"Applications to selective colleges and universities are reaching new heights this year, promising another season of high rejection rates and dashed hopes for many more students."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/17/education/17admissions.html

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"...promising another season of high rejection rates and dashed hopes for many more students."

What's next, "my child was rejected at Harvard" bumper stickers?

With everyone being told they are "special," is it surprising so many students believe they have a chance at the most selective schools in the country? Sad.