Answer: Nine Days

Question: How many days did it take for The Head-Royce School to come back and ask me to serve on the Admissions Committee?

I knew it was going to happen. As was previously mentioned, because I had agreed to take on organizing the Fair, I was relieved of all other extra duties, such as coaching, chaperoning dances or committee work. NINE DAYS. They didn't even make it into double digits!!!

So, I agreed to do it but on my terms. One of the more onerous parts of the committee is the requirement to come in on two Saturdays in the winter and interview applicants. It's half my weekend shot. This is in addition to file reading and attending the big meeting in March. I said I would do the file reading and attend the meeting but that i would ask not to have to do Saturday interviews. I got confirmation today that this arrangement works for all parties.

Side Note: Faculty who come in on those Saturdays and are not committee "members" and are considered "volunteers". If I did elect to do either or both Saturday interviews, I too would be considered "volunteer." Did I mention that "volunteers" are paid $30 an hour for about 5 hours of work? CH-CHING!!