parent isn't defined by whether your kids did or didn't get into BYU.

Remember in a church of 17+ million there are only about 35,000 that attend school in Provo. Plenty of good options for a solid education. Institutes are bustling with single adults and spiritual opportunities. It might turn out for their benefit if they didn't get in. The BYUs also don't offer all programs kids are interested in. If they didn't get in, pump Institute and invite them to get involved in the singles scene.