Rachel got a lot busier the closer she got to the end of high school between homework and college applications. The months between filling those out and getting acceptance/rejection emails were stressful for both her and Dana. They were both afraid they weren't going to get in where they wanted.
When she did get her acceptance to MSM, she screamed and hugged her mom as they both jumped up and down before picking up Benji (who was closer than Anna) and spinning him around in her excitement. Which, of course, put Anna out so Rachel had to spin her too.
She was very dizzy but very happy by the time they went out to dinner at her favorite restaurant to celebrate. She couldn't wait to tell Dana!
Her NYU letter had already come in a week ago so this cemented their plans to find a place to move in together over the summer. As predicted, her friend was thrilled. They ended up hugging and jumping up and down too.
