College Responses

Well, I have officially heard back from all the colleges that I applied to. I figured this would be an OK way to spread the news, as I'm a little hesitant to tell people in person because they act all sympathetic like: "Oh, it's their loss for not accepting you." Anywho, here goes:
Stanford - no
Caltech - YES
Stevens - YES and a scholarship
MIT - waiting list
Cornell - YES

So I don't know how you count those up, it's about three and a half out of five. The only real no was from my top choice, which is fairly disappointing. I'm much more resigned to it now than earlier when I was deferred through their early decision process. I think I'm learning to trust God more.

I'm doing a whirlwind tour of Caltech, Stevens, and Cornell next week and the week after. I think my teachers will probably stone me, as I've already missed about a week of school in this semester alone (I have 6 absences, this will add 4 more). However, my parents wisely said that this decision is one of the biggest of my life, and I've worked hard for years to get to this point - it would be unwise to not study my options as well as I can.

My grades were fine on my last report card; I don't think it'll be a problem. Though how sad would it be to be disqualified from attending because my grades fell!

So - I'm pretty excited about visiting these schools, it's going to be like picking out a new home for four years. Also, I get to move out and control everything myself, which will be a blessing and a curse. A lot hangs on the decision. Pray for me as I decide where to attend!