<p>Congrats to FlMathMom for Rice.<br>
The poem was very nice.
And Happy Birthday too!</p>
<p>Congrats to SanDMom2015 for U Cal San Diego (UCSD).<br>
And welcome aboard!</p>
<p>I think we are off the boat, but don’t want to jinx it by declaring it here until I really know there’s dry land beneath our feet. </p>
<p>I found a thread about my question on multiple acceptances/deposits - as I suspected, this is absolutely not something to do.</p>
<p>FlMathMom - Rice is a beautiful campus, and a great school - congratulations! What a great birthday present! I hope the Rice marching band is still a collection of lunatics. There is a great story about a Rice/Texas A&M football game, just after A&M’s dog mascot died, where the Rice band formed a fire hydrant and played “Oh where has my little dog gone.” The Aggie Corps chased the band into the tunnel under the stands, and held them there at swordpoint until police got riot buses to take them out safely. Houston’s cultural scene has really exploded since we lived there 25 years ago, and it will be an exciting place to live and study. Happy64 - sounds like you live in West U, like we did. </p>
<p>MOSB - I always took tissues to recitals - sounds like you’ll want a box for all of this. How wonderful! If you have Adobe Photoshop, I think you can use their collage tool for collages of any size.</p>
<p>Congrats to all with decisions, and good luck to everyone like us who is waiting for results from financial aid appeals!</p>
<p>Happy64 - Thanks so much for letting us know you are near Rice. One of the pluses of GA Tech was that we have family and close friends in Atlanta. Nice to know we will have a support system in Houston too.</p>
<p>Hoping Easter weekend inspires some kids to commit to a decision. I cannot believe how peaceful I feel today. I love seeing my son smile too.</p>
<p>MOSB: Your daughter’s senior recital sounds amazing! She sounds like a very special young woman.</p>
<p>325…: Can’t wait to hear!</p>
<p>FlMathMom: Yay for Rice!</p>
<p>For all of you left on the boat, here’s an extra dose of dramamine with a side of strawberry daiquiri. ;)</p>
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<p>Not by a long shot. We’re still here :(</p>
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<p>I am very nervous about this! The last admit weekend ends late on April 30th. The trembling brought on by my stress may just knock me over the side of the boat!</p>
<p><looks around=“” furtively=“”>OK, there is actually a way to get a postmark dated May 1, even though it’s a Sunday. See, you can print out USPS labels and postage from home. :)</looks></p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/282400-why-not-january-2-even-irs-switches-day.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/282400-why-not-january-2-even-irs-switches-day.html</a></p>
<p>I’d tread very cautiously with this. I’d actually email the schools under consideration and ask if they will accept a May 1 postmark, so that you have their reply in writing. But it’s a nice arrow to have in your quiver. </p>
<p>We haven’t had snacks in awhile. Matza buttercrunch and chocolate-covered espresso beans, anyone?</p>
<p>Ohh, very clever.^^^^^^^</p>
<p>So happy for you FlMathMom!</p>
<p>I just found out one of my son’s best buddies was accepted to West Point! So proud of him! Wait until my son finds out-maybe if he finds out in Spain he would get in touch woth me to let me know??? So phbmom I can promise you there is at least one other awesome kid in that class!
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<p>HI All - I’ve been reading in earnest from my phone the past couple days with NO time (and very sad ability to type on my phone) to post. </p>
<p>1) WE ARE STILL ON BOARD! S has been away this week and I expect his “final answer” when he gets home. I have a strong feeling what it will be so I’m going to start packing and gathering my things so as soon as I hear it, I can run for shore. NOT that I don’t like the company…
Will come here first to post.</p>
<p>2) I have laughed out loud reading your posts. This is a very witty group :)</p>
<p>3) Congrats to all of your incredible decisions. As I read each one, they all seemed so perfect for your kids. I am truly happy for all of you.</p>
<p>4) Proudmom - you and D have really pulled this together for her, congrats on you rising to the occasion.</p>
<p>I’ve just cleared a path through the sea of matza crumbs near my computer so I could chime in with ‘happy birthday’ wishes to FLMathMom and congrats to all of you guys who have successfully jumped ship!
