<p>elizabeth - Congrautlations to your son! I have to tell you that I am not surprised at all to hear your good news! There are hundreds (thousands?) of colleges out there for “average” kids like your son!</p>
<p>Give him a long hug and a big kiss. Congratulations.</p>
<p>Elizabeth, congratulations! I’m sure many of the parents of '10-ers are very grateful to you for your words of reassurance!!!</p>
<p>wow, I am so touched by all of the positive responses I’ve gotten to this post. I think it means 2 things…parents on CC are nicer than students, and I am definitely not alone in the world, worrying about my average kid! Also I’m so happy to hear all of the great remarks about NAU, we are going to a local info session this Sunday and my son is excited to hear about it.
Have a great day, everyone!</p>
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<p>Tell that to the kids around here that think we’re “mean.” LOL</p>
<p>congrats elizabeth! My H graduated from NAU and it was absolutely the best school for him. He started at a much larger school which was not right for him. He has had a very successful career.</p>
<p>Hooray! Congratulations!</p>
<p>elizabethh – big congratulations to your son! 
What a wonderful relief for both of you – it feels great to have one “in your pocket”.</p>
<p>Have you visited NAU? I don’t know very much about it, but my S has received a lot of mail and emails from them. We have never been to Flagstaff, is it a nice area?</p>
<p>You are within driving distance from the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, the Painted Desert, San Francisco Peaks skiing, and Meteor Crater. What else would you want? :)</p>
<p>Great news!</p>
<p>Don’t forget the short distance to Sedona and skiing at the Snowbowl J’adoube!</p>
<p>Wonderful, wonderful news! And good job to your son for getting his app in fast to see great results!</p>
<p>How does he feel about the news?</p>
<p>Whooo Hoooo. NAU is a wonderful school and like missypie I harbor a hope that DS will consider it. I hope your son likes /or will grow to like all of the wonderful outdoor rec options he will find there.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for sharing your good news! Best of luck with the remaining decisions!</p>
<p>owwwwwlllll pur m anutter mimmwhatsit!</p>
<p>That is really just so great to have an acceptance. Good luck with the rest of his schools.</p>
<p>I feel your elation! There is going to be some more acceptances coming his way!</p>
<p>:: hands historymom another three mimosas ::</p>
<p>They’re not just for breakfast anymore! :D</p>
<p>shanks owlie ol buddyol pal!</p>
<p>[Owlice, water down those mimosas. Mom’s about to be history!]</p>
<p>Bengalmom - We haven’t been to Flagstaff yet. my son has a couple of friends there who are really enjoying it. I know it’s a beautiful area, and it snows in the wintertime. The school itself is on the small side - 16,000 or so - at least small for what my son is looking for. i believe its a very outdoorsy place - environmental studies is a big draw there.</p>
<p>Go Lumberjacks! your son will love it in Flagstaff.</p>