Liza Q Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 My daughter was just accepted to FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) for Fashion Design which has been her dream for many years. I posted this about my daughter 4 years ago - Quote I am considering asking FIT how they view the GED, as she is the type who might so better taking the test and moving on. She spends most of her days sewing and designing and it is hard to get her to care much about her school work - she is getting A's in English and History and C's and D's in Science and MAth...I worry that she will not even get into FIT, which is a 2-yr art school, with those grades! We've had some hoops to jump through - she didn't finish her HS work (basically dropped out of homeschooling 2 months before she would have finished in the spring of 2016), took the TASC (new GED) but got the results too late to apply for Fall 2017, and has spent the past school year part-time at community college. I'm actually grateful for the delay, even if she is not. She has really matured over the past 2 years. She's getting A's in her classes - even Statistics! - and an internship at one place led to an actual paying job at the company that owns DKNY. She is responsible, hard-working, determined. Amazing! She actually won't let me tell anyone about it as she hates it when our family/my friends are too much in her business. She didn't want any condolences or encouragement when she started at the CC and she doesn't want any excitement now...she makes me crazy but my husband is the same way. But - none of you actually know us so I can come here and be as excited as I like!!! 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 That sounds absolutely perfect! Thrilled for her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I remember your quoted post, above, and when you posted about how you got the results from the TASC too late to apply last year. So glad she's in & that she's matured and is ready for this next big step. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 That's exciting. I know with my artsy girl I was happy to find out that her art school cared less about some college requirements than other schools did. I think they're looking for passionate students, even if they are a bit over-focused on their art passion. Great news for your dd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amathis229 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Congratulations and thank you for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 So exciting! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Congratulations to everyone! I love hearing stories like this -- school and career paths that aren't straightforward, and go off in unexpected (and sometimes nerve-wracking) directions. Thanks so much for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 That's fabulous news! I'd want to throw a party & put up banners at the house - I'd be going crazy about having to keep it down low :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 That's great! I'm particularly reassured to hear that they mature. Some days it can be so hard to believe... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Congrats! The dd of a good friend of mine is a sophomore at FIT. This is a lovely girl who could never be persuaded to take an interest in school or academics and did the minimum to get by (to my friend's despair). She is now at FIT, happy, and doing fantastically well, now that she is in a place where she can pursue her interests. All the best to your daughter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Yay! We have one friend who is going to FIT next year and one that's been waiting to hear. I'm so glad it worked out for your dd. Some kids take different paths. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 What great news! I'm happy to celebrate (on the sly) with you. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 That's great! My dd and I toured that school once when she thought she had an interest in fashion design. It's in a fun area and I loved its little museum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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