EmilyGF Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I may be opening a hard apple cider and spending this exciting Saturday night on the essays. 🤣 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, EmilyGF said: I may be opening a hard apple cider and spending this exciting Saturday night on the essays. 🤣 I’ve been at it all day today and I can’t do anymore. I will get a fresh start tomorrow morning. Good luck with the essays! That hard apple cider should help for sure!!! I’ve been doubting myself looking at my documents. Then I remember how many times I’ve heard how little time AOs actually spend looking at each kid’s application package. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 You would think that the child of a college consultant would know better, but... Sigh. Mushroom literally texted me yesterday that he had a thing that reminded him that he finished all his applications a year ago and was his brother done with all of his? Lol, he hasn't filed a SINGLE ONE. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, Farrar said: You would think that the child of a college consultant would know better, but... Sigh. Mushroom literally texted me yesterday that he had a thing that reminded him that he finished all his applications a year ago and was his brother done with all of his? Lol, he hasn't filed a SINGLE ONE. I went from ordering him to begging to screaming to begging. The result? He has a draft he says. Tomorrow morning we do the same dance. I am mentally preparing for all the drama. Hard apple cider sounds just amazing about now. This kid has most definitely attention issues with strong avoidance behavior. He is now studying for AP bio test that isn’t happening for another 3 weeks! All while the application time bomb is ticking. 😤 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 BalletBoy’s essays are like amazing. Genuinely, y’all. I often underestimate this kid and he surprises me. Now, if only he wasn’t a wait till the last second kind of person. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 52 minutes ago, Farrar said: BalletBoy’s essays are like amazing. Genuinely, y’all. I often underestimate this kid and he surprises me. Now, if only he wasn’t a wait till the last second kind of person. Rub it in! 🤣🤣🤣 Just joking. I am happy for the BalletBoy I can’t bring myself to read what my sloth has done. Maybe tomorrow morning. I need to be able to fall asleep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Clearly my conflict-avoidance technique has failed and it's time to cheerfully head into the storm. Where finesse fails, try brute force. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Roadrunner said: Rub it in! 🤣🤣🤣 Just joking. I am happy for the BalletBoy I can’t bring myself to read what my sloth has done. Maybe tomorrow morning. I need to be able to fall asleep. I mean, everything else is meh. Decent but not great transcript, weirdly unbalanced activity list (how do you say "ballet" for 7 activity slots?), bleh template single teacher letter of rec, very mediocre test score that can't even be sent everywhere. So at least he has something that will blow someone's socks off if they read it. Your kid's going to have a lot more not meh things. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Farrar said: I mean, everything else is meh. Decent but not great transcript, weirdly unbalanced activity list (how do you say "ballet" for 7 activity slots?), bleh template single teacher letter of rec, very mediocre test score that can't even be sent everywhere. So at least he has something that will blow someone's socks off if they read it. Your kid's going to have a lot more not meh things. 😉 I hear you on ballet for 7 slots. 🤣 I have musicians. My younger kid will have music for all ten. 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Good luck today! Are any of you working on a resume? I'm trying to figure that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, BusyMom5 said: Good luck today! Are any of you working on a resume? I'm trying to figure that out. Do you mean a resume for myself when this school year ends and I need something to replace this source of excitement and pizzazz in my life? 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Today ds discovered the confetti at the end of submission. Yay! DD, on the other hand, seems to be front loading the fun in her day. 🫤 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Expert at workforce productivity gains - proven results with unique multi level approach to compel workers to finish a month long task over a single weekend. Particularly skilled at staying on task and seeing work to its finish even when goals seem unattainable. This will be my lead on my resume after this weekend is over. I have 28 minutes to enjoy my morning coffee and then my first round of attack commences! 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, BusyMom5 said: Good luck today! Are any of you working on a resume? I'm trying to figure that out. I think the vast majority of students don't need a resume. But it depends on your kid and the schools. Usually the activity list is absolutely enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, Miss Tick said: Today ds discovered the confetti at the end of submission. Yay! DD, on the other hand, seems to be front loading the fun in her day. 