I am not a social media person so I find my new addiction to CC somewhat hilarious. I am not even on to read about anything in particular, but I think I just find it somewhat soothing to obsessively check the “latest posts” since there is nothing else I can do since D18 has applied to all her schools and now we wait. I’m not sure what I’m hoping to read but I think since this is the only thing as a parent that I can do related to the whole college thing, this is what I’m doing. Anyone else in the same boat? I don’t think I can do this through March so I hope the obsession passes.
Have you seen some of these user’s post counts? 
Some of us, present company included, got obsessed during the waiting and never left after decisions were made.
I am the exact same way!
Both my kids are in college and I still find myself obsessively checking. Sorry if that destroys your hope of the obsession passing before March.
sounds like this might continue for me ; )
I’m just glad you’re all here, too!!
My kids are 34 and 28, and I’m still here. It’s definitely an addiction, but it doesn’t hurt anyone!
My daughter was probably not the first to say this but I’ll credit her anyway: She once referred to CC as “crack for moms.” I am guilty as charged.
I find that at this point, I don’t consider CC a college forum…more like a parenting, social forum.
My kids are 29 & 31, neither interested in any more school. I like the folks in this cafe. They are nice and well-informed. They are my tribe. 
I’ve tried to quit this forum many times but I can’t stay away. This wait is a slow kill and I seem to be the only one in my family obsessed. Son just keeps up with all his school work and husband is the most patient person I know. The group for class of 2019 is my place to feel like there are others out there!
Yes, CC is like crack. Sometimes I get the shakes and my mouth foams up!
My kid’s graduating from college in May. You mean I might still be here after that? 
<hangs head="" because="" i’m="" still="" posting="" on="" his="" high="" school="" forum="">
My kids know when I say something about my “friends”, that there is an 80% likelihood I’m referring to CC people. ? I joined for the oldest, and am still here although #3 is almost finished. I consider this a great group of similarly aged parents who are generally very friendly, helpful, humorous, compassionate, and smart. It’s like the Hotel California- you can never leave!
I never planned on staying after my daughter’s senior year, yet here I am. Had I known I’d still be here, I would have chosen a different screen name since it no longer makes sense ; )
Maybe we need a 12 Step thread?
I’ve even tried to quit a few times.
When you wrote “while you wait,” I thought you meant while you wait in line at the grocery store, or while you wait at the doctor’s or dentist’s office, etc. And I was going to say “yep!” Today I went to the grocery store to pick up stuff for Thanksgiving, and while I waited along with the herd to check out, I was on CC.
I should also mention both of kids are in grad school. 
I’ve been on CC for over 10 years, as my post count probably indicates.
Different from a typical forum or social media platform which tends to be about a moment, CC is more about a journey, Thus more meaning and connection. I think that is where the addiction largely is from.
I doubt I’ll ever leave. I have learned so much about all sorts of things…from my youngest getting caught with weed his freshman year (I’ll never forget the support, the awesome advice, the PM’s from those of you who had lived through it, too), to urging me to seek medical attention from specialists I never knew existed. This is the only forum board I frequent.
I’m with @Nrdsb4 , I am addicted. Right now I’m waiting for our guests to finish packing so that I can drive them to the airport. CC on my phone or iPad never fails to fill time gaps too short for a book. The last time I was waiting for a college decision was 2014, when my youngest applied to her MS program.
The cafe is where I learn some of the most interesting things and hear the most thoughtful and educated opinions.
Unfortunately, yes. My only child is already a college freshman, and here I am, still checking and posting.
On the one hand, I wanted to “give back” by sharing experiences and tips to help others navigate a process we found a bit overwhelming and learned so much about through College Confidential.
On the other hand, it has become a hobby and source of relaxation, and some of the posters feel like friends. I find myself feeling invested in learning what happens with people’s admissions. I have never paid attention to Facebook, Twitter, etc., but CC got me… maybe because I have always found the college search process fascinating, from the time I was applying to college myself, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.