So, I got rejected....

[Giest4life]

I appear to be not terrible heartbroken, overtly at least, but it's been almost 24 hours now since then, and I can't simply get that sinking feeling out of my heart. I was so sure that I'd get into my first choice school, the University of Virginia. Well, they didn't deny my per say; they granted me admission for Fall 2012 but not for Spring 2012, which is the semester I applied for. Under ordinary circumstances, it's not a big deal. Waiting one semester to get into one's dream school is a worthy wait, but I've gone to community college for almost 2.5 years now, and I simply don't want to wait another semester to get my undergrad done--I can't stand another semester of underpaid work.

So, yeah, that's my story. Share me your own stories, my fellow Escapists, about your rejection woes and help me forget mine own.

 

[Pimppeter2]

This is incredibly silly. You got into a great school and all you have to do is wait a bit.

Your first world problems are silly.

Please, for the love of humanity dont hate yourself over something so incredibly asinine.

 

[Vegosiux]

Stuff like that happens. Really, it's understandable you feel "meh", but in the long run, you simply need to live with it. And that's both easier and harder done than said.

Sleep it off is my advice. Think about it - it's not like your life came crashing down like a house of cards. Adjust your plans accordingly and you'll be fine. And yes, this is also both easier and harder done than said.

 

[thiosk]

wait.

What?

So you got in, but you are required to start with a normal class rather, than come in mid way through last year's class?

Sounds like you got standard admission. Welcome to the general population! And, congrats?

 

[Smeggs]

Ridiculous. You got in, you just have until what I'm guessing is August of next year, if the semester rule here is the same in Virginia.

That's like 9 months. It will come, you'll just have to stick it out.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

I came in here thinking that you were turned down on a date. Still, that sucks, but just move on with your life, and try for another place if you can.

 

[Macgyvercas]

I have to go an extra semester because I don't have enough credits to graduate. But no worries. Gives me more time to study for the MCATs and see if I can get into LECOM.

 

[Risingblade]

Yeah my first reaction here is to tell you to go F yourself you luck bastard. Anyway congrats one semester of waiting won't kill ya..

 

[Chasing-The-Light]

I kinda understand where you're coming from...

I'm from Florida, but I've been going to a university in Pennsylvania for now 2 years. I applied to get into FSU because that's the only school in Florida that I can realistically go to, which has my major. They completely denied me admission to the school.

Why?

Because I'm 1 math class short. -.- Will they give me the option to take it there, instead? Nope. Just flat out no. It's ridiculous, really.

 

[ThisJustin]

I thought you were going to bring some real rejection for a moment. The way you feel is understandable, but you'll be just fine.

So here's my story. I owned a retail store up until two months ago. The rent got to high and I had to close it down. Two weeks after that my girlfriend cheats on me and leaves. Worst pain I've ever felt. It was like a death. So the two things that matter most to me, my store and the woman I thought I was gonna marry, are gone. This is the lowest I've ever been. And to think a few months ago I felt on top of the world. Life still had it's ups and downs, but I had the two things that matter most. The things my future was based on.

So, some rejection from a corporate partner, and lease holder. The big rejection of my heart. Has left me of a shell of a human-being. The one thing I could rely on, my confidence in my skills, is gone too, and I don't really know how to get it back.

That's what rejection can do to you, and why I say "You'll be just fine".

 

[LiberalSquirrel]

I thought you were going to bring some real rejection for a moment. The way you feel is understandable, but you'll be just fine.

So here's my story. I owned a retail store up until two months ago. The rent got to high and I had to close it down. Two weeks after that my girlfriend cheats on me and leaves. Worst pain I've ever felt. It was like a death. So the two things that matter most to me, my store and the woman I thought I was gonna marry, are gone. This is the lowest I've ever been. And to think a few months ago I felt on top of the world. Life still had it's ups and downs, but I had the two things that matter most. The things my future was based on.

So, some rejection from a corporate partner, and lease holder. The big rejection of my heart. Has left me of a shell of a human-being. The one thing I could rely on, my confidence in my skills, is gone too, and I don't really know how to get it back.

That's what rejection can do to you, and why I say "You'll be just fine".

...I'm sorry. My sympathies, sir.

On topic: To be perfectly honest, I haven't experienced much rejection in my life. I was accepted into the university I wanted to go to (and that was the only one I applied to... I was, perhaps, rather overconfident). Romantically, I let others make the first move. Job-wise... well, we'll see. I've got an interview tomorrow.

