Parents of the HS Class of 2011 - Original

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<p>Ackkk! We’ve boarded the dinghy “can’t say goodbye”. DS has made choice. Told most of his acceptances no, but still has three unanswered. The choice, the 2nd really great choice and the third that isn’t a choice except in the minds of ROTC. So seasickness here we come as we flounder upon the waves of paperwork. Can’t say no to #3 until paperwork is done to request scholarship transfer. Doesn’t want to say no to #2 even though he will. Can’t say yes to #1 until he takes care of the other ones. </p>

<p>And I thought I saw the gangplank being lowered for us. </p>

<p>KeyLime–wow such great problems to have. Good luck on the decision making–want to jump in the dinghy with us? Hard to pass up the full ride, plus research plus Oxford. Wow that’s an amazing opportunity, as is Harvard! I’ll leave some room for you!</p>

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<p>Hi there, keylimepie! :)</p>

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<p>Proudmom and oregonianmom. My D is also going to a school with many relatives “swarming” about. Grandmother, 3 Uncles, 2 Aunts and numerous cousins in the same town. (Of course one Uncle is a cop and one is an attorney so there may be some benefits there) Plus, another set of Grandparents 40 miles away. I have already told all of the relatives that, although she loves them and I am thankful that they are there if she needs them, she is there to go to school and enjoy her college experience. Luckily she is pretty independent so I think that she will enjoy having family close by but not feel obligated to spend an inordinate amount of time with them. (Sorry Mom)</p>

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<p>I’m a lurker here, and have really enjoyed all of your posts. You guys are so incredibly intelligent! And clever and funny. I’ve learned oodles. It’s been an eye opener just to read how the “other half” lives. I mean that in a kind way. My daughter has made her decision as well; however, Ivy we are not. She has chosen the University of California, San Diego (bioengineering). We are thrilled to pieces. She had to turn down UCSB, UCD, UCSC, UCI and Santa Clara University. She was not accepted to USC or UCLA (her two “reach” schools; she was pretty crushed). </p>

<p>By the way, have any of your read the novel “Admission” by Jean Hanff Korelitz? (She’s a novelist, but she used to be a reader for Princeton’s Office of Admission.) The novel’s story is pretty good, but the subplot – the in’s and out’s of admissions – is truly fascinating. Highly recommended.)</p>

<p>Again, I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone’s posts. Good luck to all of you and your smart, hard-working, well-deserving children. They are our future!</p>

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<p>Omom & Dkarth - I think my D will be pretty independent also but having my family close would make me feel more comfortable about her moving 1200 miles away!</p>

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<p>Agree. And the “Mom” I was saying sorry to was my actual Mom who lives there, not you guys :)</p>

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<p>proudmomof2 - My son had an aunt & uncle nearby when he went to school 3000 miles away. Unfortunately, they have since moved overseas, so now he has no family nearby. But let me tell you, that first year it was a great relief to us to have them so close. Your daughter may not end up spending much (or any) time with them, but it’s nice to know that if something were to happen, there is family nearby to help.</p>

<p>Dkarth - Ha ha - I figured that. :)</p>

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<p>Just checking in quick to say hi. I just caught up reading and there is way too much action to comment on everything going on without missing someone so I want to say a big congratulations to everyone!</p>

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<p>Keylime - My son’s friend and our school’s valedictorian has been on the same trip as you this week. She also was awarded that AMAZING Duke scholarship and close to full rides from several Ivys. We await your decision and hers. It is too bad you can’t go to all the schools.</p>

<p>Thank you everyone for making this a birthday I will never forget.</p>

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<p>FlMathMom happy birthday ! Your son gave you the best birthday present and he is a poet as well? Who knew? :)</p>

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<p>Blue, I’m so sad to hear of the deaths of bluejr’s classmates. These young lives are so painfully missed and grieved. I understand your feelings and really sympathize.</p>

<p>Continued high-fives to those disembarking! Very happy for you to join our less stressed group on shore.</p>

<p>We are madly putting together all elements of sb’s rather elaborate senior recital. She has reveled in the fun of putting together her own program, after years and years of singing what teachers/directors/audition judges selected.</p>

<p>This show is all hers, and she’s having a blast putting it together. She’s going to come out guns blazing (my assessment) with her 2 classical audition pieces that she’s been using since October. Then several piano pieces strategically placed: breathe, breathe … (piano’s her 2nd instrument but she’s pretty accomplished), then more singing… a Broadway, a Gershwin, then Intermission (quick wardrobe/hair change), followed by some pop/contemporary and concluding with Cat Stevens’ Morning Has Broken. And you know I’m a crier. :eek:</p>

<p>She’ll be accompanied by her incredibly gifted piano teacher (since 2nd grade, who she adores), a good friend and fellow All-State Honors musician on violin, and semi-professionals she’s worked with in shows on guitar, and percussion.</p>

