<p>I just came back from speaking with a friend's child on the college subject. She is waiting for letters and so stressed that she is about to fall apart. Her parents just recently told her money matters and she will probably not attend her first choice. I gave her the old "Bloom where you are planted," talk and she knows that her 2nd choice is a great school. We also talked about transferring if you don't like it. She is scared and anxious about leaving home, making new friends, the whole thing. This week and the next few must be horrible for many kids. Their first real taste of disappointment and the adult world. I read a few threads on admissions here and I just want to hug some of the kids and tell them that is not the end of the world for them.</p>