<p>I understand, heartcross.</p>
<p>I was glad that my first was relatively easy, since I was still figuring out transcripts, cover letters, course descriptions, etc. He applied to four colleges, was accepted at three (waitlisted at the other), and received a great financial aid offer at his first choice. </p>
<p>Second child is a music student. So, along with transcripts, etc., we had to worry about audition tapes (and live auditions, where possible), repertoire lists, double applications (one to the college, one to the music school of the college), etc. And he applied to a ton of schools, since getting into a music school can be so iffy. AND he didn’t have a first choice, which meant we had to let him do college visits and have lessons with the trumpet teachers to be sure where he wanted to go. (He did that AFTER acceptances, to limit the number.)</p>
<p>Thank goodness, that all worked out, too. He didn’t get the great financial aid offer his brother did, but, since he is the youngest, I am free to work more hours now, so we are managing.</p>
<p>But yes, the waiting is the worst part!</p>