I’m really debating whether I should open my decision today or not. My mom passed away last friday and I don’t know if I can handle not getting into Penn right now. All my extended family is here for the funeral and they are all anxious for me to open it but I am really scared I’m not going to get in and it’s just going to be upsetting for everyone. Any advice?
@jrt223 wow, I am really sorry about your mom. I wish I could give you some advice, but I can’t other than do what is right for you, not everyone else. You have earned this moment so you get to choose when it happens.
@jrt1223 I’m really sorry you have to go through that, and I’m very sorry for your loss. Personally, I wouldn’t open it today. Maybe give yourself some time to recover first.
Best of luck <3
It’s snowing in NY right now! haha
@jrt1223 im so sorry to hear that! I hope you get in coz I know you deserve it! if you don’t, its ok I’m sure you will end up somewhere you’ll love! I hope everything goes well for you!
@jrt1223 really sorry to hear that but just do what you feel right to do! everything will be fine, stay strong!
@jrt1223 I’m really sorry to hear that. But don’t let it affect you right now (easier said than done, ik). I’d suggest you open the decision today. If you get rejected, work even harder on your RD apps. Right now is a critical moment in your high school career. I know I’ve never been in your position, just giving an outside perspective. Stay strong, we’re all behind your back.
@jrt1223 I’m sorry to hear about your mother. My mother passed my senior year of high school as well. Now as a mother, I will tell you that she would be proud of you no matter what happens with your college decision. I will also say that as a professional 20+ years out of college, it does not matter what college you go to. I am a practicing physician and I have no idea where 85% of my colleagues (physicians, administrators, lawyers, etc) went to school. Keep it in perspective and take each day one at a time. I’ll be cheering for you.
Thank you everyone. I appreciate your condolences and advice. Best of luck to all later today. Sending all of my love from Texas
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will be saying an extra prayer for you that are accepted and that you get through this.
Press “F” to pay respects
I’m so sorry about your mom, but I suggest that you better not open it this two weeks because it will be hard for you no matter what the result is. If you get in, you don’t know whether you are happy or not; if you didn’t get in, it;s harder for you to move on. So you better open it next week.
At what time does the UPenn result release today? I applied for ED
7PM EST, check on your Portal
This day is going by so slowly. I swear, I’m going to die of old age before 7
I’m not opening my decision until Friday afternoon because my parents want to be there when I open it, my willpower has to be at 100
The Penn Applicant Portal will reopen on December 13, 2018 at 7pm ET.
Cannot wait so long every minute is going so slow
Yall should chance me real quick, im sooo stressed (wharton)
@Pr0Thr0waway chancing you 7 hours before you find out is not going to help with nerves. We just have to distract ourselves until 7.