Miss Marple Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 How exciting! Congratulations, Calvin :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 This is so great. Congratulations to mother and son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Laura just WOW!!! That cause for a celebration! Congrats to you both!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Awesome!! Congratulations to you both! All the best for the final slog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Congratulations to your son!!! I get excited just hearing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Just saw this! Well done Calvin and Laura. I'm looking forward to future posts about Oxford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Way go go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Phew! How exciting! Is Calvin excited or just overwhelmed and scared? Hopefully, the confidence they are placing in him will help him with the stress and keep him from being so scared he does something stupid and sour-grapes-like like deciding that if he deliberately fails or fails by not trying his hardest, it isn't really failing. Judging by my own experience with children who want (and need) one particular college or program (much lower down the ladder, though : ) ), it might be worth making sure he remembers about that trap so he can try to avoid it. It might also be worth avoiding family parties with runny, smeary toddlers present and reminding him to drink his orange juice and get outdoors occasionally. Sending applying, focusing, and healthy thoughts your way! Best of luck! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I can hardly imagine that a student who is prone to feeling overwhelmed and scared, over good news no less, would make it though an intensive five day interview visit with flying colors! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Phew! How exciting! Is Calvin excited or just overwhelmed and scared? Hopefully, the confidence they are placing in him will help him with the stress and keep him from being so scared he does something stupid and sour-grapes-like like deciding that if he deliberately fails or fails by not trying his hardest, it isn't really failing. He's pretty happy. As with many bright kids, he's not always been the best at actually applying himself to hard work in subjects that he doesn't enjoy (maths, biology and French at present). But he definitely is finding the prospect of Oxford to be a productive goal. He has 'mock' (practice) exams in a couple of weeks, and he's getting down to work for those. He deals pretty well with stress. He took his first high school level exam at this exam centre when he was eleven and flew through it, so he doesn't intimidate easily. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 He's pretty happy. As with many bright kids, he's not always been the best at actually applying himself to hard work in subjects that he doesn't enjoy (maths, biology and French at present). But he definitely is finding the prospect of Oxford to be a productive goal. He has 'mock' (practice) exams in a couple of weeks, and he's getting down to work for those. He deals pretty well with stress. He took his first high school level exam at exam centre when he was eleven and flew through it, so he doesn't intimidate easily. L LOL Ah yes. I see what you mean. That is indeed an imposing building! That earlier experience will stand him in good stead, I'm sure. It sounds like he is very level-headed about this. That is wonderful! You must be so happy for him! Best of luck to him in those exams. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Congratulations. That's so cool. All the best going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Coming late: Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Congratulations and best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wonderful News!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Adding to the Congratulations! Fantastic! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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