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REJECTED
What do I tell people who keep bugging me about whether I got into my early decision college? I don't think it's nice for people to know about the fact that I applied because I eventually got rejected.. as I knew I would.. :`(
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Make a joke out of it, just say something like "Yeahh they couldn't handle my overwhelming genius, it scared them"
Or something equally sarcastic, cos then you're telling them but you're not saying it in a pittying way and it wont be so awkward.
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Sadly darling, this is something you'll have to deal with the rest of your life. People will ask if you got that promotion at work, they will ask about your partner after you've divorced, they will nater on about babies after you've had three miscarriages... You have to have a thicker skin.
Yes, part of being mature is trying not to offend with your questions, but an even bigger part is learning not to be offended by well-meaning, but misguided, questions.
Most of them are probably just curious and want to celebrate with you, or make you feel better if you are down.
So you tell them either "No. I didn't" and shrug it off, or tell them "I rather not talk about it" and shrug it off, or lie and shrug it off.
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It's nothing to be embarrassed about. If you don't want them to know, just tell them you haven't heard anything yet, or you've changed your mind about going to that college - this way, they won't be as disappointed for you and they'll still be none the wiser.
I'm sorry you got rejected too. Hopefully you'll find one just as good you want to attend.
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Just tell them you decided on a different school. When you go off to college, they are going to know you aren't going to your first choice.
I wager they are only asking because they care enough to be interested.
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