Re:Ask HN: High school senior, deferred from Harvard. Advice?
by ameister14 on Thursday December 13, 2012 @08:59PM
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I ended up going to my fourth choice. I actually got into my second choice program but I'd have had to wait a year.
I had a great time, learned a lot and made tons of friends. If you're like me, your second, third or fourth choice will still be an incredibly good school so education and reputation won't be that big of a loss. Complete your other applications.
It's a big blow the first time you realize the path you'd set out for yourself won't, or in your case might not, happen. Get over it and it makes you a stronger, better, more humble person. Believe me, it's not the greatest disappointment you'll ever face.
As a side note, Harvard sent me the nicest rejection letter of any school.
I had a great time, learned a lot and made tons of friends. If you're like me, your second, third or fourth choice will still be an incredibly good school so education and reputation won't be that big of a loss. Complete your other applications.
It's a big blow the first time you realize the path you'd set out for yourself won't, or in your case might not, happen. Get over it and it makes you a stronger, better, more humble person. Believe me, it's not the greatest disappointment you'll ever face.
As a side note, Harvard sent me the nicest rejection letter of any school.