Do great students sometimes get shut out?

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. It is no longer accurate. Not a good tool. USNews has accurate rankings. Naviance is also dated.

USNWR says it's rank 93rd, though?

I keep telling myself it's ok. He was accepted at his top choice, and hopefully he'll be able to attend. But there's a chance that he won't, and there are siblings behind him...

Okay, I don't get this. Your DC is in at a school, their top choice. What is the issue now?

It’s not enough to win the prize you want, you have to be the one rejecting those you see as inferior. They can’t reject you.

People here don’t need college counselors, they need therapists.

It's not that. I said before, but I think it got lost in the thread. His acceptance was at the USCGA, and he's concerned an injury or medical issue will pop up between now and June and prevent his attendance. An acceptance at a regular school would helpful. He's still waiting on some RD decisions, though.

And you didn’t think of this earlier in the process? It can happen while you’re in college too. So plan accordingly

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. It is no longer accurate. Not a good tool. USNews has accurate rankings. Naviance is also dated.

USNWR says it's rank 93rd, though?

I keep telling myself it's ok. He was accepted at his top choice, and hopefully he'll be able to attend. But there's a chance that he won't, and there are siblings behind him...

Okay, I don't get this. Your DC is in at a school, their top choice. What is the issue now?

It’s not enough to win the prize you want, you have to be the one rejecting those you see as inferior. They can’t reject you.

People here don’t need college counselors, they need therapists.

It's not that. I said before, but I think it got lost in the thread. His acceptance was at the USCGA, and he's concerned an injury or medical issue will pop up between now and June and prevent his attendance. An acceptance at a regular school would helpful. He's still waiting on some RD decisions, though.

And you didn’t think of this earlier in the process? It can happen while you’re in college too. So plan accordingly

I was certain he wouldn't get in there but figured he would get into a state school, so no, I wasn't worried about it. Joke was on me.

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You're not alone on that one, that's for sure.

[Anonymous]

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DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

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Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

[Anonymous]

Hi OP,

Can you pass on a message to your son? From a recent college grad who was in this position 4 years ago.

I ended up at a good college-- not my dream school-- but a good college. My sophomore year, a dream opportunity arose and I was accepted early into a top medical school at the age of 19.

Yes, I was crushed by my college rejections, and my self-esteem took quite a large hit. I can remember that feeling like it was yesterday. Had I gotten into my dream school, that pathway never would have opened.

TLDR; Life has a way of working itself out. You will one day look back in life and be so content you don't think about these "what ifs" anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP,

Can you pass on a message to your son? From a recent college grad who was in this position 4 years ago.

I ended up at a good college-- not my dream school-- but a good college. My sophomore year, a dream opportunity arose and I was accepted early into a top medical school at the age of 19.

Yes, I was crushed by my college rejections, and my self-esteem took quite a large hit. I can remember that feeling like it was yesterday. Had I gotten into my dream school, that pathway never would have opened.

TLDR; Life has a way of working itself out. You will one day look back in life and be so content you don't think about these "what ifs" anymore.

DP, this is just wonderful. Thank you for such a good perspective and sharing your story.

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Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

PP. I'm rooting for him. Hang in there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

PP. I'm rooting for him. Hang in there.

He's in at Purdue!

We can breathe now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

PP. I'm rooting for him. Hang in there.

He's in at Purdue!

We can breathe now.

Yay!!! Thrilled for you!
Sending best wishes!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

PP. I'm rooting for him. Hang in there.

He's in at Purdue!

We can breathe now.

PP here. Congratulations!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

PP. I'm rooting for him. Hang in there.

He's in at Purdue!

We can breathe now.

Yay!! congrats

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP here. OP: don't be hard on yourself. This is a stressful time. I hope for the best for your son and that you can get some peace of mind.

Thank you. He told me this morning that he applied EA to Purdue (I knew he'd applied but assumed RD), so fingers crossed we get good news from them soon. Engineering, though, so I know it's a tougher admit than other majors.

PP. I'm rooting for him. Hang in there.

He's in at Purdue!

We can breathe now.

Congrats! Purdue seems like a great school.

[Anonymous]

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