<p>It’s exciting to see it all come together. I started to panic about the reception following (b/c we’re expecting about a hundred guests, but sb and my sister convinced me to keep it simple. Dessert buffet, coffee, punch. </p>

<p>I want to do several photo boards from all the shows she’s done, dating back to 4th grade, but I am NOT a scrap-booker (yet) and don’t really know how to go about it. I have a slew of digital photos on my computer. What’s my first step? Any ideas?</p>

<p>Fog, I have NO CLUE what I’ll wear to Graduation, and since it’s the day after this recital, I need 2 outfits. Anybody wanna go shopping?</p>

<p>O-Mom, FWIW, I completely agree with your and your h’s decision about the car.</p>

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<p>SanDMom2011: welcome! Bioengineering at UCSD is quite impressive!!</p>

<p>momofsongbird: Wow! Your D’s recital will be stunning. One idea for your photos: search collage poster on photo sites such as shutterfly or walgreens. You can see examples, there are tools to make them, and you can sometimes have them printed locally.</p>

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<p>arisamp? Madbean? Keylimepie? Dignified1?</p>

<p>Are we the only ones still on the ship?</p>

<p>I fear that I may be the last to depart. My D LOVED her re-visit to Columbia, really liked Penn and did not at all like Cornell. Brown is her last visit tomorrow. After that, I am hoping that she quickly makes a decision. My MIL suggested making a spreadsheet to compare the schools, but I disagree. These are all over-the-top fantastic schools. As long as FA is the same (which fortunately it IS), I want her to choose the school that she loves the best. (Hopefully, she will choose it quickly!)</p>

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<p>FLMM: </p>

<p>I’m glad that your birthday was ever so nice, and congrats on your son’s selection of Rice! </p>

<p>It’s a wonderful school, says all the advice, and I hope that you managed to get a good price!</p>

<p>(Ok, not as good as his, but another poem for you nonetheless.) :)</p>

<p>seattle_mom, thanks for the tips!</p>

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<p>MOSB great poem!</p>

<p>blueiguanna I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss.</p>

<p>I cannot believe all the decisions! I can’t keep up with where everyone is going-is everyone here posting on the drumroll thread?</p>

<p>No word from Pepperson in Spain-so I am hoping no news is good news.</p>

<p>We also have been car shopping this week. His old car handed down from his grandmother died on him two weeks ago on a very busy road-he narrowly avoided an accident. So my husband is picking up his new car today and son gets his old car which he covets-it’s a huge step up from the 1994 gold car he’s been “forced” to drive.</p>

<p>I wonder if he’ll notice any of this when he gets home Sunday night around midnight? ;)</p>

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<p>FlMath Mom - Great school, 5 minutes from us - please PM me if you need anything or incase of emergency.</p>

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<p>Here is the drumroll thread
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1107293-drum-roll-my-2011-dd-ds-attending-4.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1107293-drum-roll-my-2011-dd-ds-attending-4.html&lt;/a&gt;
Morning everyone- almost have lost my sea legs, thank goodness. ;)</p>

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<p>Good Morning everyone!</p>

<p>Congrats to everyone who is on dry land…we are still sailing around. Should buy stock in the dramamine company but then would probably have to report that on FAFSA!</p>

<p>We heard back from one of the schools that we appealed the Fin.Aid. to. They gave us just a smidge more, but it is better than nothing! Still waiting to hear from the other school.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, the school we heard back from is still the most expensive, it is D’s #2 school, H’s #1 school and, for me, it’s #3! The school we are still waiting on is D’s #1, H’s #2 and, once again for me, #3! The nervous mother in me just does not want her to be in a big city! But, I wish she would decide so I can start psyching myself up for this. </p>

<p>D is on break next week but AP test are the week following - I imagine vacation will be studying for AP tests and of course, making the decision! I have a feeling she will make her decision on Easter, the whole family will be over, and 3 of her cousins are also on the ship with us! I wouldn’t be surprised if by the end of the day, all 4 of them finally make up their minds. At least, that’s what I am hoping for!</p>

<p>I’m hoping the swells from the waves just might toss her overboard and then she can swim to shore and we will be done! haha</p>

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<p>**The SS Indecision left port on April 1st.</p>

<p>The ship will stop in a few additional ports this month with the last port of call scheduled in 9 days when all final commitments to schools are due. :eek:</p>

<p>Just a note that while many schools are stating that acceptances need to be postmarked by May 1st, that date is a Sunday and the post offices are closed. The last day for postmarks is SATURDAY, APRIL 30th. (Unless your chosen port/school will accept an email or will extend to Monday, May 2nd - many will not so be careful!)**</p>

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<p>Hang in there bkcsmn99-one way or another she has to decide soon!</p>

<p>Good point Avon-I know my NEU gives until May 2 because May 1 is on a Sunday-but just like everything else in this whole process every school is probably different. :(</p>