<p>“Now, that’s an option,” although he leaves unstated the rest of the sentence, “which I’ll consider a few years after hell freezes over.”</p>
<p>^ Will be using this for sure!</p>
<p>As for work on apps/essays, D moved the manila folders for her 2 EA apps from the table to desk. Such progess!</p>
<p>I just did an extensive taste test and I want you all to know cheap wine is just as good as the more expensive version. In this economy and all, we all have to cut corners and do our part. :)</p>
<p>^ too funny. I am so glad that you arte doing your part to support the economy :D</p>
<p>[Washington</a> referees may face ban for charity pink whistles - Prep Rally - High School - Yahoo! Sports](<a href=“http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Washington-referees-may-face-ban-for-charity-pin?urn=highschool-279246]Washington”>http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Washington-referees-may-face-ban-for-charity-pin?urn=highschool-279246)</p>
<p>Please support these refs!</p>
<p>We plan, G-d laughs. I know the weekend is only half over, but my well-laid out plan to have 3 CAs and the Profile submitted is not going to happen. At least the CA due Nov 1 was submitted today. I am still tweaking the Profile. A bonus tho…a scholarship is being submitted a week early. And I resisted the ice cream dessert at dinner.</p>
<p>First submit button pushed, for UMCP. Huzzah!</p>
<p>Morning All</p>
<p>Congrats ST ^ Glad the weekend is working for ya…</p>
<p>Fl MM, there is weekend left, ha ha ^ So true life happens while we make those plans</p>
<p>Saw this on The Choice–about sharing “the lists” etc…</p>
<p>[Keeping</a> Quiet About a Daughter’s College Choices - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/19/mom-u-10-19/]Keeping”>Keeping Quiet About a Daughter's College Choices - The New York Times)</p>
<p>couldn’t help to raise an eyebrow about how the one student easily “sex’ted” yet wouldn’t share the list…</p>
<p>I think this quote is pretty spot on…
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<p>^ this reminded me of uber-girl’s parent grilling my spouse about our student…and when asked how all things admissions was going in their house–the mom walked away!</p>
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I remember when my d was a senior, one mom was very persistent in asking me about her scores, gpa, etc. Looking back, I wish I would have just said: “Why do you want to know?”</p>
<p>^ I don’t mind sharing his school choices, nor does my son. It’s a classic safety, match, reach. The match and reach are common in his school so anything ‘spilled’ isn’t going to make a hill 'o beans of difference. I do not share scores, nor do I ask…even with good friends. With close friends we might speak in generalizations, saying something like they are retesting to ‘hit a higher math score’, but that’s about it.
I agree I would be a bit put-off by someone asking about stats. That’s akin to asking what your salary is.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all that have had constructive weekends! Not much movement here due to other obligations, but he did get a few hours of SAT2 prep, application admin, and work on an essay. Nothing earth shattering, but not an entire loss.</p>
<p>Happy Sunday to all - very rainy weekend out here, but busy around our house.</p>
<p>ACT is over! We’ll just see about results. My D has a measurable problem with timed tests, not enough to ask for accommodations, but she battles it every time. Some sections were hard to get done, but she filled in every circle (important in ACT). She was happy with her essay. But the big news is RAH RAH NO MORE TESTS!!</p>
<p>Did some fun stuff, no other work yesterday, and today if she wants she can continue relaxing (in the short breaks between rehearsals, homework, and our special reward outing tonight). But I did mention that anytime she wants to work on the essay will only help herself.</p>
<p>Tomorrow I roll up my sleeves and set her to work. I am very sure that once she finds the right topic - clearly the key for so many people - it’s just going to pour out of her. She has 2 “Why this school” essays and the little EC essay, and that’s about it - she can send at least 4 and maybe 6-7 schools by next Monday if she works solidly this week. And because in WI we have State Teacher’s Convention, there’s only 2.5 days of school, so HW shouldn’t be an issue. We do have our trip to MN, but with a laptop that’s just as easy a time to get to work.</p>
<p>I’m realizing as I listen to people’s schedules that it’s kind of understandable why she didn’t get this done yet - and why I didn’t push. We had Homecoming, the play, and other big events all in the first 6 weeks of school. There wasn’t time, and it wasn’t time. She threw herself fully into her classes, too, which was a very nice change, and I didn’t want to disrupt that, either. So we made our choices, and here we are. She’ll be done for sure by 11/15, and maybe even 11/1. Teacher is poised; the paperwork will go in tomorrow. GC is great and also ready with his part. Woo!</p>
<p>She’s just lucky I really like this new BF - the nightmare would be if he not only was a distraction (which of course he is) but also in a bad direction. But he’s a great combination of easygoing/very capable. In many ways I think she’s being a better person for his sake, doesn’t want him to see her as anything resembling a slacker. So she’s making it work and will do what it takes this week.</p>
<p>Good morning all,</p>
<p>I had to stop by and say I love Shawbridge “Now, that’s an option,” .
