<p>k4r3n2 i had to call an admission office for my son, he had a deadline for something that he had to know and could not call as the office was open during is school hours only, his lunch is only 30 minutes long but he tried and he was on hold the entire 30 minutes. i agonized over calling, and then felt totally stupid, as i apologized all over the place to the admissions person that it was me having to call, the admissions counselor reply was… “why shouldnt you call, it affects your son’s decision and application, going to college is a family decision, and that is what we are here for, to help that process for both the student and family… call anytime.” I dont think that reflected poorly on my son’s maturity</p>
<p>Hrm. I had to ask my teachers a few times if I could step out to make a phone call when I had to reach an admissions office, but they were pretty forgiving and generally let me. I suppose your son’s high school must be stricter than mine was.</p>
<p>I guess it’s the job of the admissions officers to make both the parents and the students feel comfortable. I just know that I got far more favorable responses when I called for myself compared to my friends who had their parents call, but it’s also possible that their parents were pushier than I was.</p>
<p>I guess northeastmom’s son had the same experience that I did!</p>
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<p>I won’t name the school, but my son called an admission’s counselor when he had a question about his application. He did not reach her so he left a long detailed message. The admission’s counselor returned the call, but my son was not home. She spoke with me instead. She told me that it was refreshing that an applicant called her. She told me how impressed she was with his maturity and how it is UNUSUAL when an applicant calls her. She said that normally she gets calls from the applicants’ parents!</p>
<p>Oh, that’s it. My son is calling tomorrow for lets see…, hmm… I guess we’ll think of something. :)</p>
<p>lol ttparent!!! i guess my point was, if her son wont call, and it could mean a significant problem re applications or merit money, or decisions that a quick phone call might fix (again not an irate or demanding call) i wouldnt be afraid to call.</p>
<p>3bysmom: You are right, they ar ED IIs – my bad.</p>
<p>Glido, you were correct. There is such a thing as EA II. I do not have a list of schools that offer it. Perhaps someone has such a list, but EA II definitely exists.</p>
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<p>That is NOT the question to ask. The question to ask is 'I applied SCEA and my packet says “quick decision” - I am wondering if you have a timeline since it has been 3 weeks and I would also like to confim that everything has been received".</p>
<p>Ask the admissions counselor - not secretary in admissions.</p>
<p>So SCEA is taking longer than the Tulane EA apps? I know of at least 3 students in our community who applied EA to Tulane within the last 3 weeks and have already received positive admissions decisions. It seems odd to me that they are taking longer with the SCEA applications. Clearly the SCEA applicants have expressed even more commitment to the school by eliminating for themselves the opportunity to apply to other schools EA. I think the OP’s S could call and politely inquire whether the “quick turnaround” could be expected in the case of his SCEA application.</p>
<p>I’m still completely lost on why the OP’s son decided to apply SCEA and then try to game the system rather than applying EA to a bunch of places…</p>
<p>runnersmom: I think all arrows point to his being on the 50 yard line and the adcom waiting to take a look at all scea apps - he’s definitely not a shoe in but also not a long shot.
k43n2: no point in being snarky - this a parents thread and you of course are welcome here but recognize that we are all just trying our best to be good parents and help our kids out.</p>
<p>Considering how long it’s taken for Tulane to return your son’s SCEA results and how long it has taken Tulane to return regular EA results, I wonder if their delay is specifically in place to prevent this sort of behavior. I suppose it might be worth calling to find out if this is the case.</p>
<p>Call 'em up. You have nothing to lose, and more understanding to gain. Tulane is looking at thousands of apps…they’re not making little marks about whose mom calls up. They said one thing, and are doing another. You have every right to ask why.</p>
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<p>That was my thought–he’s on the bubble. Maybe the answer would be to change the Tulane app to RD and move one of your other schools into the EA spot.</p>
<p>actually, it would allow him to move his #2, 3 & 4 to EA</p>
<p>^^along the same lines as ellemenope, couldn’t you change his app to regular EA and do the same; move the other apps to EA spots?</p>
<p>also, while I am thinking about it, is it possible that Tulane has decided that with SCEA there are only two options: accept or deny…? and if that’s the case, maybe it would be preferable to change to EA or RD? just wondering…</p>
<p>maybe we’re splitting hairs here but would switching his app from SCEA to regular EA draw attention to the fact that he is considering other schools and thus work against him? He really loves Tulane and if SCEA is his chance to get in - that’s what he wants to do. I wish I knew if it made a difference.</p>
<p>No idea, but I think since this is the first year of SCEA, it would definitely be a good idea to find out if he can even be deferred if you do not change it…otherwise, this bubble theory, if correct, could really turn out ugly…is your son close to his guidance counselor? maybe a discussion with him/her could clarify but I do think you or your son should try to get clarification on this tomorrow…either directly through your regional rep at Tulane or otherwise…</p>
<p>again, I repeat, I hate SCEA…and this situation is making me hate it even more…</p>
<p>just wondering, and you can PM me if you do not want to post, but are you applying for FA?</p>
<p>Wait a minute–Tulane has regular EA AND SCEA? That’s a new one on me. Is the only difference between regular EA and SCEA one in which SCEA is kind of like “rolling admissions EA”? </p>
<p>If Tulane is where he really wants to go then I’d just let things be. You’d hate to think that something you did to increase your chances elsewhere adversely affected your chances at your #1 choice school.</p>
<p>^^SCEA in addition to EA new this year…supposedly sends message to Tulane that they are your #1…as I said earlier, would have been easier to reinstate ED</p>