And, OP, it seems to me that you should be going for the autumn semester acceptance to UVA. I'm sure you can suffer half a year's worth of annoyance to get into someplace you described as your dream school, yes?

 

[Batou667]

Well, they didn't deny my per say; they granted me admission for Fall 2012 but not for Spring 2012, which is the semester I applied for. Under ordinary circumstances, it's not a big deal. Waiting one semester to get into one's dream school is a worthy wait, but I've gone to community college for almost 2.5 years now, and I simply don't want to wait another semester to get my undergrad done--I can't stand another semester of underpaid work.

Good! Don't see this as a setback, but as an opportunity. Imagine all the preparation and extra stuff you could do in a semester. Everything is proceeding according to plan. The plan may have changed slightly, but it's going to plan nonetheless! Embrace it, be happy about it, make the most of it. Starting right now.

If you think you're underpaid, do something else. Either work more hours, try to get promoted, or switch jobs. It's up to you.

ps, it's per se.

 

[Philol]

If you want to go you'll just have to wait, its only a semester.

 

[dvd_72]

Siriously? You got into your choice school, and you're depressed because you have to wait a bit? Christ, if you don't like it I'm sure there are plenty of other people who would -kill- to be in your shoes right now.

stupid impatient people. grrr.

 

[lRookiel]

your complaining because you have to wait a few months.... wow

I still have one more year to go, and I have to go through all the application processes for getting into a university, getting a loan and shit, personal statements and all that stuff -.-

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

Find work experience in the meantime. Bitches[/i] Employers love work experience, it's a good opportunity to get some.

 

[ThisJustin]

I thought you were going to bring some real rejection for a moment. The way you feel is understandable, but you'll be just fine.

So here's my story. I owned a retail store up until two months ago. The rent got to high and I had to close it down. Two weeks after that my girlfriend cheats on me and leaves. Worst pain I've ever felt. It was like a death. So the two things that matter most to me, my store and the woman I thought I was gonna marry, are gone. This is the lowest I've ever been. And to think a few months ago I felt on top of the world. Life still had it's ups and downs, but I had the two things that matter most. The things my future was based on.

So, some rejection from a corporate partner, and lease holder. The big rejection of my heart. Has left me of a shell of a human-being. The one thing I could rely on, my confidence in my skills, is gone too, and I don't really know how to get it back.

That's what rejection can do to you, and why I say "You'll be just fine".

...I'm sorry. My sympathies, sir.

On topic: To be perfectly honest, I haven't experienced much rejection in my life. I was accepted into the university I wanted to go to (and that was the only one I applied to... I was, perhaps, rather overconfident). Romantically, I let others make the first move. Job-wise... well, we'll see. I've got an interview tomorrow.

And, OP, it seems to me that you should be going for the autumn semester acceptance to UVA. I'm sure you can suffer half a year's worth of annoyance to get into someplace you described as your dream school, yes?

Thank you for your kindness. Every little bit helps.

OT:I realize now that I didn't achieve the tone I set out for. I am not trying to say my pain is bigger than yours, get over it!

I was hoping a little perspective would frame the issue at hand. I thought at times, with the rejection I've felt before, things were bad. They get much worse though, much much worse, and you'll experience that too in your own way. They also get much better!

So the fight is to not weigh ourselves down with the trivial bullshit that comes up regularly. Otherwise, when major pain comes, then there will be a part of you that's kinda pissed you sweated the small stuff.

So be proud of your achievement, take advantage of the time in a positive way, but always be prepared for life to kick you balls (even if you don't have any, ladies included).

 

[newwiseman]

It's exceedingly rare for big schools to take admissions at the end of the year (spring term).

I was really hoping for a story from some broken hearted whelp who having presented his still beating heart on the end of his sleeve, to his best friend, only for it to be rejected and cast aside, leaving not but a cold hollow husk of his former self... you sicken me sir.

Regardless, Congrats on your admission.

 

[Chased]

It's exceedingly rare for big schools to take admissions at the end of the year (spring term).

This is what I was going to say, most Universities take applicants during the start of a new year for ease of class structure and prerequisites. Once you go to college you'll see what I mean (for example, needing Comp 1 before you can take Creative Writing. You'd then take Comp 1 1st semester and then Creative Writing the next). Most courses that are mandatory have more professors teaching those classes during the 1st semester.