<p>My S got rejected from lawrenceville and the hill, accepted by NMH. Now he is in school, I'm home by myself waiting for usps & dhl. Lonely and hopeless. I really can't image how to tell him if he also reject by other schools. NMH is his safety school, we don't know if there is FA or not, we need FA to go there.</p>
<p>You and your son should feel very proud and pleased that he got into NMH! There are other posters here who were not so fortunate (waitlisted or rejected).</p>
<p>Good luck with receiving the FA that you need!!</p>
<p>Don’t worry arling. From what I’ve heard, NMH is a great school already and I’m sure that Financial Aid will come.</p>
<p>Funny how perspective changes from applicant to applicant. My D was accepted at NMH and I can’t be happier. It’s a great fit for her and she will thrive there. If your S ends up going there, take him to a local farm a few times to get used to the chores.</p>
<p>Chin up arling!! My applicant has gotten into NMH (needs financial aid) and was rejected from St. Paul’s (waiting on others). I have heard very good things about NMH..I will be very happy if my applicant goes there. I heard from someone on this board that NMH got a lot more applicants this year than in the past…</p>
<p>Remember, a rejection should not be taken personally…there are many reasons why a school did not select him.</p>
<p>arling…my older son visited/researched at least 10 top bs. He applied to sps, exeter, and nmh. NMH was his top choice all along; he only applied to the others because I thought he should apply to more than one. He loved NMH and wants his own children to attend. My younger son is now there…he wouldn’t even consider applying anywhere else. You can’t go by numbers and prestige alone…this is a top school and any candidate should feel blessed to have the opportunity to attend.
They are generous with fa as well and, per a letter the Head of School recently sent, they have committed to increasing that aid for 2008-2009.
The letter also did indicate a %20 increase in applications for 9th and 10th grades.</p>
<p>laxtaxi…the farm program at nmh is purely voluntary. You don’t have to work on the farm if you don’t want to. It seems like most freshmen end up in the kitchen for their work job.</p>
<p>NMH is a fabulous school with a lot of opportunity for academic excellence. My son was accepted and we are thrilled!! It’s semester system is cutting edge and other schools are looking to follow their lead. Unfortunately. only a few scholls on this board get the glory that they all deserve. You don’t need to go to Exeter.. to have a wonderful educational and academic experience.</p>
<p>So be proud, there are lots of kids who didn’t get in that wish they had!!!</p>
<p>congrats to your child, warriorboy!</p>
<p>laxtaxi…the farm program at nmh is purely voluntary. You don’t have to work on the farm if you don’t want to. It seems like most freshmen end up in the kitchen for their work job.</p>
<p>I realize that humor is in short supply on such a stressful day, but it was a joke. NMH is “The Hoggers” not “The Kitchen Workers.”</p>
<p>Oh, sorry…I thought you might have been serious. It is a common misconception that the farm program is a big part of the school. My oldest never went near the farm, and my youngest probably won’t either. Neither is interested in husbandry/agriculture. The opportunity exists for those who are, but it is just one of the many offerings available.</p>
<p>Hey Keylyme, were you serious about being offended over my use of the word “vindication” on my “best schools in the world” thread?</p>
<p>Wow, I’ve been hunted down! Yes, it rubbed me the wrong way that you were so intent on proving yourself right. Then you got rather snipey and inferred that where I come from must have something to do with the fact that I value manners and kindness. I also assumed you were an adult, but after seeing your conversation with ajaidealist, it appears that may not be so. Therefore, I might have been a bit harsh, and I apologize.</p>
<p>I may or may not be an adult, I never identified myself. So, no need to apologize there. However, when did vindication become something that shows lack of values? I think being judgemental shows far less character. You were/are the only person to have a problem with this, and I think geography could possibly be a factor.</p>
<p>I got the packet from NMH, FA is US$28,000. Still waiting for Andover & Loomis (how they send their mails?). I will discuss with my S and contact NMH for revisit date, we will take second look of the schools and make decision.
Thanks, all of you !</p>
<p>Keylyme spoke her mind, that’s all. Let it go, already, Shannyc. Underlying issues, perhaps?</p>
<p>Congratulations on the FA award! It must be nice to have at least one solid option in place!!</p>
<p>No, geography does not factor into whether one is kind, thoughtful, etc. I feel that would be more indicative of one’s upbringing. I have more than one good friend from NYC and they aren’t crass, overbearing, rude, etc. They, in fact, espouse the same values in treating others as I do; it is one of the reasons we are friends.
I did infer you were a child as you told ajaidealist that you “go to Chapin” (present tense).
Just because I am the only person who responded does not mean I am the only one who “has a problem” with this, it means I am the only one who spoke up about it.
Initially, I thought you were an adult, sparring with children on this board and when you came back to the board, months later, to “vindicate” yourself, I thought it was just ridiculous and showed poor character.
I don’t feel we will agree, and you do love to debate. I don’t want to hijack this thread any further. You may have the final word if you so choose.</p>
<p>arling - as a parent who went through this process last year with son (and the year before that with daughter) I know how draining it can be. Every rejection is hard. However, I think this is a situation where you need to accentuate the positive. As other posters have observed, NMH is a great school.</p>
<p>To some extent, I think our kids take their cue from us. Rejection itself is tough enough if your only 13 or 14, it’s even worse if you think you’ve “disappointed” your parents.</p>
<p>Congrats!
I wish you the bestest luck with FA!
I need it too…money sux big time</p>