<p>DD Made her choice: the Honors Program at CLU</p>
<p>I have been through this twice, if I was going a third time, I would acknowledge that (IMHO) there is no such thing as a “safety” and I would call them “good matches” instead. That way the catagories would be Reach, matches, good matches. It might take some stigma off them, as if the kids are settling if they go there. All the college one looks at give a quality education and we should recognize that.</p>
<p>my .02</p>
<p>Think I will go home, make a focaccia and chill</p>
<p>My DS was never in a position to apply to these schools that many of you are waiting on today, and I’m glad because I don’t think my head or stomach could take the strain! Best of luck to all of you and your wonderful kids.</p>
<p>We are still struggling with the School #1/School #2/playing his sport choice for DS. </p>
<p>What is everyone’s opinion (I don’t think I’ve mentiond this before in any of my posts) that School #2 (this is the one where the coach loves him, but they don’t offer exactly quite the major that DS wants, although what they have will be just fine in the end) – okay, back to regular sentence structure here! – School #2 is a CTCL school.</p>
<p>Dad and I are leaning heavily toward this one, without trying to “push” DS that way . . . well, okay, maybe a gentle push. :)</p>
<p>Coach emailed me again yesterday asking if we had good news for him. I sure want to say yes!</p>
<p>I think these boards will become very busy soon, so the best of luck to all!!! For the disappointed kids, please be the best parent you can be. If your child lashes out at you, know that you are not the real target. And if your child is thrilled, please urge her to be sensitive to all, in person, in texts and in facebook posts. (Oooh, and you might want to keep the disappointed ones away from facebook for a bit. A few have been known to post really anguished updates that embarrass them later.)</p>
<p>Wow! So many answers rolling in! I’m rapt upon all your decisions! I kvell with every “yes” envelope your kids open and send hugs with every “no” or “maybe.”</p>
<p>S2 has heard from all his schools–got the last 3 decisions by yesterday and all news for him is so good. I was concerned about hearing from one of his favorites which told him in person he was admitted–similar to a likely letter only without the paper so you can’t reread it when you get nervous. And he got that fat envelope on Monday so all is calm in our house. He has not received all FA packages, but we qualify for so little it isn’t funny and I can’t say I hold much hope. We’ll wait and see, though, if any merit $ might still come through on one or two. Today, in fact, he got a letter from his top choice awarding him a remarkable named scholarship (awarded to only one admittee to the Film School–who knew???) which was, alas, not dealmaking, but a great show of love from a program that is so hard to get into. Well, I’ll save my hand wringing over financials for another day. I’m very proud of S2, such a good guy, and so lucky that many fabulous schools saw that, too. He’s currently at a theme park with 8 friends (spring break), many of whom will be hearing from lottery schools today. Seems they’ll find out the good/bad news together via iPhone. (And all I can think of is–their poor mothers, worrying at home and waiting for a phone call!!)</p>
<p>I’m sending lots of love out to the nervous waiting crew. Like the lovely, caring moms from 2010, and many of us here who have older kids who’ve survived the process, I send assurances that everyone survives this agitation cycle in the washer of their young lives. Tens of thousands of college freshmen did not get accepted to their first choice dreams. And yet–The world is filled with happy college freshmen. </p>
<p>If our goal is to have happy, fulfilled, engaged, thriving kids next year–it will be!! (No matter the odd decisions that may come tonight.)</p>
<p>@cgpm - in a discussion in our house the other day about just how much emphasis to place on the sports, we realized that while we have always listened to and regurgitated the “don’t pick a college based on your sport” mantra (a/k/a will you love the college even if you break your leg and can’t play your sport?), sports is so much a part of who D is and will in some way or another be part of her entire college experience (especially because she will likely play 2 sports, one being contact and the other not, so there is likely to always be some ability to play), that it shouldn’t NOT be a strong factor in picking her college. </p>
<p>In the very worst scenario, and the sports aren’t happening AND your S hates the college, he can transfer. But both of those things happening are probably unlikely. The coach’s enthusiasm, especially this late in the game, is really encouraging. If there is not a huge difference in the majors/course emphasis between your son’s choices, I think it’s okay to remind him that you guys are okay with him factoring in the sports because you know it’s part of his make-up and will make his entire college experience more enjoyable.</p>
<p>sending happy thoughts to all of you waiting on the Ivy lottery…hope your students know they should be proud of themselves for even being in the league to try for admission! They truly are the cream of the academic/achiever crop! best of luck!!!</p>
<p>Ah well, S was rejected from the lottery today and his high match yesterday. I read today that his high match was one of the most popular colleges this year. We already sent in his deposit for his match/likely with merit months ago, so no biggie.</p>
<p>I doubt that the timing was planned, but today was Special Olympics Track and Field day and lots of the seniors work the event. I hope the days’ experience gives them good perspective whatever happens tonight.</p>
<p>325: Hurray for Columbia!!! Our first winning ticket of the night.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry to hear about the other results so far, especially for the kids who are taking it hard like Pepper’s son. I am in awe of all of your kids. I hope that the pain passes quickly and that they fall in love with one of the great choices they have.</p>
<p>Thanks momjr but it’s OK-this is his path and he has to experience this day and tomorrow having to go to school and face everyone who expected him to get in anywhere.</p>
<p>He headed off to the swim banquet which is the last place on earth he wants to be.</p>
I was concerned about hearing from one of his favorites which told him in person he was admitted–similar to a likely letter only without the paper so you can’t reread it when you get nervous. And he got that fat envelope on Monday so all is calm in our house. He has not received all FA packages, but we qualify for so little it isn’t funny and I can’t say I hold much hope. We’ll wait and see, though, if any merit $ might still come through on one or two. Today, in fact, he got a letter from his top choice awarding him a remarkable named scholarship (awarded to only one admittee to the Film School–who knew???) which was, alas, not dealmaking, but a great show of love from a program that is so hard to get into. Well, I’ll save my hand wringing over financials for another day. I’m very proud of S2, such a good guy, and so lucky that many fabulous schools saw that, too. He’s currently at a theme park with 8 friends (spring break), many of whom will be hearing from lottery schools today. Seems they’ll find out the good/bad news together via iPhone. (And all I can think of is–their poor mothers, worrying at home and waiting for a phone call!!)</p>