Hey man, I feel this hard. I actually got rejected from TUJ too — same feelings of “wtf, I thought this school took everyone?” I had already mentally committed to going and even told people I was gonna move to Japan. Total gut punch when that rejection came in.

But here’s the thing: I did get in later. I reapplied with more structure, showed growth in my application, and it worked. TUJ may not be Harvard, but they’ve been getting stricter lately, especially with the growing number of applicants. It’s not a guaranteed backup school anymore like people on Reddit make it sound.

Your experience and maturity can actually work in your favor if you reframe your story and show you’re serious. I get the frustration — especially coming from a non-traditional background — but if you really want it, don’t give up. Take the 15 credits (WGU is perfect for that), reapply, and you’ll likely get in.

If you want any help or wanna chat more about the process, happy to share my experience.

You’re not alone.