Thank you all for your words of wisdom... In retrospect I believe I misinterpreted her reaction and this 'roller coaster' had me panicking prematurely... although there was some understandable initial disappointment, her tenuous reaction wasn't about pride, it was a combination of disbelief and...
Thank you so much! I believe I misread her reaction completely... it had nothing to do with pride, it was a combination of disbelief and fear. Disbelief because she later said she kept waiting for a portal update saying "oops, we made a mistake, sorry you didn't make it", and then fear of not...
Dear Forum Family,
I am happy to report that our daughter has ecstatically ACCEPTED the amazing opportunity to attend USAFA Prep School. I want to thank each and every one of you for your words of advice and encouragement. She actually made her decision before we even sat down to talk last...
Thank you CAmom2015... I am so glad that I started this thread. I know there are a million already on here but sifting through was getting difficult and it is always reassuring when it's "your kid's" story people are responding to. I have gotten several replies (all like yours) on the USAFA...
Wow... I knew I stalked these forums for hours on end for a reason!! You are all awesome and your words of wisdom are just that... very wise. People (friends and family) are confused enough about this whole process to begin with.... so trying to find a sounding board for PS outside of this...
Long time stalker....
I posted this on the USAFA thread, but then saw this thread and thought you guys could offer words of wisdom!!
After deferral in January and months (and months) of waiting, our DD got an offer of PS in her portal this morning. She has a lot of mixed emotions that I would...
PLEASE EXCUSE SPELLING ERROR... I NEED "ADVICE"... (been a long morning)....
Long time stalker... first time post.
After deferral in January and month (and months) of waiting, our DD got an offer of PS in her portal this morning. She has a lot of mixed emotions that I would like to get some...