When I scan the “drumroll” thread, I get a goofy, happy grin on my face. I’m really proud of all of our kids and all of our families. What a year it’s been!</p>
<p>To those celebrating, have a joyous Easter.</p>
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<p>Great point! But I would still double check with the Admissions offices to confirm they will accept the “homemade” postmark or possible one from Monday the 2nd. This is particularly true of the more selective schools.</p>
<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>Just waving to all…sick with a horrible cold 
Reading along with not much to comment on…Commitments are coming in slowly from our HS. Some are rather surprising ??? Smile and nod :)</p>
<p>I would be careful with the postmarks as well…I vaguely remembered some schools being strict on this last year. </p>
<p>Good luck to all still aboard the SS Indecision ;)</p>
<p>Still on SS Indecision.</p>
<p>Hate typing on phone – will check in later!</p>
<p>We’re still aboard the boat, too. Not that I don’t like the company aboard the ship but I told S2 that this weekend would be a good time to make a decision. He agreed, so we’ll see if he comes through. I’m gathering up my belongings and hoping I get to say farewell soon.</p>
<p>ohiomom - maybe we can make a simultaneous announcement ;)</p>
<p>It sounds like the captain’s taking role call, so I’m checking in to say we’re still on board. Scoutson narrowed his choices to 2 quickly, but that’s all the progress there’s been after going to both admitted students days, coin flipping, t- shirt wearing on consecutive days, faculty contact, and I can’t remember what else. Can you tell my knuckles are white from holding my tongue?
A few more days and he’ll be walking the plank. A tiny amount of time, all things considered, but I’ve been hiding in my stateroom since I’m not very good company now.
We’ll be at the relatives for Easter; maybe he’s holding out for a family conference.
Hope the Bunny is good to those celebrating, and congratulations to those on shore. I think it’s fortunate he’s still deciding this weekend - gives me an excuse to scarf chocolate! :o</p>
<p>^^^^^^^You need an excuse?
Am trying to be good with the whole day of abstinence and fasting thing. Got the no meat, but how can I resist D’s fresh homemade cookies. :(<br>
Well, at least I am not filling the eggs today- can never resist sneaking a few of the jelly beans. Happy holidays to all celebrating.</p>
<p>rom828: Would love that!</p>
<p>We are still on the boat with you. Hoping to disembark on Monday evening. Although D will stay on one waitlist. She will have a chat with GC after this weekend trip about her best strategy and a GC call to the admissions rep.<br>
D is still upset about her rejections. I have been empathetic, accomodating, and patient while presenting a positive face (despite having my heart ache for her). Then I recognize that D is healthy, bright, has great friends, etc. and I want to yell at her “MOVE ON; most kids would be thrilled to have your options!” We are truly blessed if this is the biggest issue we face. For those of you with kids that have more successfully rebounded than mine, I would love to hear your advice and strategies.<br>
Here’s to more enthusiastic selections, successful depositing, etc. in the next few days. Thanks to Avon for “going down with the ship” in true Captain honor. I am just thrilled for all your kids!</p>
<p>mnmomof2 - my D also had more rejections and waitlists (7 waitlists, I think!) than were expected, and it was a bit of a blow. She was really down on herself for a while. We tried, though, to kept up the mantra that “you can only go to one school” and she was accepted to one of her favorites (Carleton, in your neck of the woods!). Then she had an incredible time at the accepted students’ weekend and knew it was a great fit. She’s over-the-moon happy and could easily feel good with not staying on any of the waitlists. So we were lucky that we had one school that really clicked - that made the sting of all the others a lot less consequential. And it also made are stay on the boat blissfully short!</p>
<p>I know your D has a couple of great choices, and perhaps she hasn’t fallen in love with any of them during the visits. But sometimes love takes a while to develop. :)</p>