My DD RSVP’ed too late for the event this Thurs, was told she can’t attend the dinner or stay in the dorm. I’m hoping that she can find some group to hang out with after the dinner and socialize, maybe even sneak an overnight at the dorm (sleeping bag?). Anybody know more about this event and the after-dinner schedule?
You could ask them if they have a wait list if someone doesn’t show up. Someone might not… illness, change their mind about Carleton, etc. Hopefully they can work something out. I love Carleton as a school, but they do have a few in administration who have an unpleasant stubbornness.
DHMchicago:
Our daughter is attending Thurs/Friday, and we (parents) are staying in Northfield overnight. We won’t make it to Weitz Center until the end of the dinner = a seat is available for your DD? Is your DD traveling on her own? Personal-message me (the little envelope symbol at top of page) and let’s see what we might arrange.
My D was put on a waiting list. If anybody knows they can’t make it to the event or don’t want to go after all, if the college is aware it may open a spot for someone else.
Does Carleton still have an accepted students page on FB? She could ask there.
My DD cancelled for the event this week this afternoon due to a medical issue. Maybe you can get her spot? Good luck
Everything worked out for D, got to attend all events. My D very impressed, friendly and comfortable, liked the classes. Her other choices are huge publics (Carleton was my idea), she is going to decide based on environment (not academics), so the differences are stark.
My ds also was down to Carleton (my choice, discovered here on cc!) and a large state uni so I get the dilemma. What KIND of community do you want … ?
D struggled over decision between 2 very different choices, and opted for adventure at UCLA. Snowstorm on the drive back to Chicago didn’t help the case for staying in the midwest.
Congrats!
@DHMchicago
Your daughter by choosing the large, warm-weather UCLA campus likely made the best decision for herself.
Our second son last year opted for a large-university setting at UW-Madison, turning away a terrific small LAC scholarship. Despite our initial concern about his “getting lost” among the crowd, he has thrived academically and personally. He has actively sought out wonderful recreational, as well as professional and research opportunities all on his own. He made the right choice for himself, as did our daughter this year by choosing to enroll in Carleton this fall.
Embrace her choice!