Recent content by 624mom

No hate here just a different view on parenting. Differing certainly doesn't mean we aren't here for our children or don't have a good relationship with them. My kids still voluntarily spend time with me, we love to cook together, debate politics, hit a museum, discuss books...it's all good...

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Sorry, best of luck at Texas!

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I think the original question regarding "why is a parent emailing" is valid. I'd venture to say that the majority of these candidates are equally busy with heavy challenging academic loads, club/sports/Scout/church/volunteer involvement. While I agree that one should not pretend to be your...

I'm hoping that was tongue in cheek as I didn't draw any conclusions. We recognized going in it was a numbers and shells games. We might not ever know why some candidates that walk on water are turned away and others who are mighty fine swimmers but not water walkers get in. As someone who...

It does make you wonder! Our DS' profile is similar. Unfortunately he didn't even get wait listed he got the dreaded email TWE .

Us too , glad our DS has some great plan B schools to pick from. Heartbreaking to get so close, he's been aiming for this since 7th grade. It's hard explaining to parents who haven't done the process. They don't grasp the whole appointment thing with states and districts and slots... Best of...

So sorry to hear. I thought being a recruited athlete was pretty close to guaranteed.

I didn't think BGOs were permitted to tell a candidate if they were 3Qd. Ours simply said, well you have everything in, it looks great, now you sit and wait.

Our school requires all students who take AP courses to also take the exam. Our school does not pay so this year alone we're looking at over $500. There was never a question about it though. Our DS attitude has always been to push as hard as he can. You are looking at a $100, surf these...

Ditto! Ours started this dream in 7th grade too! He has never wavered, in his younger years his friends teased him about, now he has their admiration and support. Solid B, C, D in place but praying for A! Here's hoping they both get there!

The waiting is horrible! But keep in mind that noms were not due until 1/31 and some sources waited that long to get them in. Some candidates waiting until the deadline as well. Our understanding is they now need to "compare" their whole candidate scores and puzzle together the class. It's...

Thanks and best wishes to your DS as well!

Remember it's not over until the TWE arrives. My DS is not on the forum. His attitude is...I've done the best I can now it's in God's and the Academy's hands. I made myself crazy in the beginning before and during the nomination process. You read some of these profiles, hear of candidates...