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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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)
eschreib 0
better luck next time
wallythedolly 0
Nepotism is wrong and only leads to bad things, anyway. Just look at the Bush family...
ElleEnvy 0
Wow just because he works there makes you think you can get in? You deserve this for expecting to get something because your dad is working there and not because you earned it yourself
ml35 0
It is true though, many universities will look more at your application if you've shown a loyalty to the school (via your family)
DarkestSinn 0
Yea I agree with pretty much everyone. Just cause your daddy works there don't mean you're gonna get in. Don't rely on him. If you're going to a university then you are obviously old enough to rely on yourself. -Your DarkestSinn
Assmilk 0
See, just cause your dad's smart doesn't mean you are too...
wildstar 0
I graduated from the UW not very long ago...it's true, the Profs typically care more about their research than teaching. That school is so big, it's rare that you will even have direct contact with your Profs until you reach your junior and senior years (as an undergrad). It's more likely you'll be taught by TAs during your first two years. I wouldn't be too worried about the rejection, TC. If you have the financial means to do so, I'd look into Seattle University. I guess it depends on what you want to study.
jez_monkey 0
Ummm...I'm really GLAD that you didn't get into WashU because that means it is true that family connections and legacy don't matter. I hope that you can see this is a good thing.
cornface69 0
haha thats a bummer dude
dragon_fml 0
I don't think anyone should criticize this guy/girl. These posts are very vague and there can be multiple interpretations. This student can be either be very lazy and just depended everything on his/her father on all these things OR this student has pretty decent grades/SAT and a strong resume but is stunned by the rejection. When it comes to applying to colleges, the admission office considers everything; your overall GPA, family's income status, ethnicity, extracurricular activities, community service, teacher's recommendations, and so forth. An avg student can get into these prestigious colleges based on athletic scholarship as well, it looks good if you are the star of your basketball and won the nationals or whatever. But eh..doesn't matter what college you get in to. Go to the one that offers THE most benefits of fin. aid and lowest tutition. I always admire this girl, she worked very hard for two years at a CUNY college and transfered to Yale in her second year. If you do exceptionally well in your first/second year, you can just transfer. Make sure your credits can be transfered by discussing it with your advisor. This is a little messed up. 30years and on the board of admissions should have ALOT of influence and other connections to get someone in..then again there are probably other factors that we may not know.