<p>Decisions are coming in, both positive and negative. Emotions are bound to be charged up and running high. To avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings, please try to keep the following suggestions in mind:</p>
<li><p>Do not make any put downs about schools other people’s children have been accepted to. What is a great school for one person may not be to your liking, but that doesn’t mean you should chime in with put downs. Avoid giving opinions unless specifically asked for them.</p></li>
<li><p>EVERY child deserves a pat on the back, so try to avoid excessively singling out individual achievements. Use PM and email to send personal congratulations whenever possible, rather than posting endless and general “congratulations” posts throughout the board that may leave others feeling left out. </p></li>
<li><p>Be sensitive. Remember, your child may have been accepted to a particular school but there are likely those who have been rejected by the same or other schools. Avoid the temptation to glout or beat your chest too much.</p></li>
<li><p>Remember, this is about the applicants, not the parents. Be happy for the kids getting in, sad for the ones who get disappointing news, but don’t take any comments (or lack of comments) about your child personally. </p></li>
<li><p>Continue to offer advice and support to others.</p></li>
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<p>Best of luck to all applicants!!!</p>