DS found out last night that he was deferred in the ED round at his top choice, which was a reach. He’s decided not to hold out for that school, and will apply ED II for his second choice, which is a target school for him. There were only 2 schools on his list who even offered EA, and he should hear from those within the next two weeks.
I know he is disappointed that he was deferred, but I think this outcome was for the best. I had reservations about his top choice, and think his ED II is a better fit overall. But now it just means more waiting…
I’m thinking of all of you. This is a crazy process! Although ours was now 6 year ago, I remember the waiting, the ups and downs, the fretting about strategy, the choosing, etc. Hang in there! Sending strength or whatever it is you are needing to all of you!
I know that DA has had some issues with sickness this term. My kid was in the health center earlier this week (suspected flu) and said that it was overrun with kids seeking help or testing for flu, mono, strep, covid plus a collection of the usual athletic injuries. With only 24 more hours to go though, I’m guessing that it’s business as usual.
Other than a couple of emails from HOS regarding the positive covid tests immediately after Thanksgiving, I was disappointed not to hear more about the health of the school community in the petri dish that is a prep school campus.
I like the transparency of Andover’s Covid dashboard https://www.andover.edu/2021/covid-19-testing-dashboard
Another well known BS has dozens of COVID cases. Cornell has over 900. Choate is probably making a prudent decision based on its own particular circumstances.
Where we now are as a society with the understanding and approach to COVID, this is not prudent IMO. It is “paralyzing hypervigilance” that needs to end. See…
The mental health consequences FAR outweigh the risk of hospitalization or other poor outcome.
Princeton just moved all exams online and told everyone to go home ASAP especially if doing so by public transportation. My impression was that much of the concern had to do with students being stuck if they receive a positive test. I wonder if Choates thinking is along those line?
Taft asked “local” parents to bring their kids home too due to flu numbers. From what I understand, those students had to take their exams virtually.
Similar issues at both of my kid’s schools. Kiddo2 (LDS) has half his class out with the flu and they are offering virtual exams. Kiddo1 is currently in the health center with the flu. Really hoping she is healthy enough to fly home tomorrow.
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