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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a question for the OP. I can tell why this kid didn't get into the schools he/she wanted. Can you?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ApplyingToCollege/comments/1jks4bh/the_college_admission_process_is_so_unfair/[/quote]

How about this kid? This is the AI start up kid who was in the news for all his rejections. I too was surprised until I read his personal statement and then it totally made sense.

https://x.com/zach_yadegari/status/1906888487292559531?s=46&t=z1v7bHHAEs1ipTUHXBOyQA
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Honest question what is wrong with his statement? He’s 17. He’s writing about why he changed his mind about wanting to go to college. He’s talking about self reflection, self learning and interacting with different types of people. [/quote]
Rea the comments. There are some really insightful ones.

[QUOTE]Patrick I. Emelife, M.D.
@IfesinachiMD
Apr 1

After reading your personal statement, I can understand one of the possible reasons why some top institutions may have passed on your application. You opened with a strong stance against college, and while your change of heart is compelling, the essay doesn’t quite answer the natural follow-up questions:

•Why do you now want to attend college?
•What do you hope to study, and how does that align with your long-term goals?
•What do you hope to gain from the college experience—beyond academics?
•And how would you contribute to the university community while you’re there?

Admissions officers are not just evaluating your past—they’re assessing how you’d fit into and enrich their campus. It’s not just about proving that you’re brilliant or capable (you clearly are), but also about showing intention, humility, curiosity, and a sense of mutual benefit.

That said, your story is powerful. With just a little more reflection on how college fits into your broader vision—and how you fit into theirs—it could’ve landed differently. The good news? You still have an incredible story, and this next chapter is yours to shape.[/QUOTE][/quote]

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