Parents of the HS Class of 2011 - Original

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<p>Here is a link
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/...ep-advice.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/...ep-advice.html&lt;/a&gt;
Basically his method just has you studying what you need to study. For example, my S ended up with a 790 on CR. He has always gotten very good results on the critical reading section so we spent very little time doing any of those problems. His math, otoh, was lower. He ended up with a 690 on his final test. So after taking a couple practice untimed math tests we started working on those types of problems he was getting wrong. He would spend 10-20 minutes a day doing 5-6 problems that I picked out of the many SAT practice books we have. I would correct and any that he got wrong we would review and do over. Every time he got a problem wrong we reviewed til he could do the problem correctly. I never asked for more than 10-20 minutes 5X a week. He didn’t mind because he knew the time was short and he knew if he got them all right he was done quickly.</p>

<p>SAT2/Subject tests should be taken in June, IMO. Material is fresh in the students mind and teacher is available to help with studying. I suggest taking them in a math, english and lang or science depending on what your child has an apptitude for and what classes they are taking. Some classes cover much of what is on the test, some will require a lot of self study. Most schools do not require them but you never know til you decide where to apply and you don’t want to be taking them a year after you finished the class.</p>

<p>Hello 2011/2015 parents- I’m a 2010/2014 parent x2, but I’ve been lurking here a bit and hoping for good news for your kiddos! I remember how difficult things were a year ago waiting for news, but we came out the other side and Twin Ds are happy (most of the time) and doing well at their schools. The sting of rejections/WLs seems to vanish quite quickly as they get excited about where they will be in the fall. I’ll be thinking about those of you who are still waiting for decisions, and those of you who are waiting for FA awards- just remember, it’s almost over and you WILL survive!! :)</p>

<p>Mamom, congrats on the great Marquette merit. Impressive.</p>

<p>Ziggi method it is then for my 16 year old son. He is a sophmore already taking calculus BC and other aps in a tough school. GPA is suffering some, but if they look for challenging curriculum, he is there.</p>

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<p>A friend told me today that red wine is as effective as iodine pills in preventing harmful effects of radiation. So another reason to drink up.</p>

<p>And if this is not correct, please keep the truth to yourself ;)</p>

<p>another 2010/2014 parent checking in to wish you all well, a few weeks from now you will all be wondering what happened to all the stress you feel right now as you begin to get involved with the excitement about to come to you and your children… dorm shopping, course selections, room mates etc No matter what happens, no matter what decisions they and you make… all will be well. Even if they don’t attend that “dream” school, they will make their new school their dream. Believe me, it happens (my son did not go to his top pick as he had a full ride instate we chose not to turn down… much to his dismay…but almost a year later…it has turned out to be a wonderful choice and he is thriving) Good luck!</p>

<p>D got her final decision tonite - a no from Manhattan School of Music. I heard her audition and really thought it was her best, so who can tell, but she was 95% sold on Vanderbilt after her acceptance there anyway. So while a no is always a tiny (or larger) sting, this one is definitely eased by the fact of acceptance at a great school that is a great fit for her. She is smiling. So am I, over the wonderful financial aid at Vandy. Thank you St. Jude! (it’s a long story, and involves green candles)</p>

<p>So glad this whole process is over. Best of luck to those of you still awaiting big decisions, and congrats on the acceptances!</p>

<p>sorry link for xiggi method doesn’t work. I will try to find it again when I have some time.</p>

<p>Thanks to all the 2010 parents coming to visit and offer a positive light. Hopefully we will be able to ‘pay it forward’ next year to help the 2012 parents through the last few days!</p>

<p>For anyone that is interested in Xiggi’s method I actually have a copy saved in PDF that I’d be happy to send. Just PM me with an email. It is up to date as of about a year ago. If he hasn’t made any changes since then it should be fine.</p>

<p>Thinking of all my cyber friends and their kiddos as we round the next corner. Almost there!! :)</p>

<p>Hi all. Thanks to the 2014 folks offering perspective and kind words. D got into JHU - YAY! No National Merit letter here - had been hoping for some “book money.” Oh well, we all know it is a mixed bag of news. Congrats to aria.</p>

