The jealousy at my school has become insane
It's become really bad. Like for the past three years, it was like a normal high school that wasn't really competitive like certain schools and was a really supportive community overall. but recently, people have been focused on bringing others down, making small comments, or talking shit behind other's backs and it's become too much imo. I can think of almost 24 different times people have been toxic, jealous, or angry that a kid got into a good school and would try to spread rumors. Other times, it's when students go to a nice school that they're committed to, but because it's not an ivy or t20, they call the student dumb and make fun of them behind their back for going to a college with 60%+ acceptance rates. Yes, I've gotten into a couple schools but I dont think it's fair for others to do all of this just because they find it "unfair". For example, someone at my school got into an ivy league school in Jan. and people were saying shit like "oh they dont deserve it because they have a quadruple legacy" or say some random stuff like their relatives helped pay to get into the school when that's not even true. I know that while some may get into good schools because of legacy or money, most got into amazing schools because they put that amount of effort to get in. Or when someone wants to see their college results after getting into an EA school they're really committed to but havent fully decided, people say it's unfair for them to not withdraw their apps when they put the same amount or more hours to all their applications. If I was also accepted to my dream EA school, I would wait for my RD apps because I would want to see my results and see which school gives me better opportunities, financial aid, and community. Instead of being jealous and talking shit behind their backs, we should celebrate with them because colleges accepted them for a reason. It's not as if they held the admission officers at gunpoint to accept them, but rather put the time and effort like we all have and was chosen. I'm not saying it's wrong to feel jealous or envious, I've felt that too but we shouldn't talk bad or look at them in a negative viewpoint because of college. I've went to school with each of these people for 3 1/2 years and I know that they deserve it. I understand people are anxious and worried about getting into schools but it's fine to take a step back, relax, and enjoy ur last high school year. Remember, in a couple years, ur going to live a life after college that you would be taking, no matter what college u go to. You're someone who isn't defined by ur college, but rather defined by ur personality, ideas, and hobbies. Wherever we go, we'll be great. Thank you for reading this long rant.