<p>I called one school and stammered and stuttered, then I said I’d put something in writing, which I did, and I got a form letter back saying ‘sorry, we can’t help you’, and it wasn’t even signed. They didn’t ask for any further information or proof or anything, just sent out the form letter. Ugh. I hate talking about money anyway, and that certainly didn’t make me any more comfortable…</p>
<p>Is anyone on here impacted by the American Airlines debacle? My d is flying on American next week for an accepted student day (the last one scheduled for that school) and I’m wondering how this will play out if her flight is cancelled…</p>
<p>kitkat: Hope your phone call to Atlanta went well…Let us know how it turned out…It looked like you had alot of company based on the posts…</p>
<p>jude_36 - A form letter? Gee, you would think they could have at least signed it.</p>
<p>That is too bad they couldn’t be more personal about it. I should probably call the schools I faxed stuff to and ask if they are mailing their response back. I just assumed they would.</p>
<p>I wondered about the American Airlines mess too, rodney. By next week things should be okay from the sounds of it. There are a lot of kids flying this weekend you would think. My traveler is on a different airline. He called once to let me know he landed in his connecting city. Then he called a second time to tell me about the problem with his suitcase… Hopefully, it will make it to the final destination at the same time he does. The person he talked with said he would make personally sure it got onto the same airplane as Son. I hope so. He was feeling nervous this morning, and it would be nice to have things go smoothly.</p>
<p>rodney, my kid is flying on American next Wednesday. I’m hoping that things settle down by then. It seemed as if the hour after I bought his ticket, the news came out about the inspection do-overs…</p>
<p>Neumes: same thing, we booked for next Friday out of LGA this past Sunday…</p>
<p>There was a girl on the local news here in NY who was stranded at LaGuardia on her way to Wash U in St. Louis to see the school after being admitted…</p>
<p>Oh my these poor kids! </p>
<p>Phone call went ok - basically told to state my case in a letter and send support. Letter is currently being proofed by #1 son. (who is much more articulate than his mommy) Hopefully it will help. Told my son that he needs to work on a plan B in case it doesn’t pan out.</p>
<p>Last night Ds asked me to send an appeal letter to another school. He is definitely re-evaluating his options at this point. </p>
<p>I hope everyone who is travelling this weekend is ok!</p>
<p>:: refreshes the coffee ::</p>
<p>:: restocks the scones, doughnuts, and muffins ::</p>
<p>:: pulls out the personal jetpacks for traveling Ds and Ss ::</p>
<p>S is flying this weekend. Glad it’s into Midway and not O’Hare. Next weekend: CA (love those United frequent flyer miles!). He is not taking any checked luggage.</p>
<p>CountingDown, hope he has a great time at U Chicago! The Adcom finally replied to one of D’s emails, so the wait continues. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, everyday her top choice changes between 3 schools. I can’t get her to go visit them again…she decided she’d rather get her wisdom teeth out over spring break. Owlice, send over the milkshakes please!</p>
<p>Good luck to all the travelers (and nervous parents waiting behind)!</p>
<p>Personally, I’d opt for visiting colleges over having wisdom teeth removed any day. Maybe that’s just me, though. ;)</p>
<p>American Airlines/O’Hare lag sounds like it will be cleared out by Sunday.</p>
<p>2blue - I prefer having wisdom teeth removed - as long as they’re not mine! S had his removed a couple months ago, and it was a non-event. He watched DVDs all day long and never even slept until it was bedtime! Sigh, to be young again.</p>
<p>2forcollege - Same issue here - the top choice seems to change every day and we’ll start our visits next week.</p>
<p>:: prepares milkshakes ::</p>
<p>Milkshakes are up! We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, and pistachio. Enjoy!</p>
<p>(S had his wisdom teeth out over his spring break, which was last month. His dad told him horror stories of his own (Dad’s) wisdom teeth extractions. S looked at me before we left and told me about this; I think he wanted reassurance, which he got in my reply of “Well, you know, Dad’s a wuss! I had mine out and went to work the next day. You’ll be fine!” 
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<p>Can I have my milkshake with an extra shot of hot fudge???</p>
<p>Top choice here staying the same - mind you, the very first time I heard out loud that there WAS a first choice was Wednesday morning - although I have suspected all along that it was that school. </p>
<p>No visits here. He saw all of his schools while they were in session so he knows it all. You know how it is.</p>
<p>Frankly, I think she’s handling the wisdom teeth recovery better than the college decision-making. She still has pain, but thankfully there’s a Dr. Who marathon on the Sci Fi channel today.</p>
<p>kitkat, hot fudge is ALWAYS available in the Vigil Lounge!</p>
<p>Oh great! I am so ready for a huge hot fudge shake right about now!</p>
<p>It’s after 5 PM EST, so for those who indulged in hot fudge earlier, perhaps it’s time for a little weekend-starting glass of wine? I know we are heading out next week to see the remaining choices (one of which we’ve never seen before) and shortly thereafter, the spreadsheet will be reviewed and a winner will emerge. The check will be written. The agony will end…I hope!</p>