I feel as if all of my energy has been going towards being calm and trying to say and do the right things for my kids. I've got two who just applied ED to some very competitive (but not ivy) LACs. I am really really hoping they get into these schools -- not only do I truly believe they're great fits, but they also would be the most affordable. I don't want them to sense that I'm constantly thinking about it, and I'm sure I've done a good job with that so far, but it's so hard!
Their guidance counselor feels that they have "good shots" at the schools; their stats are in the 25-75% accepted ranges and the Naviance graphs are favorable. However, they are applying for financial aid, and their GPAs are only average for these schools. One of them has good (nothing out of the ordinary, though) ECs, and one has excellent.
I would like them to prepare backup applications. The notification dates are Dec 15 and Jan 1, so if they don't get in, that's not a lot of time to get regular decision supplements done. I mentioned that yesterday and was "yes mom'd" with eye rolls, So now I have something else to worry about.
For the one with slightly lesser stats, this is, I believe, her only shot at getting into a school that meets 100% of need. She has found some academic safeties where she would fit in, but they're more expensive. The other one has found NO good safeties at all where she'd be happy. I'm insisting that they include our state flagship on their common app, but it's huge and I know they would hate it.
If they both get in, things will be fantastic. If not, we have a lot to deal with. How do I not communicate my stress? I'm dreaming about it at night and thinking about it during the day.
I assume this is not unusual around here.... tell me it will be alright!
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