<p>KCTax, TOTALLY with u on providing some push to make sure stuff gets in. they are 17 after all 
and mine really likes being 17 and laid back. I have forced myself very hard to let the kid be the CEO in the college app process (and see my spot as an admin assistant, unfortunately at the level of Pepper potts but is it what it is). We just had a recent talk that since college is approx a $100,000 investment, parents like to make sure everything is timely, and correct. Essays should be good, not slapped together. Thankfully, they got it when stated that way and understand where I am coming from better. and kc, if you could answer some other peoples’ questions on this process, eg. one asked about using the common app essay, and another on getting paperwork, I’m sure everyone would gratefully appreciate it as you all plow through these last few hurdles together. </p>
<p>wolverine, great points and one that jumped out at me is despite some insanity, it all worked out GREAT as I am guessing it will for most of our kids, regardless of whether they are NMF, NMSF, or commended. In fact, things will have a way of working out for every kid doing college apps who has the drive to succeed in college.</p>