[JBotAlan]

I don't know if someone beat me to talking with him, or if he realized overnight what a monster he created, but the teacher changed his mind; the students that did not do the original assignment now are required to get 2 college applications online and do them; it is possibly for a grade--not sure how heavy of a weight it will be--but this assignment is actually doable. The "betrayal" essay is gone. Only one student did it overnight, and she was not pulled out today with the rest of the students who did not do the original assignment--I think the teacher did the right thing and let her go on with the group project. Not sure if she was excused from the college essays.

I did talk with the teacher after class; I told him that I would have loved to do the essay but that I would have needed about another 2 weeks. He agreed. He is considering using it next year at the end of the year, but he says if he does he will make sure there is enough time.

Everyone is much happier; the drama is over.

That's the big conclusion.

Thanks for your advice, though.
JBot