Hi guys, as the rush of M10 dies down, I just wanted to write a quick note and reach out and support those who didn’t have the best day. My first cycle ended with bitter disappointment, and I truly can empathize with what some of you are feeling. I just want to say that it’s going to be okay and you are amazing, strong, wonderful students who will go far no matter what your results were. Also, for anyone who wants to chat, I would welcome PMs …
Last year I wrote this and I want to repeat it:
A rejection, or wait list doesn’t mean that you aren’t a strong person, filled with beauty and depth. After my first application cycle, I was done, I never considered re-applying. So I moved on. and you know what? I was exposed to so many opportunities and experiences that changed me. They made me mature and challenged me in ways that I would have never thought of. I would never have understood my ignorance or challenged my own perspective on problems surrounding me if I hadn’t had those opportunities. I wouldn’t have experienced them if I would have gone to BS. I don’t doubt I would have had a fantastic experience at BS, I guess the point I am trying to make is that, the roads continues and you don’t know where it will take you, but you have got to have trust and dedication that it will shape you well and lead you to places where you will grow- whether its where you thought you would go initially or not. Whatever your results keep your head high and be proud of yourself, you took a huge risk and have come far.
Keeps Your Chins Up! BS is but one path among many. And regardless, BS is NOT a path to success. Nothing is that concrete.… You and only YOU pave your path…
@Atria you’re an inspiration to all. There are a few who had disappointing news today for the second year in a row…many received similar news their first time out. I can’t think of a better person for them to reach out to than you. My heart hurts for them, but I don’t think I’ll relate to them as well. Nevertheless, if any of you need some encouraging words, I know we parents are all here for you! Hugs to all.
Thanks for writing this. I’ve been lurking on the forums for the past week b/c of M10. I put all my eggs into one basket and got rejected, so this post speaks to me quite a bit. :- )
@randomapplicant1 I’m so sorry to hear that! I’m just here to offer support but I do know that you may get taken off waitlists so don’t feel too down yet!
Honestly: applying to these schools is a serious test of grit and character. It’s a lot of work! Be proud that you did this, and be amazed by what you learned in the process.
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”
Boarding school is not the end of the world: it’s just something different that not everybody does.
You’ll do great no matter where you are, and life has a funny way of working out in the end. Just be patient!
Ahhh @nico.campbell. So glad to have your insight back on CC. You and @Atria have been missed. I also hope @stargirl3 can make an appearance to help bolster these kids who are so down right now. Hope both of y’all are enjoying your families…thanks for taking time to check on people here!
thanks for the kind words @missinghome21 I have decided to write an email to the top school I was waitlisted at (to maybe increase my chances of getting in) but I think the main reason I got waitlisted was because of FA… my friends got into that school so I really really want to go even more now
There are plenty of people who were accepted to Andover and not Exeter. You would think that if you were in Andover’s top 13 percent, you would also be in Exeter’s 17 percent. But no. Alas, I don’t think we can read into their decisions. Perhaps they misinterpreted your essay or their interviewer was in a pissy mood that day. But if you’re not in Andover’s top 13 percent, you can’t take that to mean anything. All the people who apply to boarding schools are the people who will control the world one day, no matter where they attend high school.
Just love your high school, and make sure Andover regrets their decision in 20 years. You can’t let them have the last laugh! I look forward to hearing about what all of us will accomplish in the future!
Actually not… There are tons of very high achieving kids who never considered BS. And who are very ambitious. You may want to start looking over your shoulder now…
All I’m saying is that all successful people have determination. Whether all people who are successful applied to Andover forty years ago isn’t my point. I’m just arguing that a student who is determined, curious, and ambitious enough to engage themselves in an application process with odds as not-in-your-favor as these schools’ acceptance rates will do well no matter what school they attend.
Thank you for this inspirational post! This is my second year applying to BS and I got waitlisted but no acceptances both years. It sucks but its nice to know that the AO was still pleased with my application. I’m hoping for good news and I wish good luck to all those who are in a similar position
@randomapplicant1 Everything happens for a reason so believe that the future will turn out good for you and you’ll be fine. Even if you don’t get into boarding school you can keep trying (for at least 3 years!)
Don’t give up hope! I’m here cheering you on!!
March 10 has a special place in my heart for all the times it let me down. To those who are disappointed, know that things might not work out the way you wanted, and that might be great. I’m so glad I didn’t get in to Groton until the third time because of the people I met and the determination I gathered along the way.
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