<p>I began searching for boarding schools in seventh grade. I spent years lurking on CC, looking at school websites, and obsessing about what classes to take/sports to play if I got in. Today, I found out I was rejected at one school I applied to and waitlisted at four schools. I'm still waiting for one more decision, but I don't think it's going to be an acceptance. But, I figure that despite the obvious bad things that happened today, I'm glad I went through this process. I learned a lot about myself, and I discovered that I have ambition. I improved my writing, researching, and interviewing skills. I learned how to deal with pressure and the possibility of failure. But, more importantly I learned that "when a door closes, a new one opens." Today, I found out that I can do something really amazing with music over the next four years. If I go to boarding school, I forfeit this opportunity. Despite my disappointment of not being accepted, I know at least I have something else special I will doing over the next four years. So, today was not a completely sad day.</p>
<p>All in all, I'm glad I went through this process. But, this journey's coming to an end. I'm seriously considering not reapplying next year, and I'm going to stop posting on CC when my Andover decision comes (well, maybe I'll post on High School Life...). If my waitlist situation changes, I'll post again. I hope that you all got good news today, and I'm sorry if you didn't.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reflection, ifax108. Your contributions on this board have really been great and insightful. It was real nice whenever you posted. I am one of the lucky ones, but for every person smiling today, they have to remember that there are tons - maybe just like them - who are reasonably disappointed. Even if I hadn’t been accepted, I still learned a lot about myself and the whole process - that’s what counts. And look on the bright side - by the time you get to college admissions, you’ll be an old pro! Thanks so much for sharing everything. I wish you the best of luck in the future!
<p>iFax, that was an awesome reflection. Your contributions to this board were great, and I truly wish you very, very much luck in everything you do. I like that instead of knocking on the closed door, you walk straight to your open one. You sound like a very kind and thoughtful person, and I’m sure you will do great things in life.</p>
<p>i’m in the same boat as you-- waitlisted at a bunch of places with no BS in sight. i won’t be reapplying next year, but as you said, i’ve definitely learned a lot and like you, i’m now familiar with admissions essays and interviews, so i’m more prepared for college.
anyway, i’d like to wish you luck in getting off a waitlist, and in future musical endeavours! go us :)</p>
<p>iFax. Such a wonderful and mature way to look at it. Well said. </p>
<p>Stay in touch with the waitlist schools and ask if you can send additional information for your file. If so - don’t overwhelm them. Many schools don’t rank their waiting lists and the people who show continued interest can sometimes gain an edge of a spot opens. (sometimes - not always).</p>
<p>Colleges work the same way. They tend to gravitate to those who express continued interest after the dust settles. </p>
<p>iFax,
That was an amazing post. I sincerely hope that you receive better news from the waitlisted schools. </p>
<p>I read this and was deeply amazed at the level of your maturity.
It’s okay, I suggest that you reapply.
Last year, I applied to 6 schools in which I was waitlisted in 4 and rejected by the others.
I too looked back at my accomplishments and the journey in applying. It was such an amazing experience. Looking for better luck, I also applied this year and was finally accepted into Middlesex. (Though I’m waiting for 2 other decision letters)</p>
<p>Thanks so much and I hope that applicants can look to this post for comfort and reassurance.</p>
<p>DiveAlive, ifax, and anybody same as us whose username I don’t remember at the moment, I’m right with you guys. Don’t worry. I’m standing right besides you… Waitlist after waitlist after waitlist. Sigh. Thanks for the reassurance guys. Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>P.S.I won’t be applying next year. But I’m glad that I applied this year. I learned so much that I never would’ve been able to. And plus, on the bright side guys, we’ll be prepared for college applications. Unlike the people who’ve never had any experience with things like this.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the touching responses. I just found out today I was rejected by Andover. This is probably going to be my last post on the prep school admissions sub forum for a while (not to say I won’t still lurk…). You all are amazing people. </p>
<p>ifax, please don’t go away from CC! You have been wonderful and a great contributor to CC. In fact I’m shocked that you didn’t get in. I hope you get off the waitlist this year. If not, please apply again next year and join us. Many apply to the sophomore year and get in as you know. I think you have a great chance. :)</p>
and like you, i’m now familiar with admissions essays and interviews, so i’m more prepared for college.
Unlike the people who’ve never had any experience with things like this.</p>