<p>It is never a week but a weekend. The past two years, I believe it was the last weekend in April.</p>
<p>My son is a freshman and received first grades for his fall semester. He got two As for math & econ and B+ at writing. The 4th course was a seminar so he received a āpassā for it (So, his current GPA is 3.8). He wants to apply for law school /MBA after graduation and I wonder if these grades are OK or need to increase to safely get in the law+MBA school.</p>
<p>SweetMom - Your son is in college. Help him learn to use resources like his advisors, and the Office of Career services (as well as older students) to help him gauge his future options.</p>
<p>They will likely tell him to relax and worry about such things later. I think this would be good advice.</p>
<p>Bump on admit students weekend? Any idea?</p>
<p>sweetmom, I have the same concerns and value the good advice given from others here on CC. Hopefully, someone will offer good info to your question. 3.8 is a very good GPA</p>
<p>My son got admitted last year but took a gap year to volunteer teach. Bc he knew he wanted Harvard, was going to do a gap and was in an English public school he didnāt fly over for the admitted studentsā weekend. He will be in the States in AprilāI wonder if he should/could go to the admitted studentās weekend. I suppose he could contact admissions (or freshman deanās) office. What do you all think? I mean he has already said yes to Harvard, so he doesnāt need to be āsoldā but he would like to meet future classmates.</p>
<p>Definitely, he should come for admitted studentsā weekend. There are many who have decided to attend and are enthused about meeting classmates, familiarizing themselves with the campus and the various departments and clubs/teams/organizations. He will have a blast.</p>
<p>Etondad, Your son should definately go, my son (now a sophomore)went even though he knew he was going there and had been there many times (my oldest daughter is there as well) He wanted to meet other students and experience it for himself etc. Many students have already given Harvard their reply of Yes before they go to Admitted Students weekend so he wonāt be āaloneā. My son had a great time. If you do call admissions and ask for the dates would you mind posting them here on CC? Thanks,</p>
<p>^ Please do postā¦</p>
<p>I agree it would be a good idea for your son to attend Admitted students weekend but the dates are rarely announced before decisions go out which is usually around April 1. I would suggest that you speak with Admissions. Hopefully they will let you know the dates so you can make travel arrangements but will likely expect you to keep the info private.</p>
<p>Iāll call and maybe they will tell meā¦if they do and I can post them, I will. Thanks for the advice, I have shared your comments with my son and he is excited about going to the Weekend. </p>
<p>BTW, his British friends are giving him grief that he wonāt be able to have a drink for three more years whilst they can drink wine at dinner in Hallāat a highly discounted price (he told me when he interviewed at Trinity, Cambridge that the highlight was the wines at dinner-- a bottle of a great vintage for 3 quid). Sometimes the Puritanical aspect of America can be a bit muchā¦</p>
<p>From the Harvard Gazette</p>
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<p>Yeah, saw the articleā¦ Thanks.</p>
<p>Now just need the dates for Princeton.</p>
<p>Thanks cltdad, Pre-Boston Marathon Weekend, should be crazy!</p>
<p>Will any other parents on the thread be visiting Currier House for Junior Parents Weekend in March?</p>
<p>@gadad
Yup, we (also ga folk), will be at Currier over the Junior parents Weekend.</p>
<p>Weāre planning to go, but will be spending the āhouse timeā at Eliot. We went last year and attended some of the lectures which I found interesting. Anyone else planning to go?</p>
<p>So, my DD a Junior pre-med, just called to tell me that she got accepted into a program that will take her to Tanzania for 8 weeks this summer. While she is extremely excited, I am hesitant. I have to admit that I worry for her health and safety and it certainly dampens the excitement that I should be feeling. She is getting a citation in public health policy and the goal of this trip is to teach the locals in the town where she will be staying about HIV/AIDS. I know in my heart that this will be an incredible experience for her, but how do I ease my mind about the living conditions and her saftey while she is there? Do any of you have experience with this? I should tell you too that my DH has experience with such things and has also gone on mission trips etcā¦but sending my 21yr old daughter just seems scary to me. Have your kids done these trips, and what has been their experience??? Thanks! </p>
<p>We will be at Kirkland over Jr Parents Weekend! ; )</p>
<p>Congratulations Blessed Mom on your DDās summer program! It is understandable that you are already worried and experiencing a certain dread at her upcoming distance. Her success at having such a global and significant opportunity will have to be your comfort.</p>
<p>You can start to alleviate your worries with some reasearch into the program and its past safety record. Also, plan to invest in overseas cell phones and plenty of minutes, so you can ensure communication.</p>
<p>I imagine the program is very experienced at keeping their staff safe and healthy. While you will certainly feel anxiety at the thought of this trip, try focusing on the value she is providing, and the experience she is gaining. </p>
<p>This is one of those times when one must truly accept that service for a greater good comes with some personal sacrifice. As the parent of an ivy grad-military officer I contend with the (years of) worries that war-zone service provokes. Yet I worry even more for the enlisted ranks at the forefront of face to face combat. </p>
<p>I imagine your DD will be assigned to a safe area, be well-supervised, and have a fulfilling summer. I wish you all the best, and predict you will feel much better once she is situated, and able to communicate her enthusiasm for her work.</p>
<p>WOW, Fauve!</p>
<p>You are an inspiration.</p>
<p>Thank you both!</p>