Is it getting real for anyone else? Since it’ll be cross country (Georgia to Ohio), we are already planning S18’s move in weekend in August. We have to plan for the hotel, arrange transportation, and arrange time off (Georgia schools will have already started for a full month before S18 leaves.) And S has been thinking about what he wants to bring. We advised taking clothes and books and then buying linens, etc., when he gets there. The plan right now is for them to rent a car one way, drive up, and hubby fly back.
Today DD figured out her move in date for college - 6 months from tomorrow. I keep thinking that she isn’t heading off for a long time until she mentioned this…
DD mixed up time zones for scholarship interview. She emailed and apologized. Hasn’t heard a peep back. I know she messed up and would understand if they won’t reschedule. They could at least acknowledge her email and tell her that she is no longer being considered.
Hotels booked for move in at 3 schools. Cancelling 2 on 5/2.
DD’18 just called me - she has been awarded an NROTC scholarship to UCLA. I don’t know what to say - i am speechless. She is such a wonderful kid. She has worked hard. All of our kids are amazing and they will all get into wonderful schools and make friends for life. I am in awe of my 18-year -old daughter.
I’m still struggling to catch up after a week away, but I have to say CONGRATS to so many of you! <:-P <:-P <:-P
I’m seeing a lot of good news coming in and it makes my heart happy to see such great things happening here. :x
Promposal snafu from unexpected boy complete with 3 pals, poster and flowers…she accepted, not wanting to disappoint/embarrass kid, and later got his number (he was an acquaintance not good friend) to call him and rescind acceptance… very shocked/proud at how situation was handled, hope there isn’t any backlash…stay tuned…
@klbmom18 I too have been recording scholarship weekends, admitted students days, etc. Things are going to get very busy with all of those AND academic competitions, sport, AP tests, and of course, school.
I’m trying to have S think about the schools to which he’s already been admitted (pro/con), but he doesn’t want to think much about it until everything is known at end of March. Maybe that’s practical but it’s going to be crazy in April.
@memmom2018 That stinks about the interview mixup. We missed one interview completely as we missed the deadline. We emailed and eventually they got back to us. They said they would set one up via skype but as time went on we never heard back however, we received snail mail giving us a small scholarship. Thankfully, it wasn’t a top choice for us.
@glido wow, that’s fantastic news! How does the NROTC scholarship work - is it tied to a specific college or can it be used at any college that has a NROTC affiliation? It looks like Wellesley kids can do NROTC through MIT.
@MPT3D, I’m seconding @swtaffy904’s comment, which was said perfectly. That’s definitely a proud parenting moment.
@melvin123 - Thank you. DD was required to list 5 colleges in order of preference in her application for the NROTC scholarship. She listed UCLA as her first choice, and that is the slot she got. Of course, she has to be admitted to UCLA, which she won’t know until April, but my understanding is that it is not too difficult to transfer the scholarship to another school, but there are some limitations. It is wonderful news for her as she wants to serve the country in uniform . . . and wonderful news for our pocketbook.
@appalachymom I think my S feels the same. Too much unknown to make any decisions. Plus he is STILL undecided about continuing his sport in college. Well, lots of options!
Ok anyone been able to convince their kids that overnight visits are helpful? I can’t have the only nervous 17 year old. Invited to overnight with sports team at school he is already scheduled to visit–cold feet? Ugh.
@Booajo my Introverted D did one. She was very nervous but wound up with a great match for her host and it went well. I can see where if she hadn’t hit it off with the host it would have colored the whole experience differently.
I am really glad she did it. I am hoping she will do some when she has a short list of places she needs to choose from.
I do think it allows for a deeper dive
