by coffee_black 47 Replies latest jw friends
The more elite schools are well-endowed and strongly believe that no one is turned away b/c of money. My parents worked so we were not utter poor. I ended up paying less to attend an Ivy League university than I attended a local community college. They like diversity.
Being poor and applying to Harvard shows character and courage. They want a mix of income levels.
I even had some spending money in grants.
Congratulations, Coffee! You must be bursting with pride. And best wishes to your grandson. What a great opportunity he has. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed that all goes well.
Best to all, and I hope he is accepted.
It is clear that he will be matriculating at a very impressive university. Please tell us future developments. Nothing thwarts the WTBTS, as educated people.
Wow, that is impressive. Even if he is not selected, what an honor to be a candidate. My grandson is 18 next month and plans to go to college. I was surprised to find out he wants to get a divinity degree, and be a minister. His parents are not religious, my daughter was raised a JW, but never became one (for which I am profoundly grateful). His dad was raised Seventh Day Adventist, but doesn't practice. My grandson attended with his other grandmother, and went to SDA schools his entire life. He has been mentored by the youth pastor. I am not crazy about SDA, too close to JW, but it wasn't my decision, and he seems to be thriving, and is a mature and responsible kid. His goal is to have his own non denomination church someday, which tells me he is not locked in as SDA. While it is not Harvard, I am sure far from it, I am proud that he is doing it on his own with scholarships and loans. My JW mother is probably rolling over in her grave, but I am happy he is spiritually inclined. His mother attempted suicide several times as a teen, and his father got kicked out of two schools for fighting, so I had some concerns as to how he would turn out, I would never have hoped he would be the happy, well adjusted teen that he is.
Again congrats on your grandson
Hey Coffee - I'm sure you remember Snowbird who used to contribute to the board, it's either her nephew or grandson that attends Harvard, that would be something if sometime down the road they both eneded up as roommates !!
WOOHOO!! Congratulations to you and your son! Got my fingers and toes crossed for him :)
Sending you a pm...
GGG
Interview is at 2pm.
My daughter is the one who is nervous...and me of course... He's fine. Plans on going in there and just being himself. He really shines in one on one conversations. Here he is when he started his 1100 mile walk from Orlando to Washington DC to highlight the plight of homeless children in the US. And below...his senior pictures
Coffee
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Shirley, Any way to reach Snowbird? I miss her.
I'll keep everyone posted!
Coffee
Coffee - Just sent you a PM
