Got rejected from something....

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I applied for a battlefield study tour that is offered through an academic institute affiliated with my university, but I just got told an hour ago that I was put on the reserve list (there were 9 students chosen to go, so if someone rejects the offer to go then I guess I will be offered it). The professor who selected the candidates said that my marks weren't as good as the others who applied and those who got selected are also volunteers of this academic institute. I phoned my mother and told her the news and she said why aren't your marks good? The answer is I guess I am really not caught out for university.

I am thinking now as I am half way through third year will I be able to get into law school when I am done. I haven't done any extra curricular activities because with keeping on top of my school work, doing assignments, and working 16 hours a week at a part time job I simply don't have the time to do extra stuff, and with my marks not being great, but I guess not terrible, I don't have anything going for me. I am a little upset but I was sort of expecting that my marks were going to be what would deny me this opportunity.

If this is something you are particularly interested in, you should write the professor back, thanking him for his reply (because he didn't have to send you one) and briefly express that you do hope you will get the opportunity to participate as this is something that greatly interests you.

Some professors are generous with those they see have a genuine interest in the subject. Even if you don't get in, perhaps next year.

That's a great response Chronos. I agree 100%. Just keep the note positive and courteous. I'd heard to do the same type of thing for job interview (send a thank you after the interview) and I'm fairly certain that it played a large part in me getting that job.

Well I was in the military studies centre today so he told me the news in person. He told me that compared to the other candidates the others had a record of volunteering at the centre and he had to be "objective".

I did say in my cover letter that no matter his decision I thanked him for his consideration. The reason why my marks are bad are my fault; from Sept 09 to Mar 2010 I suffered from clinical depression where I had suicidal tendencies and I felt like doing nothing.

Okay the reason why I made this thread is because I am obsessing about being rejected and can't move on from this. I am suppose to be writing a paper right now but I can't get my mind straight. I really need your help in moving past this.