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TIPS FOR MOVING ON FROM COLLEGE REJECTION

By Kendall Jenkins on 2023-01-31 11:28:00

Putting in your college application is just the beginning of college admissions. Still, it would help if you waited for the letters of acceptance or rejection from colleges. By now, you should have received most of your school letters back if you are a senior in high school. Maybe you were fortunate enough to get into your dream art school. 

However, most students do not gain entrance to their first-choice colleges. Even though heartbreak and disappointment are valid reactions, you must eventually get back up. But how can you do this? The following tips will help you move on from college rejection and avoid some of the simple mistakes you can make that can make you lose your chance.

Spend Your Gap Years Working

Perhaps you need a little more time to consider what you want from college. It is not uncommon for students to take a gap year before going to college. The idea can be great if you spend your time wisely. You could explore part-time employment, internships, or volunteer opportunities. 

Globally, opportunities such as these are available. Additionally, any of these experiences will make your application stand out and prevent a college rejection. In the eyes of college admissions recruiters, they demonstrate that you will make a valuable contribution to campus life.

Learn On Your Own

Some gap year students may not want to volunteer because of the rejection. During your first year after high school, consider learning by yourself by taking standalone classes if you got a rejection by your dream school. Sometimes, these classes may give you a glimpse of college life.

They can enrich your art portfolio, enhance your college application, and teach you new skills. In the meantime, you can make essential connections and meet mentors. Besides, you can learn how to polish your college application. Learning how to improve your application can help you impress the admission officers at your dream school.

Avoid Making it Personal

College rejection letters are almost universal among seniors. But it wouldn’t help to take rejection personally, even though this may be tough advice. It is common for most colleges to admit most of their applicants. Approximately 3.4% of schools admit fewer than 10% of applicants, which is the most selective category.

Even so, it is easy to feel rejected by a college. Your academic strengths are not the only factor that admissions committees consider when creating a balanced incoming class. Feeling bitter about a college rejection letter is easy, but it wouldn’t help to see it as a judgment against yourself.

Diversify Your College Application

Putting your hopes and dreams into one school might set you up for frustration. Even if you’re optimistic that your first choice of school will accept your application, it’s best to keep your options open. Consider applying to at least eight schools - you won’t regret it!

Furthermore, you may still have good choices for your second, third, and fourth-choice schools. If you didn’t get admission to your first choice, don’t fret. It’s not the end of the world. It won’t matter! You can still get a quality education despite not being accepted into your dream school.

Maintain Contact With Recruiters

Many of you may not have finished yet. If you have been deferred or wait-listed, it’s best to keep in touch with your admissions officer. If they offer you a position after being placed on hold, let your recruiter know you will accept it.

In contrast, if you got deferred, you should keep your grades up. They will probably ask you to provide your third and fourth quarters. Until then, keep your recruiter informed on significant life milestones. An award, honor, or certificate could tip the decision in your favor, for instance.

Recognize the Recruitment Cycle

College applications are traditionally due on specific dates, but some schools bend the rules. If you’re juggling more than one college application, it’s easy to miss college admissions deadlines. Therefore, make sure you’re aware of each school’s dates! You are more likely to get a spot if you apply early.

Regarding deadlines, there is still much to consider. Make sure you recognize the overall recruitment cycle when developing your backup plan. Make sure to plan for an early application deadline since most colleges will accept applications.

Conclusion

College rejections are hard to take. It might seem you only hear about acceptance on social media, but they do happen, and you are not alone. It would be best to be patient with yourself as you process the news. Then, realize that who you are and what you will do are not tied to any particular school. If you want it to happen, you owe that to yourself. 

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