...just think of that, and r e l a x.</p>
<p>I was just sort of perusing the threads on the Brown board, and I wasn't planning to post, but the subject of this thread caught my eye.</p>
<p>I know you probably don't really believe it, but the fact that you wrote it makes me want to respond.</p>
<p>Brown is not the end-all of life. If Jim Miller and the Board of Admission do not have good news for you next week, you should not let it destroy you. It may hurt, but you must move on quickly, do other apps, and realize that there are plenty of colleges who will probably be pining for you in April that will offer you an education as good as or even better than the one that you may get at Brown, based on your personal interests.</p>
<p>As you wait, I would take into consideration the following: If you are applying early to Brown, you obviously have a very high level of self-confidence. You believe in yourself, your parents do, and your teachers do, and if you aren't offered admission to Brown, all of those people will be somewhat shocked. Commend yourself for having the guts, the intelligence, and the personal qualities to consider yourself ready for the amazing opportunities Brown has to offer. That accomplishment is not something much of the world's population can say it has done. Commend yourself for that.</p>
<p>I wish all of you applicants to Brown's Class of 2011 the best of luck.</p>
<p>I agree with the fishof sorts. While your post I am sure was meant in a joking way, I do not like kids talking about life being over if they dont get into the college of choice. My Son was in this position last year, and while it worked out for him (he was admitted ED and is very happy at Brown), I am sure that had he not gotten into Brown, he would have been happy at many other schools he was considering applying to. I know of kids who applied ED to many schools and didn't get in, and are happily matriculated at other schools. I also know of kids who went to their "dream school" and it turned out not to be a great fit, or they have changed their major and have transferred out. The bottom line is, there are so many qualified candidates and unfortunately the reality is that many will not be granted admission. Pat yourself on the back for going through this long process, of maintaining high standards and just move on if you must. There is a college out there that wants you and you will want and you will flourish. Good luck to you all--just realize there is life after a rejection.</p>
<p>Brown has been my dream school for two years now, ever since I visited. Studying with some of Brown's undergraduate students only further increased my interest in Brown. I can't see myself happier anywhere else. Currently, I can not get myself to work on any other college app, especially the ones that asks the question "why would you like to attend [insert college here]?" The first thought that always come to my mind is that "Well, if Brown rejects me I guess I can manage to cope with your college." As you can imagine, no good essay can be produced writing with that attitude. I understand that Brown rejection isn't the end of the world, like being rejected by your true love, but a part of me will probably die with the rejection letter.</p>
<p>My d applied Ed to Brown last year and was defered. Needless to say she was disappointed and applied to many other great schools. When Spring came she was accepted at many of them including Brown. So don't give up. If you are defered there is still hope along with lots of other possiblities. She is attending Brown but had it not happened she found that she had several other great choices.</p>
<p>I just cannot imagine having to wait till April to know where I'm going next year. All of my visions of the future sort of picture me at Brown...I don't know what I'll do with rejection :( </p>