<p>starburst,
its a blow to the pride, for sure, but you really have nothing to be ashamed of. people already know you are awesome, the most they will be thinking is "*** was yale thinking?" if you, by chance, get deferred. promise.</p>
<p>starburst, i understand completely how you feel. i didn't get a 2400, but i'm the valedictorian and i'm known for being "scary smart". people just don't get why you can't go wherever you want. then they make you feel bad.</p>
<p>Ivy admission is very puzzling. How did George W Bush get in? Did he have super SAT/ACT or GPA? LOL.</p>
<p>People don't think I'm smart, so I guess if I don't get in, they'll just be like "Eh, figures."</p>
<p>And the sad thing is, they're probably right.</p>
<p>oh, fringey, stop it. you're def. a genius and just super modest.</p>
<p>Haha these parents of these Gr. 10 girls keep calling my mom to see if I've been accepted anywhere yet.</p>
<p>They're so scarily obsessive with universities. I didn't even tell them I did early anywhere either.</p>
<p>Lol, i wish i hadn't told people where it was. My euro teacher gave me a lecture on how hard it was to get into these "Hoity toity" schools like yale ;-).</p>
<p>I mistakenly told everyone. I should have kept my mouth shut. It makes me sick to my stomach every time I think of repeating "Nope..." constantly next week. Especially because my physics teacher actually looked at me FUNNY when I was expressing how scary it was to apply. He really does think there's almost no question I will get in. How do you explain the complexities of Ivy admission to a guy like that? I thought he understood; he's a good teacher and young, but I guess not.</p>
<p>Thomas R. Smith</p>
<p>Trust</p>
<p>It's like so many other things in life
to which you must say no or yes.
So you take your car to the new mechanic.
Sometimes the best thing to do is trust.</p>
<p>The package left with the disreputable-looking
clerk, the check gulped by the night deposit,
the envelope passed by dozens of strangers--
all show up at their intended destinations.</p>
<p>The theft that could have happened doesn't.
Wind finally gets where it was going
through the snowy trees, and the river, even
when frozen, arrives at the right place.</p>
<p>And sometimes you sense how faithfully your life
is delivered, even though you can't read the address.</p>
<hr>
<p>for any lit nerds out there, this poem is great for the day-before-results.</p>
<p>actually lots of ppl have been kind of disgusted that i'm applying to yale</p>
<p>unfortunately they still believe the stereotype of rich, private school, country club snobs... i told them that if it really was like that then theres no way in hell i'd apply.</p>
<p>Since I applied, i told everyone about yale. But before that, when I'd get "oh, youre a senior, where are you applying?" I'd never mention any of the Ivies...everyone always gave me a weird look, or responded with "oh, <em>those</em> schools huh." </p>
<p>Btw, everyone remember to wear your Yale shirts tomorrow... I know that if I get rejected, I won't be wearing it again for a while. </p>
<p>lol I'm in a pessimistic mood tonight, sorry</p>
<p>I like it...</p>
<p>This is the one I printed out to have with me when I look at my decision:</p>
<p>Always remember...
It's not having everything go right,
its facing whatever goes wrong -
its not being without fear,
its having the determination to go on it spite of it.
Its not about where you stand
but the direction your going in.
Its more than never having bad moments,
its knowing that you are always bigger than the moment.
Its believing you have already been given everything you need to handle life
Its not being able to rid the world of all its injustices;
its being able to rise above them.
Its the belief in your heart that there will always be more good than bad</p>
<p>Remember to live just this one day
and not add tomorrows troubles to todays load.
Remember that every day ends
and brings a new tomorrow
Love what you do, do the best you can
and always remember how much you are loved</p>
<p>everything will be alright in the end. and if it's not alright, it's not the end.</p>
<p>^ nice....</p>
<p>Haha since we're sharing anecdotes:</p>
<p>My Calculus class for the past week has started off with: "Did you get into Yale yet?" or "2 more days, you scurred?" I kinda wish I never told anyone about Yale. Everyone is convinced I'll get in, but I personally am hesitant especially considering the difficulties of admissions. Eh...</p>
<p>These are so great, you guys :-) Almost supresses the intense nausea I have at the thought of tomorrow.</p>
<p>And ursel4some1likeu, look at my chances thread... you are incredibly nice, and should be informed of how not modest I'm being, haha.</p>
<p>OMG SAME HERE!!!! I don't think people appreciate how hard it is to get into Yale ;-). It's like..."Hey, are you gonna get in early or are u gonna have to wait till April to get your acceptance letter?" instead of..."So what safeties are u expecting to attend next year?"</p>
<p>I haven't really had a dream about getting a response yet, but I've had dreams about waiting for my response. Last night I had a dream that I was driving down a long highway, and each billboard that I passed had how many minutes were left until I got my decision ><</p>
<p>fringey, i looked, i'm a stalker, you have an upward trend working for you.</p>
<p>Hahah, that's about it! And they didn't ask for my first quarter grades, so...</p>
<p>:-( I can feel my heart breaking already.</p>