funny rejection stories

There was this applicant who wrote an entire essay about how much he hated studying but still wanted to go to college just for the parties. He was brutally honest, which might seem refreshing at first, but it's not exactly what colleges are looking for. His rejection was expected, and his story has been told as a humorous example of what not to do in a college application. This story also highlights the importance of understanding the purpose of a college application essay.

Well, there was this instance where a man tried to give a love letter to a woman he liked at work. He put it in her mailbox at the office. However, she thought it was from a creepy client and reported it to HR without even reading it. He was quite embarrassed when he found out.

One of the funniest college rejection stories I've heard was about a guy who sent in his application with a really creative but completely off - topic essay. He wrote about his adventures in training his pet squirrel instead of something related to academics or his goals. Needless to say, he got rejected, but his story has been passed around as a humorous cautionary tale among students applying to college.

One funny rejection story is about an author who sent a manuscript about a talking cat that solves mysteries. The publisher rejected it saying 'We already have enough cat detectives in our lineup.' It was so absurd as each cat detective could be unique.

I heard about a guy who proposed to his girlfriend in a really elaborate way at a baseball game. He hired the scoreboard to display 'Will you marry me?' But she was so focused on the game that she didn't even notice until the inning was over. By then, she just said no because she thought he was trying to upstage her love for the game.

When I was in high school, I asked a girl to the prom. I prepared a whole speech and even got her favorite flowers. But she just said no. She told me she already had a date. I was so embarrassed and felt like everyone was looking at me. But it taught me not to be too over - confident and to make sure of someone's availability before making a big move.

One common family rejection story is when a person comes out as gay or transgender and their family rejects them because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Another is when a family member marries someone from a different race or religion and the family shuns them. Sometimes, a family may reject a member who has made a career choice they don't approve of, like becoming an artist instead of a doctor.

One common factor is perseverance. People like J.K. Rowling didn't give up after facing rejections. Another is having a unique vision. For example, Walt Disney had a unique idea for Disneyland. Also, the ability to learn from rejection. Steve Jobs might have learned a lot during his time away from Apple which helped him on his return.

Share the emotions you felt during the rejection. I was rejected for a role in a play. I was so excited about it at first. When they told me no, I was crushed. I talk about that feeling of disappointment and how I used it to practice more for future auditions. I also mention how I learned from the experience to better present myself next time.

One common book rejection story is when an author's work doesn't fit the current market trends. Publishers might think that the genre is oversaturated or not popular enough at the moment. For example, if a lot of vampire novels were popular a few years ago and now the market is flooded, a new vampire - themed book might get rejected. Another is when the writing quality is not up to par. Maybe the grammar is poor or the plot is too convoluted and hard to follow. Also, some books get rejected because the author doesn't have a big enough platform or following already. Publishers might be reluctant to take a risk on an unknown author without a built - in audience.