When I came home today things seemed normal–a little too normal.
As I entered my hallway and checked the mail I noticed a package from American University, which I had applied to as a safety just in case I totally screwed up the apps to my other safeties. Now, American wasn’t supposed to send out its acceptance letters until the beginning of April, so I wondered if they were being jerks like Pomona and were sending me a newsletter disguised as a package.
No such luck.
I looked at the cover letter in the folder they sent
“Congratulations! I am pleased to offer you admission to American University…”
That was expected. I was glad, I was guaranteed not to spend the next four years scrubbing toilets at Arby’s.
“You have also been selected to participate in the American University Honors Program…”
I didn’t know they HAD an Honors Program. Well, now I do, and I’m in it.
“I am also pleased to inform you that you have been selected to receive a Presidential Scholarship in the amount of full tuition…”
Whoa.
OK, now schools I actually applied to are saying I can attend them on a full scholarship. This is very creepy, I only thought stuff like that happened in movies. I’m not sure I really want to go there, I’m visiting it next week. I’m thinking that if I don’t get into GW Honors or Georgetown I might go there. I’m still trying to sort things out. Any advice?
-BKB
PS Is there something wrong with me? Why can’t I be happy right now?