I don't know, I think a reject is a reject is a reject. But hell, screw it all, I feel much better than two hours ago. At least I know I'm leaving the state now.
I almost wanted to reply with a "screw you" to the e-mail, but I thought that might be unwise.
In May Dr. Sondheimer hosts meetings with waitlisted/rejected applicants to let you know what happened with your application and what you can do to improve if you apply again next year. I did not live in CO at the time, so I had a conversation on the phone with him...it was very helpful. He is a very nice man who is interested in helping applicants, definitely contact him if you have questions. I think you can set something up through Sean.
I want to second Angeliqua's suggestion about talking with Dr. Sondheimer about why you were rejected/waitlisted. I was rejected last year and went to the session in June (it is in May for people on the waitlist and June for people rejected). Both my interviewers asked if I went to that this year and I am sure that the fact that I went and improved on everything they suggested helped me this year.
