So I didn't get into my state school. Disappointed a bit, but not devastated (I didn't like much of what I saw on my interview and the school itself has HUGE administrative problems). I have an interview next week at a private school where I'm told most applicants are asked "Why would you want to come here if you could go to your state school and save a ton of money?" Should I be honest and tell them I didn't get into my state school? (Can they tell that I've been denied by logging onto AADSAS and looking at my profile?) Do you think that would make me seem less desirable as a candidate if even my state school didn't want me? Or should I not mention it?