AAAAH! I didn't get in anywhere last year! I'm so so so so excited! 1a/4p

Missed the call by 5 minutes, but she was happy to call again right after. I'm super excited to be part of this program!

Fast acceptance but no funding offered/fellowships denied. 1a/0w/0r 7pending

A very pleasant letter from Syracuse staffers. It sucks, but it was quick and cordial. 0a/0w/1r/7o

:(

Generic check-the-website email. 0a,1r,0w,9p

Wow! Email from the Assistant Director! 1a/0w/0r/5p

Email to check portal. My first notification, kinda panicking because I'm not sure what to do and when I need to make a decision! 1a/0r/6p

0a/2r/0w/7p Two in one day, ouch.

1a/2r/9p

I swear to god I will go to school for business if this doesn't work out for me. I'll do it. I'll go back for business and I'll invent the next exploitative check cashing scheme. Ten more chances. Don't screw with me, college.

Well, there goes my chance to propose to Mary Karr.

Yesterday, this was my top choice. Upon further reflection, I realize I didn't really want to go there anyway. If anyone needs me, I'll be crying softly in my closet.

How do people not let these rejections completely derail their day / week / year / sense of self? I need therapy.