<p>Congrats to everyone whose kiddos have things nailed down… and continued positive thoughts and energy to those still contemplating the best option.</p>
<p>Classes for S1 end May 6… followed by a week of exams. :eek:</p>
<p>Thereafter, the casual wind down to graduation includes a week of senior-based activities like an awards convocation, a class meeting, a breakfast with faculty, and time for good byes… THEN the real fun begins.</p>
<p>Prom is at the Park Plaza on 5/14… immediately followed by an all night, co-ed after party at a local fitness club; complete with hypnotists, free casino, music, swimming pool, jacuzzi, rock climbing wall, four tennis courts, four racquetball courts, full court basketball, water volleyball, a juice bar, a dance room, food, prizes, etc. I am thrilled that S1 found a prom date… not an easy task at an all-male school. I have yet to meet the young lady… was hoping to be able to be there for photos, but our D1 also has Jr. prom the same night about 90 minutes north. Haven’t figured that one out yet.</p>
<p>The following week is equally crazy, with a mother-son brunch, father-son BBQ, and a reception for Seniors/parents/faculty and staff… before the frenzy finally culminates with Baccalaureate on 5/21 and Graduation on 5/22. It’s going to whiz right by :(</p>
<p>**The SS Indecision left port on April 1st.</p>
<p>The ship will stop in many ports this month with the last port call scheduled in 19 days when all final commitments to schools are due. (Or nautically speaking, it’s time to sink or swim.)**</p>
<p>No countdown yesterday due to an all day college visit with S which went very well and may help him decide before the end of the month.</p>
<p>Congrats to Cooker, Aniger and Onegirlsmom on some great decisions. It’s so nice to have more company here on the shore.</p>
<p>Spinart, Feel free to vent here anytime. I hope that she can get excited about one of her choices.</p>
<p>Amanda, I had no idea that boys had hair issues. I’m used to that with my daughters. I hope that the trip to Pitt goes well. My daughter was very interested in Pitt, but it didn’t have a strong program in her area of interest.</p>
<p>Prom is big here also, but the kids tend to be disorganized about their group until the last minute. Then we’ll have to scramble to find a limo or bus. The prom is about 30 minutes away in the city, so most kids get transportation. My D seems more focused on our spring break trip to Jamaica at the moment. Spring Break is ridiculously late this year, but when they go back the year will be almost over.</p>
<p>blueiguana ~ Congrats on UVA!
cooker ~ Congrats on St-Olaf!
kathiep ~ Thanks for the Amtrak link…
fogfog, I hear you, lol!
amandakayak ~ Lol!
Aniger ~ Congrats on Columbia! That was MY dream school for my S, but he didn’t even want to apply there, because it was too close to home… :(</p>
<p>blue - congratulations on UVA!
cooker - congratulations on St Olaf. D’s friend applied and was accepted there, haven’t heard yet if she is going. Out here, not many know that school - so poor girl, she is having to field many questions on why she is not going to a “good” school.
Aniger - congratulations on Columbia!</p>
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Amanda - you truly make me laugh. Hair issues!! </p>
<p>D and H came home well past midnight and she left promptly this morning at 6.30 for school. Only had a chance to talk to her briefly - but it does look like school #3 is out. In some ways, I’ve always known that school #1 is her favorite - she promised to keep an open mind and look at #2 and #3 - but I have a feeling it will come back to #1 at the end! </p>
<p>D had told me a long time back that she will let me know her decision in an easter egg hunt - so officially, the D day for us is April 24th Not that it’s going to be much of a surprise, I think. Currently, we are happily sailing along, enjoying the wind, anticipating the destination, not expecting a storm - but if the storm hits (the WL school comes through), we are going to be in choppy waters. Here’s hoping for calm seas :)</p>
<p>Such a wonderful and diverse range of schools our kids are choosing! Congratulations to all of you. </p>
<p>Last week was stressful for me and D2-- medical stuff for me, and mega-schoolwork for her (the senioritis thing isn’t really working out-- APs won’t allow for it!). So we did a little retail therapy and ordered t-shirts from her new school for the whole family-- and bought her twin XL dorm bedding online! It’s way too early to do that, but I had a coupon, and it was so fun to look at colors and patterns. It made the whole thing seem real to her, and it cheered us both up.</p>
<p>Had a quick chat with d as she was running out the door to meet with her partner and prep for the regional tournament. She thinks she may decide by Friday but may not. One of the things that is a hang-up is where we are living next year. While at first she was adamant she didn’t want to do a gap year, she is reconsidering that if we get stationed in London. What that would mean, though, is most likely, doing applications again next Fall. </p>
<p>Notification for where and when we are moving (most likely June) has been pushed back a few more days too.</p>
<p>MM - I am so sorry your decision has been pushed back. I sincerely can not imagine the added stress! It depends on the school, but if your daughter has been accepted to a university that she’s pleased with and wants to GAP she may be able to request a deferred enrollment by a year and avoid going through the application process a second time.</p>
<p>Please keep us informed and know that we are thinking of you and your family!</p>
<p>Any deck chairs left on the SS Indecision? Yes, I have been known to post things like, “settle down–it’ll all work out in the end” and, “really no rush–the deadline isn’t until May 1st” and, “don’t wish away this last year with your senior.” I really think DS <em>has</em> made a decision, but I’m chalking the fact that he won’t come out and say it up to that “processing” thing so many refer to. I continue to offer to talk about things, remind him that if he wants to do any more visits he really only has two weekends left, and the failsafe best-not-to-wait-til-5/1 (DS: “Why?”) in case there are. . . I don’t know. . . computer glitches or something.</p>
<p>Congrats to all who have already disembarked! Wish I was with you, but we will definitely be one of those who could win the door prize on April 30. Hopefully, it’s something good ;)</p>
<p>Yes, can you imagine all of the kids frantically signing in----like apps deadlines all over again</p>
<p>Well…The U fin aid has sent an updated offer after getting the filled taxes, corrected Profile and some correspondence and pestering etc. I am sure I sprouted some gray hair over the process to get corrections made to instition’s error.
Kiddo can now contact the much sought after flagship and other private U (with merit scholarship) to say goodbye. The package puts the school between the flagship and other private U financially. We are thankful.</p>
<p>cooker, aniger, blueiguana: Congrats to all of you on your successful voyage!! </p>
<p>Prom invitations just went out to juniors and seniors at our HS. Now there’s a flurry of activity as they begin asking for dates. Every year they seem to get more creative in the way they ask their dates. I guess it’s not okay to just come out and ask “Would you like to go to the prom with me?” So far I’ve heard of one young man who met his potential date at her car after school and played the violin for her. Attached to his violin was a sign saying “Prom?” I’ve heard (from S3 – but don’t tell) that S2 plans to do something that has to do with a note in a tennis ball. Seems that there is more effort going into the prom date than the college decision.</p>
Not that it’s going to be much of a surprise, I think. Currently, we are happily sailing along, enjoying the wind, anticipating the destination, not expecting a storm - but if the storm hits (the WL school comes through), we are going to be in choppy waters. Here’s hoping for calm seas :)</p>