A nice story from Yale

[sabang]

Meet the first ever quadruplets to be offered admission to Yale University- and in the same year as well. On their own merits too- not because they's Black. Or Quads.

Got that Jettie?

Yale Says Yes, 4 Times

Ray Crouch, a senior at Danbury High School, logged onto the computer in his family’s living room just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday and entered the Web site of the Yale admissions office.

Suddenly the screen turned blue — Yale blue — and an image of a bulldog, the university mascot, appeared, followed by “Welcome to the Class of 2014.” Ray, 18, had been offered a spot in the next freshman class, under its early-admission program. Standing behind him, his mother, Caroline, screamed.

But that was only the beginning. Moments later, Ray’s brother, Kenny, also 18, went to the Yale site and got an identical message. He was followed by their sister Carol. Same news. Then the room fell silent. Ray, Kenny and Carol are quadruplets, and their sister Martina had applied to Yale, too.

“I was thinking, it’s going to be really awkward when I don’t get in,” Martina recalled Friday.

But the computer turned blue for her as well, which prompted such an outpouring of joy from their mother that she wrestled their father, Steven, to the floor in a hug.

The Crouches’ perfect batting average represents a first for Yale — the first time in anyone’s memory that it has offered admission to quadruplets. It is also, of course, no small milestone for the siblings, who were born more than two months premature. (Ray was the last to be released from the neonatal unit, more than four months later.)

They made up for that rough start. Their class rankings range from 13 out of a class of 632 (Kenny) to 46 (Martina) — and they have sky-high SAT scores (including Carol’s perfect 800 on the verbal part of that exam).

But whether any one of them, let alone all four, winds up at Yale remains an open question. Under Yale’s early-admission program, accepted applicants can apply to other colleges and need not make up their minds until May 1.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/19/ed...19yale.html?em

Money is an issue- the Father works for the government, the Mother is studying for a Masters degree. But Yale offers financial assistance on a case by case basis, so this shouldn't stop them. And one of these bright kids has an interview with Harvard- all of them are likely to end up with several offers actually. But Yale isn't to be sneezed at. Up to them I guess.

One advantage that Yale may hold in landing the four Crouch children is that they seem reluctant to part, after being inseparable for so long. Which is not to say they have not imagined what it would be like to go solo.

As Kenny put it: “It might be fun to go somewhere where I’m not ‘one of the quads.’ ”

[davearn]

I'm sure the parents have made many sacrifices for these kids and once they graduate they will be on easy street.

[sabang]

Lets hope employment prospects for Grad's improve in the US and many other countries in the next few years. But Ivy Leaguers don't generally end up on welfare. Good on 'em.

[smeden]

god for them

[Loy Toy]

Meet the first ever quadruplets to be offered admission to Yale University- and in the same year as well. On their own merits too- not because they's Black. Or Quads.

Sounds like a bit of sisterly/brotherly teamwork has gone here and good for them, good for their family and good for the community!

Good one Sabang!

[Marmite the Dog]

Firsty, that's an outstanding achievement for the family. Well done.

they have sky-high SAT scores (including Carol’s perfect 800 on the verbal part of that exam).

“I was thinking, it’s going to be really awkward when I don’t get in,” Martina recalled Friday.

I don't think Martina got a perfect 800 in the verbal score.

...just being picky.

[barbaro]

How is this a nice story?

Too many people on this planet.

And it's good PR for Yale. 4 black Quadruplets.

Good PR, and new stories.

[rose]

How is this a nice story?

Too many people on this planet.

And it's good PR for Yale. 4 black Quadruplets.

Good PR, and new stories.

still a nice story for the 4 specially!

[barbaro]

^ OK,

That's fine.

[November Rain]

I don't think Martina got a perfect 800 in the verbal score.

Maybe the reporter who (may have) paraphrased her didn't get a good score???

...just being picky.

Me, too.

How is this a nice story? Too many people on this planet.

Sorry? How does population come into this? Because they're quads? I can possibly understand the argument against people choosing to have 4 separately born children - but are you suggesting that mothers of multiple birth children should selectively abort???

And it's good PR for Yale. 4 black Quadruplets.

And?

Nice to hear a positive story, Sabang.

[Missismiggins]

Indeed, a wonderful story, it's nice to hear the US Media reporting these heartwarming tales, when they sadly hide these!

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Things are looking up eh!

[barbaro]

^^ NR,

No, I do not suggest that. (Selectively abort.) Please don't make assumptions nor ask such questions.

[November Rain]

No, I do not suggest that. (Selectively abort.) Please don't make assumptions nor ask such questions.

Fairy nuff. I apologise.. What was the relevance & point behind this statement, then?

Too many people on this planet

[sabang]

How is this a nice story?

Too many people on this planet.

And it's good PR for Yale.

Bladdy misanthrope.