Well...

<p>Today has been a bittersweet day for me... As some of you may know, through PMs, the boarding school business all came when we learned that there may be a possibility for a relocation. My mom wanted me to apply to a day school in that area... </p>

<p>I learned today that I have been offered admission at this school. While my father still supports me going to a boarding school (which we sent the deposit for, but may end up not going), my mother thinks a year at home will do me a lot of good. Do not get me wrong, this school may be, arguably, the best school in the country... I, personally, would prefer going to Milton... </p>

<p>After waking up today, glad that the deposits had been set, we had a "chit chat". At the time I was filled with anger and rage, I had worked for this since the september. I sat and looked at every statistic, trying to prove that my education will be sub-optimal at this school. After a long (and painful) conversation it seems as if the day school may prevail. </p>

<p>I thought I would tell all of you, those who have helped me through this process. During ups, and during downs. I must say, I have learned a lot from this community, and I doubt I will get off this site until college. I keep telling myself that this school is great (which it is), but on the inside I keep hoping for a change in events. For those of you who have read this little note, I thought I would tell you... We will succeed wherever we go. On the first day of english class, my teacher told me "I do not care about your grades, I care about the type of learner you are. Are you intrinsically motivated, or extrinsically motivated...". I think this quote shapes who I am in many ways. Just as it is for me, I profoundly believe "It is the student, and not school". Maybe I am ranting in hope of boarding school, or ranting to "prove to myself that this opportunity is just as good", but either way we will become great people... either way...</p>

<p>Again, thanks to all of you for helping me so kindly. This sounds awful lot like a farewell, but it is anything but that. I will continually to perfusly give my opinions/knowledge in places where it is (probably) unwanted... :p.</p>

<p>Thought I would give you all an update. Also, to all admissions counselors out there: Thank you SO much for what you have bestowed me with.</p>

<p>For a while it brought me down enough to read Ethan Frome. Boy!</p>

<p>…deep subject.:)</p>

<p>That…sucks.</p>

<p>I was in the same situation, applying because of a possible move. Luckily for me I guess, my parents still haven’t decided. I hope you still go.</p>

<p>The opportunity is there, luckily. I am not sure, but I think I need to decide sometime during May. I really hope I can convince her… Then again this school has the “best” SAT scores in Asia, yada yada yada… </p>

<p>I know I will be happy wherever I end up going. I think it will be tough not once I get there, but the three months before. My suggestion for you guys, however, is to NOT read Ethan Frome on this kind of a day. </p>

<p>Well… Now or never. It’s in god’s hands now… (even though I’m an atheist?)</p>

<p>What is this ‘Ethan Frome’ of which you speak?</p>

<p>The book that old men read in the dead of winter. It is a sad book, well written. It is true literature.</p>

<p>principalviola, wow, what a roller coaster ride! I don’t know what to say, or even what to believe. Your story is just incredible - you came from a rich family that rose from a very unfortunate beginning, applied for FA then withdrew the FA app, were accepted to ALL HADES plus Milton; taking pain in deciding which one to go, agonizing till the last minute, when surprisingly told everyone you learned TODAY that you were accepted to an arguably BEST school in the nation, which is a day school. WOW - what can I say?</p>

<p>PV is actually the Dean of Admissions at Milton, moonlighting as an overachieving yet sensitive teenager in order to feel the “pulse” of the applicants of 2009.</p>

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<p>I’m actually Obama. I just like getting on here to have fun! I can’t say my past was unfortunate, I am very lucky. My parents, however, come from extremely unfortunate beginnings. I agree, what a roller coaster ride! Thanks for all the support</p>

<p>If anything, I guess it proves America is the one country where social movement is possible! I can truly say that I have experienced the American Dream… :)</p>

<p>It is among the best. India has a TERRIBLE public education system, and there are many “American International School”, but unlike Europe these schools are actually not homes for the rich. I am not sure how amazing it is, but I’ll take my mom’s word. </p>

<p>Oh and I have known, a little, for a while that I may not go.</p>

<p>We’re watching Citizen Kane to end an exciting (but bittersweet day) be back later… :)</p>

<p>You live in India?</p>

<p>Very likely moving to. As an expatriate, though.</p>

<p>Wow, I am disappointed you won’t be at Exeter but I wish you all the best!</p>

<p>Heavy stuff…but I’m sure you’ll succeed wherever you will go principalviola. good luck!</p>

<p>awwwwwwwww and i was hoping that you’d go to Milton (so we could both be near Boston) :(</p>

<p>I hope you find happiness and I wish you they very bestest :)</p>

<p>I still may… I’ll keep you guys posted!</p>

<p>The American School in Delhi is VERY good! I have friends who went there when their dad’s were in the State Dept.</p>

<p>What… that sucks pinecones.</p>

<p>BTW, I didn’t know you were an international Asian.</p>

<p>Don’t go to a day school! Boarding school may not be statistically better, but you will probably have lots more fun. Keep us posted. </p>

<p>And BTW,</p>

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<li>Don’t even consider Exeter.</li>
<li>Pick Andover! (C’mon everyone knows Andover’s better. Everyone that goes to Exeter, couldn’t get into Andover)</li>
<li>Milton is great too.</li>
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