Wow, what a bummer to slit your own throat rush-wise before you even get to the campus. He might be a really great guy, just a little over anxious, or under cautious. Maybe if he just lays low for a while it might blow over, or is that being over optimistic?
But, I do get the point that the lower tiers houses don't want to be associated with someone who could bring more derision on them.
Still sad for this high school senior. It's the mom in me feeling sorry for him