1.     Writing Class of 20– means that you are attending.

Barring ED acceptances, most people will get admitted to more than one school. You may or may not post, but including “Class of 20whatever” in your status/tweet/insta means you are attending. There is nothing more confusing than when a person claims “Class of 20whatever” at more than one school.

2.     If you wear a college shirt after December, people will assume you were admitted.

This is easily the quickest way to confuse people and get a boatload of questions. Once those letters start rolling out, people will be quick to make assumptions, and your apparel can and will lead them on. Wear a shirt and expect questions.

3.     No news is bad news.

There is a general feeling that after fourteen years, an acceptance deserves a tweet, at the least. So, before texting your friend, “What happened?!”, check any and all form of social media. Even text someone else first. Because if you haven’t heard anything, it’s probably not good, and the friend probably won’t appreciate your pestering.

4.     You will get questions unless you say something.

Let’s be real- a lot of people won’t follow Rule #3. If you want to avoid the questions regarding a rejection or deferral (to your face or behind your back), the easiest way to clarify is to tweet something vauge. Suggestions: “Everything happens for a reason” or the sad face emoji. People will get it.

5.     You’re allowed to celebrate.

You have been working hard for the past fourteen years. You deserve to post a status. You deserve the likes and comments. You deserve the praise. You worked for it, and right now, it’s all about you, so don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise.