Congrats @AnxietyAttack77 <:-P
@AnxietyAttack77 More good news, more good choices, congratulations!!!
@AnxietyAttack77 great news!
@carolinamom2boys no details needed. That your son left early is important information, no matter where he was.
For admitted studentsā weekend, Dās school not only encourages the host and visiting student to make contact before the visit, they gave both D and dad and I the hostās contact information, saying that if we didnāt hear from her within a specified time, we were to initiate contact. But we did hear, and D has been texting with her ever since. This is typical of the way weāve been treated from the beginning-everyone is respected. Hereās hoping that the weekend lives up to its promise for us.
Congrats @AnxietyAttack77
Congrats @AnxietyAttack77 wonderful news!
I can share a horror story about an overnight visit - well, maybe not āhorrorā, but enough to help someone make a decision about where NOT to go. A friendās D15 (also a friend of my sonās) was a finalist for a very prestigious honor at a college - wouldāve meant full ride, including room and board, and a lot of other perks. She went for the trip, which was two days (Fri/Sat), with an overnight. First, there were people from the honors program with them on the tour and in various sessions, writing down notes about each of the candidates. Then her host, who had pledged a sorority, went off to a party that night. She was half-heartedly invited, but her host was clearly pleased when she declined. She ended up hanging out in the dorm lounge chatting with a couple of the other candidates and a few students who werenāt in the program, and intermittently texting friends. (And watching one of the program people make a scribble in the notepad every time she did it.)
She was asleep by the time her host returned, and her host was visibly hungover the next morning.
It was icky - bad enough that my son decided that heād not go for that particular honors program himself, and his opinion of the school dropped pretty dramatically, too.
Oh - and I let S make the call about overnights, period. Heās an introvert, and something like what his friend experienced last year (drunk sorority host) would not go over well. He did NOT want to do overnights on any of our initial visits, preferring instead to hang out with me and check out the local community. He will do an overnight at the midwest place thatās tied for first right now, and would probably happily do an overnight at the school where his GF is enrolled, too. 
Doubt if that will happen, as the accepted student day is right before her busiest school day of the week.
Overnight wise- I was already so comfortable with the school, I knew I wanted to go to the fall overnight. It was so fun, I had to go back this weekend. Iām definitely signing up to host in the future.
I actually called the college that my son will be attending today. I asked them about the difference between the admitted students day and the orientation over the summer. She said admitted students days was designed to basically help students decide if they really wat to attend that college. So my son will skip admitted student day. He definitely wants to attend this college. He did have an opportunity to spend the night on the campus with his team during the Fall. He loved it! So I definitely think it could be a good experience for someone that needs to get a feel for the campus and what it would be like to live there.
Just checked again and saw that D also received an AJ Drexel scholarship. Should probably schedule a visit!
Congrats again @AnxietyAttack77
Hi there ā if you have any thoughts ā as you are coming out of the thick of things - Iād be grateful for your posting them here - which colleges are āneed aware?ā:
thanks!
Keep the good news rolling @AnxietyAttack77
Congrats to everyone receiving good news about the colleges they/their kids applied to - such a journey. And huge good luck to those still hoping for the positive answers they hope to get soon!
My daughter got good news from Carleton today. Iām so happy! Itās one of her top choices. She ended up applying to 16 schools. Sheās heard from six so far: four yeses and two nos.
My D16 is indulging in getting to know her chosen college by attending the recent overnight and signing up for admitted-student day. Sheās also already booked her orientation/registration date, the first one of the series in the summer. Weāll be dropping in on the campus, over her spring break, to set up her LD accommodations soon. And, that same day, weāll scout for a branch of our bank near campus.
Still, sheās not loading up on college spirit-swag. She was given a t-shirt and, now, after the overnight, sheās got a little fleece throw-blanket. Both were treats fom the school. So, sheās done, she says. She expects she might wind up with a bunch school club t-shirts by the end of freshman year.
This I know: Iām definitely not putting a bumper sticker/window cling onto our car. So not a fan-girl.
Congrats, @delurk1 !
My S14 didnāt do any overnights but he was very sure about his choice after an admitted students day visit. S16 isnāt planning any overnights, but he does expect to sit in on a class at each major contender and spend time in cafeteria and library. Hoping thatās enough.
Window cling wise, one came with my acceptance letter so itās going to go on my momās car when I get around to it.
Congrats on the scholarship, @Skates76! What a terrific opportunity. Hereās to you dressing up as one of the Fighting Blue Hens. 
@Cheeringsection, congrats not only on deciding the college, but also on deciding the dorm. Youāre getting too far ahead of us. Next up: your DS will have chosen his favorite coffee place. @dyiu13, sounds like your DD is on the same path of progress.
@kittymom1102, great news for MIT; not so great for NEU. 
My D has a t-shirt she bought at her EA school. IMO, it is too low cut. I have hidden it in the back of a laundry cabinet and so far she hasnāt noticed. 
I always enjoy hearing wisdom from @Youdonātsay, especially when itās confirmed by @Undercovermom1.
I agree, @sseamom:
Great job raising a son, Carolinamom, who understands what values are important to your family.
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@PAO2008, wow, congrats on all the great acceptances and aid. Sorry you are farther from shore than ever before. Congrats, @AnxietyAttack77 on Drexel and all the great choices. Congrats, @delurk1 on the Carleton decisionāitās especially great when the parents share the joy.
(Oops, forgot the celebratory line of razz blowers. Had to edit to add those.)
LOL @eastgrad! DS is far too much of a health nut to ingest caffeine. You all can pick your coffee places first. ~O)