<p>Ugh, so annoyed. DH went into the garage last night just before midnight (we were just finishing up our taxes, fun fun) and he realized the hot water heater was leaking all over the place. He has senior management in town today, so I had to cancel our trip to Rhodes and I sit here waiting for the plumber to come and install a new hot water heater. The best laid plans of mice & men…</p>
<p>Rhodes was great when I called them. We tried to reschedule for the end of April, but she didn’t think DD would be able to see a class then as they would be running into exams. No classes over the summer, so it looks like we’ll be visiting Memphis in the Fall. Hopefully no other mishaps on our way to UGA.</p>
<p>And I really wanted her to see Rhodes. Sigh.</p>
<p>What is ETS? Is it an organization somehow affiliated with CollegeBoard? An envelope from ETS came in today’s mail for Son. Anybody else get it? What’s inside? Tomorrow the March 14 SAT scores come out online. Is there a connection?</p>
<p>Holy cow. There was a wrist slap in that envelope. Check it out:</p>
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<p>Im blaming H for this minor infraction. I was away for the testing weekend and H was responsible for getting Son ready and out the door on test day. If neurotic Mom had been there no unauthorized pencil would have left the house.</p>
<p>Only a few more hours and we know the scores. </p>
<p>BTW, Son reports the pencil was a 2.5, not a 2. There are some days when I think the 3-month-old puppy follows directions better than my 16 yo.</p>
<p>Some great humor for the day as the March 14 test takers anxiously await the results. I told DS that results are available at 5 am PDT. Somehow, since this is spring break, I think he’s just gonna sleep in and log in for his results whenever he gets up. I however, arise at 5:30 am during the week. I’ll just have to wait until he calls me.</p>
<p>Was it a mechanical pencil? There are statements all over the SAT materials that those are not allowed. We made sure our son had a good supply of old-fashioned wooden pencils (yes, number 2) for his SAT.</p>
<p>Son even said that he discovered his 2.5 in classroom when the proctor was going over instructions and another kid said, “Aww, man! This pencil is a 2.5. Oh, well. Too late now.” That prompted Son to look at his own. When he saw it, too, was a 2.5 he joined the other boy in groaning then just shrugged it off. :rolleyes: I wonder if the first kid got the same letter.</p>
<p>Well, DB, you HAVE been warned. I hate to think what might happen if your son doesn’t toe the party line next time. All I can say is if that happens, you may not want to open your door to strangers!</p>
<p>Thanks for the validation! I would not let D take pencils of unknown hardness (there were fairies on them) to the ACT. She was sure it wouldn’t matter.</p>
<p>I would have been sweating over that letter as well. Thank goodness they are taking no action at this time. Better be careful to not have a second offense.</p>
<p>S2 reports “There is snow in Minnesota. In APRIL!”<br>
Yup. Doesn’t seem to bother him, though. I seem to have produced snow belt kids, impervious to cold weather.</p>
<p>DougBetsy: #2.5 pencil instead of #2 pencil? Allow me to explain, in SAT-speak, how serious the infraction was. The pencil number was 25% more than permitted. Next time he should take a pencil that is a 20% smaller number. Though here’s hoping he doesn’t need a next time! </p>
<p>Good luck to all those checking SAT scores tomorrow morning!</p>
I was away for the testing weekend and H was responsible for getting Son ready and out the door on test day. If neurotic Mom had been there no unauthorized pencil would have left the house.</p>