<p>Congrats to Stockmarket’s daughter on the acceptance. I’m not surprised as her profile is outstanding. I hope the financial aid package she received from this school is adequate. Good luck on the remaining schools. Nice start!</p>
<p>Now I’m confused…didn’t the OP say that they were not going to apply ED but says “One Ivy school in”? So was that “in” as on the list or “in” as in accepted? If so, how did they hear without applying ED?</p>
<p>Anyway, I suggest the daughter consider Georgetown’s SFS (big surprise considering my screen name, huh?). If she is really into politics (and international relations?) then it could be a good fit.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>yes a 12 th grader. </p>
<p>Soozievt:</p>
<p>Thanks and this board helped us a lot in terms of understanding lot of school rules. I truly appreciate everyone input. </p>
<p>Actually, we have told many parents whose kids are on full financial aid in different prep school about this site. You would be surprised that how many parents are not even aware about so many things about college admissions in spite their kids are attending prep school on full aids. The number one problems are language barriers as lot of them are immigrants or not having resources (in case coming from urban school districts) to come and ask questions. Sometime parents are apprehensive to ask the questions, as they feel scared to ask. This coming year you will see many parents (May 20-30) logging in to get familiar with college admissions. This is because all of the reputed prep schools are recruiting heavily lot of kids with high academic achievement but limited financial resources. I would say any kid who need fin aid and have better academic records need to go to prep school (provided they want to go). The learning environment is very different, wonderful and supportive. This site is very helpful for parents with limited financial resources but high achieving kids</p>
<p>HoyaMom…a couple of the Ivies have Early Action which is nonbinding. Someone whose decision rests, in part, on the financial package received, is wise to do Early Action but not Early Decision. It is obvious to me that Stockmarket’s daughter has other applications filed and thus her wonderful acceptance is to an Ivy that has an Early Action process. </p>
<p>Stockmarket, I think it is great that you have educated yourself about the college admissions process and your daughter is better off for it. I still believe your daughter’s profile is exceptional. She is just not another 1600 kid. She has achievements in many areas…science research, math competitions, music, sports, community service, Girl Scouts, journalism. Being from a low income family itself can make her a more attractive candidate at selective colleges. Her interest areas, the Republican activities, etc. all add up tomake her very competitive for college admissions. I think she’ll end up with fine options and I hope the financial aid packages come through in a doable way and that she has some merit aid schools on the list as well. Let us know how it turns out. I would like to think that her elite prep school has a college advisor who has also steered her in the right direction. </p>
<p>Susan</p>
<p>Soozivet:</p>
<p>Her transformation to humanities was the result of many wonderful teachers at prep school. They have given her lot of personal time and some are like godfather to her. They went beyond the required call of duty. These were the teachers who sent her work to other universities tirelessly and guided her. Without these people help, I do not think she would have turned this way. Their help in securing internships was instrumental. Her GC is the most wonderful person who patiently listened and guided us. However, there were some questions, which we were hesitant to ask we got help from people on this site for boosting our confidence. </p>
<p>Sometime when one lacks the money, confidence is a big issue. Very few people can understand the situations when money for activities versus food on the table can be a problem. This site helped us mentally more than anything. I want to extend my thanks to lot of wonderful parents.</p>
<p>Hoyamom:</p>
<p>being an immigrant I still need MS word to correct my enlish. Sometime I have problems in how I wnat to say it.</p>
<p>I’m confused. Has stockmarket’s D already been accepted somewhere?</p>
<p>Boston Ivy</p>
<p>Generally known as Harvard?</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>Is Harvard EA or ED?</p>
<p>My son applied to Cornell ED and we got awesome financial aid. Your daughter is way more qualified and the top schools all meet 100% of your financial need. </p>
<p>Don’t worry about the cost. Aim for the best that your daughter can get into. The school’s will help you. </p>
<p>I was so scared about how much I would have to pay and they did not ask me to pay more than I could afford. It is not unusual for a school to give a full sholarship based on your finances. Of course, I’m sure that your daughter will also get work study and a small loan (2,250.00) which is what my son has. There is nothing wrong with them paying for their own education. Also, even after getting the financial aid notice from the school you can still call and try to get more.</p>
<p>Harvard is SCEA.</p>
<p>Didn’t Larry Summers eliminate the contribution for families making < $40k? Hopefully you will get a great financial package wherever.</p>
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<p>Stockmarket,</p>
<p>this money will be a factor in determining your D’s FA package</p>
<p>You should have no problem getting good money at any school… Your daughter is such an excellent candidate that the schools will be “fighting” over her just to get her…
Good luck</p>
<p>Stockmarket: Congratulations to your daughter (and to you)! I agree with the other posters who say you both should be commended for all your hard work. You daughter is lucky to have you in her corner and clearly she appreciates and respects you (as seen through her efforts). Best of luck to you and please be sure to let us know how it works out.</p>