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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ma’am. It is September. Why are you going nuclear in September? [/quote]

Because there are 4 weekends left and about 30 supplements to write by mid October?

Common app has not been started, etc.  We have this all x 2. [/quote]

OP here.  This was me again.

Am I way overreacting?

I just see there being 4 weekends left.  They can't do anything during the week due to huge amounts of homework and sports until 6:30pm. 
So we are facing 4 weekends for 30-40 supplements between them, Common App x 2, personal statements x 2, etc. 
Neither has spent any time online researching a college or reading a single email.

I am just feeling like things are really chaotic.  
Or is this all normal?
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This to me is an appropriate level of stress for you to feel  THE DAY BEFORE THE APP IS DUE. It’s Sept. It would be nice if kids did it far in advance but they mostly don’t.

If your kids would be amenable, could you do a one-hour app work session for a specific time on Sunday where you all sit down (you with them) and work on apps? Having a set time, and not too long, can help with procrastination and anxiety. You can do your own work and just offer a presence and advice if asked.[/quote]

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