Hadley
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Glad to read positive stories of college freshmen🙂!
Mine, too, is flourishing. He’s working his tail off, and is sitting on all A’s so far in some very advanced classes. The work load has been intense, but he has surrounded himself with a group of equally driven friends, so he doesn’t feel like he’s working all alone.
He has, however, been miserably sick for most of the semester. His campus mandates Covid testing every Tuesday, and indoor masking in all public spaces. He has not had Covid, but has picked up everything and anything else, including pink eye, which his doctor attributed to his constant masking. So it goes…Dorms are Petri dishes…
…and the school has now declared that starting next year, all sophomores will live on campus. Poor kid can’t wait to move into a clean, sanitary apartment!
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22 minutes ago, mmasc said:
@Hadley Oh, she is adorable! 💓
Thank you!!! I am, however, thinking of sending her to boarding school😂! She has plenty of energy!
We had to put our fifteen year old beagle to sleep on my only son’s first day of college…She’s gotten us through some big changes. Now I’m too busy to notice my quiet house!
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This is a great thread. Dogs rock!
I have a four and a half month old beagle puppy who LOVES to watch the news in the evenings. She jumps up on the couch, sits up as tall as she can, and hangs on every word of the newscasters. Something about the close-ups and moving squares really entertains her! Additionally, every once in a while she lets out a deep whine/moan. Cracks me up! I often feel the same way when I watch the news…
This is Harper, the news hound…
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18 minutes ago, NewnameC said:
I am glad that you had a good meeting with the engineering department,
however, it is still unknown if your son’s application would have been considered by Cornell because it did not meet the requirements for engineering listed on their website. They may view the requirements listed on their website as what is needed for orderly and easy-to-understand homeschool applications or, more likely, it is old information that no longer applies.
Cornell Engineering should be made aware that (potentially) wrong information is on their website. All it takes is an email to whoever you met with from engineering. Cornell could be missing out on great homeschool candidates like your son.
I get this, and do appreciate your sentiment.
Honestly, though, the engineering admissions contact info is public. We did a LOT of footwork during our college admission season. I encourage everyone to do their own. It’s amazing what can be learned while making contacts and asking your own questions.
As I’ve said, my son, my husband, and I have been very happy with Cornell. I just wanted to voice our experience, and didn’t want anyone discouraged from applying. There’s many paths to finding the right fit! At the end, all that matters is finding what’s best for our students.
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Good point. I should clarify. My son was originally thinking of going engineering, and we actually met with someone in that college when we initially visited. The big take-away that we got from the meeting is that they just want to see something from homeschoolers that is orderly and easy to understand. Their goal is not to be onerous at all…
Hope this clarifies things. All I can speak from is my own experience, and they were nothing but responsive and kind…FYI, we did not get that feel from all the Ivies…
I would encourage anyone interested to call admissions and ask questions. We will be too busy wrangling our new puppy and visiting with our son to hit the admissions office!
Good luck to all in the college application season!
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Sorry for the late reply to this thread. I’m just seeing this topic, and I wanted to correct the misinformation about Cornell!
This will be a bit of a drive-by post, as I’m heading out the door to drive up for parents’ weekend.
My son is a freshman at Cornell studying math in the College of Arts and Science. He did have a 1500+ SAT score, paid internship experience, LOTS of college credits, etc. I did have very detailed course descriptions and book lists, but I did NOT list all exams, papers, etc.
We did visit the campus and sit in on a few classes, and meet with someone in the admissions office to discuss what they wanted to see from homeschool applicants. Cornell was WONDERFUL to work with, at least in our experience.
Please don’t let misinformation on the internet keep your student from applying if it’s their desire to do so. However, keep in mind that if accepted, your student will work VERY HARD once he or she begins classes!!
Hope this helps… Good luck!!
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5 minutes ago, Hyacinth said:
Of course you do. But in the original post, MEmama specifically asked that a rah-rah military approach not be part of the conversation. It's disrespectful to dismiss that request.
If you want to start a new thread about the virtues of military life, I'd bet you would find a lot of support from many people here.
I’m not going to continue to argue, but I will not apologize for defending the US military against an implicit insult.
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26 minutes ago, hjffkj said:
@MEmama I am sorry people didn't respect your wishes in regards to this post, shame on them. I have no advice other than to just be a listening ear. I hope you find a way to support her that is helpful for her.
