Ms. Riding Hood Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ds was just accepted early action at MIT. Oh my. :willy_nilly: :svengo: :party: :blink: :scared: I am so speechless. Somebody slap me. Oh oh oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girligirlmom Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations! That is so exciting! My girlfriend went there and I visited her a few times, especially the summer I did an internship in Sturbridge, MA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice H Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :) What a great Christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I'm so thrilled for you and ds!!! What a great early Christmas gift! :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations! :party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 So exciting!! Congratulations! :cheers2: :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congrats to him AND to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 WOW!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congrats to you and your son! Well done! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Wonderful! I hope he has a terrific experience there! Time to put this in my burgeoning file of homeschooling success stories... GardenMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That is awesome. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenn Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 WOW! Congratulations! Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That is WONDERFUL! Dh and I had a great time there -- amazing and supportive students, challenging classes, etc. What a great opportunity for your son! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 So happy for you!! My homeschooled son is a junior there right now - it's the best thing that ever happened to him. If you have any questions or anything, send a PM my way and I'd be glad to talk! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :party::thumbup: I am SO EXCITED for you and your ds! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Perhaps others on the HS board "know" you and yours better, but I'm guessing I'm not the only one who would appreciate a synopsis of your HS years. Pretty please? Congratulations, by the way. That's quite an accomplishment for both of you. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Perhaps others on the HS board "know" you and yours better, but I'm guessing I'm not the only one who would appreciate a synopsis of your HS years. Pretty please?Congratulations, by the way. That's quite an accomplishment for both of you. Terri As a noobie, I'd appreciate it, too! Congratulations to your son on this achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :party: Wow Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations! What I'd love you to share is the essay he had to write...but that may be too personal to ask for. I'm so happy for you!!! (and your ds, of course :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That is awesome, awesome, awesome! Congratulations to you and to your son! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :party: What a wonderful accomplishment! You must be very proud. Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That is SO EXCITING. What a relief! Congratulations! -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 with us how you did it? What field is your ds pursuing? I'm assuming some area of science/technology/math. If so, can you please share what curriculum you used for each field and how your ds studied, applied, etc. I'm so excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Oh, Wow! That's exciting! Congratulations to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 What great news! Way to go mom and ds! Homeschooling high school works!!!!!!!! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Oh my gosh, that is wonderful! Congrats to you both! :party: :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 with us how you did it? What field is your ds pursuing? I'm assuming some area of science/technology/math. If so, can you please share what curriculum you used for each field and how your ds studied, applied, etc. I'm so excited for you! And CONGRATULATIONS TO You and your DS Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 One other question -- is he definitely going to MIT? Or is he waiting to hear from other schools? Is he waiting to hear about Fin Aid? I know that some kids "know" where they are going the moment the acceptance comes in.....and some wait to hear about other options..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YJ in AL Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 YAY!!!!! Way to go!!!:thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie-Knits Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Way to go! We are just starting down that road this year with our mathie/techie junior so it is encouraging to hear your success story. Kudos again!:hat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 What a great early Christmas present! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :hurray: Yay! Congratulations to both of you. That is so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 What exciting news! Congratulations to him and to your whole family. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langfam Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Woo Hoo!!!!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Riding Hood Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 with us how you did it? What field is your ds pursuing? I'm assuming some area of science/technology/math. If so, can you please share what curriculum you used for each field and how your ds studied, applied, etc! If you only knew how this question makes me laugh! Someone is asking what I have done? :lol: Okay--here's how I did it. I prayed a lot, I cried a lot, I sometimes screamed, often doubted, frequently despaired, generally second-guessed and between-times bit my nails. And that's really the honest truth! But here's the story: This ds has been homeschooled since the beginning of 6th grade. I was incredibly anxious about bringing him home, since at that time we frequently butted heads, however I have enjoyed him immensely. In one of his essays, he wrote about how he blew off his work throughout the 6th grade, until one day a friend mentioned something they were doing in the p.s. Ds apparently became alarmed, suddenly fearing that he was behind all his friends. He says this was a great motivator for him, and encouraged him to realize that he needed to get busy, or he'd be behind forever. He is an incredibly self-motivated, self-disciplined person. Much more so than I! I'd say he began to be this way in the 8th grade and has continued to pick up speed. It was only last year about this time that he discovered MIT and set his sights on that grail. While I knew that homeschoolers had been admitted, I really had no clue whether he had a shot. He has been entirely self-taught. Can I please emphasize that? I did nothing, other than organize a few materials, set up test dates and so forth. We discuss things, but I teach him nothing. This has included AP-level classes in chem, comp. sci, physics. He has used, and I have frequently applauded, Apologia science textbooks. He used both the Apologia chem books to score a 5 on the AP chem; both physics books to score a 5 on the AP physics B, and an 800 on the SAT Physics subject exam. Jay Wile has been his favorite "teacher", with the notable exception this year of Dr. Edward Burger and Thinkwell calculus. Otherwise, he has used a smattering of Laura Berquist's syllabi, Saxon math, Henle Latin. Nothing earth shaking here. I'm sorry if I disappoint. I truly