<p>This might seem like a silly suggestion, but isn't there some company that sells video tours of colleges? I remember seeing it back when DS was college shopping. Since the schools you're dealing with are all biggies, I would expect them to be included in a list of available video campus tours. Does anyone remember seeing these around? Just a thought.</p>
<p>OaM, no advice from here, but boatloads of sympathy!</p>
<p>I'm feeling a bit faint just trying to imagine the sight of your son lying on the gym floor... . </p>
<p>Strong thoughts and good wishes to you both.</p>
<p>One of the things my son did was go through the coursebook offerings and see what kind of core was required, what kind of classes were available in some of his ideas for an intended major, and how likely he would be to get said classes. That might be another thing to add to the pro con chart.</p>
<p>Another big thank you to everyone...the moral support and the great ideas help a lot...</p>
<p>An update: S talked to his GC this morning, who advised us that I should call (S does sound a little "loopy" from the meds), and that I should do so right away...to ask for an extension...so I did.</p>
<p>Three of the four schools (G'town, U VA, and Northwestern) either said yes immediately (U VA), or said "probably" (G'town & NWU) but the person I reached had to clear it w/the people in authority. Haven't yet reached anyone at Cornell, altho I've left messages...but it's only been 3 hours; too soon to say about Cornell's responsiveness--</p>
<p>We only requested one extra week...S will be able to tolerate the car ride by the end of April...and won't be appreciably better til JUne...so one week is really all we "need"...</p>
<p>Thanks again to everyone for such great support and encouragement...</p>
<p>I'm guessing both you and your S have done more in-depth research on these schools than I have, so maybe the exercise is (a) What happens if he goes to G'town and cools on public policy?; (b) What happens if he goes to Cornell and decides that scientific research is not for him? (c) Will UVa offer him a good opportunity to explore his interests before declaring a major? </p>
<p>Related to all three questions, I understand the appeal of Georgetown and DC to an aspiring public policy/international relations student, but if he is truly undecided I might eliminate it from his decision set. There are very good opportunities to study politics and government at Cornell and UVa, and I have never heard Georgetown recommended as a destination for a research-oriented science student. </p>
<p>However, his and your answers to these questions are more important than mine.</p>
<p>What a drag--but it is kinda funny. Does he ahve to tell everyone that he broke his ankle at an intellectual awards ceremony? ;)</p>
<p>Gtown is doable on crutches. Let's assume that a quick visit on crutches will eliminate it.</p>
<p>UVa is probably doable too--did you read the story of soozievt's daughter at NYU??? He should make every effort to get down there and give it a quick once over.</p>
<p>If he simply cannnot, my advice would be to put down two deposits and schedule to tours to UVA and Cornell for June 1st. When the decision is made, someone is going to get off the wait list.</p>
<p>overanxious mother~</p>
<p>Just letting you know that I'm continuing to send hugs and prayers your son's way! much love, ~berurah</p>
<p>Cornell is very hilly to walk through on crutches (though I'm sure it has been done...) You may want to consider a wheelchair or ask the folks at Cornell their thoughts on that.</p>