<p>FWIW, I did not engage with the GC at all on moving paperwork from point A to point B (and let’s not kid ourselves, it was just paperwork, no value added) and I think my kids got a lot from taking on that responsibility and understanding it was up to them to gently remind and / or pester if need be.</p>
<p>I am not advocating lying, but theoretically speaking, if someone had said to the GC, “You know, the deadline for the early decision is November 1, but I’m applying to a special program there and they really want to have everything in by October 20,” our GC wouldn’t have known the difference (esp with D’s school). Just sayin’ here.</p>