think he got this acceptance because of who he is. He's a kid who loves to learn, and I think that he was just his plain ol' simple self in his application--no fancy words, no big contests and awards. Just a hard working boy who wants to take himself to the limit. Beats me that that's good enough, but I think it really was. He has played three sports at the local high school, and was able to have two coaches write recommendations for him. They were very nice, supportive and honest assessments--but nothing like what a star English teacher might have written. Just simple, straight-forward, and "storied". Without these objective recommendations, I am positive that he wouldn't have had a chance. I think the AP scores and SAT scores (two were required) also served to validate my home-made grades and demonstrate a certain level of achievement. He is interested in engineering and physics. I think he'll use his first year or two to decide where he fits. What more can I say? Susan Wise Bauer, these boards have been an incredible blessing to me as I attempted to guide this child. I don't do things per TWTM, because I've never felt cabable. We just struggle along as we can. But there are so many good moms on here that have offered suggestions, wisdom, ideas and encouragment. Maybe that last thing has been the biggest of all, as I have no support group in my rural area. I am SO grateful for these boards, and for all those who have shared so much here. I can't say it loudly enough: THANK YOU!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congratulations to you and your family! And thank you for sharing, it's very inspiring to those of us with younger kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asma_08 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congrats!!! I love to hear from those at the end of the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryM Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Excellent!!! Congratulations to the scholar and his teacher! It is very impressive to read of the college acceptances on this board AND the success of the students once on campus too. I am in awe of you all! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 And---for filling us in on all of the details! He sounds like a very motivated teen, but my big hugs and pats on the back to you, too, for facilitating such a homeschooling environment that has given him the liberty and encouragment to pursue his goal! Congratulations to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That's wonderful!!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 He is an incredibly self-motivated, self-disciplined person. Much more so than I! I'd say he began to be this way in the 8th grade and has continued to pick up speed. It was only last year about this time that he discovered MIT and set his sights on that grail. While I knew that homeschoolers had been admitted, I really had no clue whether he had a shot. He has been entirely self-taught. Can I please emphasize that? I did nothing, other than organize a few materials, set up test dates and so forth. We discuss things, but I teach him nothing. This has included AP-level classes in chem, comp. sci, physics. He has used, and I have frequently applauded, Apologia science textbooks. He used both the Apologia chem books to score a 5 on the AP chem; both physics books to score a 5 on the AP physics B, and an 800 on the SAT Physics subject exam. Jay Wile has been his favorite "teacher", with the notable exception this year of Dr. Edward Burger and Thinkwell calculus. Again, congratulations. I suspect the bolded part is what made him rise to the top of the applicants. You may think you've taught him nothing, but I think you've taught him very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 If you only knew how this question makes me laugh! Someone is asking what I have done? :lol: Okay--here's how I did it. I prayed a lot, I cried a lot, I sometimes screamed, often doubted, frequently despaired, generally second-guessed and between-times bit my nails. And that's really the honest truth! But here's the story: This ds has been homeschooled since the beginning of 6th grade. I was incredibly anxious about bringing him home, since at that time we frequently butted heads, however I have enjoyed him immensely. In one of his essays, he wrote about how he blew off his work throughout the 6th grade, until one day a friend mentioned something they were doing in the p.s. Ds apparently became alarmed, suddenly fearing that he was behind all his friends. He says this was a great motivator for him, and encouraged him to realize that he needed to get busy, or he'd be behind forever. He is an incredibly self-motivated, self-disciplined person. Much more so than I! I'd say he began to be this way in the 8th grade and has continued to pick up speed. It was only last year about this time that he discovered MIT and set his sights on that grail. While I knew that homeschoolers had been admitted, I really had no clue whether he had a shot. He has been entirely self-taught. Can I please emphasize that? I did nothing, other than organize a few materials, set up test dates and so forth. We discuss things, but I teach him nothing. This has included AP-level classes in chem, comp. sci, physics. He has used, and I have frequently applauded, Apologia science textbooks. He used both the Apologia chem books to score a 5 on the AP chem; both physics books to score a 5 on the AP physics B, and an 800 on the SAT Physics subject exam. Jay Wile has been his favorite "teacher", with the notable exception this year of Dr. Edward Burger and Thinkwell calculus. Otherwise, he has used a smattering of Laura Berquist's syllabi, Saxon math, Henle Latin. Nothing earth shaking here. I'm sorry if I disappoint. I truly think he got this acceptance because of who he is. He's a kid who loves to learn, and I think that he was just his plain ol' simple self in his application--no fancy words, no big contests and awards. Just a hard working boy who wants to take himself to the limit. Beats me that that's good enough, but I think it really was. He has played three sports at the local high school, and was able to have two coaches write recommendations for him. They were very nice, supportive and honest assessments--but nothing like what a star English teacher might have written. Just simple, straight-forward, and "storied". Without these objective recommendations, I am positive that he wouldn't have had a chance. I think the AP scores and SAT scores (two were required) also served to validate my home-made grades and demonstrate a certain level of achievement. He is interested in engineering and physics. I think he'll use his first year or two to decide where he fits. What more can I say? Susan Wise Bauer, these boards have been an incredible blessing to me as I attempted to guide this child. I don't do things per TWTM, because I've never felt cabable. We just struggle along as we can. But there are so many good moms on here that have offered suggestions, wisdom, ideas and encouragment. Maybe that last thing has been the biggest of all, as I have no support group in my rural area. I am SO grateful for these boards, and for all those who have shared so much here. I can't say it loudly enough: THANK YOU!!! :grouphug: Congratulations! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in IL Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 :hurray::party::cheers2::thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 How wonderful! Great job, mom and son. Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Fantastic!! I told my son and he was definitely impressed!:) Congratulations to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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