<p>We are having the same issues with D’s two remaining schools. We have sent all of the required documents at least twice and they are still saying application is incomplete and will not tell us where she is accepted or rejected, I mean redirected. </p>
<p>OMG! You guys are great. I needed a good laugh this morning. I’m so glad we’re not the only ones. @alwaysamom, 11 years! =))
I think we would still be in the dark @annelisesmom with our last one if they hadn’t sent us a reminder to the reception. Totally clued us in on their intention so I fwd. the bulk email back to the man who signed it. We had our answer within the hour. </p>
<p>OKAY!!! We’ve received all decisions except SUNY Purchase and I was just told (via email) that we are either waitlist or rejected…sooooooo…moving on! My S has this narrowed down to 3 choices and no closer to making a decision now than he was a month ago. I have to talk about college in dribs and drabs…and act not too concerned…or I see that overwhelmed, stressed look come over his face. He will definitely rescind some applications this week…and I think since he didn’t respond to Pace by today, he is no longer being considered as an alternate. He is making one more trip to USC this weekend and then should have enough info to make his decision. I hope. But we have until May 1. Let’s not rush anything, right? LOL! Except I would just love to have this chapter over and begin planning the next steps…orientation…move-in…??? When I get some time I will definitely post on the “What We Would Have Done Differently” thread. I’m thrilled for S’s choices, but sure learned some valuable lessons from you all along the way. </p>
<p>PS…really happy that our two waitlists…BU and Pace didn’t really change anything…and that our two rejections were LAMDA and CMU…didn’t need any more full-pay options on the table (IMO). Let’s get this party started! Love seeing where everyone is landing!</p>
<p>I remember about this time last year our D requested 1 week of NO college talk so she could process everything and think things through on her own. These are amazing, mature kids who have just been through months of a grueling process. Leave them to it and they will make a great decision on their own! </p>
<p>That’s a great idea, austinmt. Maybe declare a moratorium on college talk until he’s ready. It’s just that the $$s awarded are at opposite ends of the spectrum, so I am trying to nudge him (maybe not so gently) toward the money. I admit it. I’m afraid that waiting for him to declare a “winner” may mean he is not looking at the entire picture. He is smart, amazing and mature. Financially savvy? Not so much. No fault of his own.</p>
<p>I have been telling my son that whatever we have left over in the college fund (if any) will go towards reducing his student loans. It’s having miraculous effects as he looks for off-campus housing for next year. </p>
<p>I’m compiling a list of “bribes”…savings acct for getting set up and a financial “cushion” for after graduation. Enough to buy a car. Enough to have a wedding. Enough to start a fund for his own (possible) children’s educations. The main point is that money can be invested and growing. Sigh. It is a good “problem” to have. Enough said. Just happy I can say it here, as I am biting my tongue around everyone else.</p>
<p>On another topic, when H was showing me the FAFSA report last night, I realized that one of my S’s schools has a 50% graduation rate. Now, how this had never registered before is beyond me…but would anyone here take that chance? I really don’t think that reflects well on the quality of the experience…am I missing something?</p>
<p>People quit conservatories for all kinds of reasons – sometimes they run out of money or aren’t prepared for the rigor, but also sometimes they get work. I’d ask whoever you’re talking to at the school to explain, and if possible to break it down by specific program. (For instance, being at Hartt is not really the same as being at the University of Hartford.) It would worry me a little, but I’m not sure it would be a deal breaker. </p>
<p>We made our deposit! Drew here she comes :)</p>
<p>Congrats bisouu! I wish we were at that point. I’m not handling the stress well - not sleeping and eating too much! LOL. </p>
<p>Yay, Bisouu! </p>
<p>Hooray, Bissou! I’m raising my imaginary glass in a virtual toast!</p>
<p>A 50-percent graduation rate certainly doesn’t say much for the school. The BFA program is often it’s own little world in some of these places and may be wonderful but the name of the school is still what’s on your diploma and where you meet the people who may shape the rest of your life. This does matter to some students. Mine, for example.</p>
<p>Yay @Bisouu!
We are having the opposite kind of day.
My D just admitted that for the past 2-3 days she is not sure she only wants to major in acting. She is fairly sure she wants to write too, and she is fairly sure she does not want to go to either of the three schools she is admitted to.
I told you something was upsetting her. I knew it. </p>
<p>But, I AM ALSO SPEECHLESS and STUNNED. We are at the end of this journey and we are going to have to start all over again.
Is there an emoticon to use for this?? 
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<p>dramamom0804, YIKES! I can’t tell you how many times we (and all of S’s teachers/mentors) have asked S if he is CERTAIN that he only wants to act (because we can barely fathom it - he is also a prolific and talented writer). I don’t know what the emoticon would be, but in some ways, it is AWESOME that your D is figuring this out now. Can’t say I would be THRILLED if S came to me with that news, but good to know it NOW rather than in the middle of next year? Hugs, though.</p>
<p>I too asked her SO MANY TIMES if she was sure and she was sure. Until about 3 days ago it seems.
And I thought I was on a roller coaster ride before…</p>
<p>What about Muhlenberg? Wouldn’t she have a well-rounded, academic experience there?</p>
<p>I did ask her that today and she said no… she started looking at other schools for writing.
But it would mean she could start with some credits at an academically rigorous school and then transfer.
We have ALOT of work to do now.</p>
<p>I was going to recommend a pitcher of margaritas…getting to work is probably a better idea 
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