Miscellaneous: Today, I was accepted to Harvard's law program. Prestigious right?...

By NoComparison - 14/05/2009 00:59 - United States

Today, I was accepted to Harvard's law program. Prestigious right? After hearing the good news the only thing my parents talked about over dinner was who they wanted to win American Idol: Adam, Kris or Danny. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/03/2013 05:10 - United States - Dalton

Today, I announced to my family that I got accepted into Harvard. My grandma laughed and muttered, "Liar." FML

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By Anonymous - 26/02/2021 20:01 - United States

Today, I got my acceptance letter from Harvard University. Yay! Unfortunately, I sent it as a joke, never thinking I'd get accepted and I have absolutely no way to get there, or the money to pay for it. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/11/2010 04:41 - United States

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

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By madiison09 - 01/04/2013 17:46 - United States

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, which said, "April fools! Love mom and dad." FML

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By 1940s wants their attitude back - 29/09/2020 20:01 - United States

Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML

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By abbyleigh08 - 17/02/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I told my mom I want to try out for American Idol. She responded with, "You don't take disappointment well." FML

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By me_the_maniak - 12/01/2012 10:14 - India

Today, my parents want me to become a lawyer, all because our family members keep getting into feuds and court cases. I'm a successful developer, and run my own company. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/12/2009 23:47 - United States

Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML

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By sherronj - 07/06/2011 03:26 - United States

Today, I announced to my family that I will be trying out for the next season of America's Best Dance Crew. They responded by laughing hysterically and my mother said "You guys suck, good luck making it past auditions". FML

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By reject - 21/01/2011 23:02 - United Kingdom

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

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Thursday 14 May 2009 10:48

"prestigious, right?" kinda killed it.

harro1337 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 10:44

at least you got into Harvard

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Thursday 14 May 2009 12:22

I meant the example that bill gates dropped out of a nice school. He didn't have to graduate to become something. Money isn't always success in some peoples eyes though.

claiireee1 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 12:26

I doubt the authenticity of this FML. You'd think a Harvard student would know when to use commas, no?

crownme 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 12:38

So what ? You got into harvard dude!!!!!

RitzyHoke 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 13:09

#34 Today, my son mentioned once again that he was accepted into Harvard's law program, for the 1000th time, and the 1001th time during dinner. FML. Oh yeah, Danny got eliminated. Double FML.

sarah8909 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 13:17

Can't believe some of the comments saying how arrogant or egotistical the OP is etc, when someone gets into any school they wanted to it's immensely exciting...to want your parents to share in that excitement and be proud of you is normal. Congrats OP, that's amazing news!! People are probably right when they say your parents expected it :)

CodeMonkey123 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 13:18

This is no way and how a FML you got into Harvard!!! So don't get all upset because your parents don't care...

hsdtt03 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 13:23

wow that kinda sucks!! i kinda noticed that the ivy-type of people are actually the least people that get attention from their parents regarding universities and whatnot. don't feel bad about it. you're going to the most prestigious university in the world! 'grats!