Battling a University Rejection? 5 Stories to Get Inspired | Voice of America - English
I was with my dad on the way home from one of my softball games when my  brother called and said that he letter had come in the mail.  I couldn?t  get home fast enough, but I was terrified.                                              admission-impossible-flickr-davidmichaelmorrisIf you applied to study in the U.S.
If you applied to study in the U.S. for next year, I'm sure you can relate to Jaime's emotions while waiting for her admissions decision to arrive. And if you've already received your letter, you might be able to relate to what she felt next: Or you might relate to from her dream school, the California College of the Arts, and realizing just being accepted might not be enough: We wish everyone could be accepted to their top choice school, and with enough financial aid to afford to go. And if you are one of the lucky ones, congratulations! Leave a comment to share with others your tips for success. But, if you are one of the many students who received a letter reading, "We regret to inform you," or a nice fat admissions letter with no accompanying financial aid package, take heart. Here are 5 stories to inspire you and show you that one admissions decision doesn't have to make or break your future. Read more: Read more: If you don't think that hard work and tenacity can pay off in a big way, Diana's story of finally realizing her dream of attending medical school will make you a believer: Read more: Not convinced? Alex was initially told by American University he was not eligible to apply for their graduate program because his credentials did not meet their requirements. He completed an extra year of undergrad to prepare, and then tackled the final challenge, the GRE: Read more: Read more: Read more: And finally, remember Jaime, from the beginning of this article? She got rejected from her dream school. : Do you have advice for students facing rejection this year? Have you been through this experience? Let us know in the comments!