<p>For the last several months, I have asked a lot of questions and I have to say that the four of you were incredible at patiently answering questions as my daughter and I worked through the application and selection process. I was very impressed with all of you. You really go the extra mile to help people here.</p>
<p>In the end, DD was not accepted at MIT, but she was accepted to Columbia, Berkeley, Penn, Cornell, and CMU so she has some excellent choices and is very pleased overall. She tells everyone that spending last summer at MIT was a life-changing experience for her.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all of your assistance and support throughout the process. It is very much appreciated.</p>
<p>@Much2Learn:</p>
<p>I am sorry that DD was not accepted to MIT. But I am definitely glad that she was accepted to a bunch of other really awesome schools. Personally, I had applied to 13 schools and was rejected by 3 of them. </p>
<p>Did DD spend last summer at MIT MITES program? Or WTP? </p>
<p>@Much2learn - Thanks <3 I’m glad to hear that DD was accepted to so many fantastic places. I’m sure whichever she chooses will lead to worthwhile experiences.</p>
<p>I’ll chime in with a ditto! You and the MIT Thread have been a huge help for this parent in understanding what MIT is like and the realities of applying. We could not be happier for our son, and are looking forward to CPW.</p>
<p>Thanks, Much2learn (and Moominmama, you too!). I’m so glad to hear your daughter has such great options.</p>
<p>You be sure to stick around for the next evolution throw-down, though – we need you here! ;)</p>
<p>ditto to all above</p>
<p>Nakoruru: She attended WTP. She was always very good at math, but the terrific experience she had at WTP led her to become increasingly interested in engineering and Computer Science, and she decided to apply to colleges as an Engineering/CS major. The focus on hands-on learning and understanding was critically important to raising her interest. </p>
<p>She also enjoyed being with a group of young ladies there, with female instructors. In her multi-variable calculus class in high school this year, there are only about 4 girls out of 25 students, and she is the only white girl. AP Computer Science and AP Physics C are similar situations. It was good for her to see that there are more girls out there that can do it just as well as the best of the boys.</p>
<p>If you have the opportunity to go, I would highly recommend it.</p>
<p>Dr. Mollie: Normally I would not care what they think, but they vote, and are still trying to teach creationism instead of evolution in some states. Schools like MIT have a big role because, unlike many schools, students are expected to think, reason and understand instead of just memorize. Thanks for making a difference. </p>
<p>@Much2learn I am glad to hear that your daughter did WTP. I helped out with the WTP program for 2 years while I was at MIT, so I am happy to see folks who were part of the program. And I know that Cynthia Skier would be delighted to know that one of her WTP girls became increasingly interested in engineering and computer science due to the program. (I give money each year to WTP as part of my MIT alumni donation)</p>
<p>Hee hee, I would do WTP… if I were not a grad student now. :-* </p>
<p>It is one thing to talk about solving problems, and it is another to do what Cynthia and her team do, and work to fix it, one student at a time. Her work is really having an impact. :)</p>
<p>OP, thank you! <3 And congrats to your daughter on Columbia, Berkeley, Penn, Cornell, and CMU!!! That is big! I hope she has a fantastic experience wherever she goes.</p>