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With this year being the most competitive yet, the Wall Street Journal did some research into how high school seniors were taking the news.
With more kids applying to colleges than ever, there were also more rejection letters than ever.
To make light of the situation, many high schoolers are creating a "Wall of Shame" where they post their rejection letters for all to see, poke fun at, and even laugh with them.
Some seniors are taking to the internet to let out their frustration. CollegeConfidential.com allows rejected college-bound students to post their letters in online "Wall of Shame" message boards. Students can talk about the different letters received and give insight to others.
The WSJ has reported that Boston University's rejection letter to applicants with family ties to the university was the "most discouraging" saying:
Most Discouraging: Boston University. To students who have family ties to the university, its letter begins: "We give special attention to applicants whose families have a tradition of study at Boston University. We have extended this consideration in the evaluation of your application, but I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission." Consideration of family legacies is common practice at many universities. But Rob Flaherty, 17, a North Reading, Mass., recipient, said he felt the wording in BU's letter translated to "we made it even easier for you and you STILL couldn't get in." Admissions head Kelly Walter says BU tries to deliver such bad news "with as much sensitivity as possible." Most applicants appreciate an acknowledgement of their family ties, she says, and she regrets that "our efforts fall short with some."
Other local schools highlighted in the article were Harvard (kindest, though the college only had a 7% acceptance rate) and Bates College of Maine (toughest).
Click here to read the full article online.
And check out the Huffington Post's article on kids taking college rejection here.
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