Anonymous
Post 01/05/2023 15:11     Subject: Applying is stressful
We might be relocating due to job thing so that uncertainty is really not motivating these final edits…
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2023 14:52     Subject: Applying is stressful
Working on getting MS applications finalized. Agree that it is very stressful! Our kid can't go without significant financial aid and that is causing me major anxiety.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 22:02     Subject: Re:Applying is stressful
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait until 9th grade. The worst application year even worse than college.

Took me by surprise how stressful it was to apply for private HS from public school, but I'm glad we got a taste of what it might be like to apply to college, so hopefully we won't be totally blindsided when that time comes.

Good luck to everyone!

+1
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 21:58     Subject: Applying is stressful
Focus on the proper fit for your kid and it's not so bad. You can only control so much. Don't buy into all drama that people will manufacture.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 21:42     Subject: Re:Applying is stressful
Anonymous wrote:Wait until 9th grade. The worst application year even worse than college.


Took me by surprise how stressful it was to apply for private HS from public school, but I'm glad we got a taste of what it might be like to apply to college, so hopefully we won't be totally blindsided when that time comes.

Good luck to everyone!
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 21:30     Subject: Re:Applying is stressful
Wait until 9th grade. The worst application year even worse than college.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 21:23     Subject: Applying is stressful
Just wait until college…you don’t know stress yet!
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 16:05     Subject: Applying is stressful
Anonymous wrote:Applying for K. Everything in (except a teacher recommendation- which is annoying), two playdates left to do (others already done). Stressing and waiting. Anyone else eager for March? I'm happy my kid has no idea what's going on.


Have a good plan b and plan c that you can embrace if first choice doesn’t work out - good luck!
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 14:27     Subject: Applying is stressful
I know. I'm pouring everyone a virtual cocktail/wine.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 14:19     Subject: Applying is stressful
Agreed - it is stressful for Elementary, then HS, and just wait for college.....

senior year 1st semester is awful for everyone I know (public, private, those gunning for elites, those taking a more measured approach, those trying to be totally chill.)
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 14:02     Subject: Applying is stressful
The whole point of applying in kinder is to avoid the nightmare stress of older grade applicants. They have to write essays, interview on their own (you are stressed about playdates?), and of course dealing with rejection for a kid who is well aware they didn’t make the cut.

It’s good you are wealthy enough to pay for 13 years of private if kinder application is stressing you out.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 14:00     Subject: Applying is stressful
It will be ok. Everything works out in the end.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 11:54     Subject: Applying is stressful
Yes. 9th grade applicant. They had a lot to do during the application process (essays, studying for exams, interviews) and are old enough to feel the sting if they get rejected. I will be so happy when this is over.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 11:18     Subject: Applying is stressful
It can be very stressful. and it's really hard when your kid is older and does not what is going on and they get rejected.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 10:52     Subject: Applying is stressful
Applying for K. Everything in (except a teacher recommendation- which is annoying), two playdates left to do (others already done). Stressing and waiting. Anyone else eager for March? I'm happy my kid has no idea what's going on.