Dear Larry,

After working my butt off for three years, I thought senior year would be a walk in the park. I visited the campus of Brown back in 5th grade and instantly fell in love. The trees, the port, everything about it was just so perfect! It immediately became my dream to get into Brown, so I worked really hard to get good grades, fill up my resume, and write my college essay. Turns out all my hard work was in vain because I didn’t get in. Even after a good cry, I’m still so disappointed. What do I do now?

Sincerely,

Someone who got rejected and is severely dejected

Dear Severely dejected senior,

I’m sorry to hear about your situation. I know how it feels because my cousin was rejected from Spores University, the top fungus college, a few years back. She wouldn’t leave her log for weeks, even when I offered her a bag filled with her favorite bacteria. It never feels good when you work hard for something, and it doesn’t happen. But! There are tons of great colleges out there besides Brown. Just some that come to mind are Ruggers and BCC (Bacteria Community College.) Hope all goes well!

Love,

Larry