and aren’t you glad they are done?  I remember my older son doing his applications way, way back when and the day came when I finally threw up my hands and told him that if I were married to him, I would have divorced him--but once he was done, all was well again and he got into his first choice (Syracuse) which made it even sweeter.  (and why Syracuse?  We never really knew--McGill wanted him for hockey and we wanted McGill for him, but nope, SU was what he wanted from the getgo...)

His guidance counsellors even then were very high in their praise of Ohio schools and often wondered why more kids from Mass never considered them as they were excellent schools.

and there I went babbling again when what I really wanted to say was CONGRATULATIONS!!  He has no idea how really good it is to get an acceptance under his belt right off--mine, as I said, did get into his first choice; however, the first letter he got was a REJECTION from his SAFETY school which shook him up more than a little I can tell you!!

Yes, it’s good to have one under the belt. I think he realizes that, too. A couple of his friends, with slightly higher GPAs were rejected from their safety schools a couple of weeks ago and it sent a pall over the lot of them. I’m afraid to even say the names of the other two schools on the top of his list. But he can relax a little bit now. He has someplace to go that he considered carefully and liked, if his first and second choices don’t pan out.

SU is my alma mater. Loved that place. I have very fond memories and an abiding affection for my professors. Your son made a great choice!

We’re in the (relatively) near area, if he wants to come out for a visit.  I could also put him in touch with an alum (sis-in-law) if he wants a student’s perspective. 

Just let me know.

I know I’m late to the party here.  Congratulations.  Our mother baked a cake for my sister (the sis-in-law Dave mentioned above) for each college acceptance letter she received.  Thankfully she had to do quite a bit of baking.  Sis loved OWU. I hope the Lad is accepted into the other two schools.  Please keep us posted.

Hi Dave. The lad and his Dad did a campus visitation a couple of months ago. They got a really nice tour of the campus and dorms.

As far as the town and vicinity are concerned, that’s where the lad’s Dad grew up and where grandma lives, so we’ve all been there many times—and the OWU store was one of my favorite haunts. ;)

However, oddly enough, I don’t think we know anyone who actually went there. (Townies couldn’t wait to Get Out!!) So, yes, when the picture becomes a little clearer and choices have to be made, it would be really helpful (and very nice) if your sister-in-law could offer her point of view and experience. He’s looking more for the liberal arts and writing/theatre arts programs. But, who knows what he’ll really end up doing.

Karen! We passed each other in the virtual corridor! 

As stories of my cake making abilities are legion (never a flat cake in my life!), I might have to come up with another form of celebratory reward.  (Actually, Shepherd’s Pie seems to be on his list of most desired foody items lately). I’m so relieved. This application process is more stressful than I realized, just by virtue of how relieved I am that he has an acceptance under his belt. The lad is even more relieved. There were seriously giddy moments around here when he found out.