<p>congrats to all! s waitlisted at UPenn and rejected at Brown–he was disappointed but quickly focused on acceptances already in hand—he drove lil brother to little league practice–seemed to need distraction–will remind him he is not defined by the schools who accepted or rejected but still who he is–a wonderful son and brother, and student…deep breath and head out for sushi rolls for all—thanks for the comraderie!</p>
<p>Dad II: So sorry for the Harvard heartbreak at your house. But, your D did get into Stanford. My S didn’t even apply to any of the Ivies, because he is so tired of freezing to death every winter (he is an every day runner). So maybe my S and your D will meet each other in one of the most heavenly year-round climate places on earth - Palo Alto!</p>
<p>Congrats to all with good news and sympathy for those who are sad. All will be happy when they see my sparkly rainbow jewelry presents at the party!</p>
<p>I’m in the “It’s hard to feel totally celebratory because I really feel bad for kids and parents who aren’t hearing what they want to right now” mode.</p>
<p>We knew from some likely letter action that ds was going to get good news today. We did not anticipate getting acceptances into Harvard, Princeton and Yale. And we totally did not anticipate the FA offer from Yale. God is good. I’m crying, guys. I don’t want to put our story on the internet, but we have had BFDs. I’m so proud of my son, and the resiliency, maturity and grace he shows. </p>
<p>Tissue, please!</p>
<p>And in other good news… he had a friend accepted to Stanford. He hadn’t called him because his friend has had tough luck this season and we were worried it would be more bad news. We’re so thrilled.</p>
<p>Happy Birthday, Mythmom!
And Congratulations to those who got good news.
Our count: 2 rejections (one of them top choice!!! soooo disappointing), 2 waitlists (a pat on the back from Harvard, although it is clear that a chance to get in from waitlist is even slimmer than two hours ago). And 1 acceptance (Cornell).
I UNDERSTAND that this is a very good option for DD (in-state tuition). The only way to go to a top school without merit aid and get out without a huge debt (our EFC kills us). But frankly, … the whole game was started because of her top choice school. Cornell could probably be done ED, without 12 applications and several painful months.
At least I am proud for my girl: 8 acceptances, 3 waitlists and only 2 rejections.</p>
<p>All right, everyone, I think this calls for martinis–for both good and not-so-good news. They’ll be shaken, not stirred, in a silver 1930s martini shaker and served in exquisite glasses with your choice of lemon peel or olive (or olive stuffed with blue cheese). Bombay Sapphire, Boodles, Tanqueray, or Gordon’s, and for those vodka enthusiasts, Grey Goose, take your pick.</p>
<p>Last year on this day, my S was rejected from his top two choices and waitlisted at Cornell. However, he’s now happily ensconced at a top 5 LAC and can’t imagine being anywhere else. Things work out how they’re supposed to, most of the time. Hugs to you all and to your amazing kids! Now, orders, please–who’s first?</p>
<p>Okay, I want a girly drink. I’ll take a key lime martini!</p>
<p>S got into Dartmouth, denied at H & Y. Lost his Brown username and password, so we have to wait for the letter, although he prefers Dartmouth and the U of C to Brown, so I guess it doesn’t matter. Haven’t gotten the Williams letter yet…apparently this will NEVER end! But he has great choices, and he is not Andison II, so I am a happy camper. :)</p>
<p>:limner furiously digs through her bartender’s guide:</p>
<p>One key lime martini, coming up!</p>
<p>Congrats to your son, Consolation. He has some amazing choices!</p>
<p>university1- you are definitely normal, at least around here!</p>
<p>2blue- I understand how you feel, but, like you, D has had some really BFDs in her high school career, so maybe it’s just karma.</p>
<p>Okay, I’m back - I actually had to finish something for work. I just overheard S having a good laugh with friend who also got rejected at Dartmouth. Even though Brown was his first choice, he said he was not as disappointment as he thought he would be. He said he is just glad it is over. He is busily going through the websites of his accepted colleges. </p>
<p>It’s all going to work out. Thank you for the wonderful support. It’s been a fabulous journey and made great friends along the way (and gained a few cyber pounds).</p>
<p>I am on my 2nd drink already.</p>
<p>mail today—still nothing from Haverford; could have been traveling by turtle and certainly reached CT by now. So, got permission from D and made call to admissions office. They said they would re-mail it!!! But admissions person must have felt sorry for me, because she double-checked all our info and then said MAYBE someone would call us. finally, hours later, D gets an email. Waitlisted. So now, still more waiting!!! But at least it wasn’t a rejection, so we’ll see what happens.
Now I have to figure out how many “vigil” martinis I can have and still manage to cook dinner.
Congrats to all who got good news today, sympathy to those who didn’t, and for all of us who will continue on in the vigil while the waitlists play out, let’s have a drink!</p>
<p>Arrgh, S decided to stay on Wesleyan’s waitlist - tried to convince him otherwise to no avail. He had such a great alum interview where he learned so much about the college and liked what he heard. Outwardly, I agreed; inwardly (yelling) = Are you crazy to let your poor mother go through this for a few more months? But … a good reason to stay on cc and pretend to not be addicted.</p>
<p>Just over an hour from the 5pm EDT decision hour today, son received one call from the US Army and one call from a music faculty member at one of his acceptance universities. It’s as if they were waiting for the wave of decisions to roll over!</p>
<p>neumes: DS got a call from the Army, not even service academy, recruiting him. If you my S you would be laughing yourself sick already. So guy says, “hey you’re a musician. You can play for the prez.” S said, “I gotta tell you man. That doesn’t really get me off.” (crude, yes, I know.) So the guy said, "Well I don’t really like this prez either man, but it’s still cool.</p>
<p>mountains: It’s okay. Just make sure he accepts a spot somewhere else and try to stop thinking about it. Has he sent the script of one of his plays to Wes? Now might be the time. My S got off wait list three days after acceptances came out, or maybe it was two days, before he could even accept the spot. They emailed him and asked if he wanted to come. But he didn’t. So stranger things have happened.</p>
<p>oops You said army, too.</p>
<p>Better late than never!</p>
<p>:: wheels out enormous cake for mythmom ::</p>
<p>Happy birthday to you, happy :: top of cake explodes :: :: the Met Opera Chorus emerges and picks up the tune :: birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear mythmoooooooom (in eight-part harmony)! Happy birthday to you!!</p>
<p>w00t!!!</p>
<p>mythmom, a handsome man with a charming accent came by this afternoon and left this note for you. :D</p>
<p>DadII</p>
<p>You are killing me–I say playfully.</p>
<p>Sometimes I think you’re the most honest poster on CC.</p>
<p>Congrats again to your wonderful daughter.</p>
<p>whoops cross-posted with mythmom’s poetic cake. Blow out the candles dear!</p>
<p>I like to share, cakes, gorgeous men. Everyone feast on life. As Denise Levertov says, “O taste and see.” My age sure doesn’t match how I feel.</p>
<p>Dad II: My best friend’s D was accepted to every single other school she applied to but H. She cried her eyes out and loves loves loves Yale. Don’t worry. It will be alright.</p>
<p>Rejection is just part of the process. No one has failed.</p>