<p>We worked hard all through high school. We ran for the class offices. We stayed after school at all the club meetings. We worried obsessively about any imperfections in our apps. We fought tooth and nail to establish ourselves as that Unique, Passionate, Ideal Applicant. </p>
<p>Statistically, the chances of us getting in were unlikely. Nonetheless, the rejection emails or envelopes that landed in our mailboxes had to have been disheartening, painful, perhaps devastating. </p>
<p>But before we all go on to enroll in other great universities, achieve success and satisfaction in our lives, realize that Harvard or any other brand name uni isn't necessary for fulfillment of our life's goals, and eventually forget the sting of this unfortunate day, how many of us are sending Harvard this rejection letter?</p>
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Dear Admissions Committee:
Having reviewed the many rejection letters I have received in the last few weeks, it is with great regret that I must inform you I am unable to accept your rejection at this time.
This year, after applying to a great many colleges and universities, I received an especially fine crop of rejection letters. Unfortunately, the number of rejections that I can accept is limited.
Each of my rejections was reviewed carefully and on an individual basis. Many factors were taken into account - the size of the institution, student-faculty ratio, location, reputation, costs and social atmosphere.
I am certain that most colleges I applied to are more than qualified to reject me. I am also sure that some mistakes were made in turning away some of these rejections. I can only hope they were few in number.
I am aware of the keen disappointment my decison may bring. Throughout my deliberations, I have kept in mind the time and effort it may have taken for you to reach your decision to reject me.
Keep in mind that at times it was necessary for me to reject even those letters of rejection that would normally have met my traditionally high standards.
I appreciate your having enough interest in me to reject my application. Let me take the opportunity to wish you well in what I am sure will be a successful academic year.
SEE YOU IN THE FALL!
Sincerely,
Applicant at Large
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<p>:) I found it a few days ago, and I totally empathize with the writer. </p>
<p>No matter how many rejections you received/ will receive this week, remember to keep the big picture in perspective! No inferiority complexes, no suicide attempts, no depressive slumps, no regrets about working hard instead of slacking off through high school! You are an amazing person, and you will find happiness if you just make it work wherever you wind up in the fall. The college process is becoming crazy, especially with the baby boomer kids coming of age- its just too difficult to ever count on acceptances at places like Harvard. But hey, you're gonna be alright. </p>
<p>Congratulations to all those accepted!</p>