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Once my son had his applications done, he was ready to move on. He told me he has so much going on that he didn't have time to worry over whether he would be accepted or not. I was the one fretting. He has heard back from two schools which was a shock. We're both thrilled. I'm very thankful, as I would have gone crazy waiting till April. To be honest, I'll probably still get a little antsy wondering how the rest of his applications turn out. I can see where April could be tough as he tries to make up his mind where to go.

We both agree we're surprised by how busy this senior year has been. We didn't know enough to have SATs wrapped up by the end of his junior year. With those, college applications, scholarship apps, ECs, his schoolwork, etc. it seems like it has been nonstop. Thankfully he is excellent at handling it and knows how to schedule in the fun time he needs. It is a skill that serves him well.

I'm editing to add we're thankful for tips we picked up here like including postcards with teacher recs, etc. It has been comforting to get those back in the mail.