How are you staying positive?

[Molecular_Virology]

Hey everyone! 

 

I have applied to a fair number of schools for admission in fall 2014. Although my top choice has offered me an interview, I can't help but feel a bit let down by the slew of rejections (no interview offered [i called/emailed admins]) from the 'name brand universities' that I applied to as reach schools. Is this where the phenomenon known as impostor syndrome starts? Any similar experiences or advice?

[jimmy_01]

Don't be discouraged by the rejections from the so called "brand name" schools...Usually, entry into these schools is extremely tough, and you usually have to know someone/have connections with someone in the inside to get in. 

 

But just remember this, it's not where you go that matters, it's what YOU make out of the education and research experience. Brand name schools just help you get in the door, but the rest is on YOU. The education you receive from the top 200 universities is essentially identical. I know this because I have friends who have attended Harvard and Stanford, and they use THE EXACT SAME textbooks that low ranked universities used....It's all a big business...

Edited January 18, 2014 by jimmy_01

[ERR_Alpha]

Hey everyone! 

 

I have applied to a fair number of schools for admission in fall 2014. Although my top choice has offered me an interview, I can't help but feel a bit let down by the slew of rejections (no interview offered [i called/emailed admins]) from the 'name brand universities' that I applied to as reach schools. Is this where the phenomenon known as impostor syndrome starts? Any similar experiences or advice?

I'm with you on the brand name rejects. However, I had an interview at a great school in a great location. To keep positive I've been clicking around their website and reminding myself that I might not have liked being in the "brand name" atmosphere. 

 

Also if you're religious or believe in fate or whatever, my dad keeps telling me that things will work out for the best. I don't exactly buy it but some people do!