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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsJust a tiny brag.
My youngest granddaughter received her acceptance to USC.
Child of my just turned 60 son who was born just after I turned 15.
That's why I'm a braggart.
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quaint
Jun 2025
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Walleye
(45,516 posts)1. Excellent job. And it's a top notch school. Congratulations are in order
Irish_Dem
(82,386 posts)2. Wow, quite an accomplishment for this young lady.
And for the family who helped her!
She will go far in life.
quaint
(5,112 posts)5. She was an athlete scholar in high school but USC is beyond expectations.
Irish_Dem
(82,386 posts)7. USC believes in her and recognizes her talent, ability, and hard work.
Your granddaughter underestimated herself.
quaint
(5,112 posts)8. Her dad did not and is financially ready.
LiberalLoner
(11,467 posts)3. Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏💙💙💙💙
quaint
(5,112 posts)6. TY, I am button-busting proud.
highplainsdem
(63,115 posts)9. Congratulations to her! And to you and your son!
quaint
(5,112 posts)10. Thank you. My son now plans to retire at 75.
He planned for tuition but housing is a shocker.
Niagara
(12,135 posts)11. Congratulations quaint's granddaughter!
quaint
(5,112 posts)12. Thank you kindly.
calikid
(714 posts)13. You're entitled, and should be proud! nt
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