<p>It was difficult last year to exercise control over the process. Exeter e-mails at 6 AM (parent and child), Andover acceptances also arrive early (first Fed-Ex delivery), while Groton and SPS wait until after school (purportedly not to interfere with school) and the rest drift in that day or next. So the news, and the day, tends to run away with itself quickly. It was impossible for my daughter to concentrate on anything else. Best to set up a calm plan the night before and expect it to get shot to hell the next day.</p>