Ucl rejection

My lnat let me down and I know they say don’t take it personally but it’s hardddd not to like I was hoping for Oxford and then I was rejected pre-interview and I put soooo much effort into my ps statement and other things and I’m a complete loner in school so I like try to justify it by trying to work towards a greater goal and Ik going to a “prestigious” uni isn’t a testament of entire abilities but I lowkey feel like a failure like I failed my driving test too and then Oxford and then UCL, and it’s hard because I’ve always been recognised as academically good and I’ve always poured so much effort into school since it’s mainly the only thing that’ll make my parents proud and it flopped because of 1 test in my 14 years of school. My predicted is A*A*A and I’ve been working soooo hard and I don’t like to be jealous of peoples successes but it’s like what’s wrong with me, like my bf sits around playing videogames all day and does not try or revise or put effort into much things but everything just seems to flow his way and it’s like I try and try and try but it amounts to no where and then telling my mum, she said “maybe I have too much expectations of you” and she’s probably right but it just hurts because all I want to do is make them feel like I’m worthy of these expectations, make them proud but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, all I can present them with is disappointment

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Original post by Anonymous

My lnat let me down and I know they say don’t take it personally but it’s hardddd not to like I was hoping for Oxford and then I was rejected pre-interview and I put soooo much effort into my ps statement and other things and I’m a complete loner in school so I like try to justify it by trying to work towards a greater goal and Ik going to a “prestigious” uni isn’t a testament of entire abilities but I lowkey feel like a failure like I failed my driving test too and then Oxford and then UCL, and it’s hard because I’ve always been recognised as academically good and I’ve always poured so much effort into school since it’s mainly the only thing that’ll make my parents proud and it flopped because of 1 test in my 14 years of school. My predicted is A*A*A and I’ve been working soooo hard and I don’t like to be jealous of peoples successes but it’s like what’s wrong with me, like my bf sits around playing videogames all day and does not try or revise or put effort into much things but everything just seems to flow his way and it’s like I try and try and try but it amounts to no where and then telling my mum, she said “maybe I have too much expectations of you” and she’s probably right but it just hurts because all I want to do is make them feel like I’m worthy of these expectations, make them proud but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, all I can present them with is disappointment

Well, it happens, and especially if you are a British rather than an international student and have A*A*A predicted with strong ps, it is really weird that UCL and Oxford rejected you. And your mother saying such thing to you was definitely unfair and mean, which seems like did not help you at all. Still, ***** happen, everyone has that one unlucky year, and for you probably that was this year. It really happens, my friend got 25 in LMAT, has all 9s in GCSE 11 subjects with all A* predicted and got rejected from Cambridge. It is not just you this year. So heads up! Maybe you should try having a gap year and reapplying? But after all, the final say is on you. Just remember to give you best push in you A level rather than just letting it go, especially since it will be a grade that will come handy later on in your near future other applications. I am truly sorry for your uni rejection, but soon there will be a silver lining. Good luck in your A levels!

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Anonymous #2

It's perfectly okay and human to be sad and wallow in the disappointments for a bit, and grieve for what might have been. You're not a failure, you just haven't gotten the things you hoped for, and it's all happened in a short period of time (hey, the courage to apply to Oxford alone is brave). There are always (dare I say annoying?) people who seem to coast through things and land on their feet. But you're you, let them do them; feel happy for them and maybe see what you can copy!

Which Uni you go to doesn't define you, but you have to be a lot older to fully realise that. You'll love where you go, and it will love you. And, as a parent, I promise you that your parents are proud of you, and if you can't see that right now, maybe it's because we just have strange ways of showing that at times.

You've brilliant predictions, now go get'em. Chin up, be kind to yourself, your day will come!

