Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier. My mom, expecting big news, made my family gather round as I opened it. It ended up being a letter of rejection from not just that school, but all three campuses of the state college. FML
Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML
Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML
Today, I found out that my dad, thinking it was an advertisement, threw away a letter from the college I applied to. FML
Today, when taking a group picture with my closest friends, a passing parent congratulated us on getting into the same university for next year. She's wrong. They're all going to Cambridge, except for me. I was rejected. FML
Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML
Today, I found out that I was denied for work study eligibility by my college. I went to my financial advisor to ask why. It wasn't my grades or attendance. Apparently my father makes too much money for me to get a job at the school. My dad was fired 3 months ago and has been out of work since. FML
Today, I got into my dream university. I also got turned down for the scholarship and the loan that would enable me to actually go. FML
Today, I got 3 different rejection letters mailed to me from the same college. FML
Today, I was walking with a friend to tell him how excited I was for college and even motivating him to apply for the same school, until I found out later that I got rejected. FML
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Top comments
vonstrangle 0
That must be equally embarrassing for him.
kaset_j 0
Obviously you assumed you could just get in because your daddy works there and probably didn't try to do well in high school. Your loss.
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Comments (342)
vonstrangle 0
That must be equally embarrassing for him.
xhoodoox 0
Think he could get me in for grad school?
yake12 0
I agree with #1...OP YDI for thinking u could get in just cuz ur daddy works there
Thabb 0
Woohoo, another spoiled brat who thinks just because their parents were successful they'll be too!
Firestar1202 0
just becuase youre dad works there doesnt mean you deserve to go there, if youre not qualified, you should be rejected, he did the right thing.
peetalover 0
im from massachusetts and i got accepted there
WishIwasCreative 0
true that!!
TheBitchOfChuckN 7
YDI for putting this as an FML. It would've been fine without the dad part though. Just because he's high up on the food chain doesn't mean you should expect a free ride through.
eb0ny 15
I'm with 1 on this. so much. It's NOT like he's entitled to let you in just because you're his daughter!
thatghostdude 9
You must really suck.
ChaCerCam 14
#199 she isn't unreasonable for thinking that, my grandpa is getting brother into boden in one phone call.
kaiuskc 3
GO HUSKIES Were going to win the apple cup and your dad is AWESOME I Iive in Seattle near udub
amelinat 0
Maybe your dad hates nepotism, or doesnt want anyone at his work to think that he would take part in nepotism. In any case I'm sure you will get in somewhere, and all your dreams will come true.
hey123hey123 0
no
TiNyBuBbLeZ 0
just shut up please
Max24KB 0
"and all your dreams will come true" lmfao are you ****** walt disney bro?
AngryCanadian 0
Ever stop to think OP might just be a shitty student whose only chance of getting into a good university is nepotism?
hopeless_o 1
Ever stop to think the dude was being sarcastic, guys?
DJP0N3 0
Nigga you high op is obviously a shitty student
misskrisha 0
well, considering the fact that it's a board decision, i don't think this one is really f***ed.
omgcookeys 15
well she can't expect her dad to let her in just because they're related...
liketenpandas 6
if theres enough money trading hands then sadly it does work that way...
Jimboom 12
Ouch. Burn
lolmonster34 0
Well you know your stupid when your dad doesn't think you should get into a university he works at
Endymion_fml 0
What, you expect special treatment because your dad is on the board of directors? With that attitude I'm guessing it's just as well you didn't get in or you'd be running to him like a child every time another professor reprimanded you. Idiot.
Yuuhi 0
yeah i totally think that's the reason you didn't get in...cuz of your dad....
fliesty 4
good point
liketoknow 0
you must be really stupid then... Now a story I would go share around...later retard
Jester epic_151 11
If you're going to call someone a retard, can you at least spell correctly?
menelie 0
Aw, that's too bad. I hear UW's been rejecting a lot of applicants, though, since they get so many every quarter. Western Washington University is a great school, might try applying there. www.wwu.edu
Kayaker96 3
As someone applying to UW, this is the last thing I wanted to hear.
kaset_j 0
Obviously you assumed you could just get in because your daddy works there and probably didn't try to do well in high school. Your loss.
iMuffinKat 16
That's exactly what I thought.
Dr_Awesome654 24
You can't just assume that, it just makes it bad
jSOPURE 3
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
You are a scholar. Don't let this get you down. Good luck with everything. :)
isaiah06 3
Obviously OP is not a scholar if she didn't get into college..