NancyNellen Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 OK, waiting (very anxiously!!) to hear back from USNA, but happy to announce an acceptance to Texas A&M for my son! Waiting to hear about merit (it's his first choice for National Merit) but it's nice to have something in the yes column. 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nancy, that's great news! :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmie Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dd was accepted to her first choice college yesterday! Bennington College in Vermont. She is THRILLED. 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dd was accepted to her first choice college yesterday! Bennington College in Vermont. She is THRILLED. Congratulations to your daughter and to others who are getting happy news! Wishing patience to all those who wait. I first heard of Bennington College in a book I read and loved as a young teen. The Cheerleader by Ruth Doan MacDougall The mother of one of the main character's friends had attended Bennington. (I believe that the main character attends it herself in a follow up book, but I never read that one.) The book left me with a very positive Bennington association. Wishing your daughter well there! Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 One little update here: DS was accepted to the Honors college at UA. 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 The universe heard me whining yesterday and rewarded me with a big envelope from Clarkson, sitting on the kitchen table, waiting for dd to get home from work. :) Still waiting on 5 others. ETA: 1/31 I was wrong --- heard from UBuffalo today.... accepted. She was actually at UB for honors college/pres scholarship interview when the letter came. The honors college was very impressive... I hope it comes to pass. 2 down, 4 to go. 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 My dd did get her first acceptance about ten days ago- Rhodes College in Memphis TN. And no, she did not do 2 SAT IIs (as their website said homeschoolers were required to have but there was no way she could do that by the time she decided to apply there). She did have a chemistry class at UAH and a chemistry lab in which she got A's and also got a very strong recommendation from her chemistry professor. She also had ACT scores that showed she was not badly educated and had a strong counselor recommendation from her cover school. We also visited the campus and she had an interview there. Now we wait for four other schools and visits to any others she is admitted to. 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 My dd did get her first acceptance about ten days ago- Rhodes College in Memphis TN. And no, she did not do 2 SAT IIs (as their website said homeschoolers were required to have but there was no way she could do that by the time she decided to apply there). She did have a chemistry class at UAH and a chemistry lab in which she got A's and also got a very strong recommendation from her chemistry professor. She also had ACT scores that showed she was not badly educated and had a strong counselor recommendation from her cover school. We also visited the campus and she had an interview there. Now we wait for four other schools and visits to any others she is admitted to. Great info! Rhodes is of interest to my 2016 grad but the SAT 2 requirement is a drawback. And Congratulations! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The universe heard me whining yesterday and rewarded me with a big envelope from Clarkson, sitting on the kitchen table, waiting for dd to get home from work. :) Still waiting on 5 others... I predict we will hear in this order: RIT, UB, Case, UR, Cornell It was an admission, wasn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 It was an admission, wasn't it? Yes, complete with a recorded welcome message from the Pep band. :) 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Yes, complete with a recorded welcome message from the Pep band. :)[/quote That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shewhoseeks Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 My oldest daughter, homeschooled since third grade, is now 4/4 for college acceptances!! She's been accepted at University of Oklahoma, Southern Methodist University, New College of Florida, and UNC-Chapel Hill! We're still waiting to hear back from her real reaches, but it feels good to have some options. Thanks to all of those here that have helped out along the way! ~Shewhoseeks 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Can I just say how fun this thread is each year? And can I add that it is particularly fun when having this process behind us and viewing it as a mere spectator rather than a participant? :D I know it's wonderful having those safeties in, but I also know it is grueling waiting on those reaches. Hang in there, folks! 