<p>I applied for Governor's School a few weeks ago. I was supposed to be notified by April 5-- I wasn't. My friend S., who also applied, had her mother call the Gov. School office in Birmingham. They called back and said that S had gotten in, and that they were running late and letters should be in the mail very soon. I called and left a message, but they didn't call me back. S. got her acceptance letter today, and I got my Newsweek. Am I overreacting (as I often do) or are they ignoring me because I didn't get in? Here's the breakdown:</p>
<p>--there are usually two delegates from each school, although it isn't unusual for one or three applicants to be selected.</p>
<p>--this year, S. and I were the only applicants</p>
<p>--S. has a (much) stronger academic record than I. Her average is a 98-- I have an 88. </p>
<p>--I have a more challenging courseload</p>
<p>--ECs are about the same</p>
<p>--All test score composites are exactly alike, although we each scored higher in different areas</p>
<p>--I had two great teacher recs. One of S.'s teachers, however, filled three pages with praise (I saw her turn it in to the GC). I'm kind of worried about the fact that my teachers only filled in the sheet they gave them.</p>
<p>--I know the GC well- I go talk to her about summer college courses/dual enrollment often, and she doesn't know S. She let me "scan over my rec. and check for errors." i.e., read it. It was fantastic. I have reason to believe that since she doesn't know S. well, that her rec. was more bland.</p>
<p>--Writing is my "thing." We had to write an essay about a time our overconfidence got the best of us. While S.'s was good (it was about a time she screwed up during a scholars' bowl competition), I was partial to mine (about my attitude entering my first job). But, of course, it was mine. Of course I would prefer it.</p>
<p>I don't know if I'm kidding myself or if it just hasn't come yet. I am so happy for S., but I still have this awful jealous feeling that I'm guilty for having.</p>