Anonymous
Post 01/17/2024 20:37     Subject: A very proud father
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Congrats on the degree!

Please don't promote graduating early as an achievement. It doesn't "take" anything. It's not a race or a rush. The reward of education is in the quantity and quality, not the speed.


It takes a lot of hard work to graduate early. It saves both time and money. That’s why most people can’t do it.


How does it save $$$?


Not PP, but you can save money (room & board and tuition) by taking extra classes every semesters.


OP said he took classes over the summer to graduate early, not extra classes each semester.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2024 16:21     Subject: A very proud father
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Congrats on the degree!

Please don't promote graduating early as an achievement. It doesn't "take" anything. It's not a race or a rush. The reward of education is in the quantity and quality, not the speed.


It takes a lot of hard work to graduate early. It saves both time and money. That’s why most people can’t do it.


How does it save $$$?


Not PP, but you can save money (room & board and tuition) by taking extra classes every semesters.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2024 16:17     Subject: A very proud father
"Special Needs" or a goofball who got their act together? Either way, congrats Dad!
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2024 20:24     Subject: A very proud father
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Congrats on the degree!

Please don't promote graduating early as an achievement. It doesn't "take" anything. It's not a race or a rush. The reward of education is in the quantity and quality, not the speed.


It takes a lot of hard work to graduate early. It saves both time and money. That’s why most people can’t do it.


How does it save $$$?
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 12:25     Subject: A very proud father
Anonymous wrote:

Congrats on the degree!

Please don't promote graduating early as an achievement. It doesn't "take" anything. It's not a race or a rush. The reward of education is in the quantity and quality, not the speed.


It takes a lot of hard work to graduate early. It saves both time and money. That’s why most people can’t do it.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 08:43     Subject: Re:A very proud father
Congratulations!
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 08:39     Subject: A very proud father
So awesome! Kudos! May his future be bright
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 08:31     Subject: A very proud father
Anonymous wrote:My 21 years old son officially completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UVA yesterday, and he finishes one semester early. We're so proud as his parents. He was in Special Ed classes from K until 10th grade. He didn't excel until 11th grade when he scored 1580 on the SAT, 36 on ACT and was accepted to UVA. He wanted to prove to himself that he had what it takes to graduate early so he took summer classes to achieve that goal. He will be working for Apple in two months after taking time off to travel with his GF. He will attempt the GMAT exam in a few months. This proves that it is possible for a SN child to succeed if he/she works hard at it.


Congrats on the degree!

Please don't promote graduating early as an achievement. It doesn't "take" anything. It's not a race or a rush. The reward of education is in the quantity and quality, not the speed.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 08:15     Subject: A very proud father
Congratulations- as a parent of a similar child. I understand your joy! It is amazing!
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2024 15:08     Subject: A very proud father
Anonymous wrote:Way to go! Uva is great for Sn kids. [/quote]


IT was. They have a great services in the Health center.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2024 15:06     Subject: A very proud father
Congratulations
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2024 15:01     Subject: A very proud father
You should be proud! Comp Sci is a hard major, too.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 16:05     Subject: A very proud father
Anonymous wrote:My 21 years old son officially completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UVA yesterday, and he finishes one semester early. We're so proud as his parents. He was in Special Ed classes from K until 10th grade. He didn't excel until 11th grade when he scored 1580 on the SAT, 36 on ACT and was accepted to UVA. He wanted to prove to himself that he had what it takes to graduate early so he took summer classes to achieve that goal. He will be working for Apple in two months after taking time off to travel with his GF. He will attempt the GMAT exam in a few months. This proves that it is possible for a SN child to succeed if he/she works hard at it.


I am genuinely curious why your kid was in Special Ed classes until 10th grade? Was he misdiagnosed or something?
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2024 17:42     Subject: Re:A very proud father
Love this so much! My eyes welled up! Congrats on a successful launch - wishing your son all the best in his next chapter!
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 08:52     Subject: Re:A very proud father
Yea!!!! Congratulations!

I know it was a long, hard road for your whole family, but thanks to your son’s hard work and your support, he has a wonderful future now. I think you’re all due a big celebration. Thanks for sharing the good news with DCUM.