I thought this was going to be about marshmallows Peeps. Disappointed!

Please tell us you have been vaccinated for rabies.

I knew there was a reason I didn’t like cranberries.

I hear you. Not quite sure how we will survive not having answers before the spring - that early decision was going to determine future actions as well- but it just wasn’t happening. The essays weren’t ready, the department where he wanted most to study imploded, he’s reevaluating other schools based on their over reliance on visiting profs, gap year programs are being more seriously considered… Everything got upended. We kinda decided as a family that the stress wasn’t worth it. It’ll all work out is my new mantra.

We abandoned early admission. Things are much more relaxed now. 😎 But talk to me in December.

Catherine Deneuve famously said this.

To be fair, their rejection rate is only 95.54% and 96.87%. 😜

I’m so sorry, Jenny. She was a beautiful dog.

Yurts are expensive.

I love all museums, but one in Philadelphia that I particularly like and recommend is the Mütter. Oh, and the Barnes.

@threedogfarm Thank you, particularly for the info about the dorms. I have a friend who taught there and faculty housing was either on or practically on campus, so I just assumed student housing was too. Good to know!

I really like Lush solid shampoo. It cleans well, smells good, lasts forever, and you’re not paying for water or plastic.

There’s always boob tape if the adhesive bras don’t work. We used to just use bandaids, but they don’t provide a whole lot in the way of support, obviously.

@catz @Frances Yes, I’ve only met two alumni who weren’t enthusiastic about the school. I think the complaints were about the administration and the small student body. The latter is one of my concerns.

I’d go with an OXO or similar reliable brand. Get the biggest one because doing batches is annoying. The electric type are a pita. Dynamics are excellent, but bulky and probably overkill for most homes. For camping, we have a classic collapsible metal salad spinner. These would also be fine for home use if you don’t mind going outside and doing a little exercise for your salad. I don’t know if they’re easily available though. If you don’t have a salad spinner, shake out as much water as you can with a colander or mesh strainer that you’ve covered with something to prevent the lettuce flying out. Then spread the lettuce leaves out on a towel and roll it up. Pop it in a fridge and come back later to crisp, dry salad.

Oh noooo! An inside scoop! Deleted before I could read it!!

Ha! First, not evident that that would happen. Second, that would be way too easy, so he has decided it is no longer top choice. Argh. Did yours decide not to go because it was too small or too intense or anything like that, or just because he found a better fit? That’s adorable that their acceptance came with seeds. One of the things that wowed Junior was the plants, particularly the native plants and the rose garden. I mean, why consider academics when you can decide your future on landscaping, architecture, or dining options? 🙄

Do any of you have kids at either of these two schools? If so, any good, bad, or ugly to report?

If your ceiling is high enough a Sheila Maid is great for getting drying items out of the way. https://sheilamaid.com/collections/sheila-maid-new/products/the-iconic-sheila-maid-clothes-airer-ceiling-airer-supreme?variant=8167168966744

I’m very sorry for your loss.

Most improbable

It depends on the school. You should be able to see it quickly on common data sets or look at their application. It does seem to me that most schools will look at the highest scores even if they do require you to send in both sets. Very few schools require all tests a kid has ever taken be submitted. What I really like is that schools now let kids self-report scores, allowing them to save money by sending them in only after they’re accepted.

@EmilyGF Your son sounds well-qualified and I hope he gets in everywhere he applies, but I agree with Farrar that he needs safeties (although IIRC he might be a fac brat, so have a safety in that…?). Last year was brutal, and because many schools over-admitted it’s entirely possible that this year will be even worse. My nephew with crazy good stats (even more impressive than your son’s and that is saying something because his look great!) was rejected or waitlisted by a number of schools on your list, among others. He eventually was admitted to MIT, but otherwise it was a bloodbath.

Same.

It seems to me you have all the information you need to make it. But if you really require a recipe, why not google baked Nutella French toast, since that seems to be what you’re describing.