Honestly though, most admissions directors give you lots of kudos for parent alums. That's pretty f'd up.

o_o...how is this a FMY? Try a little harder and stop relying on your dad. If you're going to university, you're old enough to start making your own connections.

not every apple can fall close to the tree~

well, either you were expecting you dad to let you in, in which case I have very little sympathy. But it sounds more like you're just embarrassed. UW is an incredibly competitive school, so it's really nothing to be ashamed of. There are plenty of other universities out there that you can go to.

fair play to your dad. you can always reapply. nepotism=fail

Dude don't worry, your dad isn't allowed to stay in when they come to make their decision about you, it's conflict of interest. So while you may not be in the school, at least your dad doesn't think you aren't worthy! :) Hopefully you get in somewhere else

I feel bad that I turned U-dub down...

Its okay, same thing happen to me. Excluding the professor part.

Well hopefully my grades were better than yours. *is still waiting to hear back*

UW is getting more picky these days. There's always Western. It's easier to get in to, and is a good school.