We also had the option of wiring today too. But we also have 10 days to change our minds.
@Allenz6107 Congrats! See you in September
Anyone hear from Deerfield and their waitlist?
@buuzn03 I actually was taken off the waitlist for Groton via an unofficial phone call yesterday and an email today. It is true that Groton is over yielding this year, but not necessarily in every grade and genderā¦
@Andoverhopeful9 I was just relaying the email we received - Which we received today, not yesterday. And it verbatim said āWe will not be turning to applicants on the waiting list at this time because we are full.ā. FWIW
That is very strange considering I was just taken off the waitlistā¦I guess it was probably because it was today not yesterday, like you said. Sorry if I caused any confusion then @buuzn03
No big dealā¦I just know my DS had clinged to the thin wisp of hopeā¦I didnāt want others to have false hopeā¦and if, in fact, Groton only meant that statement for incoming 8th or 9th boysā¦then Iād rather someone get a great surprise than a prolonged disappointment. Very happy for you @Andoverhopeful9 ā looks like you and DS will be arch enemies!!! :ar! ( @Nico.campbell --had to have a reason to use the pirate lol)
@panpacific @HMom16 Still deliberating. We have until midnight eastern time. I decided to suppress my helicopter mom urges and really weigh MX and Choate.
@libaya Whilt itās a āfirst world problemā, I know it doesnāt make it any easier. You have my sympathy. 
Good luck, and be sure to come back and update us!
I knowā¦I wonāt be able to stay awake until MNā¦ but Iāll be checking first thing in the a.m.!!!
@panpacific Of course, I will update you guys! Yes, I realize and DS also realizes that itās a nice problem to have. He knows that he would be very happy at either school. Both schools feel good to him. Choate AO has been very helpful with questions all day.
@gardenstategal I appreciate your posts. Itās clearly not a prestige issue for my family. DH and DS do not care even if there is a slight prestige difference.
FWIW, I forgot that my cousin used to be an AO at Villanova until a few years ago. I texted her and she said no difference between the two. She grew up in NY, she said that there is a perceived difference in general public but not in college AO. She texted former colleague and confirmed info is still current.
Congratulations, @Allenz6107 . Where can I download that waitlist? Thanks.
In response to @gnarwhail comment #1161, on the contrary, you will find lots of laughter and joy on the faces and in the hallways at Hotchkiss. Yes, it is an intensive environment, and the school has made a considerable effort to have a good support structure in place. Fortunately, not merciless or soul crushing. Not that there are some folks or some days which are tough, but generally speaking, it has a good climate. FWIW.
@panpacific They retain the right to be firm so if you have not deposited by today, you (not you personally, but generally) are likely out of luck. I know someone firsthand who lost by not responding within hours to an offer. Donāt let your opportunity pass by.
@dowzerw I think you read it wrong. Choate is the school with the rep among some folks in the know as being a brutal, soul-destroying pain engine. Itās not true, at least not completely, for everyone, all the time. Every one of these schools attracts some personalityless grade-grubbing tools who all seem to be pounded into the same wretched mould.
Thatās uplifting
@GnarWhail I did get that you were writing about Choate. It was more likely my choice of wording which was confusing. I wanted to convey a reminder that environment matters and that Hotchkiss gets props for the empowering enthusiasm we see there.
With two recently through Choate, one class of 2016, I can safely vouch no soul was destroyed, pounded or crushed nor among their friends. No robot students either. Itās a great community of students who want to have fun, learn and support each other.
@dowzerw My experience is that schools definitely want to know your decision by M10 (unless you have granted an extension), but hey donāt necessarily have have your deposit check on M10. You tell them itās on the way, they will accept it. Was just tying to confirm if that was true for more than a couple of schools.