<p>Hi, if I were a betting woman, I'd bet that the rolling power outages and ice in the very hilly Austin area might affect the Admissions staff and delay a couple of days any communicated timelines.</p>
<p>Yeah, and you never what is going on internally. The head of an adcom would get the flu, have a sick kiddo, etc. I take all timelines with a grain of salt…BUT it doesn’t keep me from checking the mailbox everyday…lol.</p>
<p>Well, at least I am not alone in compulsive mailbox checking. ;)</p>
<p>It comes in waves. First for the Plan II hunt, then for a while DS, the this week, her SRD contract, and now back at it for DS!! Haha…we are a hot mess.</p>
<p>Admissions status changes will show up in “Status Check” (in UTDirect) several days before admissions letters will arrive in mailboxes. My son checked his status each class period and excitedly texted us when he was admitted to his first choice. I was relieved both that he was accepted into his program, and that he’d start to pay more attention to his high school classes!</p>
<p>UT classes met yesterday, so I imagine admissions processing is still on track. They are expecting precipitation later today and tomorrow though.</p>
<p>Their are no rolling power outages at UT since we are on the same grid as St.David’s Medical Center.</p>
<p>We are waiting on Dean’s Scholar decision which might have been completed this week according to what one HS guidance counselor was told. That notification does not update on line, from what I have heard. We are waiting for a letter to arrive.</p>
<p>So far there have been no cancellations of classes or work. Staff, I’m sure, are diligently working. At least all the offices I’ve seen have lights on 
However, if it does snow tonight and stick, there will be a lot of admins staying at home.</p>
<p>It’s been pretty normal, albeit brr-y cold, here in Austin. They are talking about the possibility of snow for late today/early Friday. You know how it is in central/south Texas, if we get an inch, everyone goes crazy! </p>
<p>eaglemom10 and collegeshopping, I’m rooting for both of your kids for DS! I am also following you for news on your daughter’s 40 Acres Scholarship application, collegeshopping. But I guess that will be a longer wait…I think I remember the first wave will be notice of finalist weekend in March? She is an amazing kid–she will be a strong contendor!</p>
<p>For those waiting on Plan II news, my Daughter received a Plan II Acceptance letter today! I heard another batch of acceptances was mailed this past Monday. We live in Austin and received it today. She turned in her SRD contract yesterday.</p>
<p>My daughter stuck a yardstick out in our backyard yesterday. The snow came up to the 3-foot mark. This morning, the yardstick has totally disappeared. Our catamaran sailboat looks so funny, almost buried in snow. Another 6 to 8 inches Saturday night! I love Maine. But I’m going home to Austin during spring break in March, and I’m looking forward to that, too.</p>
<p>@jvandy: Congrats!!! Wondering … is SRD the dorm contract or is that a scholarship? </p>
<p>My S is not ready to commit to UT until he first hears one way or the other from Dean’s Scholars. If DS is a “no” and that’s a strong possibility, the next thing will be to see if he can get into the FRI (Freshman Research Initiative). If neither he’ll need to have a chat about the ability to change majors within CNS to Math from CS if he still wants that [he feels strongly now, but we all know how things can change … I still don’t know what I will do when I grow up 
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<p>SRD is a dorm contract! Unfortunately eagle mom it’s girls only!!</p>
<p>@Eaglemom10, while one can appreciate your interest in your son’s application in the Dean’s Scholar program and subsequent transfer into Math from CS, wouldn’t it be more prudent for him to be addressing inquiries here instead of you? It’s all relative anyway, since, as you assert, “it’s his decision?”</p>
<p>As my moniker denotes, I am a UT graduate, yet I have a HS junior who has put in the requisite hard work to be guaranteed auto-admitted next year from a competitive Texas high school. She has the ability to ask pertinent questions when they arise since she can subscribe to an account on CC just like the rest of us. Shouldn’t your son do the same? They all have to sink or swim at some point. </p>
<p>At UT’s summer orientation, they pointedly stress that your child is “now in control of their own decisions.” Better sooner they take the reigns than later.</p>
<p>Just some food for thought.</p>
<p>whoa there, txex86, I can only say that UT has improved in its recruiting efforts since the class of 1986, at least in terms of etiquette.</p>
<p>Edit: Actually, I have more to say. I sincerely hope that your “HS junior who has put in the requisite hard work to be guaranteed auto-admitted next year” has someone’s guidance other than your own.</p>
<p>@givings - Clearly, you haven’t been privy to the barrage of multiple posts regarding the same poster/issue? And yes, in 1982, when I was a Freshman, Mommy and Daddy weren’t there to ask the questions and fight the battles. Why should that be any different now?</p>
<p>Lovely Edit from Givings: Actually, I have more to say. I sincerely hope that your “HS junior who has put in the requisite hard work to be guaranteed auto-admitted next year” has someone’s guidance other than your own. </p>
<p>Yep, givings, said junior already has the class rank to assure admission. Got a problem with that? Clearly, you do. If requiring said DD to explore information on her own is a knock on parenting skills, then that is okay by me. </p>
<p>Oh, and as the Brits say, Buggar off.</p>
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<p>I am sorry that your parents weren’t there for you, since it seems to be causing you issues today.</p>
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<p>Um, no, not really.</p>
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<p>But, it must be or you wouldn’t waste your time.</p>
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<p>You mean allowing me to figure out college, as the majority of adults do, on my own? Clearly, your parents’ “over-parenting” created the “helicopter parent” instinct in you that pervades to this day. Good luck with that.</p>
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<p>I am not sure why you feel you have to publicly out a parent on an open forum, but I just don’t understand why you would go there. There is a private message feature for a reason, but frankly, what this poster does is non of your business. There are many parents here that funnel our thoughts and questions on these forums as an outlet for the stresses that come with dealing with the ups and downs of the college admission process. I am sure you are proud of your D and maybe, just maybe, you will have a bit more understanding when you actually go through the process, not pretend to know what the process holds. Your D may be an auto admit, like my D was, but she certainly is not guaranteed her choice of college, her choice of honors program and her choice of residence. All of these “choices” can cause stress in our children, and as parents we come here, to share in the mutual experience and to support each other. Come here, attack someone who has contributed and helped other students and many posters will stand up and defend someone who was unjustly attacked.</p>
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<p>Not “outing” anyone. My point is that while parents can certainly voice their concerns, ultimately it is the student who must navigate the waters that is college life and make decisions on their own. Some parents tend to obsess much more than others. Perhaps it is the nature of parents today, but UT frowns upon “helicopter parenting,” such as when your kids become students they do not allow access to student information, grades, etc. They are adults. They should begin that process now. </p>
<p>In addition, the majority of posters on here are students, either prospective or currently enrolled. This forum is more for them than the parents. An over-zealous parent does no student any good whence they are enrolled. Agree with that sentiment or not, that is the reality at UT.</p>
<p>Good luck to all.</p>