We’re Almost College Bound!
After an intense 8 week prep course, BabyGirl took the SAT a second time and improved her scores by 110 points. Most of the improvement was on the writing portion, but the math score improved a little bit too. We’re satisfied with the score, it’s in the scholarship range, so we don’t plan to test again. BabyGirl is relieved and my pockets are too.
We’ve finalized the list of schools she’d like to attend and she’s already applied to two of them online. We’re attending the Fall Open House for her top school this weekend and we’ll submit the application for that one in person. The SAT scores, transcripts, and counselor/teacher letters of recommendations have been mailed. By this time next week, the only thing left to do will be sit back and wait. Uh…the wait.
BabyGirl has done the hardest part and I’m so very proud of her. My child…my only child…my baby girl is almost college bound. Wow! When we receive that acceptance letter, I will consider it my highest and proudest life achievement to date.
To think, when I was her age, I was knocked up and worried about how we would survive. For the past 17 years, this is the year I’ve feared the most because I didn’t want her to repeat my same mistakes. But at the same time, it’s the year I’ve been waiting for. My daughter will be the second in my family (maternal & paternal) and the only in her generation (in terms of grand/great-grand children) to attend college immediately after high school and avoid teenage pregnancy. Sad familial stats, I know, but on the bright side, it means we’re breaking the cycle and leading change. Woo hoo!
I’ve made many mistakes while raising my daughter and there are many things I’d do differently if given a do-over, but I’m proud of how far we’ve come together. Go us!
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How exciting! It’s great to see cycles broken. I also somewhat dread the age 17 for my daughter because that’s when I got pregnant, but I know she’ll break cycles as well. Have fun this weekend at the College visit!
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Congratulations on being such a great Mom. We all make mistakes but you have bounced back from yours in an awesome way.
Have fun this weekend, I’m excited for you and BG.
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omg, you’re only 34 and doing so well! Wow. My daughter will only be 4 when I am 34.
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I’m proud of her like she’s my family. I guess I’ve been reading so long, I’ve gotten emotionally invested.
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Congrats to you both!
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That is so awesome! I am so happy for her and happy for you. Despite all things that may have happened to you, you have succeeded and so shall she. You have taught her well and she will thank you endlessly. You did it!
Can’t wait for the celebration post about her acceptance letter.
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How great! I remember this time it is bitter sweet! Enjoy every moment you have.
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Yay you and your daughter. I am happy to hear both of you are doing well. Best of luck in the college search.
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I’m very excited for you both, you are a great mom!
Congrats!!!!
And Woo Hoo for breaking the cycle:-)
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Congrats to the both of you. I have the same concerns, although I have boys. I was 18 when I had my oldest son. He is almost 20 now and going to college, albeit a junior college sine its so affordable in California. After he finishes his General Education Requirements there, he will transfer to a university.
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Almost? I say she is College Bound. It’s just a matter now to which college. :-)
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Kudos to both of you, but mostly to you. It takes a strong spirit to persevere and break the cycle. You’ve set such an example for your daughter, and set your own sights so high, and succeeded. BG has seen you fail and succeed, and she sees that life has no boundaries. Hard work, dedication, and an independent spirit are gifts, and your daughter has them, too.
Wow. Just wow.
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You must be so proud of her! Great work on breaking the cycle and may it be a sign of things to come.
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I love stories like yours, and your daughter’s. Some cycles are broken more easily than others, but yours is a hard one. I think both of you should be very proud. It’s funny because some of my adopted daughters have not progressed as far as I would like, but two of them have given me grandchildren, and it is there that I see the real progress. Moving forward at any speed IS progress!
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Yeah! Double Yeah!
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^5 to you and BabyGirl! Hard work always pays off. I am sure she will get her first choice of college.
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I went through the process w/ my two kids. My son pointed out that all his friends are happy in their college choices—so it seems that whatever choice you make, it is the right choice.
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WOW congrats to your daughter! Try for every scholarship she can apply for. Nowadays with the Internet, the sky is the limit for all those obscure essay contests, scholarships, and etc.
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Congratulations! College will be such a great time for you – and she has you to thank.
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Congratulations to you guys!
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hi, I subscribe to your blog, and read through my phone. Its hard to navigate here that way, so can you pleas enable a full feed?
Thanks
My feed is full. I subscribe to it also. [-SM]
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