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    Well said.
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    Thanks so much for starting this thread, Derek!
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    This may be true, but the bigger the pool of peers one has to choose from, the greater the odds of finding that cluster. Kindred spirits and true peers are not always a given in any situation. It makes sense (and cents!) to go where the odds are greatest, wherever that may be for a given student. An honors program will not offer a large enough pool of true peers for every student.
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    A modern day walkabout/rite of passage.
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    I'm wondering how much time they spend recalculating. Do they truly recalculate every application? Seems hard to believe. Do they double-check their recalculations so as not to make a decision based on an incorrect number? So many aspects of this whole process seem unfair. No wonder if often feels like a lottery.
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    Plan B is a strong possibility here.
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    Hidden to outsiders, not necessarily to others who work there-- although that is certainly the case at times as well. I think we agree that having a developing child or teen in an environment that they can't easily escape (school, dorm, etc) that has more people drinking, smoking, and doing drugs than ones that aren't is not ideal. It's actually not ideal for anyone. An adult with a solid education at least has more options and more control.
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    . Yes.
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    Shouldn't being the key word. Unfortunately, even when there isn't a "party" environment -- think local hospital -- lives are absolutely affected, the lives of coworkers and others. I've watched professional and personal lives crumble due in part to a hidden workplace drug culture. Also, pressure can still be there, although it may present differently.
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    Right. I guess I mean on a broader scale -- the type of students the camp/school attracts, the organization of the program, the quality of instruction, etc. Most programs are run by an organization in a separate department or perhaps not even part of the school, but professors or students often participate in some way. (ETA: Just a note that at some camps the students in upper grades are often given much more freedom to roam around the campus and even surrounding areas.)
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    The whole idea of dorms and being forced to live with a total stranger is beyond my comprehension. (Been there, done that ---don't ever want to do it again.) So, yes dorms are a different scenario. Also, maturity plays a role in how we react to various situations. Still, these are significant issues in many workplaces.
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    I'm curious to know how summer programs correlate to actual experiences on campus. My teen has been to several summer camps at various campuses with varying levels of selectivity and cost (both for the camps and for the colleges/universities where the camps took place). The differences have been striking. I'm aware that this is anecdotal and somewhat subjective, but I'm interested in hearing about the perceptions and experiences of others. Does a summer camp give a good reflection of college life at the school?
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    Or people are smart enough to know how to (usually) avoid getting caught -- even when there is testing. Add to that lunchtime drinking (or excessive drinking in general), prescription drug abuse, etc... Professions are not immune. These issues aren't isolated to the schoolyard or campus.
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    Thanks for the list, Nan. Your children are fortunate to have such thoughtful, caring parents, not to mention wise. :grouphug:
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    I forgot to mention that if you keep an eye on sales, Skirt Sports clothing can be purchased for the same price as clothes at Target et al.
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    Not exactly a capsule wardrobe, but for the most part I only have clothes in my chosen neutral and two accent colors. I've done this for years. If certain colors are most flattering, it makes sense to only wear those colors. I also limit my wardrobe to certain necklines and silhouettes for the same reason. Variety can be added with textures, styles, and accessories, as well as depth and shade of color. I've known a few people with a signature style -- they wear the same style skirt, dress, or pant/blouse everyday. Colors and textures change, but the overall silhouette remains the same. They always look put-together and polished. (And I imagine they rarely fret about what to wear!)
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    :lol:
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    Early PSAT scores??? Inconceivable!!
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    :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
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    These are winter favorites: https://www.skirtsports.com/product/tough-girl-skirt-long/
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    I worried about that too! Or that scores weren't actually finalized.
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    I'm way too much of a rule follower!! I had visions of those who accessed scores early having the scores disqualified or something, so I couldn't bring myself to check. Clearly some of you live on the edge... ;)
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    Is it by location where you took the test or by location where you are checking scores? For APs some people have a friend or relative in other state check their scores so they can find out earlier. It looks like that won't work for the PSAT, correct?
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    I'm having trouble locating this book. Perhaps it's listed under different titles in different countries. Do you know the author's name? I read The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains recently, and I'm curious about the book you mention.
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    Cross-contamination is a big concern of mine, as is someone meaning well, but not truly understanding all that gluten-free entails. I often bring my own food and try to be as nonchalant about it as possible so as not to draw attention. I don't want my food restrictions to become the focus of the holiday meal, but I also want to stay well. Bringing my own food eliminates the need to inquire about ingredients and the need to watch serving utensils, etc.
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