hello, kids. so you want to submit a story to a sci-fi magazine for consideration? you'll hafta read their submission guidelines first. you can find such things at the magazines' websites, and a good place to look is the SF Site, which has all kinds of links and info...
still, the chances are you're gonna end up readin' a rejection letter, and i don't s'pose you'll find them on the websites. so, here's a look at what to expect...
Fantasy & Science Fiction can be counted on to send you a very brief note concerning your story, rather than sending a form letter (so one is not here provided).