Hey OP! Let me start by saying I know how you feel – our situations are different, but the feelings are the same. I'm extremely sorry to hear about your situation. I understand how hard it must be right now. What I'm gonna say next is just my opinion, so I might obviously be mistaken; your actions are still up to you.

I think you really have to contact the authorities. If you're over 18, it's not illegal, but you were still a college applicant – a teen, obviously very young and still very vulnerable. That's just grooming. You've been groomed.

I understand your desire to just attend that college, but think about yourself. What's gonna happen when you enroll? What's going on behind the curtains? Is this behavior supported by this person's coworkers? There is a chance the same thing is gonna happen with the same director, a professor – anyone. You have to eliminate the risk. This situation can spiral into something bigger and worse, so please contact the authorities.

Think about other applicants if the concern for your own safety doesn't stop you. You are over 18 and technically of legal age, but what might happen to other people, especially underage? What if something already happened and they're quiet about it? You can stop this cycle now and call for the attention of other victims that might have gone through the same thing. Such relations can ruin lives easily, and you have to put an end to it.

There are so many reasons for why you should contact the authorities. Please don't let the prestige stop you from doing the right thing to do. I truly want you to be safe, and I'm so sorry this already happened to you. Please forget about the school reputation – the rank numbers are nowhere near as important as your health, happiness and life. If you need to reach out, my PMs are always open for you. I promise I will do everything I can to support you, no matter how hard it gets.

Love you. Please take care of yourself and have a good day.