To The New Kids:

<p>Pretty soon, the ten or so of us who post here regularly are going to be really busy getting adjusted at our new schools (congrats, everybody). Soon, we'll be posting less and less, and before you know it, we'll have moved on from the Prep School forum to College Admissions and beyond, trying to convince everyone when we post our stats that our gpa's are allowed to be lower because of our insanely awesome schools. </p>

<p>I'm really no good at goodbyes. I think you saw that on the thread about telling friends. So instead of trying to write something inspirational, I'll just spell it out: I'm going to miss everyone from here. I learned so much here and it's because of this forum that I switched schools at all. I never would have considered my new school had I not come here and I may not have even gotten in without this because it wasn't until I got here that I found out what my "hooks" were (haha yes, blairt, they're hooks ;)). When other people talked about what they wanted out of a school, I learned about what I wanted and finally, I found it at a school I had never even heard of until after I came here. </p>

<p>This was really helpful information-wise. I learned what questions to ask, what not to do on interviews, etc. But more importantly, I got more support from you guys than I could have ever asked for on an internet forum. Jonathan, we've been on almost about the same time, and I really love having someone else here who's going to a day school. I thought for the longest time that I belonged at a boarding school, but I love my new school so much that right now, I can't even picture myself at boarding school. Olivia, your posts about Choate always make me smile. And Prettyckitty, you're really sweet. SabreGabriel, you were one of the first to go to your new school from our group and you've been really supportive of everyone through all this. Chaos, you made us laugh and your passion for science and math will take you far- you'll definitely see the other science-y kids from here at MIT or something one day haha. And then there are the parents.... who, without them, this board would be so much less helpful. You guys are amazing! There are more people I'm sure I forgot to name, but I'd like to thank you, too. It's too bad the English language has so few words for gratitude because none of the words I know can really express how I feel about this. There are so few things I can talk about and honestly say, "that changed my life," but this forum actually has. Without it, I'd still be at my current school next year and I can't tell you how good it will be for me to finally get out.</p>

<p>So anyway, to the new kids: you'll never be as cool as us. :p haha just kidding. Although we were pretty cool. Seriously, though, you've got some big shoes to fill. The Prep School Admissions forum's class of '07 was amazing and I'll miss them all a ton. Of course, we'll come back occasionally to visit, but it won't be the same. Good luck everyone!!! Next year is going to rock; I can already tell!</p>

<p>Words usually fail me in cases like these...I am not a regular poster because of that, but I have to say that I've been frequenting this board since December or January. I didn't make an account for months, but I have been following the journeys of some of the posters here - you're pretty amazing kids, and wherever you go, your success will be no surprise.</p>

<p>Watching March 10th come and go was a journey in itself. I wasn't waiting for the date to come just for myself, but for, of course, everyone here. When all is said and done, this board has essentially been my portal to the prep school world. I'd barely know anything about schools outside of Andover and Exeter if it weren't for this forum. So, thank you to everyone - your contributions are invaluable.</p>

<p>Yes, I've barely made any posts except for those stating where I'm going next year - still, I want you to know that this experience has changed me. Not only in terms of prep school, but also in seeing kids from around the country and world. I've already said you're amazing, and I'll say it again - it's true. Growing up, I've never met many kids as ambitious as you. Though it'll be a competitive environment, going to prep school and being surrounded by like-minded students is going to be an incredible experience.</p>

<p>I don't have much else to say, and what I say may sound futile, but it's true.</p>

<p>Congratulations, everyone. Best wishes to the high school class of 2012!</p>

<p>GO CLASS OF 2012! WOOT! though the class of 2011 was pretty cool...</p>

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<p>I agree. I didn't even know about prep school before I joined CC.</p>

<p>We should have a sub-forum like Prep School Admissions Class of 2007 so we can all talk to each other, without the new people. lol</p>

<p>I know, I love all of you guys!! Aw, thanks PurposePal... you're sweet too. :D </p>

<p>I'd like to do a special shoutout to Prettyckitty, who joined around the same time I did, and who was one of the first people I talked to. And to blair, who's been great these past few months and who will go very far in life, and who gave me invaluable (kind of indirect) information that helped me get off the waitlist. :) Also to Helen, Carolyn, and Minna - I can't wait to see you three next year! You sound like amazing people. :) And to everyone else going to Choate.</p>

<p>Also to D'yer - who sent me pages of information that I myself wondered how he could think up. Even to everyone else here, each one of your posts I find noteworthy.</p>

<p>To the Lovemeister- that board made me laugh. :D</p>

<p>To Kay - I can't wait to see you at Choate, and thank you for your help on how to get off the WL, because I owe a lot of it to you. :) </p>

<p>Jonathan - I hope to talk to you again!!</p>

<p>And to everyone else. :) I really couldn't have done it without all of you. I myself only knew of one or two schools before I came on CC. Now when I talk to my friend Serena, I can name seven not top-tier but good schools (like MAPL) off the top of my head that I know she'd love. I'm always excited to come home because I can talk to everyone on CC. :)</p>

<p>Collegeconfidential has proved to be a great source of entertainment over the past 8 months or so and it is so sad to see the CC Class of 2007 depart. I wish you all:
1. the best of luck in the future
2. to follow your heart's desires
3. but don't forget to listen to your head
4. don't worry so much, relax and have fun
5. to never forget this experience</p>

<p>much love!</p>

<p>I REALLY wish i'd made my account sooner. </p>

<p>To all the new kids, good luck. Hope to see everyone else around in the future. :) :)</p>

<p>i've been on this website since August, decided to apply to bs in september, and created my account in october. i know barely anyone recoignizes my username because i'm not really much of a poster buch i do visit this website frequently and even read back to make sure i've read all the threads here.</p>

<p>i would just like to thank everyone on here so much-for everything. including convincing me to still apply when i wasn't very pleased with my ssat scores. i'm not ashamed to say that this website affected the decision i made about which school i was going to apply/visit/attend bs. i'm pretty sure....confident that without cc prep school would have never happened for me. thank you so much current students/parents/whoever took the time to post......i think i'll stop now cause i'm rambling.....</p>

<p>go class of 2011!!!</p>

<p>Hey, hopeful! :D I hope we see each other at a Hotchkiss-Choate game! I also know someone who will be in your class next year. Can we talk on AIM? My screenname is on my public profile.</p>

<p>i sent you a pm.(=</p>

<p>cc has helped me soooo much!</p>

<p>i had a family crisis december 1st when i had the ssats december 9th. three weeks later, i ventured to the mailbox to have a nervous breakdown over my ssat scores. </p>

<p>not totally blaming my scores on the crisis, but it did have a big part in it.</p>

<p>anyways, blairt pmed me with tips to master the verbal section & i raised my score much higher.</p>

<p>thanks to everyone's help & encouragement, i would have never retaken the ssats & i think that was a big accomplishment for me.</p>

<p>thanks so much blairt <3. WOAHHHH wait !?! why am i sending hearts to an EXONIAN? haha jk we're going to have a friendly rival.</p>

<p>other amazing people here are d'yer, goaliedad, prepparent, burbparent, olivia, prettyckitty, tom, chaos, jonathan, & many many more!!!</p>