I’m sorry you feel the need to shame us. My husband has spent multiple years away from his family, fighting for our country. I think I’ve earned the right to defend my own opinions, just as the original poster has hers.
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I’m generally confused here. One does not simply join a military academy. One is nominated by a congressman and accepted by an academy. If your friend’s child has earned this honor, then you should all celebrate a job well done. He or she must be a terrific student, athlete, and community leader.
My husband is a graduate of West Point. He received a phenomenal education from the academy. I’m really at a loss here about how to help you feel better about this without saying anything positive about our years in the army, so I’ll sign off now…
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24 minutes ago, bethben said:
I find it interesting that the more countries get further away from God's ways and God's moral order, the more women are oppressed. Look at what has happened to women's rights in just the past six months. Women now may have to compete against biological males in sports thus threatening equality for women's sports that were fought for. There are no safe spaces for women - women's shelters, women's locker rooms, women's bathroom can now be entered by males who only have to say they identify as women (not saying this is not true, just saying that a predatory man now has an excuse). A trans man just won Miss Nevada thus making even a beauty competition not just for biological women. Women are starting to lose the right to be called "mothers" (birthing person is preferred) or use the term "breastfeeding" (for the preferred chest feeding). Jobs specifically saved for women (due to sex based quotas) can now be taken by men self identifying as women. I have taught my daughter that if she sees a man in a women's bathroom to leave. I am not going to teach her to be accepting of biological men in a space where she is supposed to feel safe. Teen girls already have trouble changing in front of other girls. Having a biological male in a girl's locker room? Nope. I will not willing to throw morality out the window in favor of "tolerance". I am teaching my children to be kind to others regardless of how they identify because they are humans made in God's image and He loves them. I am not teaching them to agree that all of this is morally right. And yes, all of the above is oppressing women. I'm not seeing the same assault on men.
I know this is not the politically correct response on this forum. I've been on this forum for 14 years. It's changed. It saddens me.
Thank you for being brave enough to state this so eloquently. I know there are those of us here who agree. You are not alone.
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Wonderful news! Persistence pays off! Congrats to you both!
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I agree. My biological dad had a heart transplant when I was ten. He developed problems after a virus settled in his heart. Unfortunately, these things can happen. I hope people realize that life comes with risk. Everything has risks. It’s all about hedging the best bet some days. I still maintain that Covid is much more dangerous than the vaccine.
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I answered yes, but it only applies for the next two weeks. I have homeschooled my senior since first grade. He’s headed to Cornell in the fall😊.
I will no longer have a homeschooled student of my own, but I will continue to be active as a teacher in the homeschool community. My students bring me so much joy! Nothing has ever led to greater blessings.
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I’ve posted this in the college acceptance thread, but I’ll post it again here as well so that Root Ann has a comprehensive list. Thanks for compiling this! I’ve been reading these threads for years, and they inspired me to stay the path with homeschooling.
My son is heading to Cornell University to study mathematics and computer science. He’s dreamed about studying in their math department for years, and has been convinced the school is a good fit for him since he sat in on a couple of classes his junior year.
Congratulations to everyone!!
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Just now, katilac said:
The majority of people on this classical education board know the definition of censorship, and choosing not to publish certain books isn't it.
I have a feeling that people haven’t read the whole thread before they respond to this comment...
Anyway, I’m bowing out of the discussion now to make dinner. I realize I often hold unpopular opinions on this board. That’s okay. I just pop up every once in a while to let y’all know there are other opinions out here. We just usually stay quiet, or speak in our own echo chambers.
Happy discussing!
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4 minutes ago, ktgrok said:
But you don't trust the estate of Dr. Seuss to make their own decisions on what they want to print or not print? If I decide at some point that I don't like say, the sex scene in a book I have written, and decide to decline reissuing it because of that, is that censorship? Is it morally problematic?
These are books for 5 year olds, and not great works of literature. No one is missing out. And at 5 yrs old, we have other ways to teach object lessons that don't involve having kids look at these images, getting (rightfully) upset. And even if you are a Kindy teacher and think these ARE the best books, fine. Find a used copy.
I think authors are perfectly free to make any and all decisions about their own works. I believe that parents should decide what their five year old children read.