🫤 I just spent 3 hours with 1 kid going through his 1st three applications in Common App. He is very appreciative of me at the moment and is very impressed with my course descriptions 😁! The other kid has been playing video games since he woke up 🤐! His turn is next! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) I'm just going to jump in and pump us up. We've all got this!!! All of us!!! It does help to have others to commiserate with during this horrifically traumatizing time in our lives though! Edited October 23, 2022 by mlktwins 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I'm about to post stupid Common App question #857. Everyone is probably super tired of me -- LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, mlktwins said: I'm about to post stupid Common App question #857. Everyone is probably super tired of me -- LOL! I love your questions. I can’t tell you how much I have learned from all those answers. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 I have put mine on strict schedule and told him to approach today as a 10-6 workday with two breaks and a lunch. If he gets done early, it’s bonus time! Hoping to have all essays drafted and Common App completed today. Please dear lord help this boy move a little faster! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzberrymom Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Roadrunner said: I hear you on ballet for 7 slots. 🤣 I have musicians. My younger kid will have music for all ten. 😉 Ahhh, you all are making me feel better. I kind of panicked when I realized my kiddo had voice for 7 of the activity slots. And she’s not applying to a single conservatory. 😳 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Roadrunner said: Expert at workforce productivity gains - proven results with unique multi level approach to compel workers to finish a month long task over a single weekend. Particularly skilled at staying on task and seeing work to its finish even when goals seem unattainable. Ha! It sounds like you will make an excellent freelancer if you can apply that method to yourself! I have felt like that all weekend. Last week I juggled my freelance work with my kid's app and the stuff I had to write. And now I have to play catch up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 hours ago, BusyMom5 said: Good luck today! Are any of you working on a resume? I'm trying to figure that out. My Dd had to do one for her big community service project with her scouting organization, so at least that’s out of the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 We're back from class and grocery pickup. Ready to get this party started ✏️💪🎉💻😋! 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 I can say things got done yesterday, but not nearly as much as I had hoped. Miracles don’t happen quite that often in life. 😋 I am hoping thought that by next Saturday he is ready to send in 4-5 EA apps. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 The coffee and chocolate are gone and I've moved on to a can of Coke and chips 😩!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Well, Dd finished her big community service project today. (Similar to BSA Eagle) Not a college app, but an important thing to go on them! Progress, any progress, is good! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 12 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: Well, Dd finished her big community service project today. (Similar to BSA Eagle) Not a college app, but an important thing to go on them! Progress, any progress, is good! All big things crossed off the list are good 🎉🎉!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I'm thinking how boring my life is going to be this time next year when both of my kids are off to their freshman year at college. I think I'll be ok with it 😁! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, mlktwins said: I'm thinking how boring my life is going to be this time next year when both of my kids are off to their freshman year at college. I think I'll be ok with it 😁! We can have a party! Class of ‘23 boardie moms having fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 @mlktwins Are your guys applying to the same places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: @mlktwins Are your guys applying to the same places? Yes 🤪. Edited October 25, 2022 by mlktwins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, mlktwins said: I'm thinking how boring my life is going to be this time next year when both of my kids are off to their freshman year at college. I think I'll be ok with it 😁! Boring? I am going to the beach next year right this time and spending a week with my girlfriends sipping margaritas and dancing by the warm waters of the Caribbean! Oh, the girl can dream! 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miss Tick Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Tuesday: seventh best day of the week! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 With every passing day, my expectation of quality is going down. I started out hoping for good work. Now all I care is “get it done.” 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: With every passing day, my expectation of quality is going down. I started out hoping for good work. Now all I care is “get it done.” Just remember they will spend 10-20 minutes on each application. And we are spending hours, days, and months 😋! