New College Admissions Advice Saves GFA Seniors: “Just Say No”
If you’ve been a frequenter of the College Admissions Office, then you’ve probably heard of the most recent application advice: Just Say “No.”
After one of the biggest drops in early acceptance rates, students have been hit with devastating application decisions. In light of this wave of college rejections and deferrals, Mr. Olins and Ms. Boyer in the College Admissions Office have been working tirelessly on a new strategy to help GFA seniors achieve the college of their dreams.
Mr. Olins explains, “Basically, the ‘Just Say No’ campaign encourages students to just say ‘no’ to their rejection. Essentially, just write a letter to or email to the school that rejected you and decline to accept your rejection. In a few days, the school should get back to you and let you know that they’ve changed your status to admitted.”
But does this plan work?
For the most part, yes! According to a recent poll of GFA seniors, 69% of those who said “no” to their rejection received a notice from the applied school letting them know they have now been accepted. One of these students tells the Thumb, “I mean, it makes sense. Why would they, like, not change their mind? I would also say that it helps to tape a check to the letter you send.”
Many students have been hesitant to follow the advice from the “Just Say No” campaign, but top colleges have released statements on how they encourage this massive protest to traditional admissions. In a letter to one of our GFA students, the Stanford Admissions Office praises the critical thinking and individuality of a rejected student who participated in the campaign:
“Here at Stanford, we want to foster a community that thrives on independent thought and challenging the status quo. From your letter and the generous donation attached to the back, we have decided to reconsider and rescind your original early admissions rejection.
Welcome to the Stanford Class of 2027!”
From the positive outcomes of the campaign, it’s obvious that seniors across the US will soon adopt this admission strategy. The GFA College Admissions Office urges students to take charge and follow the motto of living a “life of purpose,” by purposely ignoring the obstacles in your way.
