<p>ok, so i applied to Nova early, and got deferred...then rejected. it was my absolute first choice, so i was upset. i had known for a while i wanted to go there, and my dad is an alum -- so we had interviews, i stayed over for a weekend..etc. trust me, i showed interest. lol. ok so after i got my rejection we were really suprised...but i then got into Loyola in MD, which had also been up there as a top choice. meanwhile, my dad has called several people in admissions and alumni affairs and long story short, i'm now on the waiting list. basically, i know villanova is more a academically competitive school than loyola, and above anything else i had really really wanted to go there. facing rejection, i got myself set on loyola, and i was kinda excited to go. now that i'm on the waiting list theres a chance i could get in, and if i do i'd feel really bad letting my dad down after everything he did to help me get in esp b/c i wanted it soooo bad. and i still kind of do. so yeah, basically anyone have any thoughts on what i should do...? any comment/suggestions welcome -- thanks</p>
<p>Why don't you wait and see if you get off the waiting list at Villanova before you worry about disappointing your dad. In the meantime, I think its great that you are excited about Loyola. It's healthy to move forward and not wait around for Villanova to decide. My daughter went through the same situation and ended up falling in love with her safety school and not even being that disappointed when she didn't get accepted from her waitlist school. </p>
<p>When and if the time comes that you have to make a decision between Loyola and Villanova, you may realize all along that your heart was with Villanova, or you may be so excited about Loyola that Villanova will be a memory. At that point, talk to your dad and I'm sure he will just want you to be happy with your decision. Either school would be a good choice!</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Write an essay, express interest, tell them any new accomplishments you have, etc., etc.</p>