lewelma Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 20 days. 4 hours per day. The essays for university applications are finally done. 80 hours for 6 schools. I'm exhausted, he's exhausted. But we are done! And the British Math Olympiad round 1 is tomorrow, then ds goes to Mexico with his grandfather to visit the Maya ruins, then it is summer!!!! I wanted to discuss the profound impact that this process has had on ds. These essays took 80 hours because once he finished all of them, he had learned so much about himself that he needed to rewrite them all. It has been a iterative process with profound results. In 2 months he has gone from vaguely goal oriented to knowing clearly what he wants to do and how he wants to achieve it. I never in a 1000 years thought that these essays would get him to this place. I now feel so much more comfortable with sending him around the world for university -- he has grown into a man through this process. Now, we wait. 2 of the 6 are early decision, so we will know very soon if we have over shot the mark. gulp. Ruth in NZ 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 All the best to you and your son, Ruth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That's amazing, Ruth. Are the two early decision or early action? I thought you could only apply to one early decision? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Ruth, I agree that the college application process is process of self definition; even if in my daughter’s case, it is to remain undecided. Good luck in this process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I never in a 1000 years thought that these essays would get him to this place. I now feel so much more comfortable with sending him around the world for university -- he has grown into a man through this process. A modern day walkabout/rite of passage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 20 days. 4 hours per day. The essays for university applications are finally done. 80 hours for 6 schools. I'm exhausted, he's exhausted. But we are done! And the British Math Olympiad round 1 is tomorrow, then ds goes to Mexico with his grandfather to visit the Maya ruins, then it is summer!!!! I wanted to discuss the profound impact that this process has had on ds. These essays took 80 hours because once he finished all of them, he had learned so much about himself that he needed to rewrite them all. It has been a iterative process with profound results. In 2 months he has gone from vaguely goal oriented to knowing clearly what he wants to do and how he wants to achieve it. I never in a 1000 years thought that these essays would get him to this place. I now feel so much more comfortable with sending him around the world for university -- he has grown into a man through this process. Now, we wait. 2 of the 6 are early decision, so we will know very soon if we have over shot the mark. gulp. Ruth in NZ And he's a super nice kid, too, which, in my book, is even better. All the intellect in the world is great, but when it's coupled with kindness, well, that makes a world changer. Good job, mama. But tell him to be careful with the machete; those things are sharp!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Congratulations!!!! All the very best with the results. He will do awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yay!!!! Congratulations on finishing up! :hurray: :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) I could have written the same thing. I've been thinking about starting a thread about college applications as a rite of passage or something. It has had a profound impact on my ds. He went from being completely not self reflective to having a much better sense of who he is and a self confidence that this is his future. It's hard to explain--almost like he was drifting before and now he realizes he needs to take the reigns. He has interests and talents and he is growing up not just aging. I am blown away. Of course yesterday he said he really enjoyed reading Augustine's City of God to discuss in his honors interview and that blew me away, too. Then there's the fact the honors program is exactly what I wanted his high school years to look like--but he wasn't interested then. I guess he's ready now. What a crazy few months it has been--but far more rewarding then I jmagibed! All the best for your ds. Edited December 1, 2017 by freesia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Are the two early decision or early action? I thought you could only apply to one early decision? Arrrg. I always get those words mixed up. They are not binding, and one is public and one is private. So it was all ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 And he's a super nice kid, too, which, in my book, is even better. All the intellect in the world is great, but when it's coupled with kindness, well, that makes a world changer. Good job, mama. But tell him to be careful with the machete; those things are sharp!! Thanks! He loves working with your dd! But remind her, not today, as he has the BMO1 starting in 1.5 hours. And not next week either as he will be with his grandfather. After the exam, he has 24 hours to pack. We may be running to the store as I don't even know if his summer clothes fit anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 almost like he was drifting before and now he realizes he needs to take the reigns. This! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I thought so (on early action vs early decision) because they are so confusing even to those of us in the States! I thought I'd ask for clarification, though, since it wasn't clear. Arrrg. I always get those words mixed up. They are not binding, and one is public and one is private. So it was all ok. ... And remember that schools can pick up a kid after early action during the regular decision time even if they don't pick them during EA. Something that is easy to feel during college decision time is that your kid and your decisions in homeschooling are being judged. Whether a certain college admits him or not doesn't change what a great kid he is, what a wonderful job you've done raising him, or any of his myriad of accomplishments. Come back to the fact that just the PROCESS has been amazing for him. Ultimately, he'll be fine no matter where he attends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Love. I repeat this quote all of the time... "If this process doesn't change you, then you are not doing it right." Kudos to you and your ds, Ruth! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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