<p>OK this thread is basically for all types of discussion before we actually find out if we're ephs (or not). I borrowed it from the Harvard board. feel free to discuss whatever you'd like:)</p>
<p>personally this wait reminds me of christmas eve when I was little, and I couldn't go to sleep and i'd just stay up chatting with my brothers till we all fell asleep. Happy waiting!</p>
<p>I loved your essay!</p>
<p>Since u've raised the topic of Christmas eve, I was just wondering whether the 'SMART' high school students study for the SAT/ APs (or whtver) during the Christmas break! Do yoll?</p>
<p>Feels more like sentencing and you're waiting to find out if you're going to low security fun house (yea williams!!!!) or back to the max security, long days and longer nights wait til April prison.</p>
<p>I just want to say that I love Williams and I have for a very long time and if they choose me I will work hard all four years and make them proud that they chose me. Williams is like heaven on earth to me, I never knew there was a place like it. I honestly don't think there is a better school or even any that come close. Everyone thinks I'm crazy when I defend them or say "we" when referring to the College, but its just that I feel so close to them...it's weird I don't know. </p>
<p>Anyway I found out about the College through research. How did you all find out about Williams?</p>
<p>one of my good friends is a frosh there this year. i was looking at colleges in the area and he insisted id love it even though i wasnt going to look at it originally, so he convinced me , i visited, and adored it</p>
<p>originally, I hated the thought of going to a liberal arts college (so much so that I turned down a paid-for visit to Amherst), but when I thought about it, I realized that pre-business at a liberal arts college gives a much more profound understanding of business in general, while allotting students time to mature and really decide what specific direction they want to go into as far as business is concerned. I mean, there are lots of different avenues, (i.e. ibanking, accounting, etc.). anyways, i think it'd be cool to go to school with other busienss-minded peers, building connections that really do come in handy 10-20 years down the road.</p>
<p>my AP Calc BC teacher is making me study over the break for extra credit:(</p>
<p>WHOA. PRICELESS!</p>
<p>I have finally found someone as attached as I am!</p>
<p>I always had a little feeling that Williams was the place for me, but I kind of stifled it so I could check out all these other schools. After every school I was just like "oh..it's nice i guess.", and after every school I'd be more and more confused about things. Then I went to Williams and it just felt so different and what took me back was how HAPPY i felt there...like walking down on spring street, or looking across to the mountains..it just felt amazing.
I can't help but feel like if I were to go to Williams it would be impossible to be upset about anything for too long, all I'd have to do is walk out of my dorm and look around me at the gorgeous surroundings, and think "man, i'm actually here..."</p>
<p>Not to mention the fact that everyone I met at Williams was so friendly and seemed genuinely glad to be there..I mean one girl was talking on her cell phone, and I just walked passed her and gave her a little nod/smile, and she actually interrupted her phone conversation to say "hi"! </p>
<p>When I came back to school after visiting I was just like ranting about Williams in all of my classes and everyone was like.."whoa..you are crazy." But I just kept going on and on about how incredible it was...and I still feel that way. </p>
<p>I'm just so nervous about this decision stuff b/c there really isn't ANYWHERE else I'd rather be; I mean, it's kind of bad that I'm so head over heels b/c if I don't get in then I'm going to be SO upset...</p>
<p>Anyway I just rambled on and on and on.</p>
<p>But I mean. Come on. Mountain day! Monkey Carrels? WOOLF! WILLIAMS vs. AMHERST RIVALRY! WINTER STUDY....SLEDDING FOR GYM CREDIT!!
How could you not love it.</p>
<p>ahh
so now everyone knows about how pathetically obsessed I am.
everyone point and laugh at the crazy girl</p>
<p>but it's a good kind of crazy. I'd have intense school spirit. I mean, I already do, and I don't even go there. </p>
<p>Good luck guys, we'll know soon. Stay cool</p>
<p>"Climb High, Climb Far. Your Goal the Sky, Your Aim the Star" :)</p>
<p>when do you guys actually find out? </p>
<p>anywho, good luck from the Amherst board...hopefully, we'll all be mortal enemies soon ;)</p>
<p>They are supposed to mail the letters by Friday, the 15th...still patiently waiting!
Congratulations to you zspot!</p>
<p>"I'm just so nervous about this decision stuff b/c there really isn't ANYWHERE else I'd rather be; I mean, it's kind of bad that I'm so head over heels b/c if I don't get in then I'm going to be SO upset..."
Word.
I know I probably won't get in, but I'm ever so hopeful, and I will just be crushed if I get rejected... :(</p>
<p>jrg, you're my new best friend! Finally someone who understands how I feel about Williams!</p>
<p>priceless and aube, let's please get in so we can attack everyone with williams pride.</p>
<p>actually, this applies to everyone. HOO-RAH GET PUMPED!</p>
<p>..i'm nervous
=X</p>
<p>Today may be a little more difficult. So many schools are making decisions available. Waiting is so hard.</p>
<p>I hope that this turns out to be like an Advent calendar -- that your friends have treats behind their doors and then you get one behind yours when it's your turn to open one.</p>
<p>Good luck. Know that we are thinking of you.</p>
<p>Best wishes everyone. </p>
<p>I'd can't wait to meet yal next fall.</p>
<p>I was told that the ED letters are being mailed out this morning (Friday).</p>
<p>Grace, does your daughter go to Sidwell Friends??</p>
<p>No, she doesn't go to Sidwell. I can't say where she goes right now since she doesn't want to be identifiable while she's waiting -- just adds to the sense of stress.</p>
<p>Grace couldn't your daughter call the coach and find out? Isn't she a recruited athlete? Good Luck to all!</p>