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3 minutes ago, Spy Car said:
It isn't censorship. Or anything that comes remotely close to censorship. It is the realization on the part of a family that some of their father's works contain offensive imagery and they are acting on their values to stop republishing these works. They are free to do that in a free country.
Theodor Geisel famously wrote, "books for children have a greater potential for good, or evil, than any other form of literature on Earth.” I think his family picked up the right message from Dr Seuss, an author whose works--in the main--promote postive virtues.
But the offensive racial stereotypes in the identified works have a negative potential that I'm sure Geisel himself would recognize (and regret) were he alive today.
Bill
You do you. I don’t want to continue to argue. Neither of us will have a change of mind here. I’m okay with that!
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2 minutes ago, Lady Florida. said:
First of all, no one is cheering censorship because this isn't censorship. It isn't book banning. It's capitalism with the added sensitivity towards the people being depicted in the illustrations. It seems like the Seuss family truly does feel, like many of us, that these caricatures are problematic but they still made a decision to stop publishing/licensing books that were actually poor sellers. Do they have that right? Should they only choose to stop publishing books that aren't controversial? Is there a name for forced publishing? Forced licensing? Are you in favor of forcing every author and every publisher to continue publishing books they don't want published?
I read banned books all through the year and therefore feel no need to read them during the official banned books week but these books aren't in that category. These books aren't being banned even if some schools choose not to keep them on the shelves. Copies already in print can still be sold and resold. Libraries can still choose to keep them on their shelves. The family has asked but not insisted that they be removed. There will be no more new copies of these books released but there are plenty still out there that will remain available.
You quoted me before I edited my post. I do understand that this isn’t technically censorship. I should have been more careful with my words. I still don’t like it, and it causes me concern.
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20 minutes ago, Spy Car said:
No one has cheered censorship.
Dr Seuss's estate has determined that some of his books contain offensive racial stereotypes--which is undeniable--and they are declining to reissue those works.
That's not censorship.
Bill
I agree with you that is not technically censorship. I just have objections to celebrating anything that even comes close.
As I said, I realize I’m in the minority. I can agree to disagree about the bigger issues here. It’s a free country.
I taught English in a small town in Texas years ago. It was close to impossible to find a book to teach that didn’t offend someone. My students missed a lot of great works. I’m a fan of teaching how to think, not what to think. Your views may vary, and that is perfectly okay. That’s part of what makes us all human.
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The older I get, the less I seem to understand. I am truly shocked to see the majority consensus on a classical education board cheering censorship.
If I didn’t read banned books, I’d have missed some great works. This is truly sad to me. I trust people to be able to make their own decisions about what to read or not read. Obviously, I’m in the minority...
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My son was just accepted to Cornell early decision, so he just pulled his application to Georgia Tech.
We visited the math department last February. It was our last real life experience before the lockdowns :(. We met with a math professor to discuss computer science and math opportunities at GT. She was absolutely wonderful, and very encouraging about our son’s homeschool experience.
I have no idea whether my son would have been admitted or not, but I did feel that everyone we talked to on campus was extremely friendly and open to homeschooled students’ applications.
Best of luck to your student!!
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This is what I did with my only. In elementary, for the content subjects, we read. And we read. And we read. I learned a ton! He seamlessly transitioned into more traditional textbook programs for history and science as he approached middle school.
It served us well. My one student is heading to Cornell in the fall😊. I’d encourage you to go for it, and enjoy learning with your littles. The added benefit to this approach is all of the wonderful memories you will make along the way.
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My elderly parents in Texas have been without electricity and water since midnight Saturday. I am stuck across the country from them and feel so very helpless...
It has been hard to read and listen to all of the blame games and finger pointing, when I really just want for people to get help and be safe.
Prayers for everyone in Texas dealing with such awful conditions right now, and a huge thank you to all who have shown such compassion for your fellow man.
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I agree with the other posters in that it depends on the school.
My son’s university accepts applications by college, and the requirements do vary quite a bit.
You are very wise to be thinking about these questions now, while your students are young! Knowledge is power in the college application season!
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2022 Acceptances
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I sent off my only this year, but I have been following this thread with excitement for all of you. Congratulations to your students, and well done, moms!! It makes me happy to see the fruit at the end of this homeschooling journey!