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Can I just say how fun this thread is each year? And can I add that it is particularly fun when having this process behind us and viewing it as a mere spectator rather than a participant? :D Yes. Last year was pretty fraught. I have a breather before going through it all again with Hobbes. Congratulations to all those accepted this year! L 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AFwife Claire Posted January 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ds received an appointment to West Point (USMA) today! He was pretty excited--it is definitely a "big fat envelope" that comes! We were surprised because we weren't expecting to hear from them until after Feb. 28, since that was the date they said in a general email admissions sent out a few weeks ago. Ds only had a Presidential nomination there. So--exciting! Now we are anxiously waiting to hear from his first choice, USAFA--where he has 3 nominations! Radio silence from them though . . . Ds was also awarded a 4 year full Army ROTC scholarship yesterday, so it has been a big Army weekend here! 53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ds received an appointment to West Point (USMA) today! He was pretty excited--it is definitely a "big fat envelope" that comes! We were surprised because we weren't expecting to hear from them until after Feb. 28, since that was the date they said in a general email admissions sent out a few weeks ago. Ds only had a Presidential nomination there. So--exciting! Now we are anxiously waiting to hear from his first choice, USAFA--where he has 3 nominations! Radio silence from them though . . . Ds was also awarded a 4 year full Army ROTC scholarship yesterday, so it has been a big Army weekend here! :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 We just got word that dd has received a full tuition scholarship to VCU and admittance to the Honors College! Their art school is #4 in the US--we are so excited!!! 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Congrats to all! :hurray: :party: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Ds received an appointment to West Point (USMA) today! He was pretty excited--it is definitely a "big fat envelope" that comes! We were surprised because we weren't expecting to hear from them until after Feb. 28, since that was the date they said in a general email admissions sent out a few weeks ago. Ds only had a Presidential nomination there. So--exciting! Now we are anxiously waiting to hear from his first choice, USAFA--where he has 3 nominations! Radio silence from them though . . . Ds was also awarded a 4 year full Army ROTC scholarship yesterday, so it has been a big Army weekend here! What an honor. Congratulations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillStanding Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 My dd just found out (2 hours ago) that she has been accepted to Vanderbilt! This is Early Decision 2 so it is binding provided that we can afford their financial aid package (they meet 100% of demonstrated need...we will see). She is over the moon :) 47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 # 5 - Her "safe school" was Sam Houston. No financials yet. # 6 - Her second choice - Our Lady of the Lake (San Antonio) with a $12k a year merit scholarship. No, I guess we just use fastweb and wait for the financials based on the FAFSA. ?? 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ds received an appointment to West Point (USMA) today! He was pretty excited--it is definitely a "big fat envelope" that comes! We were surprised because we weren't expecting to hear from them until after Feb. 28, since that was the date they said in a general email admissions sent out a few weeks ago. Ds only had a Presidential nomination there. So--exciting! Now we are anxiously waiting to hear from his first choice, USAFA--where he has 3 nominations! Radio silence from them though . . . Ds was also awarded a 4 year full Army ROTC scholarship yesterday, so it has been a big Army weekend here! That's awesome. Congratulations to both of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 DD just got acceptance from University of Delaware! She is overjoyed! (Me too.) 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 DD just got acceptance from University of Delaware! She is overjoyed! (Me too.) :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Instead of waiting for the mailman, I should have been checking email! DS had a notification from Grinnell! He was admitted with a generous scholarship. ETA: I am so happy DS checked. He rarely checks his email on the weekends. 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Do we need to start an official list only thread? It would be great to have this info readily available, esp for those who may not be looking through this thread. Techwife - do you want to take point on this? since you are doing such a good job already. :coolgleamA: :hurray: :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Dd just got her acceptance to St. Mary's College of Maryland. They called her "Presidential Priority," which I'm not sure what that means exactly, but it sure sounds nice! They are offering some small scholarships; $1,000/renewable four years, and a $500 for the Presidential thing. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 UPDATE: DS received a Presidential Scholarship to NIU. This is a fullride scholarship. He is fairly stoked. There is an anthro prof at NIU that DS would love to work with. 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 ^this makes me very happy! Yay! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 UPDATE: DS received a Presidential Scholarship to NIU. This is a fullride scholarship. He is fairly stoked. There is an anthro prof at NIU that DS would love to work with. Awesome!!!!! :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 DS was accepted to the University of Illinois - U/C. He was also accepted to the Honors Program. This school had a great way to notify accepted applicants. Notification went online at 4pm. DS logged in at 3:35 to make sure his account worked. As soon as he logged in, a bright red and orange screen flashed up "DS - You are an Illini!" The school calls it the Boom moment. There is a link to follow so you can relive the Boom. 