> Complete disaster for his future and really a shot to his otherwise happy and optimistic life I'm sorry but this is a bit over dramatic, no? Your son still

> Complete disaster for his future and really a shot to his otherwise happy and optimistic life I'm sorry but this is a bit over dramatic, no? Your son still got into college. Just didn't get into the specific school he wanted. I didn't get into the college I wanted either. I'm doing just fine. Some of the best coworkers I've ever had went to a community college and transferred after a year or two. I get it, it's okay to be bummed. But you're acting like his life is already over. Set a good example and instill the value that you can overcome barriers and failures in life, it's going to be okay.