UChicago ED

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP, you sound a little cray cray. Are you from here? If you’re from small town USA very far away from any metro area, then your peculiar combination of innocence and arrogance would not be surprising.

OP here. I’m in DC. Daughter at a private though not “Big3”.
Not sure why you think I’m crazy, innocent or arrogant by my messages but ok. I’m just worried sick about my daughter. Almost 3 hours later we’ve heard nothing. That’s not normal by any stretch even if she wants to be with her friends and get comfort from them or at practice. Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I think that after all we’ve been through together to get to this point the very least she could do would be to send me and her dad a short text. The fact that she hasn’t communicated at all makes me very concerned. We can only conclude that she didn’t t get in and is seeking solace from her friends and that’s ok but am I wrong to expect at lest some communication? I’m an older mom so perhaps I think differently. I don’t know.

I would not bother to reply to someone who uses the term cray cray.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP, you sound a little cray cray. Are you from here? If you’re from small town USA very far away from any metro area, then your peculiar combination of innocence and arrogance would not be surprising.

OP here. I’m in DC. Daughter at a private though not “Big3”.
Not sure why you think I’m crazy, innocent or arrogant by my messages but ok. I’m just worried sick about my daughter. Almost 3 hours later we’ve heard nothing. That’s not normal by any stretch even if she wants to be with her friends and get comfort from them or at practice. Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I think that after all we’ve been through together to get to this point the very least she could do would be to send me and her dad a short text. The fact that she hasn’t communicated at all makes me very concerned. We can only conclude that she didn’t t get in and is seeking solace from her friends and that’s ok but am I wrong to expect at lest some communication? I’m an older mom so perhaps I think differently. I don’t know.

OP, I get it, I really do. I know it's so hard to wait. You will know something very, very soon. Just hang in there for a couple more hours.

[Anonymous]

Just give her a break. She probably didn't get in and is feeling bad about it. She will let you know.

To the "admissions counselor," your "experience at NYU" has no bearing on Chicago. They put out very unique prompts and really do value the creativity. These are not standard prompts.

My son's friend is in EA. I'm not sure if she's even excited as she has other big acceptances as well. Hopefully she won't keep applying to other schools and taking up other seats. Sorry, that might be a jerky thing to write.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP, you sound a little cray cray. Are you from here? If you’re from small town USA very far away from any metro area, then your peculiar combination of innocence and arrogance would not be surprising.

OP here. I’m in DC. Daughter at a private though not “Big3”.
Not sure why you think I’m crazy, innocent or arrogant by my messages but ok. I’m just worried sick about my daughter. Almost 3 hours later we’ve heard nothing. That’s not normal by any stretch even if she wants to be with her friends and get comfort from them or at practice. Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I think that after all we’ve been through together to get to this point the very least she could do would be to send me and her dad a short text. The fact that she hasn’t communicated at all makes me very concerned. We can only conclude that she didn’t t get in and is seeking solace from her friends and that’s ok but am I wrong to expect at lest some communication? I’m an older mom so perhaps I think differently. I don’t know.

OP, I get it, I really do. I know it's so hard to wait. You will know something very, very soon. Just hang in there for a couple more hours.

Thanks. That’s very kind. I suppose I have no choice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP, you sound a little cray cray. Are you from here? If you’re from small town USA very far away from any metro area, then your peculiar combination of innocence and arrogance would not be surprising.

OP here. I’m in DC. Daughter at a private though not “Big3”.
Not sure why you think I’m crazy, innocent or arrogant by my messages but ok. I’m just worried sick about my daughter. Almost 3 hours later we’ve heard nothing. That’s not normal by any stretch even if she wants to be with her friends and get comfort from them or at practice. Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I think that after all we’ve been through together to get to this point the very least she could do would be to send me and her dad a short text. The fact that she hasn’t communicated at all makes me very concerned. We can only conclude that she didn’t t get in and is seeking solace from her friends and that’s ok but am I wrong to expect at lest some communication? I’m an older mom so perhaps I think differently. I don’t know.

OP, I get it, I really do. I know it's so hard to wait. You will know something very, very soon. Just hang in there for a couple more hours.

Thanks. That’s very kind. I suppose I have no choice

OP, I fully understand your feelings. It shows how much you love your daughter, how invested you are in her life. Whatever school your daughter will choose to matriculate at, from among the various acceptances she will receive, she will do well. All the best to your family.

[Anonymous]

OP here. She got in!!!
They had an away game and she thought the results would not be out until after 4. Only a text from a friend prompted her to check. I asked why she hadn't taken a screen shot and sent immediately but she said she wanted to tell us face to face.
I’m very happy she got in but overwhelmingly relieved that she’s fine.

[Anonymous]

Congrats, OP and OP DD! That's great news.

[Anonymous]

That’s wonderful news! Congratulations to you all!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. She got in!!!
They had an away game and she thought the results would not be out until after 4. Only a text from a friend prompted her to check. I asked why she hadn't taken a screen shot and sent immediately but she said she wanted to tell us face to face.
I’m very happy she got in but overwhelmingly relieved that she’s fine.

Woo hoo! Congratulations! Such a fantastic school. My ‘21 is killing herself in school to try to get there. It will be nice to share this story with her.

[Anonymous]

Congrats! I went there for grad school and my sister for undergrad. Great school.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations, OP! So happy for her, and happy for you.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations OP and DD. I went there for undergrad and made the best friends there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations, OP! So happy for her, and happy for you.

Great news! My niece is there now and lives it.

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP.

I too would be worried and stressed and annoyed and scared (and many more feelings) if my DD had not messaged hours after ED results came in (assuming she knew they were released. You were right to feel the emotions you did but now its time to celebrate.

Call me a sucker but I love happy endings.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations PP. Best $320,000 you'll ever spend!