person A: I got approved for a scholarship for college that I had been competing for for many months!
person B: Nice! I wish I was more active in searching for scholarships like it sounds like you are. But this one sounds like it was a lot of hard work to earn. I haven't been the smartest about lightening the student loan debt burden while in school. Good on you for looking ahead.
person A: I agree_comma_ I wanted to attend a higher ranking school but they didn't give me any scholarship so I decided not to accept their offer. 
person B: Sometimes compromises have to be made. But I have to say_comma_ I'm impressed that you were that self-aware about the entire process_comma_ especially as a somewhat new adult. Good for you for considering all the options and making the choice you felt was best. You sound like you'll be successful after college_comma_ especially because of how hard-working you are.