There’s nothing like a good old sibling rivalry to stir the pot, right? Especially when it involves the high-stakes world of college admissions. Our tale today revolves around two siblings, let’s call them ‘Mr. Know-it-all’ and ‘Miss Anime Club President’. Mr. Know-it-all had already navigated the treacherous waters of college applications, while Miss Anime Club President was just dipping her toes in. But when her dream of attending an Ivy League school is shattered, the ‘I told you so’ from her brother sparks an explosive fallout.
The Dream of Ivy League Glory ️

The Anime Club President’s Single Extracurricular

The Importance of Standing Out in the Crowd

The Advice from Mr. Know-it-all

The Stubbornness of Miss Anime Club President

When ‘I Told You So’ Becomes Reality

The Explosive Fallout

The Aftermath: Was Mr. Know-it-all Justified or Just Insensitive?
In the aftermath of the explosive fallout, we’re left wondering who’s the real villain here? Mr. Know-it-all, who couldn’t resist saying ‘I told you so’ as his sister’s dreams crumbled? Or Miss Anime Club President, whose stubbornness and refusal to heed advice led her down a path of disappointment? It’s a classic tale of sibling rivalry, college dreams, and the harsh reality of consequences. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tantalizing family drama…
NTA. Arrogant applicant gets rejected and faces the consequences.
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NTA. Sister’s delusion leads to frustration, but parents share responsibility.

Sibling rivalry erupts over college rejection: ESH for kicking while down

NTA, lol getting mad at you makes no sense.

NTA for stating realistic facts about college application process.

Sibling rivalry over college rejection: NAH, life lesson learned

Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection, causing hurtful comments.

NTA. A dose of reality humbles an arrogant sibling.

ESH, but the real a**holes are the people who propogate the “elite college” system. The USA is full of great universities that don’t cost a gazillion dollars and should not be thought of as safety schools.

Sibling rivalry over college rejection: NTA, but transferring isn’t easy

NTA: Ignored advice leads to consequences.

Quirky clubs can make you stand out in college applications!

American unis value extracurriculars, but is it really fair?
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Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection: Who’s the real villain?

“Overly optimistic vs. based in reality” – Who’s right?

NTA but woah US universities are crazy… Are high schoolers supposed to publish research now?

High schoolers publishing research? NTA, but mind-blowing!
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Impressive research by college applicants? Uncommon, but not impossible.

Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection: Is advice to blame?

“YTA. Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection. Grow up.”

NAH. Ivy league schools are classist and fueled by racism

Sibling rivalry escalates: kicking someone when they’re down

Sibling rivalry over college rejection: YTA vs NTA clash!

NTA. Admissions are tough, but she needs a reality check.

ESH: The art of constructive criticism and caring about feelings

Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection: Who’s to blame?

NTA: The struggle of applying to multiple schools for options.

Sibling rivalry escalates: ESH, but who’s the real villain?

Sibling rivalry and college rejection: ESH, but empathy is key

Sibling rivalry over college rejection: Can she transfer?

Impressive research by high school kids sparks disbelief and curiosity

Ignoring advice and blaming others for failure. NTA

NTA: Tried to help, but who publishes research papers in HS?

Sibling rivalry escalates as advice is ignored.

NTA. Sister’s college rejection leads to unexpected but enjoyable outcome

NTA: No a****e here, but who’s the real villain?

Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection. NTA gives advice.

Sibling rivalry sparks over college rejection. Emotions run high.
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Sibling rivalry and mixed emotions: NAH, but could’ve waited

Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection. Who’s to blame?

Overcoming fear of college rejection with dedication and extracurriculars!

NTA. Sister’s college rejection, but she has no right to complain.

NTA shuts down sibling’s bad decision with a**hole-free advice.

Sister’s college rejections spark surprise and debate. Not the a**hole.

NTA. Sibling should have considered honors colleges as backup.

“YTA. You ARE unsympathetic. Have some humility and don’t be a b**t to your sis.”

Rejection stings, but does it determine future success?

Sibling rivalry over college rejection: NTA, she’s salty and stupid
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YTA for being arrogant about college admissions, but justified.

NTA blames friend’s parents and school for college rejection.

NTA: Anime club doesn’t teach life skills, sorry not sorry.

Sibling rivalry escalates after college rejection. Who’s the real villain?

Sibling rivalry over college rejection, but I tried to help
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Sibling rivalry sparks laughter and jealousy over university acceptance.

NTA- A valuable lesson in growth and self-reflection!

NTA comment calls out entitlement of aspiring Ivy League students

Sibling rivalry escalates with a satisfying ‘I told you so’.

Sibling rivalry escalates over college rejection: advice vs being right

Sibling rivalry and feelings of inadequacy fuel a hateful attitude

Last Updated on January 3, 2024 by Diply Social Team