gdog10122
United States
Today, I found out that my dad, thinking it was an advertisement, threw away a letter from the college I applied to. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Canada
Today, I found out that 15 years ago my father threw out my college acceptance letters so that I could stay home and take over the family's funeral home business. FML
guamfml
Guam
Can't afford this shit
Today, I was cleaning my father's study room and wondering why I did not receive my acceptance/rejection letter from a college I really wanted. I found the acceptance letter, on his desk, also approving of a full scholarship. The deadline to confirm was a month ago. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I borrowed my dad's laptop to type an essay. While I was saving it, I noticed some curious looking files and I opened them. They were rejection letters from all the colleges I had applied to. My dad had been forging them so he wouldn't have to pay for my tuition bills. FML
1415926
United States
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
RektForLyfe
Wickliffe, United States
Today, I was accepted to the college of my dreams. Then I checked the address. Turns out, the letter was meant for my neighbor. I was actually denied. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I found out that the person sending me secret love letters was actually my dad, who felt sorry for me. FML
stillwaiting
United States
Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML
Whoneedsgradschool
Today, my parents gave me a letter they'd forgotten about since late last year. In it was a $30,000 scholarship to a local master's program with an application due date of two weeks ago. FML
Jibber96
Oslo, Norway
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
madiison09
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
United States
Overjoyed
Today, I got a letter from Yale Law School saying I got a 4 year full scholarship. I called my dad crying and read the whole thing… even the bottom of the letter, which said, "April fools' ! Love, Mom and Dad." FML
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APersonalProblem 13
Did you get it out the trash?
CueTheMusic 22
Can't you just call then and ask them to resend the letter? That's what I did :)
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Teen_Facts 10
No college for you. Lucky. :D good luck on tat though.
In_some_bullshit 13
#12 You need to continue your education. Tat? Sorry to OP. That was rather lame of your father to do. You should take everyone's advice and call to get another letter sent to you.
nycwrestler 17
21- "tat" was probably just a typo, no need to be mean to #12.
In_some_bullshit 13
I was also playing off the comment about being Lucky to Not go to college... It saddens me that the younger generation does not care to attend college.
lilhellian 27
Not everyone is cut out for college.. Hell one of my teachers told me some of her old kids never went and are making like 70k+..
gribbles 12
29 - there's so many kids in college that shouldn't be there in the first place. Enter the workforce, start living your life. That's one of the many reasons America is in so much debt due to school loans.
DrunkButterfly 17
29 - The "younger generation"? You're only 21! That's a bit hypocritical dont you think?
In_some_bullshit 13
Eh All thumbs up.. I don't care honestly. Just thought it was funny that she said no college and misspelt a word...
In_some_bullshit 13
But to argue #49.. I'm Not within my generation. On my own since 13, been working since and graduated early. And I've also been working rather than starting college off the bat but been hearing A Lot of young people talking about not working or going to college... Living off the state by getting pregnant. Sad we pay people to be lazy and take advantage of help given to the needy
thats_my_job 11
To be fair #79, maybe you should consider attending college as most of your sentences weren't even complete thoughts. So perhaps before we throw stones we should look at ourselves first.
In_some_bullshit 13
Where is #79??
PenguinBitch 44
OP: I got accepted to the most prestigious college in the state! What dad heard: I got accepted to the most expensive college in the state!
wagne057 6
Without that letter you're screwed!! On a less sarcastic note, just call the school's Admissions office. They'll answer all your questions and put your fears to rest.
owo_fml 9
The wording of this DML is a bit funny. OP, did you only apply to one college? Best of luck with admissions.
fluffykhan_23 4
1: DML? 2: Its says 'the college I applied to'. Just one.
TML329 14
Damn my life?
onorexveritas 24
Don't. Mess. With. Shit. That. Isn't. Yours!
vencku 13
I get adverts occassionally, and can tell by the sender when it's just another offer to renew a subscription for a special price. I throw away the envelopes without even looking at them - waste of time and paper, those things. My mother got pissed when she saw me doing that one day and told me that "[SHE] might like to see those adverts". So apparently she's allowed to open my envelopes and browse my adverts now. But don't worry, she assured me I can see her adverts too. Yay?
lilhellian 27
31 That's when you burn them and tell her that if she opens mail that isn't addressed to her and she doesn't have your permission, it is a federal crime..
doglover100 29
YES!! I'm pissed how my family does this!
monagro 22
Surely you'd apply to more than just one college? What if they'd say no?
pradip 26
Looks like some cheap and fancy college, to send a reply letter looking like an advertisement. Your dad must be a very busy man to even read where it's from.
LMFAOwned 9
I think OP needs a congratulations! Well, if it was an acceptance, anyway
GillesOrElse 5
Postpone college for a year.. Take job.. From fist paycheck buy a big-ass set of drums.. Tell them since college is a no-go you want to be in a deathmetal rockband.. Start to practice at home at odd hours.. That will teach him to look twice next time.. Revenge is soooooo sweet..
rvnclwprfct731 13
Why is it so hard for people to just give you what's yours? Even if it was advertising, i think its your choice to throw your own mail away. I'm annoyed for you, OP