<p>OK, found out from USPS on line tracking (thanks to whoever mentioned this as my post office said there was nothing they could do but didn't mention looking online) that the package actually arrived at Earlham last friday. Talked with the admissions person responsible for the summer program, whose name it was clearly addressed to. She has NO IDEA where it could be. UGH! Good news is, the teacher and guidance counselor faxed their rec's over, I next day aired the check and application, so they will work with those. Maybe it IS sitting in a big box somewhere!</p>
<p>The bad news is the teacher was much chagrinned at having to re-send her recommendation and not-so-subtly accused daughter and I of never having sent it in the first place last night, resulting in tears on daughter's part as this is one of her favorite teachers. The teacher made me feel about ten years old so I can only imagine how my daughter felt. More ughs. </p>
<p>Enclosing a reply card would not have worked in this case - no one in the admissions office has seen the package, even though it has arrived. I think the only thing that works in a case like this is actually calling to verify that everything has come in and been put in a student's file. I think that is just what I will do with each college in the fall.</p>