@momofzag - D went through a phase similar to what you described for your D during her sophomore year. Had an awful time that year with sorority rush (something got woefully messed up - apparently, the system is set up such that all girls get at least 1 bid - but in her case, that didn’t happen!), miserable roommates scenario and drama. Lots of calls and texts that semester/year, but she did work past all those issues. She had two great years after that and did join a brand new sorority her senior year. Hugs to you - it’s difficult when they are going through this. All you can do is be there for her.
I can join the list of frustrated parents. Although in my case, since S is at boarding school, there’s not much I can do - carrot or stick! Have to wait for him to call or email and let me know what’s happening. The school does have all seniors in a college advising class this semester - so I know he does have time set aside to do this and he is doing something. Not on my schedule or not always the way I’d like it, but hey, he’s doing something! He did send me an initial draft of the essay and I have to admit, it was very well written and did grab your attention. We are still waiting to hear if he made the NMSF cutoff - should know tomorrow.
Today is the first day of school here. Waiting on the kids to get home with a report. Saturday son is taking the ACT one last time. After that is done I’m hoping for more movement on the common app. I can hope, right?
@Dragonflygarden We are in the same boat. Common ap schools are last on his list, so he’s trying to get others completed first. ACT Sat and SAT in October
D took her senior portrait this weekend, so that’s done. A week from Saturday her school is hosting a college essay bootcamp. Seniors will be able to work on revising two of their essays and teachers will be on hand for immediate feedback. Happy that I can count on some essay progress.
I had planned to take last week off work, but ended up having to go in on Monday and Tuesday, so bumped my days off to go through today. (They still owe me one. ) My “to do” list is sitting right here gathering dust while I look at all of the first day of school photos posted on Facebook by friends and family who live in places that start today. Since this is the start of Week 3 for us, it’s great to see all of the kiddos heading back elsewhere. Good luck to all of you and yours who are starting up today!
Last first day done. And it was interesting. I was given my twin sister’s schedule not mine(and she got mine). And my schedule once I got it, was wrong and gave me the wrong lunch, so I ended up with 2 lunches.
Wow, we just went over 6000 posts. I know other parent threads on here have more, but there were times I thought this one was coming to an end, now I can’t keep up.
Yeah, and wait until the EA/ED deadline date (and response dates). We’ll all be on here constantly-- well, in between (metaphorically) feeding Ativan to the kids.
There’s a large spread in the number of posts for the Parents of the Class of 20XX threads. The 2015 thread has over 28K posts, but the 2014 thread has only 15K posts.
This thread would have to have 60 posts/day to match the 2015 thread total by this time next year. FWIW, there less of a discrepancy in page views, which to me means that the 2015 thread doesn’t have that many more participants, but those who are on there post a lot of notes.
It’s great how we’re getting new blood (and some old new blood) on this thread. I find this to be a wonderful community, and the love and concern that everyone here has for their children is touching.
It’s all very exciting.
@readingclaygirl , my kids’ school has mixed up their schedules as well. It got sorted, but considering some of their classmates haven’t even realized they’re related (common last name, several hundred students), let alone twins, it’s kind of funny.
Well, D16 got the Common App essays done…and there were quite a few to complete…casting that wide net and all that Some topics were similar enough that essays could be used more than once, perhaps with a bit of modification. The most exciting thing was realizing that she had an essay that matched perfectly with the National Merit topic. And would you believe that it also fit perfectly…and I mean, perfectly!!..into the allotted space. That one was submitted, but she is holding off on sending the Common App for several schools a bit longer…there may be a another thing or two coming up that could be added, and she’s going to record a music portfolio for a couple schools.
She has three more non-CA schools, but one app doesn’t open until October, and the other two don’t have dates that are very soon.
My D13 did not get any of her apps in until just before the deadlines back when she was college-seeking senior year, and unfortunately met the love of her life as the deadline was approaching, which was terribly distracting, as you can imagine! It was another reason that I am more involved this go-around and discouraging procrastination. I guess D16 can feel free to find her teen love now that the hardest part is done, haha
One disappointment…some of you may remember that we are geographically isolated, so college visits are not practical at this stage, for the most part. Got an e mail today that D16’s dream school is holding a session here Thursday night. Unfortunately, she has a mandatory orchestra event that conflicts, which is a drag. No, no getting out of it.
@GoodGrief16 S’s dream school held an event in our area this summer the day after S was meant to return from an out-of-town competition. Of course, his flight ended up delayed nearly 24 hours and he missed it. He was very upset about it (which surprised me as he hates those things!) and asked if I’d go without him.
It worked out okay, I think. The regional rep kind of looked at me funny when I signed in, by myself, as <son’s name="">-- like “didn’t you forget something?” so I had a chance to explain the situation to him. I’m hoping it at least looked favorable that I was there when he couldn’t be (especially since the weather was terrible that night and a lot of people didn’t show up). Would that be an option for your family? </son’s>
I thought about that, and wondered if it would look too “Tiger Mom”! But maybe I will do it. I am actually really interested in hearing the info myself anyway. Her orchestra event is not one I would normally attend (open house for parents who attend her school full time; she is only there for orchestra and sports.) Hmmm, I think I might just go to that info session. Thanks for the encouragement!
Yesterday was orientation for senior and school will start tomorrow. She’s taking 4 courses and 1 intern at her school. She also takes one course at college. I am not sure what’s going on with her essays while she’s not talking a lot but I know her essays to Telluride House are due in a week. She said essays for Telluride House is approximately the same as whole college essays she’s supposed to write.
@dadoftwingirls, sounds like a smart solution @NYDad513, I know she will be glad to have her essays finally done (though I suspect that as such a talented writer, she probably finds it somewhat enjoyable too?)
Is anyone else finding that their schools or recommenders are struggling with the Common App format? It’s really been quite a lot of work to help everyone figure it out! D16’s counselor finally got her part in today…well, she thought it was in, then it turned out she hadn’t clicked a critical button. Now it appears to be done (and I hope it’s all correct. She is brand new and we don’t really know her.)
) My “to do” list is sitting right here gathering dust while I look at all of the first day of school photos posted on Facebook by friends and family who live in places that start today. Since this is the start of Week 3 for us, it’s great to see all of the kiddos heading back elsewhere. Good luck to all of you and yours who are starting up today!