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 DS was accepted to the University of Illinois - U/C. He was also accepted to the Honors Program. Yay! May I be nosy and ask what major he is considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Still waiting here.. But our colleges do admissions later than in the States, so no reason to panic. The first deadline for admission (to send stuff in) is tomorrow. No early admission process in my country. Yet, we wait, and it's nerve wracking! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Still waiting here.. But our colleges do admissions later than in the States, so no reason to panic. The first deadline for admission (to send stuff in) is tomorrow. No early admission process in my country. Yet, we wait, and it's nerve wracking! Waiting is hard. My Father-in-Law used to say to the children, when they were waiting for food to come at a restaurant, 'I'll wait for you.' So I'll wait for you, Cleo. L 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thank you Laura! I waited for you last year. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 DS was accepted to the University of Illinois - U/C. He was also accepted to the Honors Program. This school had a great way to notify accepted applicants. Notification went online at 4pm. DS logged in at 3:35 to make sure his account worked. As soon as he logged in, a bright red and orange screen flashed up "DS - You are an Illini!" The school calls it the Boom moment. There is a link to follow so you can relive the Boom. A friend's son just got this! He forwarded a screenshot to his mom, who shared it with me Friday evening. Yes, it's cool! It's his first acceptance, so a great moment.He is homeschooled, but his mother isn't on WTM .. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 2nd admission today with a very nice letter about how much she liked dad's essay and how impressed they were with all of her activities. Trinity University in San Antonio so 2 for 2 so far. We are still waiting for at least 2 more. She is debating applying to one more tomorrow. I haven't gone over all the particulars but it looks like both schools so far are giving enough that it may actually be a full ride at both for 3/4 years. When she will get mail from Massachusetts is anyone's guess with the non stop snow and blizzards there. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Got another admission today - the last one we were waiting on. UMBC -University of Maryland Baltimore County (affectionately known as "Cannabis U"). ;) 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 DD was accepted at Rochester Institute of Technology today... I did the happy dance because it's in my back yard. (Is that so wrong, I ask?? :laugh: ) She was also accepted into the Honors College at UB with a Provost scholarship. Yippee! Still waiting on three more... 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Awesome news, Jen :D (UB is ??) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Oops... UB = SUNY University at Buffalo. A place snowier than home, even. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AStableBeginning Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 My daughter was accepted to Calvin College early last summer and to Liberty University in October. She plans to attend Liberty in the fall. :001_smile: Congrats to all! 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmygirls Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Congratulations! My daughter will also be going to Liberty this fall! 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmygirls Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Congratulations! My daughter will also be going to Liberty this fall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmygirls Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Sorry about the double post- I can't delete it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanine in TX Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Dd accepted to University of Texas at Austin today. 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Oops... UB = SUNY University at Buffalo. A place snowier than home, even. Ooh, *I* knew what UB was! My dad used to teach there (thermodynamics, I think), so I'm familiar with the campus. And with the snow. :-) Lots of my cousins are alums. IIRC, it has a really good music dept (among other things). Congrats! ETA: oh, and my uncle taught martial arts at UB! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Dd accepted to University of Texas at Austin today.Congrats! I know theirs is kind of a crazy system. I have two non-homeschooling friends who have been suffering through as their children were not auto-admits. I have not heard results from them which is making me nervous, though I could not tell if all decisions were released yesterday or not. Congrats to your DD! What is her major? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanine in TX Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks, Hoggirl! Dd wants to major in accounting, so she was accepted to McCombs at UT Austin. Thankfully, UT Austin is the last college for which she was awaiting a decision. Dd is my oldest, so I was a little nervous about the college application process. WTM worked though. Thanks SWB! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 A little late. DD was accepted to her top choice, Concordia University Irvine, with a $7500/yr merit scholarship. Still waiting on department scholarship offers. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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