Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Denied!

When Chris and I returned from Prescott late Sunday evening, one of the first things we did was go through the mail. There was a letter from NAU's College of Education. This news excited me, because I had yet to hear from the C & I doctoral department regarding my admission to their program. I was denied!

I was more shcoked than anything about this, because I thought I had so much going for me. After all, I had a 4.0 during my master's career, and I graduated with academic distinction. I AM diversity; everything about me is reflective of that fact. Duh! I did average on most of the GRE, and better than average on the math portion of it. I have several years of teaching experience. And, to top it off, I had AMAZING letters of rec. -- two professors who are both NAU C & I graduates; one principal; one department leader; and a fellow teacher.

What more could they want?!?

My mom said it was probably a sign that I should take some time off. But, she has to say that, because she's my mom. Who knows? Maybe she's right.

So, now I'm going to PROBABLY apply to another program. I know that most people who want to become doctors apply to more than one program, but I was just so sure that I'd be accepted to NAU. After all, it's not Harvard!

Do you know what they say happens when you assume?!?

Well, I do. You make an ass out of you and me!

So, now I feel like I have to change the title and address of my blog. But, the question remains...what should I change it to?!?!

Feel free to give me your suggestions:)

3 comments:

loca said...

I am sorry about not getting in. You could change your title to "Denied". Just kidding.
Hmmmm
You could change it to:
thoughts from an educator
amoureux de danse (lover of dance)
reina del baile (dancing queen)

...to name a few

loca said...

ps call me so we can talk about how stupid the program was to accept you... what kind of applicant are they looking for? idiots!

Rachel said...

Thanks for the siggestions:) I'll call you tomorrow, because we don't have school:) Tuesdays and Thursdays are horrible for me now, because I don't get done with class until 10 PM, and I only have a 2 hour break in my day. Ugh.