<p>Hello. I was just recently rejected from vanderbilt through EDII <strong>sigh</strong> Although I was not positive I would get in I thought I had a chance. Now I am just going crazy thinking if I did something wrong in the application process. I am thinking that I did not get in because of my best friend. We basically have the same exact application since we are really really good friends and basically do everything together. The only difference is, she is a lot smarter than me. She has a 4.0 and probably got a 36 on her ACT. We both take rigorous classes. I, on the other hand, got a 32 on the ACT and only have like a 3.9. Anyway I had her write a peer recommendation for me and sent it in with my application. She is applying through regular decision and I am just wondering if this prompted Vandy to look her up see how much better than me she is and then reject me. This is what I keep thinking and its driving me crazy. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>I am sorry you did not get into your desired college, it can be a little tough but Why would you even think of something so absurd as blaming your friend for it? Firstly colleges never think like " Okay, since they are so close friends we will select only one of them" and I am sure they don’t even realise at the moment that both of you have applied. I mean a college is not going to do background research on all the names in your application. Imagine doing that for all applicants! To add to the list your friend has applied RD and you ED. So they may have assesed your form even before they may have opened your friend’s form. On the other hand the colleges should be more than happy to accept two equally brilliant and passionate students in their place. So chill and dont worry, work hard Nd you will surely be happy wherever you end up.</p>
<p>That probably didn’t happen. Don’t think your friend did it. Sometimes colleges have to reject people who objectively might deserve to get in, it happens.</p>
<p>I am sorry that you didn’t get into Vanderbilt and wish you the best next year where ever you do go–there are lots of great schools out there!</p>
<p>Have you seen the admissions statistics for early decision this year? Vanderbilt is calling the ED Class of 2017 “record-shattering.” Only 1 in 5 students who applied was accepted. 93% of the students are in the top 10% of their class. The median 50% ACT scores are 32-34. Please don’t beat yourself up (or have harsh thoughts about your friend) over your decision to have her write a peer review, most likely it was simply a matter of numbers.</p>
<p>I recommend you give her a hug for writing you a peer review. Then say whenever you have the chance “thanks for having my back, friend. I know you want good things to happen for me!”
I am sure she only did her best in bringing out your finest personal qualities. Take the high road. You had only a shot at ED, never a sure thing. In fact, people with 35s will not be admitted in droves come April first. Just take a gander at the gracious people with higher stats than yours posting they were declined.
Run your own race!!! If you go to a match college instead of a high reach college like Vandy…also Run your own race!!!<br>
There is nothing to do when you meet other new talented people in college as well but to admire and support them.
Keep your eyes on the long term game here. The differences between a 32 ACT and a 35 do not make or break anyone in the work force. Then it comes down to high character and work habits and drive.<br>
Cheer on your friend, be sad when she starts getting some rejections as well for her sake.<br>
Be proud of yourself for your very good ACT and your high GPA. These are predictors that you can come out ahead again in college.
I have been around long enough to see the fine students of my sons’ circles who ended up in Not Reach colleges and flagship honors state colleges coming out of med dental and law schools and earning good livings in business.<br>
take the long view! This entire enterprise of college admissions isn’t “fair”. It is random and it is not an “actual” predictor of your life ahead of you. </p>
<p>In public as April comes around and many “unfair” things happen, and disappointments are distributed through the class, make up your mind that your best personal character is what your friends will get from you. </p>
<p>There is nothing wrong with venting at home. Seriously. Neither of my sons ended up where they “dreamed” they would be when they were 17…rejections, lack of funds etc. I am not fussing at you for venting but keep it private. </p>
<p>College is a whole new playing field where everyone is ready and equipped. Make new friends, keep thee old.</p>
<p>I’m sure it wasn’t because of your friend. Because of the sheer numbers of applicants, Vandy has to reject so many really good applicants. One of Vanderbilt’s big objectives is the “building” of a class. They are looking for students with many different backgrounds, interests, talents, abilities etc. Vandy wants students who stand out in some way besides academics, and they don’t want too many who stand out in the same way. They also want people from different geographical, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. So it’s possible other applicants in your pool had similar credentials but some kind of diversity that you didn’t have?</p>
<p>Vandy is a great school, but there are so many great schools out there. What matters most is that you fnd a fit for you, and then what you do with the opportunities. Some of the most sucessful people I know went to regional state schools because it was all their family could afford, but they made the most of it and stood out from the crowd. </p>
<p>Rejection is no fun, but this doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough. I remember Chancellor Zeppos telling my son’s class that 95% of the applicants could have been successful there – that’s the hard part about applying to these super-selective schools. There are no guarantees and sometimes it’s arbitrary who is admitted and who is rejected. There are so many great universities out there, and they don’t have to have a big name to be excellent either. You will shine at whatever school is lucky enough to get you.</p>
<p>Agree with above posts. This has nothing to do with you or your friend. There are many more qualified apps than spots. It’s a numbers thing. Shake it off and go kick some butt at another great school.</p>