#29 ... you clearly dont know anything about whats going in the economy. everyone is getting rejected from schools they might have thought they were sure things .. its not his fault the economy is shitty.

That really sucks. I'm sorry :(

sorry, dude, no sympathy for bein an idiot

I'm sorry! I did hear that because of the way the economy is right now, most universities have changed their acceptance policies. Still, though, you should have been accepted to any state university from your area. Maybe you've still got an acceptance letter on the way.

You can't blame the ECONOMY for people not getting into college. You can blame kids with a sense of entitlement only applying to four schools that are apparently too good for them, and more people applying than ever.

Im a senior too, man Im nervous. i know how tough it can be. Apply to a college with rolling admissions, some are still going I think. Its better than Community college

That actually happened to me too, but one of my applications was for early action, so once I was wait-listed there I still had time to apply to state university. But my wait-list came through and I am actually very happy there. But what's worse is that I was denied a job a Target three times during high school...But then I got a job as a ski instructor, which is much more fun, and pays better. :P

Applying for college is tough. But still, if colleges rejected you it's for a reason. It sucks, and I'm sorry, but that's how life goes. The harder you work in highschool the easier it is to get accepted. It's hard to say how much work you put into school... but maybe it wasn't enough. Or maybe you went after the wrong colleges.

Hi, #35, here's how it works: 1) Students and counselors use metrics from previous years' application and admission data to help choose schools that are good matches. 2) The ECONOMY makes it almost impossible to find a job, so more applicants are drawn to undergraduate and graduate institutions (investments and generally free, respectively). 3) With more competitive candidates applying for the same number of schools, the metrics obtained in #1 become overestimates. 4) Qualified students don't get into institutions they could have 2-3 years ago. That's how the economy can make a difference.

A lot of people out there would definitely NOT be saying FML if they had a job at Target. It's for the best, anyway - student loans are a bitch and if you can get into a good union job, you'll make two or three times what a college graduate's job would pay. Good luck to you.