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  • L LuFins Dad
    15 Jan 2021, 17:09

    @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

    Congratulations!

    You've got some letters on their way, too... Want to join me on the side of the road? I'll squeegee, you collect the money...

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    Mik
    wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 17:59 last edited by
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    @lufins-dad said in Well Crap...:

    @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

    Congratulations!

    You've got some letters on their way, too... Want to join me on the side of the road? I'll squeegee, you collect the money...

    You would trust him with money?

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      Catseye3
      wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 18:06 last edited by
      #10

      Super news! 👏

      Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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        Copper
        wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 18:13 last edited by
        #11

        Congratulations

        My daughter went to CNU, that began the chain of events that has me living in Smithfield

        CNU is a good place, it is still a fairly new, safe campus.

        It is expensive, but is a good deal compared to similar schools around the country. It is about the same cost as Tech. If we ever get past the covid, the Ferguson Center will reopen, that is a good place.

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          jon-nyc
          wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 18:53 last edited by
          #12

          Awesome, LD.

          Fingers crossed for Tech too...

          Only non-witches get due process.

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            mark
            wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 18:55 last edited by
            #13

            Congrats!

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              Aqua Letifer
              wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 19:00 last edited by
              #14

              That's awesome news. 👍👍👍

              ...For Luke, not your wallet.

              Please love yourself.

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                xenon
                wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 19:02 last edited by
                #15

                College. That's big. Congrats!!

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                • L LuFins Dad
                  15 Jan 2021, 17:09

                  @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                  Congratulations!

                  You've got some letters on their way, too... Want to join me on the side of the road? I'll squeegee, you collect the money...

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                  Doctor Phibes
                  wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 19:11 last edited by
                  #16

                  @lufins-dad said in Well Crap...:

                  @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                  Congratulations!

                  You've got some letters on their way, too... Want to join me on the side of the road? I'll squeegee, you collect the money...

                  My son's first year of college didn't go too well - his grades were fine, but he absolutely hated the experience, so he's working for a year to pay it off, and trying to figure out what's more appealing than mechanical engineering. Pan handling is one option, I guess.

                  I was only joking

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                    Rich
                    wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 19:34 last edited by
                    #17

                    Congrat$--that'$ great!

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                    • D Doctor Phibes
                      15 Jan 2021, 19:11

                      @lufins-dad said in Well Crap...:

                      @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                      Congratulations!

                      You've got some letters on their way, too... Want to join me on the side of the road? I'll squeegee, you collect the money...

                      My son's first year of college didn't go too well - his grades were fine, but he absolutely hated the experience, so he's working for a year to pay it off, and trying to figure out what's more appealing than mechanical engineering. Pan handling is one option, I guess.

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                      Aqua Letifer
                      wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 19:42 last edited by
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                      @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                      My son's first year of college didn't go too well - his grades were fine, but he absolutely hated the experience, so he's working for a year to pay it off, and trying to figure out what's more appealing than mechanical engineering. Pan handling is one option, I guess.

                      He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                      Please love yourself.

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                      • A Aqua Letifer
                        15 Jan 2021, 19:42

                        @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                        My son's first year of college didn't go too well - his grades were fine, but he absolutely hated the experience, so he's working for a year to pay it off, and trying to figure out what's more appealing than mechanical engineering. Pan handling is one option, I guess.

                        He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

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                        Doctor Phibes
                        wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 19:52 last edited by Doctor Phibes
                        #19

                        @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                        He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                        He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                        The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

                        I was only joking

                        JollyJ AxtremusA 2 Replies Last reply 15 Jan 2021, 20:27
                        • D Doctor Phibes
                          15 Jan 2021, 19:52

                          @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                          He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                          He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                          The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

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                          Jolly
                          wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 20:27 last edited by
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                          @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                          @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                          He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                          He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                          The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

                          How much money does he want to make?

                          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                          • JollyJ Jolly
                            15 Jan 2021, 20:27

                            @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                            @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                            He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                            He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                            The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

                            How much money does he want to make?

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                            Doctor Phibes
                            wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 20:40 last edited by
                            #21

                            @jolly said in Well Crap...:

                            @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                            @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                            He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                            He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                            The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

                            How much money does he want to make?

