14 Questions
What is Serena's attitude towards going to Yale?
She is disappointed about attending Yale.
How does Blair feel about being waitlisted at Yale?
She is devastated.
Why does Serena consider Georgetown 'stupid'?
Because it's a safety school.
What was the color of the letter with the Yale University letterhead that Serena received?
Cream-colored
What was Blair's reaction when she found out Serena got accepted to Yale?
Disbelief
What made Serena nervous when Blair was looking at her?
Serena's top position in school
Why does Serena mention the possibility of not going to college right away?
She wants to focus on pursuing acting in the city.
Why did Blair have a hard time understanding how Serena got accepted to Yale?
Because Serena didn't take AP courses or do many extracurricular activities
Why does Serena consider Georgetown her 'safety'?
It was the only school that accepted her apart from Yale.
How does Serena comfort Blair about being waitlisted at Yale?
By emphasizing how competitive Yale admissions are.
What did Blair and Serena do with the letters laid between them on the bed?
Blair took seven letters and Serena took five, without looking at the return addresses.
Why was Blair surprised to find out that Serena got accepted to Yale?
Blair knew Serena didn't have as good grades or extracurricular activities as her.
What advantage did Serena have when applying to Yale that Blair did not?
Having a family legacy of attending Yale.
What was Serena's justification for deciding to apply to Yale at the last minute?
She figured there was no harm in trying.
Test your knowledge of this fan-written scene from Gossip Girl where Blair and Serena exchange mystery letters. Answer questions about the characters' actions and dialogue.
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