With college decisions coming out this time of year, there are so many different emotions that follow: excitement, anxiety, fear, and countless more, especially after the status update email. During this time, a college rejection can seem devastating. But it’s not. Getting rejected from a college is not the end of the world, and here’s how to see it that way.
Avoid self-blame at all costs, and don’t take rejections personally. Colleges have many applicants from all over, and getting rejected is not a reflection of yourself. It does not define you in any way. It doesn’t mean you are not smart. It doesn’t mean you are not worthy. It doesn’t mean you are not good enough. It doesn’t mean anything. College decisions are entirely out of your control. Keep in mind that your process is your process. Don’t compare yourself to others who have either been accepted or appear unaffected by their rejections. Each person has their own way of dealing with things, and don’t let that make you feel invalidated about how you deal with this. The college admission staff’s job is to find students who would be a good fit for their school. They may have rejected you because they didn’t think you would be happy at their school. Trust the process and get excited about the colleges that accepted you and upcoming college decisions.
But if you can’t let go, you can always ask colleges to reconsider your application or to transfer schools later. Most colleges have an appeals process for admissions, so write an appeal letter with additional information about why you should be reconsidered and send it in! The chances of getting in this way are low, but who knows what could happen?
College admission is a numbers game. Just as you will lose some, you will win some, too. And you only need one to win. A year from now, everything will be fine. Just remember to take a deep breath and keep moving forward. New opportunities are coming your way!
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