<p>It’s not “bad” not to attend a 4 year college, though. Different people are interested in different things. I like that our schools offer vocational options to students who aren’t cut out for 4 year college programs – better they have those, than to be forced to fit where they don’t want to be. </p>
<p>I think it’s one thing to post something which says “of our graduating class, we have people going to such schools as x, y and z” or even “we have 1 student going to x, 2 students going to y, etc.” I think it’s a little obnoxious to post the names, though.</p>
<p>It’s extremely obnoxious to post names, and I’m surprised that practice doesn’t violate a privacy policy or six. I have a list from the HS program S is in showing colleges/universities graduates were accepted into and how many for each school (or this may be attending; don’t remember at the moment), but this is for a two-year period and doesn’t include names.</p>
<p>2blue, if this week doesn’t reveal a clear favorite, what does the Vigil Lounge need to stock up on to get you through next week, I wonder! Let me know; I’ll have some of whatever it is fetched and at the ready!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t care if my kids were going to Harvard and Yale – I don’t see why it’s the business of random people in my town just because they send their kids to the same high school as mine.</p>
<p>If my S were going to the schools where most of the kids in the neighborhood attend, I wouldn’t have a problem with flying a flag. But, he’s not, and flying a flag would be like waving a big fat check from the porch. Nah. We’re trying to stay under the radar as much as possible. I’m not judging their choices, and I don’t want ours to be judged.</p>
<p>DadII, I forgot the second part of my post … a comment that you should not worry about that part at all. People who know and the overwhelming majority that does not know your daughter at all will *only *offer congratulations and best wishes. While you made the entire process rather entertaining for all CC usual suspects, your daughter has remained insulated from the ups and downs and online arguments. </p>
<p>Time has come to set aside all the unnecessary worries and fully enjoy the success. If a bit of notoriety comes with it, so much the better!</p>
<p>“Time has come to set aside all the unnecessary worries and fully enjoy the success.” I agree. Congratulations to your daughter on a job well done.</p>
<p>Back to the lounge after all the Seder craziness! </p>
<p>::Passes around the boxes of Passover candy::</p>
<p>Consolation, Congratulations on your son’s choice to attend Dartmouth! One of my older D’s best friends is there and loves it.</p>
<p>Mountains, if your son is a foody, he’s going to love Skidmore…best food we had on all the campus visits! </p>
<p>Dad II, all that matters is that your D is happy with her choice and she’ll secretly be happy for you to hang that flag (for whichever school it is). It’s funny, our neighborhood doesn’t hang flags, but in one of my friend’s neighborhoods, practically every other house has a flag hanging.</p>
<p>Now for my update: D told everyone that asked during 2 nights of Seders that she was planning on going to U Michigan next year…I got to hear it second-hand…Geez! When I spoke to her about it after everyone left today, she said she was just going to “force” herself to go there since it’s a great opportunity and will be a “real” college experience. I’m excited about her choice, but it’s bittersweet since she’s less than enthused. Needless to say, I think we’ll wait until next week before sending any response cards…just in case she changes her mind.</p>
<p>My husband went to U Michigan and LOVED it! He made lifelong friends, all of whom went on to be quite successful. Ann Arbor is a really neat town, too. I would be exceedingly happy if any of my children enrolled there! GO BLU!!</p>
<p>I don’t want to read 78 pages of postings, but am curious about Dad II. Are you sharing where your daughter is headed? If you don’t want to say, that’s cool. </p>
<p>After devising and analyzing a complicated and comprehensive pros/cons matrix, my daughter has decided she will attend SMITH COLLEGE in the Fall. Today I ordered her a Smith sweatshirt and t-shirt for her birthday…but shhhh…they are a suprise! </p>
<p>No flags flying in our town! Hadn’t heard of that tradition; car window decals are all the rage here.</p>
<p>je<em>ne</em>sais_quoi (I cut and pasted that by the way :)) - Congratulations! Your vigil is over but please stay on.</p>
<p>Skidmore was lovely and, 2forcollege, yes, the food was great! S liked what he learned about the Theater Department but after several hours at the college, he decided he may fit better elsewhere. He was really glad he visited, though. We ran into some acquaintances and their D is definitely attending Skidmore and she was so excited and happy. Jollymon, it’s amazing how kids perceive colleges differently. Skidmore is definitely a beautiful college and you can’t beat Saratoga Springs.</p>
<p>I feel battle-weary, and am happy this skirmish is over. You all were the tops, whether I was crying in a foxhole or brandishing my sword of righteousness! All of your children, families and friends must count themselves fortunate to be in your circle. I know I do! I raise my glass to the CC community!</p>
<p>Congrats to all whose young adults are finding their paths! Just talked to S from the school where he’s visiting, and he’s being cagey. I am SO ready for a decision.</p>