<p>The xiggi method thread:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice.html?highlight=sat[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice.html?highlight=sat&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>No comments so far on Stanford admissions…? D accepted. Not sure what this means for Wednesday…</p>

<p>hey! thanks for the red wine tip; will ask my husband to stop at the store!!
[Drink</a> Red Wine to Avoid Radiation Illnesses - Yahoo! News](<a href=“http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110315/hl_ac/8067132_drink_red_wine_to_avoid_radiation_illnesses]Drink”>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110315/hl_ac/8067132_drink_red_wine_to_avoid_radiation_illnesses)</p>

<p>Even though my S has a likely and a plethora of emails from Columbia I am so scared he will be rejected tomorrow…Could that possibly happen??? </p>

<p>I feel so horrible for kids today. I can’t even begin to imagine what the pressure feels like…
or perhaps we are the ones who are feel it???</p>

<p>I keep telling myself it doesn’t really matter…</p>

<p>NERVOUS mom</p>

<p>PS Congrats HighHead!</p>

<p>Oh Snap…the red wine method is not good for the pre-graduation pictures diet!</p>

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<p>nervousmomo: I’m wondering the same thing. Anyone ever heard of the Ivies not honoring their likely letters?</p>

<p>Sorry if this has already been posted and I missed it, but Tufts just announced today that decisions are coming out tomorrow at 3 p.m.</p>

<p>For us it means we’ll have all of D1’s decisions by the end of the day, and that the last five will come in quick, ripping-off-the-bandaid style. It will be good to at least have this part of the waiting over.</p>

<p>D2 is home safe and sound from Italy/France and had the time of her life. She saw some truly amazing things and feels like she touched history. Plus - bonus! - she seems to have a newfound appreciation for her good old mom… apparently, she really missed me.</p>

<p>cko - re: moving stuff back and forth to school…I know one student, attending school far from home, who went in with some friends and rented a storage locker for the summer after freshman year. After sophomore year, he moved his belongings directly into the apartment he’d be living in for junior year (the one advantage of the 12-month lease).</p>

<p>VAMom - thanks for the update on the Eagle scout student. He’s lucky to have you in his corner.</p>

<p>Moonmaid - glad to know that your D feels so good about her decision. She’s going to a fabulous school.</p>

<p>MnMom - YAY is right - congratulations to D and to you on JHU!</p>

<p>Highhead - congrats on Stanford acceptance!</p>

<p>Fingers crossed for all of you who are still waiting for big news this week!</p>

<p>Good luck for all of the Wednesday waiters … I will be thinking of you. We’re hoping to get our last letter any minute. That will be VERY nice.</p>

<p>All of the ones she cared most about are in, though. After a sad day yesterday she picked herself up and was happier in the evening than I’ve seen her in a long time. Just glad the wait is over, I think.</p>

<p>Today she went shopping with a friend. Regarding the rejection from her 1st choice, her friend said, “That shows it just wasn’t meant to be.” D says that really helped her. I want to hug her friend! This is the kind of thing that means so much more coming from someone other than a parent.</p>

<p>Moonmaid, I feel very similar to you - D has a lovely scholarship but was pining for a different school, although now that the rejection has come and passed she is getting pretty excited about the school that loves HER.</p>

<p>As for waitlists - D may yet decide to stay on one. I think I’ve said before that at least for her, getting waitlisted meant a lot to her self-esteem, that she wasn’t just a slam-dunk rejection. I think many kids feel that way about schools they can’t attend for financial reasons. But other kids just would rather avoid that roller-coaster completely. I can understand either way. With the auditions, D could never have done this without dealing with longshot reaches, so she bought the ride. I think she’d say it was OK … now that it’s over, anyway.</p>

<p>Moonmaid - I have a friend who is a wonderful soprano and attended Manhatten School of Music. She loved her musical experience but has always regretted not having a typical college experience. I think Vandy is a wise choice and the best of both worlds. Congrats to her. </p>

<p>Congrats to HighHead on Stanford. Welcome nervousmomo :)</p>