Just Got Rejected To A College

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Okay well as stated getting a degree isn't my primary motivation behind this.

All my best friends go to this school and it's their last year, so it's my last chance to live the real college life for a year and I want to do it. I'd still try in school and get whatever grades they want me to get, but I'm going now because there's a sense of urgency where all my friends will be graduating next year and the shot to experience what I've missed will be over.

I am sure they still don't live in the dorms... get a damn apt, and party for a year.
 


Setting up a meeting with the admissions office may be a good idea. If you can further explain how successful you are you may be able to increase your chances of getting in. Most Colleges strive on maintaining their reputation of cranking out gifted persons, and if you can prove your already making bank, they probably would be interested in having their name on your resumes.
 
Paul,

It's probably your GPA that resulted in your rejection.

I doubt they read your essay, much less believe what you wrote in it.

All the colleges, if not most of them, are blind to everything else when it comes to admitting students except your grades. No grades, no talk. They won't give a damn if you own a million dollar business unless you're Bill Gates, Sergey Brin or Larry Page.

I learn this from experience because I tried applying for a prestigious course in college thinking I'd get in with testimonials supporting my "aptitude" for that particular discipline but because my grades didn't make it, I ended up being rejected.

I don't know if there's any good advice I can give you because I don't live in the States and my country's edu system differs from yours but in any case, all the best! :-)
 
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Wow I'm in the exact position as you. I go to college right now but trying to transfer another harder college just so I can have a good experience with my friends. My GPA is above 3.0 and I'm pretty sure my essays were bad ass. I could have had a 4.0 but like you I am also running a business along with being a full time student.

I applied before the deadline date and everything but then I got a letter saying that they are missing a transcript from ONE class I took in high school and because of that my whole application is considered late and I'll only be considered if there is space.

When I heard that I was so upset because I was so excited to go to this college. I know that I probably wont use my degree, but its always nice to have a backup just in case everything goes down in flames. That's the reason I'm staying and completing college though.

I'll let you know what happens though, I sent an appeal to them hoping for them to consider my application on time. I know it won't work since it was my fault, but lets hope. I'll be feeling just like you in a couple of weeks, I think I'll get rejected.
 
What's funny is the sense of entitlement permeating your post. You're 'livid' that they didn't accept you to their school - why, how dare they! After all, you're a brilliant entrepreneur who got B's(B's, mind you!), even though not attending a single class - literally!

And they have the audacity to deny you admission? Why, perhaps they didn't understand the vast wealth of knowledge you could offer to the students there. Maybe they could even offer you a tenured position. I am just outraged about this - outraged!
 
Okay, so I know I'm a new poster but I can't hold my tongue.

You have 2.9 GPA and are pissed because you didn't get into a school that is "difficult to get into?"

I don't know why your GPA is low, perhaps you have a difficult time studying or something. Regardless, I say the person who stayed up countless nights studying for big exams (with a 3.5GPA) who applied because the program is a good fit should get in. The person with a 2.9 who just wants to go because all his friends went there? Can you see me rolling my eyes?

I'm sick of the whole "blue ribbon" mentality these days. Everyone gets a participation ribbon that says "good job" no matter who worked the hardest. Leaves kids with a nasty sense of entitlement. Work for your rewards.
 
I'm sick of the whole "blue ribbon" mentality these days. Everyone gets a participation ribbon that says "good job" no matter who worked the hardest. Leaves kids with a nasty sense of entitlement. Work for your rewards.

Show us your tits and you shall be rewarded famously. Slathered with kimchi for extra credit.
 
Since when do you need an overpriced degree to do IM? Internet connection + functional brain seems to work for most.

College is a good experience overall for the social aspect, but honestly.. either you got the balls to make it in this world or you don't. You either have the drive or you don't. It can't be taught in a classroom.

That's all it boils down to. It has nothing to do with a so-called "education". A piece of paper with your name and some made up title you can hang on your wall.

Also, I'm drunk.
 
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