<p>eyemamom: The funny thing about my son’s situation is that he got four apps done and was accepted to all four schools before the end of September. He has a new guidance counselor this year. She is very nice, but apparently the kids need to sign up to see her before she writes a recommendation. Well, would it not be better if she just scheduled appointments with every senior? The kids often are not familiar with what they need to do regarding colleges, recs, etc. I think what bothers us is that our son works in the guidance office! They see him every day! He said that she has not contact with him.</p>
<p>My son is so grateful when I check everything and become the helicopter parent from … you know. The thing is, my son’s teachers are just awesome. One school originally did not ask for a teacher rec on the information my son had. Then, one afternoon, my son got an e-mail saying they were ready to look at his materials but did not have the rec. I quickly e-mailed his math teacher, explaining the confusion and she was glad to upload the rec. His teachers have e-mailed me (since I teach at the same school) to let me know if they have gotten invites from the Common App. They even understand if my son wants to add extra schools because of recruitment for his running. This is why he loves his teachers so much. They just roll with the sudden changes.</p>
<p>We’ll survive this. We’ll be glad when it’s all over.</p>
<p>HI All
Have been missing from CC for over a month. Thank you for the messages from those who missed me. And for those who didn’t notice, no worries, I understand how self focused we become as parents of HS Srs and the point of these threads….to counsel those new to the process.
In our world, after mom’s passing in July, I was working with Dad to clear out mom’s personal things (clothes etc). AND the bigger issue was K2s apps.
All of the apps were done by about the 10th of Oct and the first admit was received. K2 hasn’t heard from a school I thought was rolling, so I will likely as the GC/K2 to check the CA status. K2 appreciated getting it all done and off the back so to speak (we did that with K1 as well) . K2 just came back from an OV – to the school admitted. K2 noted that some parents attended…we explained why we flet this was trip best taken with independence. K2 had greenlight/likely admitted to the other schools….so we will see. I am worried that come EA decisions something could go wrong.
K2 sent only one app RD AND if EA round goes poorly, then that app will be changed to ED2. Yikes.
Beyond that and the Apps race…… my dad took ill suddenly and died 2 weeks ago. Completely unexpected. I can say there is quite a transition in your life, emotionally, mentally and physically to give the eulogies for both of your parents in 113 days.
The other part to my puzzle is that I started an amazing FT position, as a VP of a firm. </p>
<p>Was recruited to build the biz and appreciate the principal saw my potential. </p>
<p>It all started in late Sept and my life has been a whirl wind with a new job, a HS Sr applying to colleges, and the death of a second parent.</p>
<p>Welcome back fogfog. I am sorry to hear of your father’s sudden passing. I understand what you are going through. In 2008 my mother died after a long decline on July 15th. My father followed her on July 30th. I found blessing in their transition together, but it was completely overwhelming for me. I too was emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted.
Now you are dealing with K2’s college app process, a new job, and the holidays. Wow! Be kind to yourself through all of this.</p>
<p>fogfog, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I was thinking about you, NewHavenCtMom and ParentSparkle recently as I started nagging my daughter to work on the apps. All of your comments early on helped me a lot.</p>
<p>((fogfog)) Well no wonder you haven’t been around. So sorry to hear of your loss. What a tremendous amount you’ve been dealing with recently. I hope you have some time to yourself and deal with all of this.</p>
<p>fogfog, I’m so sorry to hear about your losses… what a hard time. When it rains, it pours, huh? I had a similar fall last year, with a very sick father and a mother who couldn’t really take care of herself wtihout him. Add in Senior in hs trying to do one ED app (with no good safeties in mind), husband losing his job of 22 years due to cutbacks, trying to figure in new financial aid now that hubby became “dislocated worker”, Hurricane Sandy, and spending sooo much time with my parents and away from my own family. I feel like everyone has heard the story of how my dad passed away on 12/12/12, the same day we got the ED decision. Talk about bittersweet! And then there’s getting through the holidays… So, I feel you pain (((Hugs)))</p>
<p>So sorry to hear of your loss fogfog. You are dealing with so much, yet making progress on so many fronts - it’s no wonder you have been recruited to be the new VP of a growing firm.</p>
<p>Fogfog, I too am sorry to hear about your loss. It’s hard enough dealing with one parent’s death. I’m glad though that you sound so strong and capable. I’m not very good at keeping lots of balls in the air at once, which is why I haven’t been posting on this thread as much as i did during S1’s experience. I marvel at people like you who have the ability to deal with so much at once. You’re in my thoughts. I wish you and your family some peace this Thanksgiving season.</p>
<p>fogfog - I am so sorry for your loss. What a rollercoaster of emotions you have been through. You seem to be handling things amazingly. Wishing you and yours a peaceful and relaxed Thanksgiving, and wishing all the best and a great fit in K2’s pending college decisions. Congratulations on your new job!</p>
<p>fogfog - So sorry for your loss. What an awful lot of emotional ups and downs to be going through at the same time. Hope all goes well for K2 on the college app front and good luck with your new job!</p>
<p>Big HUGS, fogfog. So much loss juxtaposed with the boost of a new FT job and all the good things in store for K2. You must feel like you’re in a whirlwind. Hope the holiday is warm and peaceful and filled love.</p>
<p>Adding my condolences FogFog. Life can really get tough at times. May you and your family be able to find peace and keep moving while always remembering the good memories you have.</p>
<p>I’ve been more quiet because fogfog helped put all my little complaints into perspective, I think. My S did have his Eagle Board of Review and passed so now we just wait for all the paperwork to go to Council and then National and then back to Council. Three boys who started out together as Tiger Cubs, in the same den, are all at the same stage and they have decided they want to have to do their Eagle Courts of Honor together. I think that’s pretty cool. I can tell one of the moms is less thrilled that her son won’t have his time in the spotlight alone, but she said it is his Court of Honor so she’ll go along with what he wants. She and I were co-den leaders of that Tiger den and she has become a very good friend over the years. It’s going to be a very emotional day for us.</p>