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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn’t it over a month till the EA deadlines? (Most are Nov 1?). Honestly, that’s enough time for the school. I am not a pushy parent and rarely intervene but it’s worth you making a call to guidance counselor and saying, look she’s sorry but we need this by Nov 1.

I’d feel differently if it was a week out but that’s a super early school deadline if it is Nov 1.[/quote]

I will absolutely try, but I understand that school counselors are super busy and my daughter isn't the only one who needs transcripts.  She has been very standoffish with me about the entire application process and wanting to do everything alone and that I needed to let her do it alone and now this has happened.  I'm also upset with myself about not standing my ground.  I do remember asking her about the deadlines and I was told that she had it 'under control'.  [/quote]

Amen. Try not to blame yourself. I could have written most of this, too. As could many of my friends.

High school seniors tend to think they have everything under control and are ready to be independent. The funny part is that is true … sometimes. But not always. And it’s incredibly hard for us parents to know when to give them space and step in more forcefully.

I promise there are MANY other parents in the exact same position as you right now. We literally had an unpleasant conversation tonight with our DC about EA deadlines because we realized theyre cutting it close.

Fingers crossed it all goes in on time, but if something goes off the rails, I won’t hesitate to reach out to the guidance counselor for help (an extension/exception if DC misses the deadline.) They know high school seniors and no doubt have helped them (and their families) through this mess many times over the years. It’s a learning experience for everyone. 😊 
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