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Anonymous wrote:We learned yesterday that my DS was waitlisted at a college from which his father and I both graduated. Admissions have become much more competitive over the past 25+ years, but I still thought he would be accepted. I think he would be very happy there but also think they waitlisted him because he was a 'legacy' and it's probably easier than an outright rejection. So I admit it: I hid myself away and cried and cried last night. I really didn't think I'd get so invested in the outcome of this process; after all, he's the one who has to go to college, not me. But he seemed so down; it broke my heart. And I was hoping he'd be close by, but it looks like he'll be 6+ hours away, based on the schools to which he's been accepted. I know this is not a big problem in the grand scheme of things, but it just makes me sad. No questions here, just a vent.

I promise you, that you are not alone Same thing with my D who was rejected from an Ivy that everyone thought was a sure thing, an outright rejection, ouch! I think I was more traumatized than her by it, I walked around like someone died trying of course to be upbeat when she was around it was horrible!! But then the silver lining was she got into another school which was a second choice and she is having the time of her life never looking back. I promise you things WILL get better and that means it was not meant to be or maybe it will if he gets off the wait list! This really makes them tough and is a true life lesson which they all need. Sending a virtual hug and nod of understanding.

Oh, my God. Getting rejected from an Ivy (just like 90% of all applicants) "really makes you tough?" Now I have seen it all. Only on DCUM.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We learned yesterday that my DS was waitlisted at a college from which his father and I both graduated. Admissions have become much more competitive over the past 25+ years, but I still thought he would be accepted. I think he would be very happy there but also think they waitlisted him because he was a 'legacy' and it's probably easier than an outright rejection. So I admit it: I hid myself away and cried and cried last night. I really didn't think I'd get so invested in the outcome of this process; after all, he's the one who has to go to college, not me. But he seemed so down; it broke my heart. And I was hoping he'd be close by, but it looks like he'll be 6+ hours away, based on the schools to which he's been accepted. I know this is not a big problem in the grand scheme of things, but it just makes me sad. No questions here, just a vent.

I promise you, that you are not alone Same thing with my D who was rejected from an Ivy that everyone thought was a sure thing, an outright rejection, ouch! I think I was more traumatized than her by it, I walked around like someone died trying of course to be upbeat when she was around it was horrible!! But then the silver lining was she got into another school which was a second choice and she is having the time of her life never looking back. I promise you things WILL get better and that means it was not meant to be or maybe it will if he gets off the wait list! This really makes them tough and is a true life lesson which they all need. Sending a virtual hug and nod of understanding.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We learned yesterday that my DS was waitlisted at a college from which his father and I both graduated. Admissions have become much more competitive over the past 25+ years, but I still thought he would be accepted. I think he would be very happy there but also think they waitlisted him because he was a 'legacy' and it's probably easier than an outright rejection. So I admit it: I hid myself away and cried and cried last night. I really didn't think I'd get so invested in the outcome of this process; after all, he's the one who has to go to college, not me. But he seemed so down; it broke my heart. And I was hoping he'd be close by, but it looks like he'll be 6+ hours away, based on the schools to which he's been accepted. I know this is not a big problem in the grand scheme of things, but it just makes me sad. No questions here, just a vent.

I promise you, that you are not alone Same thing with my D who was rejected from an Ivy that everyone thought was a sure thing, an outright rejection, ouch! I think I was more traumatized than her by it, I walked around like someone died trying of course to be upbeat when she was around it was horrible!! But then the silver lining was she got into another school which was a second choice and she is having the time of her life never looking back. I promise you things WILL get better and that means it was not meant to be or maybe it will if he gets off the wait list! This really makes them tough and is a true life lesson which they all need. Sending a virtual hug and nod of understanding.