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Original post by Anonymous

My lnat let me down and I know they say don’t take it personally but it’s hardddd not to like I was hoping for Oxford and then I was rejected pre-interview and I put soooo much effort into my ps statement and other things and I’m a complete loner in school so I like try to justify it by trying to work towards a greater goal and Ik going to a “prestigious” uni isn’t a testament of entire abilities but I lowkey feel like a failure like I failed my driving test too and then Oxford and then UCL, and it’s hard because I’ve always been recognised as academically good and I’ve always poured so much effort into school since it’s mainly the only thing that’ll make my parents proud and it flopped because of 1 test in my 14 years of school. My predicted is A*A*A and I’ve been working soooo hard and I don’t like to be jealous of peoples successes but it’s like what’s wrong with me, like my bf sits around playing videogames all day and does not try or revise or put effort into much things but everything just seems to flow his way and it’s like I try and try and try but it amounts to no where and then telling my mum, she said “maybe I have too much expectations of you” and she’s probably right but it just hurts because all I want to do is make them feel like I’m worthy of these expectations, make them proud but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, all I can present them with is disappointment

Wow, reading this is like reading the story of my life, even down to the failing of the driving test and the unbothered bf who's life seems to flow in his favour - I know how you feel (to some extent). Life has its albeit painful way of guiding you on the path that is right for you. Stay positive and hopeful, trust that things will work out.

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Original post by Anonymous

My lnat let me down and I know they say don’t take it personally but it’s hardddd not to like I was hoping for Oxford and then I was rejected pre-interview and I put soooo much effort into my ps statement and other things and I’m a complete loner in school so I like try to justify it by trying to work towards a greater goal and Ik going to a “prestigious” uni isn’t a testament of entire abilities but I lowkey feel like a failure like I failed my driving test too and then Oxford and then UCL, and it’s hard because I’ve always been recognised as academically good and I’ve always poured so much effort into school since it’s mainly the only thing that’ll make my parents proud and it flopped because of 1 test in my 14 years of school. My predicted is A*A*A and I’ve been working soooo hard and I don’t like to be jealous of peoples successes but it’s like what’s wrong with me, like my bf sits around playing videogames all day and does not try or revise or put effort into much things but everything just seems to flow his way and it’s like I try and try and try but it amounts to no where and then telling my mum, she said “maybe I have too much expectations of you” and she’s probably right but it just hurts because all I want to do is make them feel like I’m worthy of these expectations, make them proud but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, all I can present them with is disappointment

I hope you are okay. Trust me everything will go to plan. To even have the ability to apply to Oxford is amazing well done

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Anonymous #5

it must’ve been so hard processing all these and your mom decided to make it worse TT i’m sure you’ll do great for all the hard work you’ve put in, i know how hard it is coz im an academic weapon who got rejected by oxford pre interview but please don’t let that one moment of failure define the rest of you, it’s just feb now and there’s still a couple months before offers are finalised best of luckkkk :biggrin:

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Original post by Anonymous

My lnat let me down and I know they say don’t take it personally but it’s hardddd not to like I was hoping for Oxford and then I was rejected pre-interview and I put soooo much effort into my ps statement and other things and I’m a complete loner in school so I like try to justify it by trying to work towards a greater goal and Ik going to a “prestigious” uni isn’t a testament of entire abilities but I lowkey feel like a failure like I failed my driving test too and then Oxford and then UCL, and it’s hard because I’ve always been recognised as academically good and I’ve always poured so much effort into school since it’s mainly the only thing that’ll make my parents proud and it flopped because of 1 test in my 14 years of school. My predicted is A*A*A and I’ve been working soooo hard and I don’t like to be jealous of peoples successes but it’s like what’s wrong with me, like my bf sits around playing videogames all day and does not try or revise or put effort into much things but everything just seems to flow his way and it’s like I try and try and try but it amounts to no where and then telling my mum, she said “maybe I have too much expectations of you” and she’s probably right but it just hurts because all I want to do is make them feel like I’m worthy of these expectations, make them proud but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, all I can present them with is disappointment

Oh my goodness. I just got rejected from UCL and because of my LNAT and was rejected from Cambridge pre-interview. I completely understand how you feel, like really. Since I’m kind of in this season too, honestly, I don’t think I know what to say to be of help :frown:

but just know that you’re genuinely not alone. I’d love to become friends because I really thought I was the only one who felt this exact way.

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