<p>I cannot wait until the spring!!</p>
<p>I read it. We are all bound to face some sort of rejection in life. Do not take this as a failure. I was deferred from my first choice and I just though eh, time to work harder than I did before and hopefully I will get in later. There are days where I want to collapse, my friends call me a loser because I am so active in school, but it all pays off. If push come to shove go to a safety, work your butt off and transfer out. Don’t let this limit you. You never know. That deferral could possibly be an acceptance in April. Good luck.</p>
<p>All that you did was not a waste of time. Studying various subjects, going out of your comfort zone for leadership positions, and putting your all towards a goal has all shaped who you are today. It was not a waste because it has molded you into an intelligent, motivated person who will go on to do great things. Even if you end up going to a safety, think of how outstanding you will be there! All you are really focused on is the name. The prestigious name of the university. I say this because if you really sat and researched all the universities you wanted to get into and those of which you did get into, you will notice they are not different from each other at all. They will all have research opportunities, study abroad programs, volunteer opportunities, clubs, sports, etc.</p>
<p>It’s all in your mind, but a university is a university and will offer you great opportunities wherever you go!</p>
<p>Stay strong man and don’t let it get to you. </p>
<p>I’m in the complete opposite situation as you: I didn’t work hard at all in HS and now I’m really regretting it. I’m one of those applicants with a high SAT, great ECs and everything else, but a crappy GPA. While I’m hoping for the best in April, I’m ready for the worst. Since you worked hard in HS and tried your best, you’ll definitely have a far better chance than most applicants, including me. I’m sure you’ll get into a great school. But for now, just forget about colleges and enjoy the last months of HS :D</p>
<p>I was kind of expecting there to be a question in all of that. Honestly, what I think you need is some perspective. And a break. There is more to life that school, more to life than work. Have you thought about taking the year off? traveling, volunteering, etc? Or just vacationing. It will give you time to think and maybe see things in a new light. It will (if you want) give you time to retake the SATs. to take more APs. It will give you a new chance.</p>
<p>collegetimee,</p>
<p>Your post made me want to cry. I really do feel for you. These results are hard for you to take, and that’s understandable. But: You … Did … Not … Fail. When you get to college, wherever you go, you will quickly find that you’re focusing on the material you are learning, which will be miles more interesting and challenging than what you were learning in high school (at least that was my experience, and I went to a great high school). The ECs you’ve been doing in high school? When you get to college you can pursue similar interests, without the pressure of wondering whether they will get you something. You’ll do them because they’re interesting. You’ll discover new things and get swept away by them. You’ll meet interesting people and find places where you like to get pizza or coffee or whatever. The chances that you’ll forget about your original first choice school are actually pretty good. If transferring later is on the list of possibilities for you, of course you should learn what the requirements for transfers are. But please don’t torture yourself with worry about that.</p>
<p>Put back up your original post. I found it to be honest and relatable.</p>