<p>DS has been accepted to UMich (EA) and has a nom to the Naval Academy. He is auto-admit to Texas A&M, wait listed at USCGA. Waiting to hear RD from Virginia Tech and Stevens Institute. Probably still going to submit app to Webb Institute… congrats and good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>Congrats to everyone for all the exciting news! </p>
<p>16 yr old D accepted to Dartmouth (ED) now in process of pulling all apps from UC’s, Brown, UChicago, Vanderbilt and WUSTL. We are all so proud of her and will have to adjust to her being 3500 miles away.</p>
<p>Thanks to all that I have learned from CC, the college app process is going well for DS so far. In at the honors college at two safeties, plus an acceptance at one of his top three choices with significant merit money (Tulane - Founders Scholarship). While he is anxious to hear from his top choice (early February), we are in a great position with these EA acceptances and merit awards. I can’t imagine not having any acceptances in hand at this point.</p>
<p>Congrats to all those with ED acceptances! So exciting!</p>
<p>Congrats to all who got in, and hang in there for others.</p>
<p>A protocol question: How are we supposed to reply/acknowledge those places that offered admission until we know about (a) dream school (b) financial situation. </p>
<p>Is it a simple matter of courtesy to say “Thanks”?
Do the admissions office expect reply? Will they be offended, or is it spam mail for the admissions office? </p>
<p>First time there, so unaware :)</p>
<p>I have been reading CC off and on for years, S1 Class of 2013 (chose the community college route), D1 Class of 2015 (all women’s college) and now D2 Class of 2017, but this is my first posting. </p>
<p>To answer the previous posters question, you do not need to thank each college after an acceptance, the exception would be if you have developed an exceptionally strong relationship with the local rep. Your child must declare what school they plan to attend by May 1. It is a courtesy to let any school know if they are no longer in consideration, because it may open a spot for a student that really does want to attend. This usually doesn’t happen until all the FA results are in, unless that is not an issue.</p>
<p>Sorry, forgot to include D2’s results.</p>
<p>Accepted to 8 colleges across the US, several with full rides, probably due to her strong academics, respectable scores, and exceptional ECs. </p>
<p>She will be attending Northwestern University with a guaranteed four year full tuition scholarship (remaining expenses TBD). After a 3 month process, culminating with the NU Dean of Admissions personally interviewing her, she was named a Posse Scholar.</p>
<p>I just found this thread, and I will add my S to the acceptances (he is a theatre major)…he has been accepted to Point Park academically, has already auditioned so is waiting for the final decision. Much to his happiness, he has already been accepted to The Hartt School/University of Hartford. Until he goes to Unifieds in February, he will not hear from anyone else. March is such a long way away… </p>
<p>Congratulations to all those who have received acceptances…it is so nice when they receive their first ones. My D is a sophmore at Shenandoah Univ (also actress…no, my husband and I are not performers in the slightest!) and it is a nerve wracking process!!!</p>
<p>Daughter has been accepted to three state schools and seven privates so far, each with very good scholarships.</p>
<p>Her last three are the hardest: Smith, Macalester, and St. Olaf. She will be submitting those tomorrow, and we wait some more!</p>
<p>Hi - Just saw this thread. Congrats to all!</p>
<p>S has been accepted to:</p>
<p>Arcadia
Catholic
DeSales
Fordham
Mt St Mary U in MD
Roger Williams
Siena
Suffolk
SUNY Albany
Washington </p>
<p>Waiting to hear from:</p>
<p>American University<br>
Bryant University<br>
Loyola Maryland<br>
Saint Anselm<br>
Suny Binghamton </p>
<p>More than half have already offered nice merit aid, FAFSA & CSS Profile submitted, rest sad they would offer after FAFSA & Special Circumstances form submitted. Sadly DH was let go just before Thanksgiving so it is ALL about the money right now.</p>
<p>I have a question about FAFSA. My son has been accepted at Yale. I have been reading that the earlier you get your FAFSA in the better. I was going to do my taxes next weekend. Is that early enough? What does the FAFSA have to do with his Yale financial aid package? I could use my estimated numbers from the CSS profile that was provided to Yale, but I would prefer to use my actual numbers. Any input would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Congrats to Kat and your S! Many great choices already! </p>
