Miscellaneous: Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier....

By 1415926 - 22/01/2015 05:22 - 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

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By ai_lauren - 19/12/2014 04:04 - United States - Bayonne

Today, I got 3 different rejection letters mailed to me from the same college. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/09/2011 05:53 - United States

Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML

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By RektForLyfe - 25/07/2016 03:32 - United States - Wickliffe

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

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By stillwaiting - 09/03/2009 20:48 - 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

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By livingamongtheflowers - 15/05/2014 05:40 - United States

Today, I received yet another rejection letter from a college I'd applied to. After crying for a week about how lousy I felt, my older sister gave me all 6 of the acceptance letters she'd been hiding. Turns out she's been forging rejection letters and keeping the real ones in her room. FML

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By gdog10122 - 12/01/2013 09:52 - 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

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By sadsenior - 13/03/2009 21:09 - United States

Today, I was excited because I was going to get my college decisions back. I put all of the letters in order of my preference. Didn't get into my first choice. Denied from my second choice. Rejected from my third choice. Wait listed on my back-up. Accepted for a job at Target. FML

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By Jibber96 - 14/11/2015 13:31 - Norway - Oslo

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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By guamfml - 03/06/2009 00:10 - Guam

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

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By ThreeTimesUnlucky - 17/10/2012 18:52 - South Africa - Edenvale

Today, I received another letter of rejection from the university of my dreams. I got it the first time, but thanks for reminding me. FML

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Thursday 22 January 2015 16:20

If the rejection letter comes in a big envelope, I'd hate to see how the acceptance letter arrives. Maybe an owl delivers it?

harrypotter955 19

Thursday 22 January 2015 16:16

Wow that's tough. Keep your head up!

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purelymixed 17

Thursday 22 January 2015 16:52

She technically wasn't wrong, that's big news

rhysfucker 24

Thursday 22 January 2015 16:59

Nothing wrong with starting at community college to get your AS or AA.

The_Avatar 22

Friday 23 January 2015 2:58

Much cheaper too!

The_Avatar 22

Friday 23 January 2015 3:03

I saved about 15K just going to a community college first then transfering

peggscott 14

Thursday 22 January 2015 17:40

At least it's all done at once?... Not getting asked how you got on and having to explain you got rejected to everyone one by one. Better luck next year man

kingkobrastrikes 13

Thursday 22 January 2015 17:49

Well OP, that is some bad news. Sorry you had to open that in front of your whole family. Keep your head up and you will find a college that is right for you! everything happens for a reason.

teapotrevolt 27

Thursday 22 January 2015 17:59

Tough shit, but it just opens the door for bigger and better things! Keep your chin up and persevere.

8Dirty1 24

Thursday 22 January 2015 17:59

How did your family react?

ohSNAPyall 26

Thursday 22 January 2015 18:04

Please keep in mind: You have options for college. For example, go to community college for two years. You could either transfer out to continue your education or put your associate's degree to work. Also, if you are a dedicated student but not so great at standardized testing (like the SAT), there are schools that don't require you to submit standardized test scores. Look up FairTest.

xninix_fml 36

Thursday 22 January 2015 18:04

I'm sorry op :(

Sheepalicious 20

Thursday 22 January 2015 18:05

hopefully that big family huddle gave you a big hug!

granCanyon 12

Thursday 22 January 2015 18:08

Education in the US sucks! In my country as long as you have a high school diploma you can join any university you want. No one cares how well you did in high school. Some universities might ask you to take a rather simple exam but those are only for the "elitist" degrees like medicine or engineering. When I signed up for college I just filled an online form, send them a scan of my high school diploma and my ID card. A few days later they send me a confirmation email, I paid 800 euros and it was done. The education we receive is as good as everywhere else. We just like to give everyone a second chance. Just because you were stupid in HS doesn't mean you have to waste your whole life. USA is a cruel place.