<p>@Jna643 - congrats to your restrain and your very responsible daughter. This is their moment, not mom’s. I refused to check the mail or email, but was watching nearby because I knew info was out there (because of CC). One of my best memories ever was sitting in the car while my son checked the mailbox and his beautiful USC acceptance package was inside. He could see it the moment he cracked it open and the expression on his face is still with me today. Same for him getting the CP video in an email a month earlier (which was awesome last year, very emotional to watch!) and the UCLA bright yellow and blue headlined email a month later. It was much better to be the witness to his reaction or have him come tell me, than being the one telling him. I wouldn’t want to go up to bat and hit the home run for him, I say let them swing! So stay strong, it is a crazy time, but it is their time to shine and enjoy, hopefully, the good news. Good luck!</p>
<p>As much as my daughter hates checking her portals (she has assigned that task to me, unfortunately), she was the one to find out she got into Chico State. It was this past October, and I was home recovering from major surgery. Checking college portals was definitely NOT on my radar during recovery. Just two days after surgery, I got the sweetest text message. She said, “Mommy…Mommy, are you awake?” She went on to send a huge text about her Chico acceptance. It really was a sweet experience. Especially the “Mommy” part. :)</p>
<p>^^So sweet, that text is a keeper! You can “hear” the joy in their text or scream, whichever way it comes out! Hope you are doing better now…</p>
<p>NCalRent - Thanks for the response but it just doesn’t seem right for those students that apply for early decision; clearly they want to attend that school. Between the grades, scores, etc of those being accepted I am starting to believe its all a lottery…just pull them out of a hat. </p>
<p>I agree @Ralphy4040, my daughter applied for ED and was rolled to RD. So far she has no determination, which is beginning to look like a NO to acceptance. CP has always been her #1.</p>
<p>I also agree with @Ralphy4040 and @CDSMOM: My son applied ED, rolled over to RD and no determination. He has 2 friends that have been accepted but not planning to go. With the ED applicants, SLO must be aware that they will definitely attend plus with our income he will be full pay so no financial aid… Good Luck to everyone waiting. I hope it is over soon one way or another.</p>
<p>My son applied last year ED then rolled over to RD. He was accepted and is currently attending. My D applied this year and still “no determination”. We were told last year that they had the largest incoming freshman class ever as more students decided to accept. I think they said over 400 more than they expected. They changed lots of housing to accommodate. My son is in a triple, but doesn’t care. A friend of his that chose the apartment style living was originally told that he would have a room alone, only to be converted into a double. I am a little concerned that this increase in acceptance from last year may result in them not offering as many positions this year, I hope I’m wrong. Again, this is just my opinion. I definitely think that all of the kids who will be accepted or wait-listed have heard already, just my opinion. Before she gets an actual rejection I have been prepping her including reminding her that she will end up where she is supposed to be. Now I’m worried what if she doesn’t get into the UC’s or other schools she applied to? It will be a stressful month, for all of us I’m sure!</p>
<p>What is the neighborhood surrounding the university like? I am wondering about the safety of the campuses outside of the university walls/lawns. Anyone know about San Luis Obispo surrounding the campus? Safe? I am also wondering about CPP, UCR, UCSB and SJSU if anyone knows. </p>
<p>Safe is a relative term but I would say safe relative to the other towns listed. SLO is a nice place! My anxiety of my kid out late in SLO will be a lot less than some other towns she could have lived in. I would not stress if my kid lived off campus there.</p>
<p>My concern is if my son is outside of campus, would he be racially profiled as NOT being a student and be harassed. So say my son is of mixed race and does not look white or Asian and travels outside of one of these campuses to the town or to off campus housing, is it safe for him to just be a student and not have to worry about fitting in on a campus that is mostly white, asian or racially profiled because he is not in a majority? </p>
<p>@liveon
IMHO SLO is a very accepting town - I’d
love to live there myself. It may not be the same diversity that one would find in a larger metropolitan area, but I would go out on a limb to say it’s not a place where one would feel racially profiled…</p>
