<p>^^ are u serious???</p>
<p>My daughter received her AP test results yesterday, so you should have your son’s soon. I have to admit that I am very worried about him, and keep coming beck to this thread to see if there is any word. Yes, there are kids on the waiting list, but they have at least had time to make other plans. This poor kid is just hanging, and it was such a surprise. I hope he gets in, and I’m sure he will never allow himself to be complacent about a grade again.</p>
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The thing is, the UCs are selective universities with several of them, UCSD included, being even more selective. Part of being a selective university with admits all having high stats requires rejecting candidates who don’t meet those criteria that have been set. The student applicants know this and it’s actually usually one of the reasons they chose the particular U in the first place - they want to attend a selective U where the caliber of incoming students is very high. It’s even stated in the provisional admission that it’s ‘provisional’ and can be rescinded if the student doesn’t continue to keep up their performance. I think most students realize that this is part of the deal and probably even prefer it - i.e. they want that exclusivity and want to be surrounded by fellow students who are also high achievers (not just intelligent but also willing to do the work necessary to maintain a high level of achievement - i.e. no major ‘senioritis’ type people). You can’t have it both ways - highly selective based on perfomance on one hand but willing to forgive poor perfomance (i.e. Fs) on the other. (note - I’m not referring to the OP’s S here)</p>
<p>Well, we got the news today-his admission stands!!! Thank goodness admissions people have a heart and a mind! A weight has been lifted and we feel lucky to have dodged a bullet! First time in weeks I’ve seen the gloom lifted from my son’s face! Thanks for all the great discussion and support!</p>
<p>3down, I’ve been following your journey. What great news for your family! And such a relief to know your son is back on his track! </p>
<p>I’m sure we all admire the way you have faced this anxious time with humility and honesty. Your ability to watch your dear son face of terrible consequences of his mistake, without shooting out blame here and there, has been admirable. Bravo to the UCSD adcom that so wisely gave your son this chance for a comeback.</p>
<p>Congrats to your S! I have been following his saga and am glad that they decided not to rescind. I am sure your S has learned a valuable lesson from this and it will pay dividends once he’s in college. His excellent transcript and NOT getting senioritis in other classes second semester were probably critical to this decision.</p>
<p>3down:</p>
<p>Congrats to your S and your family. I’m glad UCSD accepted him and hope he enjoys his time there.</p>
<p>What a relief! </p>
<p>I think UCSD made a wise decision-I’m just sorry you and your son had to wait such an agonizingly long time. </p>
<p>You both have handled this so very well-Congratulations!</p>
<p>That’s great news! I also felt that it would be a terrible injustice if your son lost his spot, given the overall circumstances – but I have to echo madbean’s comments as well. I also felt that your son handled this issue with grace and maturity, and was impressed with the way you supported and advised your son without taking over or trying to intervene on his behalf. So good job to both of you! (And I do think there’s a very big difference between a kid like your son who simply takes on a bigger challenge than he can manage, and kids who slack off or develop senioritis in the spring. )</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing the good news.</p>
<p>That is absolutely wonderful. I am so glad this story had a happy outcome.</p>
<p>Thank goodness! Now, enjoy the summer!!!</p>
<p>Glad to read this good outcome.
All the best to your son.</p>
<p>Great news! I’m so happy for you and your son.</p>
<p>This is great news! I’ve been holding my breath along with you. What a relief!</p>
<p>congrats to you and your son…have been following the thread…and so happy to read the great result</p>
<p>Congrats…what a relief. Enjoy the summer!</p>
<p>Excellent news, 3down! Speaking for a lot of the lurkers on this thread, we are happy for the outcome!</p>
<p>Again, thank you to all-lurkers as well as commenters LOL! Yes,I can actually LOL again! If I had any sort of conclusions to make over this experience they would be:
1)NO C’s are acceptable! They can quickly become D’s and ruin your summer. (I always had this rule but slacked up-last kid, last semester-maybe I had senioritis 
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2)Get to the right person as fast as you can. There is no time for bad advice.
3) Evaluate carefully the classes your child takes as a senior.
4)Make plan B, C —Z. We got lucky here. Son had several other ideas-culinary school was even discussed.
5) You are not alone. Others are in the same boat.
6) College confidential parents are very supportive and knowledgeable. Even though some of the ideas thrown out over the last month were not going to work they were something to consider and ask about.
Thank you all :)</p>
<p>Congratulations to 3down’s DS! Now have a terrific summer and a great time at UCSD!</p>