To all those rejected Early Action:

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I know how you feel.</p>

<p>My dream school for years had been Stanford when I applied last year Early Action. I had no doubt that it was the perfect place for me. I did everything I thought possible to get me in, great test scores, grades, ECs, you name it. I even spent an entire summer there as part of their High School Summer College Program, where I got two A+s. I was obsessed with the school and was ready to stake my claim as a student there. </p>

<p>But alas, when the decision came, it was a big fat ugly rejection letter. Not even a deferral. I had never wanted anything more for myself in my entire life, and needless to say, I was crushed, devastated. Those were some of the darkest days of my high school, as I had no idea where I ended up and at times didn't really care since it would not be at the school I loved so much. The vast majority of my senior year was filled with bitterness, resentment, and a strong desire to be recognized by everyone and anyone for all of my accomplishments. </p>

<p>Eventually, after the longest wait of my life, the decisions came back from other schools. If you haven't figured it out from my Username yet, I'm a Freshman at the University of Pennsylvania. I haven't even finished a semester yet and I already consider this place home. I love Philadelphia and am still amazed by the endless opportunities that this place has to offer me, and I am loving every second of it.</p>

<p>I know everyone here this kind of story all the time, that "no matter where you end up, you'll be happy." As cliche as it sounds, it turned out to be more than true for me, and in the end I think I am a better fit for Penn than for Stanford, and ended up getting lucky in the decision making process. </p>

<p>So for those of you that may be sobbing like I was at this time last year, please take heart in what I have to say. Life's not over yet, and there are plenty of places out there. Even though the rest of the year will be tough, especially the wait for all of those RD decisions, the long roller coaster ride will soon be over. Just get through the next months, and you'll eventually find yourself a home where you'll end up.</p>

<p>--Fighting Quaker</p>

<p>PS: APPLY TO PENN!</p>

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<p>Thank you. My attempts to post keep screwing up, but if this goes through right, well, I appreciate what you had to say. Maybe I’ll even stick Penn on my list.
I am pretty depressed, though.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for that. The tears haven’t stopped, but I know it’s going to be okay eventually.</p>

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<p>You sir are a scholar and a gentleman. I feel healthier just reading your words.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Thank you.</p>

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<p>You are a very nice person. I didn’t apply to Stanford (I applied to Chicago) but I thought I would tell you that you are really, really nice. thanks. =D</p>

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<p>I so agree with you. I’ve come to realize that Stanford isn’t the ONLY place I can fit in…there are plenty of other amazing colleges. </p>

<p>I was crushed as well and it will take a few days to recover.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for those words!! Also, U Penn I shall apply too ;D I keep re-reading the letter over and over again hoping I read it incorrectly… but there it is plain as day
“It is with regret that I write to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission to the freshman class at Stanford University.”
oh well haha</p>

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<p>Thank you for that. :)</p>

<p>I’m currently in the process of getting over it.</p>

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<p>I can’t believe my dreams were shattered with one e-mail.</p>

<p>I have to pick up the pieces… I’m crossing my fingers because Upenn is my second choice :)</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot, FQ. I started thinking about this after my rejection (not even deferral, what the heck?). There are plenty of schools that would be right for me (and all of us). I’m glad you showed up to prove that. I’m already excited to look at the other great schools in the country.</p>

<p>Also, screw Stanford! :)</p>

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<p>Thanks. I’m also applying to Penn and Berkeley. If i get into Berkeley i’ll show those snobbish stanford bastards what it’s like :stuck_out_tongue: Just kidding. </p>

<p>I love Stanford and Berkeley, and they’re both super great places. Stanford more, but oh well. Can’t have everything in life.</p>

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<p>Thanks for sharing your experience with us, we all appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Thanks for that message! I do think though that I am doing very well with my rejection though. Only a couple of silent tears! I’m already over it lol, Stanford’s just missing out!</p>

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<p>Thank you for such kind, inspirational words. Many people talk about this, but I’ve rarely seen anyone who has done it in such a personal way. Thanks again.</p>

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<p>This topic is just rich and beautiful.</p>

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<p>Yep. Rejection sucks. I am humbled by everyone though. So, it sucks a little bit less. Though it still sucks. But thank you for trying to comfort us! I’ll come back and reread your words when I’m happier. :)</p>

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<p>That is an AWESOME attitude to have. Remember, Stanford’s just one of the hundreds of awesome colleges in the world!</p>

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<p>Thank you, I echo the sentiments of all of my fellow posters.
I’m glad that you like UPenn so much!</p>

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<p>All a Stanford SCEA rejection email should do for you is make you recognize that Yale is better.</p>