I find that people really do not care where your kids apply, they just want to know…
My answers usually vary according to the mood of the day 
I rather not discuss it
We have 20 on the list…
I let you know as soon as I know…
S2 is turning down recruiting offers to B schools to concentrate on the ivies
S2 may take a year off…
wherever he wants to go…is fine by me</p>
<p>This is my second time around and I am trying to have fun with it.
I only share with friend whom opinions I value :D</p>
<p>DH finished all finaid profiles etc…
S2 made good progress on apps…
Today big game…i do not anticipate much will be done besides homework (a lot of it)</p>
<p>Have a great Day all 
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<p>Homecoming this weekend, so lots of activities- a little work. Final essay was due Friday, got an email from GC Sat am; oh well S swears it will be finished today. At least he has the draft written. So much homework and SAT2s looming. I may really look forward to the holidays this year, as at least everything will be done.</p>
<p>All’s well here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. D’s at rehearsal, then performs at a charity event with her vocal ensemble. I have a nice meal ready to re-heat the minute she walks in. Ah…preparation.</p>
<p>We spent some time together this morning doing some college thank-you notes, replying to emails, etc, and are THRILLED that the only thing left on her to-do list is the blasted pre-audition 10-minute performance recording and upload for one of her schools. She’s working with her accompanist Wed, so it’s possible we might be ready to record and upload next week.</p>
<p>But all apps, supps, and essays are in and all GC/teacher LORs (including private music teachers) are in their hands. Auditions are scheduled (at schools where they’re needed with the app). The others are for vocal scholarships, and you schedule those after acceptance.</p>
<p>So we’re darn close to done, and certainly on schedule.</p>
<p>Yippee!!!</p>
<p>For those following the Grace and Gracie saga, the nightmare continues. Gracie got wind of what happened Fri night (because she saw her mom so upset yesterday and put two and two together). Now she’s wondering if she DOES have what it takes for the high-power conservatory route. So guess who she calls for an objective opinion? Songbird!</p>
<p>They study with the same voice teacher (that’s how Grace and I became friends) but the girls are more acquaintances than close friends. All I heard of the conversation as I walked by was “Gee, Gracie, I’m not really the one to ask…I don’t even know how good I am!” Good answer, imo! Afterwards we agreed to do our best to be supportive friends, but to stay clear of the issue itself. Few things more dangerous than having a friend (or friend’s mom) ask you point blank how much talent you think she has. Especially when your D performs on the same instrument. Yikes!</p>
<p>EmmyBet, congrats on testing being DONE! Hope it pays off very well for her.</p>
<p>Everybody get a good night’s sleep as we go roaring into Monday! :)</p>
<p>S tells me there won’t be much sleeping tonite. College essay final draft and other homework due. Great I hate when he starts the week off like that. Weds/Thurs its not so bad. I can’t usually sleep if he’s up either(although I am learning to this year) and I have to get up at 5 to head out.</p>
<p>Death in our family on Thursday , so today was the funeral, shiva etc. No progress on things, but fortunately D is in good shape, and it was way more important to spend time with family.</p>
<p>ShawD submitted the non-essay part of her last (?) app to Ontario’s common app-like site. The school she’s applying to requires a personal statement but on neither its website or a booklet does it specify the length. We found folks on a forum discussing the length and concluding last year that it was 300 words, which is awfully short given their topic. But she can’t get into the online part for 3-5 days (when the common app folks send the application to the school). So, she’s written something that is currently 400 words and needs to revise. But, why oh why can’t they specify the required length?</p>
<p>This did require me sitting in the same room – I think she didn’t hit the Ritalin today – to make sure stuff was getting done. A little too much parental oomph for my taste.</p>
<p>Glad you guys like the “Now, that’s an option” response. It really does work.</p>
<p>holliesue, may their memory be for a blessing.</p>
<p>holliesue, so sorry to hear about the death in your family. My sympathies to you.</p>
<p>holliesue - so sorry for your loss; will keep you and your in our prayers.</p>
<p>Holliesue, so very sorry that your family had a loss. Will add you to those already in my prayers.</p>