<p>Our vigil lounge is well named. We have many vigils to observe. I know all the love expressed on the thread lightened the passing of the little girl; her burden was very light.</p>
<p>And, mythmom, we have peppermint patties. </p>
<p>Cake, too, assuming mountains has finished baking that chocolate cake she thinks she’s taking to work tomorrow.</p>
<p>“Thinks she’s taking to work” may be right if she stops by with it here first. I also hope 2forcollege is able to stop by with a report on prom.</p>
<p>:: Locks up goodies ::</p>
<p>mountains: I did not know you were this crafty!</p>
<p>Have to, mythmom. There’s no way I’m baking them all over again - I’d rather be on CC.</p>
<p>You have all inspired me! Though the only college decision I am awaiting is the one my niece is making (also going down to the wire), I decided that my 2 college students needed baked goods. S is in the middle of finals and what could make that better than a few dozen homemade cookies. And D is almost up to week 5 of her 3rd quarter so midterms are looming. What else is a mom to do? 3 dozen crinkle-topped molasses cookies are on the cooling racks, a batch of oatmeal-cranberry dough is sitting in the fridge and multi-chocolate chocolate chip are waiting to be made. Nothing makes time go by like baking! Thanks for inspiring me today.</p>
<p>:: sneaks into runnersmom’s kitchen ::</p>
<p>:: steals cookies ::</p>
<p>Mmmmmmmm, tasty! Thanks!!!</p>
<p>Ladies, ladies - behave.</p>
<p>Not sweet, but savory, and stolen from the kitchen while DH, who fixed it all, was looking in the oven:</p>
<p>Freshly-made hummous, toasted pita bread, and celery. Plus a lovely bottle of red wine, already “breathing.” Cheers, and dig in before he notices.</p>
<p>OOps, and a bottle of chilled white for those of you who prefer that.</p>
<p>Yay!!! Hummus, pita, wine, celery!!! Thank you!!!</p>
<p>But about that behaving thing…</p>
<p>I didn’t direct you how to behave!</p>
<p>Behave in a way consistent with being surrounded by treats, both stolen and legit, savory and sweet, and by people who are supportive and kind.</p>
<p>And occasionally larcenous.</p>
<p>ummm…that’s where they went! Should’ve thought about the cookie monsters!</p>
<p>Hey moms! I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I have to choose a college to go to and I’m running out of time. I’ve already posted on other places, but since this thread is pretty active and you all give such good advice, I though I’d post here too. I have to choose between Brown and Emory. I wanto to study biology and go pre-med; I’m from the South (would take me 1.5 hours to get to Emory vs 6 hours to Brown by plane). I’m sort of intimidated by Brown and worry that my grades won’t be high enogh for med school if I go there; however, I’m also worried that at Emory, the Greek scene will overwhelm campus (somehting I really don’t want). Thanks for your help and please let me know what you think.</p>
<p>Have you visited either school??? If so, what were your “feelings” about it? I don’t think Emory is going to be a whole lot easier than Brown - just my thoughts though.</p>
<p>Well I am going to go ahead and behave naturally as instructed. fillintheblank: Go to Brown. No need to be intimidated. I guarantee that it’s more laid back than Emory. And their pass/fail option is pass/no credit so any sad courses don’t even show up on transcripts. The Greek scene is so limited to be non-existent. Thayer Street is adorable.</p>
<p>Caveat: I am a Yankee! So my allegiances go here, but my dearest cousin lives in Atlanta and Emory is more intense than Brown.</p>
<p>As for grades – besides having a med school, Brown has awesome admit rates for med school.</p>
<p>I haven’t been to either school, so can’t be very specific. Have you looked at this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/51596-way-decide.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/51596-way-decide.html</a> ? It’s very helpful.</p>
<p>Issues that would come to mind if I were in your shoes: The Greek culture vs. Brown’s reputation for having a more quirky student body, the open curriculum vs. any advantages or disadvantages tied with having a medical school at Emory. (Perhaps the medical school doesn’t impact Emory undergrad opportunties at all. It would be good to find out.) How often do you want to be able to come home? Are finances going to be a factor?</p>
<p>Based upon your post you have fears about yourself at one school, and fears about the school at the other. Schools would not admit you unless they think you have what it takes to succeed there. I’d recommend going through the steps suggested in the thread linked above, but my initial reaction from your post is Brown may be best for you.</p>
<p>Yeah I didn’t mean to imply that Brown was “harder” than Emory (especially pre-med courses- I know those are intentionally very challenging to “weed out” kis). I have visted and stayed overnight at Brown and made a short visit to Emory; I like both schools and can’t say that either “felt” better than other. Finances are going to be a factor… and I too have played the “coin-flipping game” but the outcome wasn’t really that decisive. Thanks kitkat, mythmom, and 2blue…other advice?</p>
<p>OK, I’m a doofus. By the time I realized my son needed a care package to help deal with exams and stress, it was too late to bake and pack and send, and the online options were ridiculous for the price (a pound of cookies - $30 + shipping, for example). Fortunately, my brother lives in my son’s college town. One phone call, and my son had cookies, lasagna, veggies, fruit, etc.,etc. </p>
<p>THANKS LITTLE BROTHER!!!</p>
<p>Another thought: there’s a frequent poster on the Brown board who goes by the screen name of modestmelody and is majoring in chemistry. He may be a good person to send a private message to with any specific questions you have regarding pre-med courses. I think he works for the Brown admissions office.</p>
<p>mom2three, what a great story! runnersmom, your kids are going to appreciate your care packages. mountains, so sad to see you locked up before we got there. And Harriet, I love your advice to “behave” without specifying how! Ah, the possibilities…</p>