<p>Marian, </p>
<p>Not so much “Southern” as appropriate for the occasion. (The only “Southern” part to me is that it will be warmer than the midwest at this time of year.) </p>
<p>One of DS’s friends is under consideration for a major scholarship and told me what he/she was planning to wear (with a groan). I commiserated and said, “You know, the kids who get those scholarships are really the ambassadors for the school. Colleges like to spotlight those kids as their best and brightest.” This very, very bright kid had never considered that he/she might be considered a representative for the program. </p>
<p>Just something to think about. I remember reading another thread here recently where someone’s kid reported that at scholarship weekend, he felt he had to be “on” all the time, including at meals. It’s true. This is a job interview. Your pay: big scholarship $$.</p>
<p>Look at the Olin kids who post on CC. They are unabashed ambassadors for getting the word out about Olin (and doing a darned good job at it!).</p>