The big D
"You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am."
Okay, so maybe not getting into Wharton doesn't quite make me a bum, but it blows nonetheless. That's right, Wharton showed me the dreaded big D. I can't say I wasn't bummed out about it. I was. I still am a little bit, but I'll get over it. On the bright side, there finally seems to be some resolution to where my life is headed. I can start thinking about moving, apartment hunting, roommates, getting tickets etc, so that's a good thing.
I've resisted the temptation to do a post ding analysis so far and hopefully I can keep it that way. Hindsight always has the benefit of 20/20 vision but it's useless now. I am headed to a school that I genuinely like and which will provide me with all the opportunities to succeed in my chosen career path (MC). Like I told my friend, I would definitely have gone to Wharton if I'd got in, but Fuqua is pretty good too so no regrets.
Finally, a little bit of soul baring. K got in to Wharton. I'm genuinely happy for him! However, considering that he wouldn't even have applied there (or at any other top school) if I hadn't convinced him and helped him with his essays, I felt a momentary pang upon finding out that he was in and I wasn't. Petty? Yes. He's one of my best friends so I'm not proud of the fact that I felt that way even for a second, but such is human nature (or maybe it's just me).
Okay, so maybe not getting into Wharton doesn't quite make me a bum, but it blows nonetheless. That's right, Wharton showed me the dreaded big D. I can't say I wasn't bummed out about it. I was. I still am a little bit, but I'll get over it. On the bright side, there finally seems to be some resolution to where my life is headed. I can start thinking about moving, apartment hunting, roommates, getting tickets etc, so that's a good thing.
I've resisted the temptation to do a post ding analysis so far and hopefully I can keep it that way. Hindsight always has the benefit of 20/20 vision but it's useless now. I am headed to a school that I genuinely like and which will provide me with all the opportunities to succeed in my chosen career path (MC). Like I told my friend, I would definitely have gone to Wharton if I'd got in, but Fuqua is pretty good too so no regrets.
Finally, a little bit of soul baring. K got in to Wharton. I'm genuinely happy for him! However, considering that he wouldn't even have applied there (or at any other top school) if I hadn't convinced him and helped him with his essays, I felt a momentary pang upon finding out that he was in and I wasn't. Petty? Yes. He's one of my best friends so I'm not proud of the fact that I felt that way even for a second, but such is human nature (or maybe it's just me).
posted by MJ at Thursday, March 16, 2006
3 Comments:
I think it is ok to feel that way. The thing to watch out for is 'deficiency motivation' - if he could, then why couldn't I? It took me a while to understand that I need to be motivated to do things of my own accord and not relative to anyone else. But you knew that, didn't you? Good luck with Fuqua.
Sorry to hear about the Ding, I got it as well. =oT I'm glad that you're in at a school that you'll love, though!
I have been following a site now for almost 2 years and I have found it to be both reliable and profitable. They post daily and their stock trades have been beating
the indexes easily.
Take a look at Wallstreetwinnersonline.com
RickJ
Post a Comment
<< Home