<p>I agree, idad.</p>
<p>People need to have an open forum where they can ask the questions that are inappropriate for the admissions office.</p>
<p>Duhvinci works hard to keep a tough guy persona.</p>
<p>Maybe some people should get over the post if they have nothing nice to say? BUT F.Y.I, I saw my host initially for about i5 minutes just so she'd tell me she had to go to a birthday party, so I don't think being "into me" was an issue. I'm assuming she had studying and things that came up, but I wouldn't know considering I was preoccupied until my last night when I finally got one on one time with her, me and the other girl who was also her spec. So I think some people should grow up, or get over this post. It's not any worse than people who make other posts that only need about 2 or 3 responses....my goodness</p>
<p>oh, and Duhvinci....I had no thought in my mind that I was "entitled" to get in for that, I was asking a question because I wasn't sure if I should believe my counselors or not. I know that I have just as much chance as beign rejected as anyone else, but you don't have to be so sour with every post. For example, you made your first post and you could have and should have shut up after that, however, you choose to be a brat over a chat forum. Grow Up. It was a question. If you think it's so stupid stop paying so much attention to it</p>
<p>ShaquitaPack,
Duhvinci probably has lots of good info about Swat, but unfortunately, he doesn't choose to share it very often. He seems to relish the opportunity to aggravate potential students. Having a son who is a senior at Swat, and having met a bunch of students over the past several years, I can tell you that the vast majority of the kids there are not like Duhvinci. And I am sorry that your host ditched you. I wish that potential hosts didn't sign up if they didn't have the time/inclination to follow through. Good luck!</p>
<p>I agree with momof 3 sons about Swarthmore students. My daughter is a sophomore transfer student, and she has met so many great friends since she started at Swarthmore. Although they are all very accomplished, they are the opposite of arrogant or show-offy. Don't let Duhvinci's posts, which are out of character for Swarthmore students in general, unfavorably affect your impression of Swarthmore.</p>
<p>oh of course not. I could care less what someone on a online help forum has to say to me that isn't in the least bit constructive criticism. He's 47 according to his profile so it makes him look a bit silly.</p>
<p>Duhvinci, that "kid" is back. You obviously mistook my disappointment of not being accepted as "injustice." The "gist" of my complaint definately was not about Swarthmore's fiscal irresponsiblity. Infact, I wasn't complaining at all; I was simply explaining my situation and expressing how much of a crapshoot college admissions really is. Please check the previous posts before submitting a flawed summary flaming other users. </p>
<p>The true story: I was accepted into Discovery Weekend, flew out there, really enjoyed it, made sure to let every faculty member and student know that I enjoyed it, returned home, received an application extension postcard (from what my Discovery Weekend friends told me, everyone didn't get this postcard), applied, was waitlisted, and finally rejected in late june/early july.</p>
<p>To get back to the original posters question, definately do not take Discovery Weekend as a guaranteed acceptance.</p>
<p>Anonymous99.
Thank you for taking the time to post. This is truly useful information for prospective students to heed. I hope you are happy wherever you have chosen to enroll.</p>
<p>i got invited to discovery weekend, chose not to apply, and still received that postcard. so i doubt it meant much.</p>
<p>thanks momof3sons</p>
<p>I'm trying my best to avoid CC, but it gets hard at time. I'm at Emory now and I have a chem test on Wednesday that I need to be studying for...</p>
<p>BTW, I love Emory and can't believe how obsessed I was with Swarthmore; honestly, I don't think I would have been as happy at Swarthmore as I am at Emory.</p>
<p>Emory (and Atlanta) are fantastic. Glad to hear that you are happy.</p>
<p>It's an important point for this year's applicants. You can be happy at a whole bunch of different schools. Swarthmore has stuff that Emory doesn't have, but Emory has stuff that Swarthmore doesn't have, too.</p>
<p>Anonymous99,
Good to hear from you and glad you are happy at Emory. What a great school! Now go study for that Chem test! ;)</p>
<p>...done studying for the night! </p>
<p>interestedad, I never got the chance to thank you for all of your help while I was waitlisted last year. I especially want to thank you for reassuring the awesomeness of Emory. I still remember a post in which you told me to visit a particular building on the campus, and I did and was amazed by it. </p>
<p>PS...it's significantly warmer in ATL than in Philly right now!</p>
<p>...sorry for hijacking this thread!</p>