What does the AD want me to know...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it signals that you may have an exaggerated view of your DC or come off as pushing too hard on her behalf. I heard from AD when DC1 applied to a competitive school that I had so accurately described DC1 in the parental description of the applicant that it was clear I really understood DC1, who was accepted. That was easy to take as positive because the way it was stated made it clear that the AD was pleased by the consonance in DC1's demeanor and her application.

For HS, DC2 was on their own for the interview after which I recieved feedback that DC2 was very engaging and aware when describing themselves and interests. Also an admit.

Saying the parent is the biggest supporter just doesn't seem like a compliment in the same way. Of course a parent is that. You would like some other support too.

I think you're way overthinking this, also you assume that ADs are like you and overthink this sort of thing too. I agree with PP who said that schools have no need or reason to telegraph info, particularly if they are thinking of rejecting someone (not that they are). What would be the point in that, apart from just being mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it signals that you may have an exaggerated view of your DC or come off as pushing too hard on her behalf. I heard from AD when DC1 applied to a competitive school that I had so accurately described DC1 in the parental description of the applicant that it was clear I really understood DC1, who was accepted. That was easy to take as positive because the way it was stated made it clear that the AD was pleased by the consonance in DC1's demeanor and her application.

For HS, DC2 was on their own for the interview after which I recieved feedback that DC2 was very engaging and aware when describing themselves and interests. Also an admit.

Saying the parent is the biggest supporter just doesn't seem like a compliment in the same way. Of course a parent is that. You would like some other support too.

I think you're way overthinking this, also you assume that ADs are like you and overthink this sort of thing too. I agree with PP who said that schools have no need or reason to telegraph info, particularly if they are thinking of rejecting someone (not that they are). What would be the point in that, apart from just being mean?

Agree, way too much speculative interpretation here.

[Anonymous]

I don't think we have enough context to read further into the comment.