Had a couple PMs to post this up again, if already read last night, just breeze on by…
Hey guys, not to be dramatic, but I worry about you guys - I know this covid thing is so hard on you crazy social teens, you are missing a lot. Add to this college decisions - with elation for some, but for many more, there will be disappointment and angst that is a natural part of the process. We will see both of these in the next few hours.
Want to warn you that it can be hard seeing “OMG I got in!”, while the clock ticks away and nothing is coming to your portal or it’s the rejection letter.
It’s ok to be sad, or be pissed and even jealous, but by the time a day to two passes - or set a deadline of by the weekend - commit to shake it off best you can and commit to love the one that loves you. Get your head to the place, “if they don’t want me, I don’t want them.” Just know your special place is out there - because you will make it special. Rise up over rejection. Do great things to make it USC’s loss.
For years, I have always been encouraged by how supportive the posters are on the USC pages here (compared to some other sites). If you are struggling in this process, please talk to someone, even on a random site like this, find people to support you. They are out there, and we are here.
Please don’t let the numbers game of college admissions define you. I said this before, but don’t let anyone tell you or make you think you are not awesome. Especially a college that simply doesn’t have enough space for your awesomeness.
As Stephen Stills sang (and I’m sure most have no idea who that is, but your folks do):
Well there’s a rose, in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you can’t be with the one you love, honey
Love the one you’re with
Love the one you’re with
Love the one you’re with
Love the one you’re with
