Surviving a College Rejection—But It Is Not You

Last post I discussed handling a rejection from a college you've applied to.

What if the rejection comes, and it is not for you? What if it is a teammate who is rejected, but you got into the school—then what? And what if that person is a good friend?

You are happy for you, and sad for the friend. What do you say? How do you act?

This is the type of situation that happens so often in life—an unexpected glitch. And so often we think (at least I know I do) that we are not prepared for it. Don't know what to do.

But you do know what to do . . . and most likely you've learned what to do way back in kindergarten. Treat the person as you would like to be treated. Be nice, supportive, honest, mad—be you, and treat your friend as you would want him/her to treat you.

And it is also time for open conversation with:

your parents, who might have insights to share that can help, and

your coach, who might be able to help within the team setting, and

yourself, talk it through, and try to get your feelings and thoughts straight.

And yes, I know, I suggested this in my last post but here it is again—try laughing. Read, Students give prizes for worst college rejection letters. It might help.

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