<p>I don’t think one should go out of their way to chase down everyone on the street to brag, but if the person in the next office to you or the person down the block or the person in your house of worship has been aware that your child is going through the college process, it seems awkward and slightly not obnoxious to not tell them if it comes up in normal conversation. Of if someone says, like I would, that I would be rooting for a happy outcome and please let me know, you should let them know. I would also hope to be the kind of person with whom others would know that they could share the not-so-good news and get support and kindness.</p>