A Reddit user shared his son's heartbreak after being rejected by prestigious colleges despite exceptional academic achievements. The boy, valedictorian with a 1580 SAT score, only got accepted to UMass Amherst. The incident sparked a discussion on college admission pressures, self-worth, and the importance of resilience and parental support in facing rejection.A Reddit user shared his son's heartbreak after being rejected by prestigious colleges despite exceptional academic achievements. The boy, valedictorian with a 1580 SAT score, only got accepted to UMass Amherst. The incident sparked a discussion on college admission pressures, self-worth, and the importance of resilience and parental support in facing rejection.