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December 12, 2005
Excellent News
There’s such a thing known as anticipation. Carly Simon turned it into a top-selling song and Heinz co-opted it for an ad campaign extolling the virtues of their ketchup.
There’s such a thing known as rolling admissions, meaning colleges begin accepting students in the fall and all the way through the traditional early spring season.
In theory, rolling admissions cuts down on the long period of anticipation after applications are filed and acceptance letters are sent out.
Val, our wonderful mail carrier, delivered the mail about 11:15 this morning and buried in the stack was a letter for Robbie from Central Connecticut College. He was due home from school around 12:40. For well over an hour, I have sat here waiting for Robbie to come home so we can find out what the future holds.
And Carly sang in the background of my mind.
He came in the door and I handed over the letter, with Deb on the phone. He rips it open and then screams, “I’m in!” As he hops in circles of joy, I glance at the rest of it and they’re thrilled to have him, I’m thrilled he found out.
We’re very proud of our son and are thrilled to note he has been accepted at his first choice school, to begin studying for his teaching degree in high school science. It makes a joyous holiday season just wee bit brighter.
Posted by Bob Greenberger at December 12, 2005 12:57 PM
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Congrats to Robbie... although I presume all will understand when I say I harbor a preference for Katie's choice of school.
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Posted by: Mike Flynn at December 12, 2005 04:35 PM
Congrats!
Posted by: Allyn at December 12, 2005 06:58 PM
Congratulations to Robbie from both of us!
Posted by: Nomi and Michael Burstein at December 12, 2005 09:51 PM
That's awesome!
Congrats to Robbie and to Bob and Deb for helping him achieve his dream.
Posted by: Jackie at December 14, 2005 07:30 PM
That's terrific, Bob. Congratulations to Robbie!
Posted by: Paul Balze at December 15, 2005 05:07 PM