Reaction to college acceptance

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I graduated from UVA twenty years ago and I follow them on Twitter so I’ll see posts pop up from random people announcing their excitement to join the class of whatever, and even total strangers publicly sharing their good news in a way that doesn’t affect me one bit still annoys me. Just tone it down and share with your closest friend and family. No one cares!

It's like first day of school photos on Facebook. Most people think it's fun to see those posts. If you don't, you can scroll on by.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are jealous. I learned my lesson to not share news.

OP here. This is close to my own thinking. Here are my two thoughts:

1) We’re not one of those families that believes a student must cure cancer to go to a good school. My kid took tough courses, got good grades and test scores, and wrote great essays. That’s it. I think there’s disbelief that it can be that simple. So, there’s the notion that we’re “lucky.”

2) We do not believe that somewhat better ranked privates are worth the money; instead we see UVA as a great value. Thus, we were very practical with the ED selection. Many other kids with similar qualifications ED to a reach, and are oftentimes disappointed. Typically, these students cycle back to a better state school. From that perspective, we cut the madness short. Again, we are “lucky.”

In sum, I think it’s jealously and disbelief that we got the “prize” without the craziness.

This is insufferable. No wonder your friends are annoyed with you OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are jealous. I learned my lesson to not share news.

OP here. This is close to my own thinking. Here are my two thoughts:

1) We’re not one of those families that believes a student must cure cancer to go to a good school. My kid took tough courses, got good grades and test scores, and wrote great essays. That’s it. I think there’s disbelief that it can be that simple. So, there’s the notion that we’re “lucky.”

2) We do not believe that somewhat better ranked privates are worth the money; instead we see UVA as a great value. Thus, we were very practical with the ED selection. Many other kids with similar qualifications ED to a reach, and are oftentimes disappointed. Typically, these students cycle back to a better state school. From that perspective, we cut the madness short. Again, we are “lucky.”

In sum, I think it’s jealously and disbelief that we got the “prize” without the craziness.

This is insufferable. No wonder your friends are annoyed with you OP.

It is self-congratulatory and bumptious. I doubt they actually have friends if they're openly like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid was recently admitted to UVA ED. I shared the news with a few friends who attended elite schools and whose kids are striving to do the same. I was somewhat surprised that their reaction was somewhat muted and they quickly changed the topic. Any idea what’s up here?

Were you expecting to see the front of their pants immediately tent up? Most people just don't get that excited over the accomplishments of other people's kids. I doubt you'll be uncorking the champagne when they inform you of their kids' acceptances. Be happy for your kid and try not to care so much about the reactions of others outside your family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are jealous. I learned my lesson to not share news.

OP here. This is close to my own thinking. Here are my two thoughts:

1) We’re not one of those families that believes a student must cure cancer to go to a good school. My kid took tough courses, got good grades and test scores, and wrote great essays. That’s it. I think there’s disbelief that it can be that simple. So, there’s the notion that we’re “lucky.”

2) We do not believe that somewhat better ranked privates are worth the money; instead we see UVA as a great value. Thus, we were very practical with the ED selection. Many other kids with similar qualifications ED to a reach, and are oftentimes disappointed. Typically, these students cycle back to a better state school. From that perspective, we cut the madness short. Again, we are “lucky.”

In sum, I think it’s jealously and disbelief that we got the “prize” without the craziness.

No one wants to hear anything like this, even in tone, when your kid got in and theirs didn't. I think you need to reflect on the importance of humility and luck (be humble about luck).

I thought you were just a bit new to the college thing wiht your initial post. This one makes me believe you don't know when to keep your mouth shut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid was recently admitted to UVA ED. I shared the news with a few friends who attended elite schools and whose kids are striving to do the same. I was somewhat surprised that their reaction was somewhat muted and they quickly changed the topic. Any idea what’s up here?

UVA acceptance is not something to be excited about.

[Anonymous]

And the troll has arrived.

Sometimes I wish everyone had to register a username so we could see this person posting their rude comments over and over again.

[Anonymous]

I’m confused... somebody who went to an elite school is jealous of a UVA admittance?

I think UVA is a great school but I would more likely assume they don’t think that and don’t really care either way.

[Anonymous]

UVA boosters are are bored again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And the troll has arrived.

Sometimes I wish everyone had to register a username so we could see this person posting their rude comments over and over again.

Wasn't me - but I agree with the sentiment!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, more likely they just don’t particularly care where your kid is going to college.

+1.

It’s great news for your kid, congratulations! But other people really aren’t as excited about your kid as you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid was recently admitted to UVA ED. I shared the news with a few friends who attended elite schools and whose kids are striving to do the same. I was somewhat surprised that their reaction was somewhat muted and they quickly changed the topic. Any idea what’s up here?

Were you expecting to see the front of their pants immediately tent up? Most people just don't get that excited over the accomplishments of other people's kids. I doubt you'll be uncorking the champagne when they inform you of their kids' acceptances. Be happy for your kid and try not to care so much about the reactions of others outside your family.

and true

[Anonymous]

OP is another anit-UVA troll posing (poorly) as a booster. And you all are falling for it. Again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People are jealous. I learned my lesson to not share news.

OP here. This is close to my own thinking. Here are my two thoughts:

1) We’re not one of those families that believes a student must cure cancer to go to a good school. My kid took tough courses, got good grades and test scores, and wrote great essays. That’s it. I think there’s disbelief that it can be that simple. So, there’s the notion that we’re “lucky.”

2) We do not believe that somewhat better ranked privates are worth the money; instead we see UVA as a great value. Thus, we were very practical with the ED selection. Many other kids with similar qualifications ED to a reach, and are oftentimes disappointed. Typically, these students cycle back to a better state school. From that perspective, we cut the madness short. Again, we are “lucky.”

In sum, I think it’s jealously and disbelief that we got the “prize” without the craziness.

Congrats on the smug post of the day. Maybe you should just stop . . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is another anit-UVA troll posing (poorly) as a booster. And you all are falling for it. Again.

it really does seem that way doesn't it? Can't believe someone would actually ask this question haha