<p>There are some parties that don’t emphasize the SPAT and PACT scores beause it has been shown that there is little correlation between you scores and your future partying success. This information was found by observing past parties.</p>
<p>BTW, I actually enjoy the SPAT. I have never taken the PACT, though. What types of people do best in each?</p>
<p>Dear <applicant-name-here>:</applicant-name-here></p>
<p>Having reviewed the many applications that we have received this year, it is with great regret that we must inform you that we are unable to offer you admission to our party at this time.</p>
<p>This year, we received an overwhelming number of applications for our 2005 summer party. Unfortunately, the number of invitations that we can extend is limited and we had to turn away many qualified applicants. Keep in mind that at times it is necessary for us to reject applications that would normally have met our traditionally high standards.</p>
<p>Each party application was carefully reviewed on an individual basis. Many factors were taken into account and the decisions were difficult. We are aware of the keen disappointment our decison may bring, but we are certain that you will receive several offers of acceptance from other parties. </p>
<p>We appreciate your interest in applying. Let me take the opportunity to wish you well in what I am sure will be a successful party season.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p><machine-signature-here>
Dean of Party Admissions</machine-signature-here></p>
<p>Please note: Licensed merchandise with our official party logo that you may have purchased in anticipation of partying with us is NOT returnable.</p>
<p>The networking at prestige parties is certainly better than at lower ranked parties. I also think it is important to be surrounded by partiers who are at or above your intellectual level. Unfortunately, only the SPAT is a true indication of this because, as we all know, people can and do exaggerate their party extracurriculars and high school party experiences.</p>
<p>I disagree Carolyn. Rather than basing so much on a single test, the app process should be centered around the transcript. People can always hire tutors to help them prep for the PACT and SPAT. What about those who were doing homework instead of partying the night before the test? They will be less on top of things because of their lack of recent experience.</p>
<p>yes, but yemaya-- kids in my class have better GPAs than I do even though they have never taken AP or Honors classes! </p>
<p>I mean, I have taken AP mixology, AP decor coordination, Honors apple-bobbing, and a special seminar on invitational Calligraphy at the local CC, but none of these grades was weighted!!!</p>
<p>It’s so unfair!!!</p>
<p>Y’know what? I think everyone needs to stop worrying and just chill a little here and maybe just … have a relaxing little no-stress, off-the-record party, don’t you think? </p>
<p>And for something to celebrate, I hereby present my 300th post. I am now a Member. (Is there still time to submit my latest stats to hosts? 
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<p>SBmom, the adcoms could take your courseload into consideration. Remember, though, that experience is important. You don’t want just cookie-cutter ECS (like member of flower-arrangement club, apple-bobbing club, invitational Calligraphy club, and balloon-blowing club). Find a way to stand out to the adcoms. Don’t just get involved to boost your app, though!</p>
<p>Congrats, mootmom!</p>
<p>Roflac!!!</p>
<p>All kidding aside–who wants to go to parties dominated by type-A clods? Not me! In fact, I’ve removed more Type-A clods from my party/event list than any other type. Sometimes they bore other guests with their incessant monologues. Sometimes they insult other guests with their arrogance. Strike them from the list!</p>
<p>I like mixed parties full of interesting, diverse, funny people.</p>
<p>dig:</p>
<p>Okay, so you’ve received your first party denial and it seems like the end of the world. Try to focus on your other party apps now, remmeber, plenty of people with great stats are denied their first choice party and go on to experience wonderful parties and lead productive lives.</p>
<p>Just remember the great party admissions massacre of 2004- we all saw so many kids with great stats who did not get in early to their #1 party…it’ll work out okay for you, too.</p>
<p>I am with you cheers. I am actually having a party tomorrow. Guests run the gamut, economically, educationally… Common denominators: all are quick to laugh, all are loving, open hearted people, & all know how to have a good time!</p>
<p>kissy- I actually had to look “Roflac” up. I searched for the parents monitoring IM thread to find to link. It is now bookmarked! :o</p>
<p>P.S. I’m a teenager</p>
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<p>Has anyone heard of anyone successfully appealing a rejection??? Like I have a lot friends who were waitlisted and some of them just kept showing interest (mailing photos of real great party food they made, etc) and a few got off the waitlist, but what about rejections? If my PGC (Party Guidance Counselor) mails an appeal, will that help? Should I call Padcom’s office? </p>
<p>Pleeeeeeeez help!</p>
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I didn’t even know the application deadline had passed!</p>
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Yemaya, I already had it bookmarked, but still can’t find the AC part (“and crying?”</p>
<p>No wonder I wasn’t invited to SBmom’s party.</p>
<p>I know how you feel, jmmom! I also received a PM from mootmom asking about roflac. We are just too 
to spend our time on IM slang memorization.</p>
<p>i no hw u fel jmmom. i lso gt a pm frm mtmm ?in’ abt roflac. we r jst 2 kool 2 spnd r tm on IM slng mmor’ztion.</p>
<p>BTW, good guess for “ac”. I had thought the “a” stood for a** because of rotflmao, but now I realize that roflac has no “m”.</p>
<p>I can top that SBMom. We had a catered party for 50 at the croquet club last Saturday night. It was a great party. Perfect summer evening. Did any of you get an invite? No? What a shame! I feel terrible for you. (Not really).</p>
<p>H and I were the only “Top 50” grads in attendance! (Kinda easy as we are not in the US! :))</p>
<p>*ps This thread is almost a self help manual, isn’t it?</p>
<p>I can honestly say that until this moment, I did not know there existed such things as croquet clubs. Live and learn.</p>
<p>OOOOHHHHH!!! u dssd us, cheers. wat now?!?!</p>