<p>"Anyone who seriously feels this way has led an extremely sheltered, isolated experience and has never confronted serious tragedy in their lives."</p>
<p>Gracie, TRU DAT. </p>
<p>OK seriously guys, lemme let you in on a little secret. A big factor in whether or not you get accepted into MIT is how well you persevere. The admissions officers take your ability to handle pressing situations into account when they consider your application. If you're THAT depressed about a tiny little application that can be completed in two days, then good thing you didn't get in (sorry to be harsh). </p>
<p>MIT is a tough place and some kids come here and fail a few classes their first term freshman year despite working their little rumps off. Sure, MIT doesn't want that to happen in the first place, but if it does, we want people who can pick themselves right back up and start making stellar grades and handle the stress despite past failures. Judging from what I've read, you would probably have just increased our suicide rate had you come here. Shape up, folks, and I hope you change your attitude toward life soon enough. Best of luck to ya.</p>