CAL CHECKS IN
(Tuesday) There is excitement at our house tonight because Kent found out that he has been accepted by Cal -- his first choice in the university competition -- and his mother's alma mater. However (and there is always a "however" when it comes to this kind of thing), they offered him spring 2005 admission -- and we don't yet know about the financial package, yet -- and it is unclear whether housing is guaranteed for even a year.

In contrast UC Irvine (his last choice school) offered him a $7,000/year scholarship and guaranteed housing for two years.

Personally, I'd choose UCI -- not just because of the money but because I think anteaters are cool (and I've lived in Berkeley). But he has to decide what he wants to do. He's got a good head on his shoulders, and his feet on the ground, and he'll figure out what's best for him. And I'll be excited either way.