Man's Reaction To Getting Rejected By Stanford University Is Perfect Example Of 'Never Lose Hope'

Many individuals aspire to pursue higher education at globally renowned institutions, aiming for academic excellence and impactful contributions. However, the path to success is often marked by challenges, including the possibility of rejection. A recent social media post highlighted one user’s experience of facing rejection from Stanford University in the United States. Despite this setback, the individual remains resolute in their determination to make a meaningful impact and effect positive change in the world.

Amal on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared his rejection letter from the university. Alongside the image of the rejection letter, Amal posted a caption that read, “I got rejected by @stanford today (I’m still gonna change the world though).”

Have a look at the post here:

Since being shared online on March 31, 2024, the post has captured significant attention, amassing over 8 lakh views.

A user encouraged, stating, “You don’t need Stanford or any other college to do well in life. If you have the drive, which it looks like you do, you can do well in any environment. Don’t let this bother or affect you! Good luck!”

Another expressed, “I don’t know who you are, but i just checked out universal notes and it really has the potential to help the world in a big way. keep up the good work, don’t let this define you brother.”

“Keep running, Amal! It opens doors for the first few jobs, but the degree becomes irrelevant as people gain real experience and sort themselves by output. Also, all of the knowledge you expected to gain is still available to you,” a comment read.

Many users even shared their stories of being rejected from the same university. A person said, “I got rejected by Stanford in 2013 for the class of 2017. I dropped out of my safety school, joined a fast-growing tech company, and in 2016 I spent a day at Stanford doing campus interviews for the class of 2017–the same students who were picked over me for admission.”

Another user recounted, “Hey I got that same letter in 2001 and in the next five years I started and built a software company in North Carolina to $10 million ARR then over ten years to $50 million ARR and sold it for $169 million. Getting the letter you just got is the motivation that helped me do it.”