Volume 17: April 9, 2023
Written/Edited by: Fidha, Mana, and Remi
Relax,
Although college rejection may be discouraging, know that you are not alone in this. The college may not have rejected you because you didn’t do good enough, but because there were too many applicants. Do not dwell on why the college may have rejected you or what you could’ve done, but rather focus on the colleges you did get accepted into, as well as ways to cope. One way to cope with college rejection is to give your feelings time. It is okay to feel sad and upset about what happened, and it’s better to let yourself bathe in your feelings rather than bottling it all up. Another way to cope is to find stories of others who’ve been rejected from their dream colleges, but were still successful and became who they wanted to be in life. Reading these stories can remind you that you are not alone, and that just because there was this obstacle in life it doesn’t mean it’ll stop you from everything else. Another way to cope is to research the colleges you didn’t get accepted into, and find another place where you can create a similar experience! The college you got rejected from isn’t the only place that has to offer the things you want. You should always remember that whether you get into your dream college or not, you are still yourself. You are not any less, and you are not stupid. Give yourself credit for trying and know that you did your best. The fact that you tried is what matters. You can do this!
Fate Plays a Part
College Rejection is not only a matter of selection through processes of holistic means, but can be dependent on a variety of factors outside of the academic setting, including luck. With the increasing number of applications every year, is it truly possible for the system to be completely fair and treat every applicant equally?
Although it is note ideal, college rejection is, in part, related to luck. And not being accepted into a top 20 school does not reflect your qualifications. There are so many factors that go into the application process, and the process is still moderated by humans, so there is bound to be certain biases that arise. Regardless, it is fairly likely that you are more than qualified, but there are just not enough seats for the increasing number of outstanding students, and it may boil down luck in the end.
Redefining Success
Here is a list of Successful People Who Did Not Attend/Finish College or University:
Steve Jobs: Net Worth of 10.2 Billion USD, Occupation as an Entrepreneur
Bill Gates: $109.9 Billion, Entrepreneur
Mark Zuckerberg: $77.1 Billion, Software Developer
Larry Ellison: $120.5 Billion, Businessperson
Michael Dell: $52.2 Billion, Investor
Steven Spielberg: $4 Billion, Film Director
Brad Pitt: $400 Million, Actor
Oprah Winfrey: $2.5 Billion, Author
Ashton Kutcher: $250 Million, Model
Ellen DeGeneres: $380 Million, Talk Show Host
Paul Allen: $20.3 Billion, Entrepreneur
Rachael Ray: $100 Million, Chef
Jack Dorsey: $4.5 Billion, Investor
Evan Williams: $1.8 Billion, Entrepreneur
Sean Combs: $1 Billion, Rapper
John Mackey: $85 Million, Businessman
David Geffen: $8 Billion, Film Producer
Travis Kalanick: $4 Billion, Entrepreneur
Jan Koum: $13.9 Billion, Software Developer
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