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I understand some families have overly high expectations and [b]would have benefited from more accurate information about current conditions[/b]. However you're being downright nasty, OP. Plenty of families have been rejected from their preferred choices (yes, families, it's all right if it's a family thing, and not just the student's thing), and are pretty down.

But perhaps cruelty is the point of your post. In which case... thoughts and prayers.[/quote]

Sorry that you feel I'm being nasty. I understand why families and/or kids would feel upset from rejection. I'm not arguing that they shouldn't be down. What I'm trying to understand is what happened that put them in the situation where they were surprised? There is a difference being upset about rejection but you realized the odds were low versus being surprised because you didn't think rejection was a likely outcome. So is that the answer--they didn't have accurate information? Are students largely applying to schools in information vacuums? What are college counselors telling students/families? [/quote]

We were prepared and still felt disappointment/mild surprise at some results. I am an optimistic person by nature. I hold out hope for my sports teams even when there are seconds left in the game and almost statistically impossible to win. It’s called hope. Yes, there are probably parents who feel entitled, but also many who are optimistic which is part of being human. You swing for the fences because you believe you can hit them even when you’ve struck out before and are facing a tough pitcher.

OP, it sounds like you are a very pragmatic person who maybe is a matter of fact realist who may see the glass half empty a fair amount. That’s fine if that is how your mind works. Other people’s minds work differently.  They know the odds are long but someone will get an offer so why not them.  Some of these people will pursue what they want no matter the odds. We need people like this too.   [/quote]

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