I Haven't Pleased the Gods Sufficiently

So today I was deffered from the University of Chicago. I am not exceedingly surprized, but I am dissapointed. It was one of the top schools on my list, and I would have liked not to worry for the next three months. I fear that this shrieking harbinger will be the pattern of my future, but what do I know? Actually, I know I am applying to 11 other fine institutions, and I hope that I can impress one of them. The idea of going to Chicago is not over, but its done for right now. I can attempt to feign optimism but at this point I wonder if I'll ever go to college and become the reputible scholar that I hope to be.