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 5:13 PM, Roadrunner said: Apparently I have a sloth at home. Oh my gosh, living parallel lives! My first born applied for twice as many schools and now it it is clear why. She.Is.Driving.Me.Bananas. This kid is a talented writer. Heck, she writes fan fic and shares it widely for fun. He common app essay is beautiful. Writing college supplements? Suddenly writing like a 10 year old again. LOL. 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 My procrastinator, who still has HALF of their planned applications waiting in the "to-do" pile, just got an acceptance at a safety school. Not sure if this will inspire action or justify further delays. I'm still waiting for the wave of relief to wash over me? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Miss Tick said: My procrastinator, who still has HALF of their planned applications waiting in the "to-do" pile, just got an acceptance at a safety school. Not sure if this will inspire action or justify further delays. I'm still waiting for the wave of relief to wash over me? 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Start the acceptance thread for this year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Start the acceptance thread for this year! As soon as my other gets one I will. Twins complicate things! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 We just got jolted by an earthquake. For a minute there I sat wondering if it was a real earthquake or I was imagining things from stress. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 53 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: We just got jolted by an earthquake. For a minute there I sat wondering if it was a real earthquake or I was imagining things from stress. I saw the news but didn’t feel it, guess it was closer to you than us. 4 hours ago, Roadrunner said: With every passing day, my expectation of quality is going down. I started out hoping for good work. Now all I care is “get it done.” You just expressed what I’ve been thinking. May even have to drop a couple of schools and push it to RD. And these schools are not even selective, but there’s barely enough time to whittle down the personal essay which is at 2500 words. I told Dd this is not therapy writing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, crazyforlatin said: I saw the news but didn’t feel it, guess it was closer to you than us. You just expressed what I’ve been thinking. May even have to drop a couple of schools and push it to RD. And these schools are not even selective, but there’s barely enough time to whittle down the personal essay which is at 2500 words. I told Dd this is not therapy writing. Did you mean 250 words? because if she has produced 2500 words , you have got yourself 5 essays! 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) Okay. Most applications in. BalletBoy is out at the 9:30 tonight and has a show Thurs/Fri and a 12 hour work day on Saturday so let's hope he gets those last two in on Sunday so we can go enjoy Halloween. I told every one of my clients "I don't read essays on Halloween" and if my own kid makes a liar of me, I'll lose it. Also, with the shakeup at his ballet last week, I don't even know that he's going to go to college. So. Whatever. Edited October 26, 2022 by Farrar 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 46 minutes ago, Farrar said: Okay. Most applications in. BalletBoy is out at the 9:30 tonight and has a show Thurs/Fri and a 12 hour work day on Saturday so let's hope he gets those last two in on Sunday so we can go enjoy Halloween. I told every one of my clients "I don't read essays on Halloween" and if my own kid makes a liar of me, I'll lose it. Also, with the shakeup at his ballet last week, I don't even know that he's going to go to college. So. Whatever. I hope it’s a positive shakeup and he gets to dance professionally!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Roadrunner said: I hope it’s a positive shakeup and he gets to dance professionally!!! I mean, who knows. He thinks it could weirdly be good for him, but it was big drama. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Farrar said: I mean, who knows. He thinks it could weirdly be good for him, but it was big drama. 🤞🤞🤞 I know how tiny dance world is and how hard to get professional jobs and how short the career, so keeping him in my thoughts. All of those years of hard work!!!! There is always time for college and boring jobs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 OK, today is the day. Dd has no classes til 6 pm and it's going to pour rain. All I did yesterday was deep clean the house and gather the FAFSA/CSS info. We both agreed that today would be all college app, plus a little tea and chocolate. Dd is going to edit her essay to the point of sending it to her brother to read, and I'm going to finish and upload my school profile, guidance letter, and do the FAFSA and CSS. Still to do: attach various bits to the portfolio then upload, upload an arts/dance supplement, and get her DE transcript requested. Hit submit. Watch the confetti. "I'm not panicking, I'm freaking out" -- Julia Roberts in one of the Ocean's movies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Big guns today 💪💪💪🤣🤣🤣 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 34 minutes ago, mlktwins said: Big guns today 💪💪💪🤣🤣🤣 Girl I need to up my guidance counselor snack game obviously 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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