Acceptance Letters

Hello prospective students!

So I just wanted to take a moment to talk to you about the process of receiving acceptance letters.

Most of you are high school seniors. You have that perfect school chosen in your mind – maybe it has the best program for you major, maybe it’s close to home, or really far from home. Maybe your boyfriend or best friend is going there. Either way, you’ve already chosen in your mind. This is where being accepted/rejected is the most critical and emotional experience of college thus far.

It’s beyond exciting when you get accepted to your “dream school;” it is thrilling and puts you in a hopeful mood for your future. Well, what happens when you do not get accepted? Does your world come crashing down?

I just want to encourage you to remain positive through all of it. When I was a senior in high school, I had an art school I was dead set on. On Christmas Eve of all days, I received my rejection letter to their art program. I couldn’t understand. I had gotten accepted to other schools I applied to, but how did that compare?

I ended up choosing another school, one I had been accepted to, but had not hoped for. It ended up being the best decision of my 20-year old life. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be where I am. Everything works itself out for the better.

So, once again, stay positive. If you get accepted – celebrate! If not, remember that life will move on, and that everything happens for a reason.

Sara Reitenbach

Art Director, Endure Magazine