I always tell students and parents that there's a reason I have never met a college student who was still lamenting a rejection from what was once his or her dream school. College is, after all, a pretty fantastic place to be whether or not you're attending the place you were once sure was your future collegiate soulmate.
I was reminded how true this is as we've started collecting surveys from our former Collegewise students who are now in college and raving about their lives. Here's one response:
I didn't get into my number one choice and now I can't believe I wanted to go somewhere else. College is literally the best thing that's happened to me and I can't see myself anywhere besides the place I ended up. I can't believe I am almost done with my first year here. I wish I could go back and start all over again.”
Taylor
SMU
I know it's hard to get over a college disappointment. But it'll happen. Have collegiate faith.