<p>momofmusician - It sounds like you need to start at the beginning and read about the FAFSA and what it actually is. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form qualifies you for a lot of things and also gives Yale a ballpark look (the CSS is more in-depth) at your finances and what you can afford (according to the Federal govt.) for college. The numbers generated from the FAFSA give Yale an idea about the financial aid you are going to need. Many other benefits also come with filling out the FAFSA including access to student loans (at very good rates) should they be ever needed, federal grants (money that does not need to be paid back,) qualification for institutional scholarships, etc. etc. </p>
<p>Now, as to your question about timing, if you do this next weekend, you definitely will not be considered ‘early.’ The FAFSA has been “live” since Jan. 1st. Many families get it done on the 1st or the 2nd. It is first come first serve (in many instances) with regards to funds allotted, so I always recommend to people that they fill it out ASAP.</p>
<p>Thanks. I’ll go ahead and file with estimates.</p>
<p>Just saw this thread. Congrats to all EA and ED applicants!</p>
<p>My daughter got accepted to Case Western, University of Michigan, UT Austin (honors program), Notre Dame, and the University of Pennsylvania (early decision). So it looks like my money and daughter will be going to UPenn in Philly. No merit money at any of the Ivies :(</p>
<p>Gtbguy1, congrats on your daughter going to U Penn! My son was accepted ED to Amherst College, and we are in the same boat–no merit money is ever offered (and Amherst does not partner with Natl Merit). Amherst meets 100% of need, but we don’t have any need by their calculations because my ex-husband makes a large salary. I do not, however, and I am paying half of the college costs–so my son and I are searching for private merit scholarships!</p>
<p>Our daughter was accepted at Willamette and Lake Forest (EA). Waiting on U of Puget Sound, Whitman, Occidental, Carleton, Davidson, Vanderbilt, Bucknell, Dartmouth, and Colby. Should be interesting…Congratulations to all…</p>
<p>calimom4, thanks for your reply. That helps.</p>
<p>You sound like you have lots of experience that I and all of us could use. w.r.t. D1 (Class of 2015) how does an all women college work out in terms of having a sound wholesome college experience? Are these colleges for loners/introverts? Tomboys? What would be the main USP of going to a women’s college?</p>
<p>You are welcome! </p>
<p>When we started the college process, she was absolutely sure she would not want a Women’s College. However, her college advisor told her to take a look at it, based on what she liked about the co-ed schools she liked – school size, class size, landscape, location…</p>
<p>We set-up a tour, but even in the way over to our appointment she was hesitant. However, the moment she stepped on campus she was in love. It became and stayed her 1st choice through the entire process. She applied EA, but with 4 kids very close in age (6 year spread) we had to wait for all fin aid packets.</p>
<p>She is now a sophomore and loves it even more. She will graduate in 4 years with a major and double minor. Has made some amazing friends from all over the US, which have stayed with our family and vice versa, she has a great job on campus that she can keep over the summer, an excellent advisor that cares deeply about her future, and an overall amazing support system from friends to administration.</p>
<p>She has not experienced cattiness by the more wealthy students nor has she been approached by the LGBT students to pursue an alternative lifestyle. I think everyone knows where everyone stands and is excepting of one another.</p>
<p>She serves as a class officer, started a club, and takes full advantage of all the programs and opportunities the school has to offer. The student body is small and everyone (including the President) knows her face/name.</p>
<p>It ended up being a perfect choice for her academically, socially and financially.</p>
<p>Woo Hoo!! We have another academic acceptance: Otterbein University! Now, if we could just get some artistic acceptances. It’s just about time to gear up for the interview/portfolio review whirlwind tour!</p>
<p>Forgot to add that she can cross register with other local colleges, so there is the opportunity to meet guys.</p>
<p>Antialias, I had NEVER considered an all women’s college until I got a scholarship for one and was forces to visit. However, I loved it and quickly applied! From my understanding many all girls schools aren’t in the middle of nowhere and there are other colleges around. For Russell sage for example, RPI (80% male) was a 10 minute walk. </p>
<p>I spoke to the girls and they said they aren’t missing anything!</p>
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<p>Anyway! I’m a senior (yay!!) And I have been accepted to </p>
<p>Mercy College (4k+ honors college)
The College of Saint Rose (10k)
Russell Sage College (15k)
Hofstra University (18.5k)
Pace University (19k)</p>
<p>Still waiting on
CUNY Queens and City College </p>
<p>Will most likely be attending pace university!!! (I’m like 97.9% sure! :p)</p>