Sad news about longtime contributor to CC, Lookingforward

[oldfort]

I am sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed.

[CC_Jon]

And here’s another fine post from her early participation:

Hypothetical case: Which one would be more likely to get in?

Rather than seeing this as “manipulation,” let’s look at this as a simple research project to ensure you end up at a college that’s a good fit for you. Let’s take a slightly different hypothetical situation: two girls, both with superior grades from a highy rated high school. One is a college-level thinker, a deep and thorough researcher, able to edit her own work. She’s an enthusiastic learner, avid reader, brilliant writer and has a huge group of friends. No academic challenge throws her-- except in physics, which threw off her gpa. (So what? She’s not headed for a science career.) This kid belongs at a top, tough Ivy (or near-Ivy,) where her fellow students are in a broad variety of majors, highly motivated to learn, avidly participate in classroom discussions, talk about academic subjects while out having fun, etc. She will thrive at a campus with highly-rated graduate programs (and the influence that spills over to the undergraduate experience.) All this is what will empo…

Relevant to the test-optional trend:

High GPA Low SAT

Colleges know- now, more than ever- that SATs are NOT an indication of your chances for success. Make up for this loss. Write a super essay, do well in the interview, get good reccs, don’t do anythng flakey on the app. Look up SAT-optional schools, you will be surprised at the growing number. It kinda reflects poorly on your hs that you have a high-ish GPA, but low SATs. Some schools may think it’s grade inflation. So pick wisely and do your best on th app and interview.

[momofboiler1]

What sad news! My heart goes out to her family. :(.

[Lindagaf]

Yep, that’s her. I think she would love your post Jon🥲

[AnAsmom]

She will be missed. Her posts were brilliant, incisive and always helpful. RIP, lookingforward. Heartfelt condolences to her family.

[aunt_bea]

Loved her insightful posts! I loved that she weighed information before responding with thoughtful comments. I wondered why I hadn’t seen her posts recently. RIP and condolences to her loved ones.

[coralbrook]

Condolences to her family. We will miss her

[thumper1]

She contributed so much to this forum. Just sincere and helpful. And kind.

[Aguadecoco]

Such sad news. She was always so helpful and contributed so much to the community. My condolences to her family and friends.

[travelnut]

So sorry to hear this sad news. Lookingforward was always generous about sharing her wisdom here; her presence was palpable and she will be missed. RIP. Condolences to her family and friends.

[Youdon_tsay]

Such sad news.

[inthegarden]

Yes, so sad. I’m a little bit stunned …CC just won’t feel the same without her. She seemed to be always here, day in and day out. I believe she may have posted on the very first thread I created several years ago, and she was last last person to write on my last thread (Jan 22) …very supportively, I might add. Wherever she may be in the universe, I hope she is still …looking forward.

[elena13]

Thanks for sharing this sad news. I really enjoyed her contributions and insight and she will surely be missed.

[Creekland]

Sad news indeed. She’ll be missed. She’s been around for a couple of years more than I have. My condolences to her family and co-workers.

[mamaedefamilia]

I always appreciated her practical, no-nonsense, honest approach to college admissions. I will miss her input, and I’m sure her family and friends will miss her even more.

[mathmom]

I am so sorry to hear this. She made it clear that you had to figure out what each college was looking for and that they weren’t all the same. We will miss her.

[collegemom3717]

well said @mamaedefamilia!

Joining the big group of CC’ers who enjoyed and appreciated @lookingforward’s posts. and will miss her presence. She leaves a real hole in this virtual community.

[sushiritto]

Vaya Con Dios.

[Knowsstuff]

She will be missed. Her knowledge and intellect were invaluable.

[jym626]

One of the beauties of cc is that there are the times you are lucky enough to get to know the person behind the posts; their life outside of the world of college planning. Even though lookingforward worked (After her career in consulting) in the in the world of higher education, she volunteered with a bereavement support group, she asked for west coast restaurant tips when she took a girls trip with her friends a few years ago, and she enjoyed classical music. Her last text to me, a few weeks back, shows a glimpse into who she was as a person. Sleep gently, lookingforward. You will be missed. Her text: “ I asked for an Echo Dot for Xmas. We’re in a bit of a radio sinkhole on my street. And I never got into online listening to classical programs.

Well, growing up and for years, on Saturdays, we listened to Live from the Met. (Did you?) Wherever we lived. But local stations stopped subscribing.

And now I’ve got La Traviata pumping into my bedroom. Happy heart, fond memories. Had to tell someone. ”