<p>they are probably not likely to crash, but it could overload and you'd be unable to log on and would have to keep trying. I saw where Georgetown are sent a real letter .. all envelopes same size and expected to arrive on Friday. Which do you think is more unnerving.. ripping open a tangible envelope or trying to get a web site to open?</p>
<p>so did anyone get any likely letters prior to this?</p>
<p>"Which do you think is more unnerving.. ripping open a tangible envelope or trying to get a web site to open?"
This is actually a great question- I'd prefer the envelope in either instance. This way you can shove it in your parents' faces as soon as they get home if you get in, and if you don't, this way there is somewhat of a cushion. You see the thin nature and prepare for what's coming. It's gradual-not such a drastic. As for the thick envelope, it's like a drum-roll. I'd definitely prefer this.</p>
<p>I wanted the letter to be the first announcement, too. :(</p>
<p>I don't think they do thick and thin anymore. It's all very project runway (you're either in or you're out) and they send you the rest of the stuff later.</p>
<p>Still.. there's the tangible feel of the envelope vs an hour glass and BAM! it's in front of you. Either way, it's a killer, but I think computer is worse too.. although you're not at risk of assaulting a postal worker because the envelope came late!</p>
<p>I was (almost) right. It's always around the last day of the term!
Wednesday is the last day of finals, and thursday is the last day of being in the dorms.</p>
<p>Good luck to all!!!</p>
<p>Original.peace, you get a letter online. Just print it out for your parents. There generally isn't too much lagging on their servers for ED. There's only 1500 people trying to log on (not all simultaneously either).</p>
<p>Also, let me be the first to make you your customized countdown timer:
Customized</a> counter</p>
<p>haha the counter just scares me!!!!</p>
<p>I know. It made me so nervous last year.</p>
<p>I'm also kind of a nerd (trust me, everyone at Dartmouth is at least closet nerd), and I took a screenshot of the timer as it was one or two seconds away from ED results time. (So that I could better remember the moment if I got in). lol</p>
<p>Lol, I'll find out on 11th here because I'm in +5:30 GMT zone</p>
<p>I had an epiphany last night while my S worked obliviously on a paper. No matter what the results: accept, deny or defer, my kid is really a great kid and college admission (to anywhere) is not changing that. So.. I can't imagine saying anything other than "I am so incredibly proud of you for going after something you really wanted." This is the absolute truth and the bottom line is that I honestly want him to really aspire to always take the (calculated) risk to go after what he wants. And he did exactly that.</p>
<p>I know he's hoping for the best, but totally prepared for the worst (although as of this morning, he is still thinking it's next Monday - the goof!). </p>
<p>Going grocery shopping today for a kick *** dinner for tomorrow night. Am going the total comfort food route. H is going to be out of town.. ugh.</p>
<p>good luck to everyone!
im applying ED too.</p>
<p>btw, thx for the countdown thingy.hahaha</p>
<p>wish everyone the best of luck!</p>
<p>As a parent I remember the anxiety that gripped our household last year. It turned out to be a great day and my son was accepted. I am sitting here feeling nostalgic as he will be flying home tomorrow as he finishes his first quarter. Time will fly. Enjoy the rest of your high school days and the friends that will start to wander next year. If you are deferred or rejected, you will find the right environment at another college. Dartmouth is a great place to be but so are a lot of other places. Enjoy tomorrow. Hopefully, it will be a great day.</p>
<p>good luck to all you EDers from the Columbia board! I'll definitely be stalking your results thread... ha</p>
<p>OK.. I know son read his email (because a coach from another school contacted him again and he was telling me about it). And I can tell "something" is up because he has a math test tomorrow but he's pretty much just pacing around the house -- very unlike him. </p>
<p>Here's the thing... he hasn't told me about Dartmouth's email at all... So, not sure what to make of that besides that he doesn't want me to stress or add to his. I suppose it's better if he wants to deal with it on his on, but at the same time.. I hope that is what he truly wants.</p>