Already thinking about college...

sugarski
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:34:28 +0000

with the text in the box thingy. Sorry! I’m sure it’s easy but I have to run out in a minute so rather than try to figure it out, I’ll answer everyone like this:

FallGirl: thanks for the good wishes!

oldfort: thanks, and I agree that I need to be very clear with my d about what is realistic for her.

blueiguana: that info is extremely helpful. I’m going to bookmark this thread so I can keep all these great suggestions in mind. There definitely are opportunities for Science Olympiad, robotics, and the like at her new school, which is awesome.

mythmom: many thanks to you too. I’m so glad your daughter had a great time at Barnard and even received aid! Two of my oldest/best friends went there in the early 90s. In fact, I remember going up to visit them (I went to school elsewhere in NYC) and feeling so comfortable, and wistful that I didn’t go there too. MY dream college for sure; who knows if it will be hers, but wouldn’t it be great if it IS and they do give her aid??

menloparkmom: I love your mall! Yes, great idea. She actually enjoys taking tests so getting her to prepare shouldn’t be hard. It would be so fantastic if she got some aid as a result of that bit of extra work!

colorado_mom: unfortunately, my kids are all spaced a bit more than 4 years apart. I remember actually thinking to myself, not that it was the main factor, but “This will work out better when I have to pay for college.” Little did I know. GAH.

toblin: great advice. Although I suspect engineering could be something she’d love (she’s really into learning about the Roman roads at the moment), I can also imagine her doing French or creative writing or art or law or something else entirely. The only thing she’s said in no uncertain terms is that she does NOT want to be in medicine like many of our family members. The vehemence of this opinion surprised me a bit, but hey… I’ll just continue to watch and see what happens.

Thanks again for all these incredibly nice and helpful responses! This forum is a wonderful resource.