<p>Ahsmuoh awesome that your GC is so in touch with the kids about college planning. I can count on one hand how many times Ive been in touch myself with teachers or the GC S13 has always handled it directly. </p>
<p>In fact, S13 came home and said the GCs were meeting with kids today about scheduling conflicts for next year. He only had a conflict between two classes, but he said other kids had so many that they essentially had to redo their schedules. He refuses to give up Art, so instead hell be taking AP Comp Sci by himself in a different period. </p>
<p>My son’s school actually has a college counselor. He met with her once for his junior class meeting. I met her last week. She remembered my son as the kid who just said “ok” and “fine” to everything. Yup, that’s him He has an advisor that’s been with him since 9th grade and that’s who writes the GC report. I really like that because she really knows him, likes him, and advocates for him. She’s been great. I don’t think he realizes how special she is.</p>
<p>Drmom - That math score is pretty good. I heard that particular test has a very harsh curve. She probably got less than 5 wrong with that score. Has she thought about the literature test?</p>
<p>Ok I confess…this morning I was watching the Glee episode where they graduate. That started me thinking that this time next year my baby will be going to college–bring out the tissues! How will I ever get thru his graduation ceremony??? I better start stocking up on tissues!</p>
<p>reeinaz: I have thougth about the literature test…she says because she got a 670 on the CR (and a 710 on the writing) section of the SAT (first time, hasnt taken a second) that she won’t do well on the Lit…I tell her I dont know about that…I think she should do some practice Lit…the thing that hangs her up is the vocabulary…but, I have to say, over the past month I see her using more…not that she is studying…maybe the summer break will let her “think” and come to some other senses…??</p>
<p>To all who are in need of the basement, do not fear. I am currently there keeping your spot warm.</p>
<p>Tx5: please do not be distressed by your son being left out of the program. There are many people between the bio submission and the actual printing. I do all the programs for the school production. Stuff happens. Two years in a row for the fall program, the SAME girl got left off the cast list!! I felt horrible but I can only go with the list I’m given. We always add if we miss with an additional insert. I have to do the program for a county wide musical tomorrow… I sure hope I get everybody!!!</p>
<p>LOR: Our GCS doesn’t even know who my kids are so I don’t think we will ask for an LOR from her. Almost 2/3s of the senior class went to the state flagships. LoRs aren’t necessary for those schools.</p>
<p>I honestly am somewhere in this college process for not giving a crap. We have been out of school one week and I’m ready to punch my kids in the face. Ugh.</p>
<p>swizzle, congratulations on the driver’s license, AND the NHS!<br>
The NHS is a big deal - it is definitely an accomplishment and you should be really proud of yourself!</p>
<p>Good luck on the SAT! My D is taking it too - not much prepping though, so who knows! Good for you for doing the Relay for Life! It’s Friday night/Sat here so D can’t do it with the SAT in the morning, but we may swing by for the start to cheer everyone on and show support.</p>
<p>Congrats to your D for the great score. Btw, did I mention my niece - who got a 600 on her SAT2 history test… She graduated from MIT last year. I don’t think it hurt her. :)</p>
<p>anniezz–that is good to know (the history score-and MIT)…my D did worse…but I do get it…one test is nothing, and the schools will see what they want/need to see…as we are all getting a taste of this…“every little thing” is just a cause for anxiety…until a year from now, when we will all hopefully laugh at all the nuttiness (or cry, I suppose)…I think the problem for my D is she is always thinking everyone else is doing so much better (and while she tries to avoid the kids–some really love to talk about their grades and what “A” they are about to get…) so it makes it difficult for her to make decisions about her own situation…But, I really do know the 720 is good, and I think the “other” score is a wake up call that you can’t “cram” for the SAT II…(which is essentially what she tried to do—she isnt taking APUSH until next year, but she thought she could try the SAT II in History anyway…by cramming…) so, I hope she has time off, away from her “friends” – and will set herself in the fall with a good plan of action.But, I think I might let her know I heard of someone who got into MIT with a SAT History of 600…that might help(at least her mood)…thanks!</p>
Haha Walker! That is one of the benefits of working full time…they can annoy each other while they’re home without me there. It does get better; D1 has been so helpful since she’s been home from college this summer.</p>
<p>Thanks to all for being my listening board today. Mischief is managed with a solution that makes everyone happy. I did a little P.I. work & shared the info with D2 in a 2 minute conversation. So 4 hours of angst for mom, a D blissfully unaware of said angst followed by happy talk at the dinner table. Woot. </p>
<p>SteveMA: the green apply margarita sounds divine. Can we have some tonight?</p>
<p>Honestly, that’s what *<strong><em>es me off. I don’t have a “real” job because I can not manage my family’s needs while working full-time. I would love some acknowledgement from my kids that I have indeed SACRIFICED my career for their benefit. I get so damn *</em></strong>ed off sometimes… They have really been out of line this week. It’s only Tuesday.</p>
<p>The basement sounds good anytime, Walker! And so does the green apple margarita, SteveMA!</p>
<p>H and I have just decided that we will need to travel a lot in the coming years - we figure that it will take some time to really discover all there is to see in Chicago and no doubt whichever city D’13 ends up at. There’s a lot to explore out there!</p>
<p>I think my small child (aka S17) has his essay topic. For the fifth time in 6 years his soccer coach is leaving. Great reason, fantastic opportunity for the guy and we wish him all the best, but said small child is devastated. I’m so tired of this. However, he posted on his Facebook that his team should go on and stick together and become the best team they can be with the new coach. Hmmm. Is it completely twisted that I now see every situation in light of college admissions? Oh God…</p>
<p>I’m sorry that you’re at the end of your tether, Walker. I think that we may have to wait a decade or two before we get any acknowledgement of the sacrifices we have made for them. Probably around the time they have kids. </p>
<p>Maybe yours will settle down when the novelty of the summer vacation wears off. <<hugs>></hugs></p>
<p>89wahoo, you’re not the only one! I’m certainly not going to admit to being twisted and I bet many of us have been thinking in terms of potential essay topics recently!</p>
<p>Confession…remember earlier today I said that I want my child to be happy and her schedule is hers and everything will be all right. Hummm, after reading your posts a panic rose in my chest… So, I go to Trader Joe’s to get some things for dinner and come home with berries and wine, I’m not kidding, nor am I a big drinker until I get to Walkers basement (:). Then I take my 6th grader to a 5th grade play and I am lulled back to my rational self. I am waiting for H to come home with D so I can open a bottle of red to celebrate my returned calmness (:</p>
<p>mommydearest-Love Zits!</p>
<p>RobD-you rock your calm after the storm! Good for you with nice conversation with D</p>
He has an advisor that’s been with him since 9th grade and that’s who writes the GC report. I really like that because she really knows him, likes him, and advocates for him. She’s been great. I don’t think he realizes how special she is.</p>