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Yes I will be declining mine so that will open up a spot from the waitlist!

Haha I was also planning on wearing my comfy clothes and keeping my camera off! It didn't say anything in the email about keeping our cameras on so I doubt there will be that expectation of us. 

Oh I hadn’t thought about that, I was going to attend with my PJs on and my camera off LOL! What are everyone’s plans? 

My ORPAS finally fixed the expiry date for the Western offer from the 8th to the 16th like its supposed to be in case anyone else was having the same problem

My ORPAS finally fixed the expiry date for the Western offer from the 8th to the 16th like its supposed to be in case anyone else was having the same problem

Wow, this is such a beautifully written poem. You are very talented and your attitude is inspiring. I wish you the best of luck in your future and if you choose to reapply next year. 

Thank you! I didn't apply for it but I received an additional letter along with my acceptance letter which explained that it was an award for academic excellence. It was a very pleasant and encouraging surprise!

Wow, this is such a beautifully written poem. You are very talented and your attitude is inspiring. I wish you the best of luck in your future and if you choose to reapply next year. 

Hi everyone,
I got rejected from everywhere I applied to (3 schools) for my first time applying and am so thankful to have had this forum to read throughout the application process. You can try to explain the competitive nature to family and friends but I have found so much comfort and validity to my stress reading through everyone's comments -- and the positivity and encouragement makes it impossible to be bitter knowing that so many people have tried 2-3 times to get in, acceptances are so well deserved.  To be honest, I have felt a little isolated in my stress and having to keep picking myself up because no one around me has gone through the same thing, so thank you to those who have shared stories and experiences. 
I wrote this yesterday to help process my rejections and instantly felt a little lighter, I hope those of you who didn't get accepted this year can find some light in it too. 
For months,
I awoke mid-sleep
My subconscious 
alight
Having dreamt
Of delight, 
acceptance
Finally, 
what I so deeply wished for
validity 
to all that I’d worked for. 
 
Rejected, 
Denied, 
Yet --
I am proud 
Of what grace
And self-
compassion
I have found, 
 
The push-pull
Of crippling 
self doubt 
And unwavering 
self belief; 
The balance
Of ambition 
And patience 
 
When the weight 
of uncertainty 
Felt too heavy to share, 
gratitude, 
made-up mantras 
aligned
to reset my mind. 
A testament 
To growth,
The reality -
Of 
Resiliency. 
 
Surrendering to defeat
Is not weak, 
if brief.
Fuelled by 
Fierce vision
And my why, 
I will rise, 
to honour
All that i’ve tried for, 
All that I have to give,
All that I can be. 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

I bet it was !!! Congrats again, hope to see you on campus in September, if you choose to attend ☺️

Congrats to everyone who got in!!! So exciting! I’m in my first year at UofT right now. Feel free to message me if you have any questions