tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post7247256360866092859..comments2011-01-24T08:27:07.792-05:00Comments on Summer at Brown: 2009 Ivy League Connection: The Experience...Dennis Shemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07106247464730295713noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post-20513579681438671622009-07-13T23:06:14.234-04:002009-07-13T23:06:14.234-04:00Dennis,
You’re not the same Dennis Shem we sent e...Dennis,<br /><br />You’re not the same Dennis Shem we sent east last year.<br /><br />It’s just my opinion, Dennis, but since I’m writing these comments MY opinion is the only one that counts. By far you’re the oldest of our 27 ILC participants this year. You’re able to see things less as a 17 year old and more as a 27 year old. I appreciate reading blogs from someone who’s pragmatic and has an understanding of things.<br /><br />Your comments about finding the right fit for a college applicant is SO right on, Dennis. I’m sure that even the colleges and universities would rather that the applicants exert a little more effort in learning about the schools they apply and eventually attend. It would cause them a lot less grief in the long run. Everyone wants happy and content students and could do without students who second guess their choice.<br /><br />One of the worst things an applicant could do is to allow their parents to have any say in the selection process. Guiding your child is one thing but trying to control their destiny is a recipe for disaster. Cloning humans is still illegal so parents need to quit trying to turn their children into duplicates of themselves. Deciding for their kids what school, what major and what classes they’ll be involved with is like picking their future spouse for them. Yes, sometimes it works but mostly it pushes the kids and their parents farther apart.Don Gosneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110247579694408858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post-47663887947584466322009-07-11T13:08:34.344-04:002009-07-11T13:08:34.344-04:00Dennis,
You said it well.
The college search is ...Dennis,<br /><br />You said it well.<br /><br />The college search is a "cryptogram" -- (so are the other searches in your life -- career, mate, etc.) -- we are always looking for the elusive cipher. <br /><br />It's clear to me from reading your post that you are becoming quite clear. You're a bright, disciplined young man with a wonderful future ahead of you. I'm confident that you have the ability to uncover your own "ciphers" -- and help others discover theirs.<br /><br />As Mr. Ramsey said, you have been a great ambassador for the ILC -- and I know you have all the talents for a remarkable future.<br /><br />Keep us in the loop as you make your choices -- both early and final. We're there rooting for you.Madeline Kronenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809038721402994691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post-49735459552430356232009-07-11T01:38:30.013-04:002009-07-11T01:38:30.013-04:00Sage advice from a mature soul. Dennis I am glad t...Sage advice from a mature soul. Dennis I am glad that you used your gut and decided to spend two summers with us in the Ivy League Connection. We could not have asked for a better ambassador for our flagship program.<br /><br />From reading your post, you are empowered and have your destiny designed in your own head. This is powerful and will help filter out the nonsense that comes with the sickening madness in applying to highly selective colleges. As you state, this is your time and this is your moment. You will make the call and no one else.<br /><br />No need to apply to a multitude of colleges, hell, you can only attend one. So, yes it sweet, but keep it simple. I hope others will follow your logic. As I said before you are a young man, so what if you are only 17, that has provided other ILC students with sage advice.<br /><br />In the end, I would not be surprised if you decide to do Early Decision or Early Action. No matter what, it will be your decision. I look forward to finding out.<br /><br />Glad that you had a great time both at Brown and Columbia. You got a lot out of being with us on the East Coast.<br /><br />Dennis, enjoy the rest of your summer. <br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Charles T. Ramsey, Esq.<br />School Board Member<br />West Contra Costa<br />Unified School DistrictCharles Tillman Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698891858507901393noreply@blogger.com