Help a mom understand HADES!!!!

nylecoj007
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:19:38 +0000

The problem my son is having is akin to the concept of fit mentioned above namely fit is not necessarily static, but for him, increasingly fluid and dynamic. There are 5 top favs on his list with very different cultures yet he can realistically see himself at all 5! Although they are not HADES, HEADS or HEDONISM (ok I made that one up) they are all very impressive with outstanding academics, social opportunities, blah blah blah. It’s also important to note there are many impressive schools that lie on a continuum between the sink/swim atmospheres and the hand-holding nurturing environments. I guess we’ll reexamine the choice issues after receiving acceptances. And after revisits.

mpicz, if prestige and esoteric values are important factors in your school choice, then hold steadfast to your convictions. Nothing wrong w applicants valuing different things! At the end of the day, it about where you’ll be most happy. But be sure to work extra hard in the coming days to ensure that your applications yield the best possible outcomes in March because competition at HEDONISM is fierce. [I’ll work at forcing some kinda acronym code at another time] Best of luck :)