<p>I actually disagree that early decision candidates should get preferential treatment a second time. I do not believe at 17 most kids are ready to commit to a school. That doesn’t mean their work shouldn’t be rewarded in favor of someone else perhaps with lesser qualifications. I encouraged my son not use the ED route as kids change a ton in 5 months senior year of high school. Kids who have a long shot at better schools/different experiences shouldn’t sacrifice the schools they would be happy at simply for shooting for the stars. The playing field should be equal. </p>
<p>Liveonboca, are you from California? Most college towns are very tolerant and I would not expect trouble unless you are inclined to find it. Keep in mind, most kids only live on campus anywhere for a year and then they scatter into the communities. He isn’t likely to be the only anything, anywhere in California! Which makes it a great place to live!</p>
<p>I have lived in California for 4 years now. When my son and I did our search for colleges here, I did push for more of a college town, ones outside of the city. I live in Los Angeles. Visiting Pomona, Riverside, USC, UCSB, those schools seem to sit next to a high crime “hood”. I know that there have been some issues with crimes against students at these campuses and also allegations of police force against students who look like the surrounding neighborhoods and not what the police think a student should look like. Since SLO, the town and University do not seem all that diversified, I wondered if it is better he will stick out and be a magnet/target on the campus in a less diverse area or go to a campus with a couple more people who look like him, but fear leaving the campus and being mistaken for a gang member or ? I watch too much news or all this college stuff is stressing me out that I am fearing for the worst. Ultimately it is his decision. I guess I just worry.</p>
<p>Liveonboca, San Luis is a nice mid-sized town. While certainly less diverse then an urban area, I would be very surprised if he had any profiling issues. There is a big difference between living in a high crime area and living IN SLO. The kids are mostly serious students and the town loves its college. </p>
<p>@Texasbound: Unfortunately the playing field in practice should be equal but in reality it is not. How do you account for the “hooks” such as URM, Legacy, Out of state vs in-state tuition, 1st generation etc… I think what most parents are saying that ED just shows that student is dedicated to attending the school. I know my S is 100% positive that SLO is the college he wants to attend and study Software Engineering but alas it is looking more like he will be denied. Like many CC’s have pointed out, he will end up where he is meant to end up…</p>
<p>Los Angeles is not SLO or Santa Barbara. I would feel my kids were much safer everywhere in both these communities as compared to LA. Honestly, it sounds like you think all white people have an aversion for other ethnicities and expect trouble. I haven’t heard of gangs in SLO or SB. SJSU, well Caucasians aren’t the majority in San Jose, not even close and I would advise you to simply look up crime rates to put your fears to ease. </p>
<p>I am white myself and have seen things first hand some things. My kids have lived in places where they h ave been in mostly white communities. I moved to California so that my kids could be exposed to more people who looked like them and more diversity. I know I should not worry about things I cannot control, but I am trying to do my research. My son is at a school where less than 1% are of his race and he is fine, he has friends and does well when he is in the minority, but as they grow older there is more stuff I see that is blatant and I just want to shield my kids from it. </p>
<p>@liveonboca - I have the same thing. I’m Danish, and my girls’ father is Portuguese/Filipino. While it makes for some gorgeous golden skinned daughters (I’m biased of course), they are often mistaken for many different nationalities. And their friends are always floored when they see me…blond/blue eyed. No one ever thinks I’m their Mom! LOL</p>
<p>Liveonboca - My son goes to SLO and lives on campus. We have visited many times and have also walked around the area outside of the campus. I feel that it is very safe. I live in San Diego but my next door neighbor grew up in SLO so I asked her about your post. She said the the city of SLO is also pretty white like the campus (both she and I are white) but that the community is very accepting. Growing up there her brother’s best friend was of mixed race and she didn’t remember there ever being issues. As a parent I can understand your concern but I think SLO would be a safe environment. </p>