                            Money isn't really a motivation for him at this point at all. Obviously that could change, but I think he's more concerned with finding something he likes.

                            I was only joking

                            JollyJ 1 Reply Last reply 15 Jan 2021, 20:48
                            • D Doctor Phibes
                              15 Jan 2021, 20:40

                              @jolly said in Well Crap...:

                              @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                              @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                              He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                              He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                              The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

                              How much money does he want to make?

                              Money isn't really a motivation for him at this point at all. Obviously that could change, but I think he's more concerned with finding something he likes.

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                              Jolly
                              wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 20:48 last edited by
                              #22

                              @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                              @jolly said in Well Crap...:

                              @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                              @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                              He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                              He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                              The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

                              How much money does he want to make?

                              Money isn't really a motivation for him at this point at all. Obviously that could change, but I think he's more concerned with finding something he likes.

                              If he doesn't mind working with people, consider nursing. Lots of job opportunities, not overly technical, you can advance to a nurse practitioner (if you wish) and the administrative jobs sport a disproportionate number of men. Plus, you're a guy surrounded by a ton a gals your age...All you have to do is pick the height, the weight and the size.

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                Doctor Phibes
                                wrote on 15 Jan 2021, 23:16 last edited by Doctor Phibes
                                #23

                                He's great with people (although he doesn't know it) - not so good with blood and gore.

                                I was only joking

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                                • D Doctor Phibes
                                  15 Jan 2021, 23:16

                                  He's great with people (although he doesn't know it) - not so good with blood and gore.

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                                  Friday
                                  wrote on 16 Jan 2021, 11:04 last edited by
                                  #24

                                  @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                                  He's great with people (although he doesn't know it) - not so good with blood and gore.

                                  He could study psychology and go into marketing. Or anything actually.

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                                  • D Doctor Phibes
                                    15 Jan 2021, 19:52

                                    @aqua-letifer said in Well Crap...:

                                    He getting any ideas? I really shouldn't have gotten the degree that ai did. Had I done what you're son is doing, I would have saved a ton of time.

                                    He's pretty clueless. His best subject at HS was probably history, but he knows that would be a complete waste of money, and he has no interest in teaching. He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math. We shall see.

                                    The one good thing about Covid is that it was a perfect excuse for him to take a year or two out, and discover what working in retail is like, which might provide some motivation to get back on the engineering bus (at least that was our plan).

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                                    Axtremus
                                    wrote on 16 Jan 2021, 19:48 last edited by
                                    #25

                                    @doctor-phibes said in Well Crap...:

                                    He really needs something moderately technical, but without too much math.

                                    Maybe some sort of “information technology” degree? Good luck!

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                                      brenda
                                      wrote on 17 Jan 2021, 05:39 last edited by
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                                      Excellent news, LFD! Congrats to Luke. I bet he gets an acceptance letter to his first choice, too. Acceptance letters take longer to get than the other kind.

                                      Phibes, your kiddo is going to be more sure of himself and ready to dig in for his next academic adventure. When I was teaching, older students were an absolute joy in class. I loved their focus and good attitude. Please keep us posted. I'm rooting for him. 🙂

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                                        LuFins Dad
                                        wrote on 20 Feb 2021, 15:50 last edited by LuFins Dad
                                        #27

                                        Just heard back from his school of choice, Virginia Tech. Waitlisted... They’ve had 45,000 applications and it’s clogging their system.

                                        The problem seems to be twofold. Waiving the SAT has caused a huge influx of new applications.

                                        Second, since they are removing the SAT for consideration this year, they are just balancing academic scores with a socio-economic weighting system for the district. A 4.0 in Fairfax and Loudoun is worth a 3.0 from less prosperous communities.

                                        Kind of makes me happy that he was waitlisted and we can focus in on CNU. Everything I am reading tells me Virginia Tech and other mega-schools are going to be a clusterfvck this year.

                                        The Brad

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                                          brenda
                                          wrote on 20 Feb 2021, 16:13 last edited by
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                                          This is when college admissions department starts missing the SAT.

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