<p>No need based money. He does not play a "ball" sport and the Ivys are actually quite good in his sport. In fact, I ran into a boy from a top New England prep school on Saturday who I assumed was one of Princeton's top recruits in S's sport. He and S were talking and comparing notes about how at the end of summer camp the coach had graciously cut them both loose.<br>
I agree- I suspect we will know in the next few weeks how much coach support he is getting from his first choice Ivy-which could seal the deal, unless he is completely won over by this weekend's recruiting visit to a top DIII (which is what I would like to see). My older posts address this, but there is another little factor here- S has to attach a rap sheet to his application explaining a "departure" from a previous school a couple years ago. I won't rehash it all here, but it should be OK with most schools, but one never knows.</p>
<p>MOWC - Congratulations and thanks for sharing the news and the "lesson" here. A safety school can be an exciting school. That is the key lesson. And the fringe benefit of being able to relax - starting in September (!). Well, that is something that a mom of a wild child has probably earned in spades :cool:</p>
<p>As a current freshman 'dawg, I am very pleased to hear that more people are finding out about the hidden gem of UGA, especially its honors program. It too was my safety last year as I applied to a whole range of colleges from Ivies to four different state Us, looking for the best deal. Despite getting excellent merit aid at other schools and having the option to go Ivy, I decided on UGA (as an out of stater no less) and have not regretted my choice one bit. The opportunities the honors program gives you are exceptional; I found they are far superior to other state honors programs and many classes could definitely be on the Ivy league level. Incidentally, the football games are also quite good. </p>
<p>PM me if you want all the details about the social life and the other stuff more in depth. Congratulations on making an excellent safety choice and I hope others will follow your son's example.</p>
<p>S got his first acceptance today- to his Big 10 safety. It is SO nice to get that email and know that no matter what else happens, somebody wanted you. He is pleased. He is working (I hope) on the Georgia merit scholarship application, which is really a pain. I told him it was not optional!
He had his official recruiting visit to his No. 1 choice this past weekend, and the ED application is ready to go. H and I met with the coach, and we trust him. He gave no guarantees, but was very positive and we are optimistic. S must be really optimistic because he bought a sweatshirt......How calm I sound? Don't believe it.......</p>
<p>Congrats to both you and wildchild! Keep up the good work!!!</p>
<p>Congrats to MoWC and to WC!</p>
<p>It's amazing how much can be deduced from the sweatshirt/t-shirt purchase. This was the best barometer we had of which schools DS really was considering. </p>
<p>Congrats to WildChild and Momof.</p>
<p>That's great MOWC!!</p>
<p>Don't you love the rollings...</p>
<p>Congrats to MOWC and WC from Delaware. Serendipitously, I was much in need of seeing a "Love Thy Safety" thread. For the first time, a family member smacked me around because S' list didn't have enough name recognition -- particularly the safeties. Never saw it coming, and it riled me up more than I expected. Never mind that the two least selective and challenging schools on the list are only there because this relative has some history with them . . . tunnel vision must be a wonderful thing. </p>
<p>Sorry to hijack the thread. I am just very, very glad to see such happiness on a "love thy safety" thread. It was very much needed today. Congrats again, MOWC!!</p>
<p>MOWC, I saw a program on cable (travel channel maybe?) about the top 10 college towns. Athens was one of those chosen, and it looked like a great place to go to school -- and the music scene was also profiled. Apparently, quite a few different groups got their start as street musicians.</p>
<p>Iderochi- thanks. Remember- relatives don't know anything (unless they happen to live on this forum, like we do, in which case they wouldn't be bugging you about name recognition).<br>
Bloomington was on that list of top college towns, too. I am really starting to be torn about where I'm going to college in my next life. I did so love the small LAC atmosphere of Williams, but Georgia and Indiana sure would be fun. Oh, wait, I already WENT to Indiana in THIS life! (I obviously need more partying)</p>
<p>Go WildChild!</p>
<p>mowc,</p>
<p>wow! sounds like things are falling into place! i am happy for both of you! keep us posted!</p>
<p>Congrats to Wild Child - and to Mom for surviving so far with sanity intact.</p>
<p>Congratulations to MOWC and WC!! Now you have both kids in at great schools where they will be happy! Lucky lady!</p>
<p>I'm not so sure about the "sanity intact" assessment. I am still sweating the ED thing just like everyone else. I need for it to be over in mid-December, although it will be sad to say goodbye to some of the other schools, Indiana included. It will especially be hard to say goodbye to all the money the ED school will cost. Indiana offered some merit $$$$$, too.</p>
<p>MoWC, Well done! I know exactly what you mean about our next life as a college student. Everytime we go to Williamstown we meet a few old geezers (like ourselves) who tell us about the classes they are auditing. We even sat next to one in a restaurant who recognized my son from "their" Caravaggio seminar. My husband says let's try it in February before making that down payment.</p>
<p>[Edit: I just checked and it's SNOWING in Billtown. Maybe I'll consider Athens too. It's out of the hurricane belt, right?]</p>
<p>Great news. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the ED app.</p>
<p>MOWC,</p>
<p>What wonderful news! May more soon be coming!</p>