So, my mind is being pulled in so many different directions. Spent 31 straight hours yesterday and Sunday putting together a project paper. I was just drained, and forgot about an apt. for my little one, since we are thinking of putting her in school next jan. Welp, call back, and they cant seen Addy until after the holidays, by which time there might not be spots left.

I just...damn. My little one is so ready for school, and this place is perfect and so high quality. I'd be very excited for her to make some friends in her age cohort, rather than being at the house all day long. Now, I fucked that up (my wife forgot about it too, but Im not putting this on her) and it looks like she wont be able to start until next fall.

Then, literally as I get up from that news, I get in my car to go to the gas station for some little shit. Check the mail. Ah yes, just what I was looking for, my rejection letter from Oxford. Didn't even get an interview.

Put those two things together, along with a lack of sleep, and I feel completely emotionally wasted. I put my heart and soul into that application and didnt even make it past the first round. Mensa has published my poetry, graduated with honors from undergrad, been abroad at Oxford before and had two Dons writing recommendations, as well as from the Director of my current program, where I have a 4.0 at one of the top engineering/tech schools. I've started four companies since I was 18. I volunteer for the Make a Wish Foundation. I tutor children at my local middle school. I run marathons as a hobby. Blah blah, fucking blah.

I tried, over a period of years, to form myself into the perfect applicant, with gobs of advice along the way. And I didn't even get a chance at the table.

I mean, do I have to be curing cancer, too? And on top of that, I failed as a parent today too. It does not get any worse. I just, idk, feel like shit. Cheer me up, OT.

Annnd, can't even get cravings right. A professor left a whole bag of candy in front of class as like a peace offering for the insane exam he put together. I grabbed a few after I finished and they are still on my desk.

They're Snickers.

Could be worse
You could be this guy

if dk's gif doesn't cheer you up i don't know what will

These types of things aren't worth stressing over. Okay, so you didn't get into oxford, after your last thread about the issues with wifey it's clearly a blessing in disguise. Don't be selfish, think of the fam now. You forgot about the appointment, shit, it happens. what can you do?

1st world problems

Maybe they found out you have over 4k posts on some random poker forum. Waste of time. Just kidding seriously though with all the stuff you mentioned in the OP, you'll have a chance to prove them wrong. Keep up the good work.

 

Originally Posted by AbnormalQ

Mensa has published my poetry, graduated with honors from undergrad, been abroad at Oxford before and had two Dons writing recommendations, as well as from the Director of my current program, where I have a 4.0 at one of the top engineering/tech schools. I've started four companies since I was 18. I volunteer for the Make a Wish Foundation. I tutor children at my local middle school. I run marathons as a hobby. Blah blah, fucking blah.

you obv fail at life.............................................. .......

pics of wife?


ps.

My oldest dghtr is a Sr with plans of becoming a PA(vs MD). 4.0 or close to it. Volunteers at The Humane society and Habitat For Humanity, etc. i.e. what looks like "the perfect student or candidate for med school". The problem isn't so much that you may be overqualified, but that students have long ago figured out the perfect combination of grades, recommendation of profs and volunteering in your community, etc are simply stuff that's expected these days for most good grad schools. Basically, you may run into the fact that most people applying to Oxford ARE 4.0 students w/ the same assets as you. Thus, you may be labeled as "just another cookie cutter smart kid among many".

I'm not downplaying you or what you've accomplished; I'm simply stating the fact that these top schools are very competetive and what used to get you noticed(all of the things you posted), are pretty much seen as the norm. That being said, it's really hard to stand out.

Also, while this sucks, coupled with the kid school thing, I doubt you'll look back at this as one of the worst days of your life. Perspective...you didn't post about your kid/wife, etc dying. Sucks nonetheless, but "worst day", maybe not imo

 

Originally Posted by Hateflops

1st world problems

lol

 

Originally Posted by AMARTIN1181

no offense, but u seem like a self absorbed guy, which is fine, i am too, just don't sit there denying it. If that was one of the worst days of your life you've led a pretty fucking charmed existence. toughen up

No offense taken, its pretty true. I live by Wittgenstein's maxim, "Improve yourself, that is all you can do to improve the world."

 

Originally Posted by Prestonluv

Give your kid a sibling to grow up with

Wife is already preggers. At least I run good there.

 

Originally Posted by michlad

Also, while this sucks, coupled with the kid school thing, I doubt you'll look back at this as one of the worst days of your life. Perspective...you didn't post about your kid/wife, etc dying. Sucks nonetheless, but "worst day", maybe not imo

Yes yes, I know. I am being melodramatic/hyperbolic. Still feels pretty fucking bad though.

 

Originally Posted by Lord Supremo

Sorry to hear that, seems absurd that they rejected you. Where do you go from here...Cambridge (either of them) ftw?

Chin up and all that.

Well, I absorb myself in my current studies. I'm also pursuing research as a part of my practicum that would see me doing some pretty cool stuff with supercomputers. Then likely employment with a certain firm in Seattle or Mountain View.

I've also had the thought about having a go at Y Combinator.

 

Originally Posted by AbnormalQ

I'm also pursuing research as a part of my practicum that would see me doing some pretty cool stuff with supercomputers.
I've also had the thought about having a go at Y Combinator.

we get it, you're smart. sheesh

Every time a door closes, another opens -- sounds cliche, but it's true. You'll bounce back!

What do we do when we fall off the horse?