<p>Again, I would like to thank everyone that replied. After reading the posts and doing more research I had a heart to heart with my child and we had a realistic discussion about boarding school. Of course we also talked about the realistic chance of rejection. After reading just what is posted on this website, there are just too many qualified candidates. I had to go back and read what I wrote for the parent essay to make sure I didn’t screw up.
I feel emotionally for everyone of you parents going through this process right now. My child would lose it if he found out that I was even on this site. But reading some of the posts of these kids…such pressure…
I told my child that this step in his life does not make or break who he is or who he can become. The fact that I am proud to be his dad no matter what and the fact I am proud that he does his best everyday is all that matters. But like me I’m sure many of you have kids who are self driven. Otherwise we wouldn’t even be talking or worrying about this would we?
I was going to ask more questions about importance of ssat, interview, essay, blah, blah, blah, blah…
But I realized whats done is done. What will be, will be.
Just wanted to say thank you for letting me vent and discover that I am not alone.</p>