<p>We are going to our one and only accepted students day this week at Chapman in Orange County, CA. S has decided to go there, and he has a full scholarship (ROTC), so we are not anticipating any wringing of hands…just a fun time!</p>
<p>::humming the theme to the OC::</p>
<p>All I could say is that DD made her own decision. A GC at HS reviewed her cases with her and the GC offered his/her opinion. DD considered that over and put down the name at a form HS needed for something. So, it was official there and she did not call us to ask for permission or any thing. </p>
<p>In the whole process, I was involved in making sure she did have safeties, she did take right standard tests, and she sent in all the documentations in time. I did not read even one of her essay. </p>
<p>All our “discussions” were about preparation for tests and spending time to write those essay, or the lack of such. As the end, I think I was not really that much involved than many of other CC parents did. </p>
<p>We are very grateful what the end result is. Thanks.</p>
<p>How wonderful she’s made her decision, DadII. Congratulations! Where will she go? Timely, congratulations to you and your son. Warm weather and a full scholarship too–sweet.</p>
<p>My son decided last night that he will go to the admitted students weekend he was debating about. I need to contact the travel agency this morning.</p>
<p>So, DadII, you’re going to keep us all guessing?</p>
<p>^^^^ Some of you are very good at it, right?</p>
<p>First of all, it was 100% DD’s decision and we are happy about it. </p>
<p>If you know me well, the fact that I did not rush here and announce to the world should give you a good clue.</p>
<p>What color is the sweatshirt, Dad II?</p>
<p>Dad2,
I’ve had my favorite all along</p>
<p>CountingDown,
As your S’s lists of acceptances echoes my S’s, I also wait to hear the final selection. I know that your S will prosper wherever.</p>
<p>DadII: I’ll bet your Ds choice was NOT Stanford, since their visit weekend isn’t til next week.</p>
<p>The fact that it was her choice and you’re all happy about it is all that matters–but of course I’m curious.</p>
<p>This reminds me of the joke, “How do you keep a idiot in suspense?”</p>
<p>I’ll tell you May 1.</p>
<p>So, Dad II … is she wearing a medium-blue sweatshirt??</p>
<p>I am still vigil-ing, waiting for D’s transfer decision. Not many companions left waiting for decisions. This baby is past its due date & I am a grumpy mommy.</p>
<p>I’m still here and waiting for another type of decision. Have a glass of wine or nice cup of tea…relax…or so I keep telling myself!</p>
<p>Owlice…did you find that last nerve???;)</p>
<p>lol, Denise!</p>
<p>Dad II, I hope that you have put the bumper sticker on your car, regardless of which school it is.</p>
<p>NM, thanks for asking, and no, I haven’t. That last nerve has left the building, and taken my sanity, will to live, and all my cash with it. Can’t blame it for that; if I had the cash to do so, I’d be right behind that last nerve, following it into the sunset. Or the bar. Or wherever the heck it’s headed. Where ARE abducting aliens when I need them?!</p>
<p>dragonmom, I’ll make you double mimosas to make up for not having been here last year!</p>
<p>Now… where the heck do we keep the tranquilizing darts around here?</p>
<p>:: shuffles through drawers and closets, muttering ::</p>
<p>Peabodie, congratulations! I think there are a few CC kids headed for Dickinson, including my D–maybe we can have an IRL meet up at orientation. This would mirror our kids’ IRL facebook meetups. The group "Dickinson Class of 2012 (is amazing) already has over 350 members and is replete with very excited prospective freshmen.</p>
<p>We’re headed back to Dickinson next week for a second look. It will be interesting to see how D feels after the visit.</p>
<p>Dad II - C’mon…tell us!!!</p>
<p>Meanwhile, it is still college du jour at our house…and right now her sister’s school is at the top of the list. I’m going nuts. I can’t say I like the idea of her going to the same school as her sister. It’s a very small LAC and big sis casts a very big shadow. I know I have to stay out of it, but I can’t help but feel like she will be missing out by not spreading her wings and trying something new.</p>
<p>And I still can’t get her to go on any revisits!</p>
<p>No decision yet in our household either. My S stepped off the plane Tuesday evening after his third and final college visit and said he was pretty sure he had made a decision. Then yesterday, he started having some second thoughts. I understand how he’s thinking, but I don’t see any way of resolving his quandary. I guess he’s got another 13 days to “sleep on it.”</p>
<p>“I can’t say I like the idea of her going to the same school as her sister”</p>
<p>2forcollege: Just be happy you are not in our shoes…how about the high school boyfriend?? (and both were accepted into two ridiculously competitive programs at the same school)…(yes, I know there is another thread about this elsewhere…)</p>
<p>But, alas, there is one other school still in the running…Stay tuned…</p>
<p>2forcollege, I’m with you on that. My middle daughter is very athletic, very accomplished academically, etc. My youngest daughter does all the opposite sports (MD does soccer or cross country, YD volleyball, MD track, YD softball or tennis), because I think she doesn’t want to compete against her sister, and they aren’t at all alike in terms of learning style, what they like to learn, etc. I would be unhappy if my youngest chose to follow her sister, because I think she really needs a time to shine all by herself. But, it’s ultimately her decision, all else being equal. My fear would be that, since YD is not as motivated as MD, if YD applied to the same schools she may well be rejected, and THAT would be awful…</p>
<p>ohhhhh…my fear! D2 is considering D1’s school! Both play the same sport but D2 is better student. D1 is way more social and networks really well…but D2 does better in school and has more skill at sport…both play same position. Our fear would be D2 taking D1’s spot on the team!!!</p>