Application season primal scream

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Our private saying it’s going to be a tough year….
So apply to 15-20

Why is it a tough year? Tougher than last year?

Also, is it tough only for private schools, or tough for everyone?

Ummm. population cliff? Have you not read this (2025) will be the toughest year? And prior to this year, 2024 was the toughest year.

Nope. It’s easier for high stats kid at elite colleges starting this year (2025) because of many going back to test required.

With the height of applications last year because all those test optional kids on the bunch they got way more applications than they will this year now that scores are required at most of the tippy top schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I swing from feeling incredibly stressed to optimistic. I tend to soak up DD’s stress like a sponge, and I’m trying not to do that so I can be a calming influence on her. It’s hard. I grind my teeth at night and my stomach hurts from anxiety. But I’m also enjoying learning more about DD’s hopes and dreams as she’s been forced to articulate them in ways she’s never done before. I love seeing her see herself in different environments and I’m proud she’s keeping an open mind. I’m also confronting the reality that my only child will be gone in a year. There’s a lot to process, but I’m grateful to have this opportunity to imagine the future together, even though it’s scary and stressful sometimes.

So sweet! Hang in there & you're doing a great job parenting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I swing from feeling incredibly stressed to optimistic. I tend to soak up DD’s stress like a sponge, and I’m trying not to do that so I can be a calming influence on her. It’s hard. I grind my teeth at night and my stomach hurts from anxiety. But I’m also enjoying learning more about DD’s hopes and dreams as she’s been forced to articulate them in ways she’s never done before. I love seeing her see herself in different environments and I’m proud she’s keeping an open mind. I’m also confronting the reality that my only child will be gone in a year. There’s a lot to process, but I’m grateful to have this opportunity to imagine the future together, even though it’s scary and stressful sometimes.

So sweet! Hang in there & you're doing a great job parenting.

+1!!! I have an only child too and it’s a bittersweet experience for sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I swing from feeling incredibly stressed to optimistic. I tend to soak up DD’s stress like a sponge, and I’m trying not to do that so I can be a calming influence on her. It’s hard. I grind my teeth at night and my stomach hurts from anxiety. But I’m also enjoying learning more about DD’s hopes and dreams as she’s been forced to articulate them in ways she’s never done before. I love seeing her see herself in different environments and I’m proud she’s keeping an open mind. I’m also confronting the reality that my only child will be gone in a year. There’s a lot to process, but I’m grateful to have this opportunity to imagine the future together, even though it’s scary and stressful sometimes.

So sweet! Hang in there & you're doing a great job parenting.

Thanks! I think I cracked a molar last night😀