Our HS’s college counselor told all of the seniors that her recommendation is to NOT room freshman year with a friend. We talked to D26 a couple of months ago about it. D26 was already leaning toward going with a roommate who she didn’t know in the “before times” (aka before college). She said her reasoning was that: (a) not every friend would be somebody you wanted to be roommates with; (b) she didn’t want to potentially ruin an already good friendship; and (c) she didn’t want to feel obligated to only hang out with former high school classmates in college.
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Not an issue for us but fwiw I would also be trying to discourage if it was. Mainly because I agree they need to branch out but also, being bffs and sharing a room for a year doesn’t always work; and also it can cause tension if one of them decides to try make new friends and the other continues to rely on the old friendship.
This weekend, my wife and I separately had the annoying experience of friends trying to be helpful as D26 comes down to the final days before a decision.
I had a friend telling me I should have D26 pick her east coast option because the reputation of that school “travels” better than the others to more places. Which, I actually think is true, but annoyed me anyway for a couple reasons. First, it assumes that I should be dictating or directing her choice. Second, it assumes that factor over all the others should be the overriding one on which place she spends her next 4 years. Which is neither D26’s or my view.
My wife had a friend trash one of the schools telling her that their kid’s best friend had a horrible experience there and they would never send a kid there. They said this knowing that D26 is down to 3 schools she is deciding between and that is one of them. It annoyingly put unfounded doubts in my wife’s head and she is resentful of that.
I can’t wait till she decides and I can basically tell the ignoramuses to F’ off, that is where she’s going and we are super excited for her. Get onboard or shut your mouth!
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We’re all waiting for the big annoucement.
Are we going to get an email with status update and to check the Parents of '26 portal?
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Yes please!!
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Well, this is a surprise. UT-San Antonio sent D26 a small box of swag in the mail…a pennant, wrist strap key chain, and a pen. + a note from admissions.
I would swear that she officially declined their offer a couple of months ago. Will have her notify them again just to make sure.
Awesome!! Congratulations to her!
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Congratulations!
My daughter goes back and forth between her final two every other day - ekk. We wrote a bunch more emails today with questions! Decision is likely to come down to April 30.
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Congratulations to your son for committing to Kenyon!! <3 I may have to live vicariously through your posts lol! Love Kenyon! Best of luck to his friend on his decision!
@BoyMom2628 Congrats on Quinnipiac! Such a great feeling to finally know and then to get things going. So excited for your S26!
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I roomed with my best friend from HS and it did not go well. Thankfully, we made up and are now back to being best friends. 
My S26 mentioned reaching out to a HS friend who is also committed to UVA to see about rooming together. Not sure where they are at, but if he asks me, I may discourage it.
My S26’s prom was this past weekend. He’s been so busy with AP Research but I’m glad he took some time to enjoy his prom with friends and girlfriend. Good luck to your D! We’re almost there!
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Yay!! Congratulations! Such a good feeling to see our kids happy and excited with their choices
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Awesome!! Congratulations!
Congratulations!!
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Alright, we have a decision. D26 is headed to Wellesley!
We’re all pretty excited! She’s apparently known since the middle of last week, but just wanted to think about it more and make sure. In the end, it seems like she wanted to get out of state, at least for a while, just to have an experience elsewhere. And she seems a LOT less stressed now that she’s told us. She’s still got a bunch of stuff to do before end of the school year, but at least it’s one big thing off her list.
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Yay!! Congratulations!!
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Great school in a great area!
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These final decisions are like 2:00am on election night when the ballots from rural PA are starting to trickle in.
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Wonderful news! Congratulations to your D26!
Wellesley seems to be another school that is universally loved here. 
So happy for her that she’s excited about her choice!
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