Looking for comments on Iowa and/or Kenyon summer writing programs for hs...
I've seen a little info on the summer programs forum, just wondering if anyone else has comments about either program, or if attended both, a comparison of the experiences. Thanks.
View ArticleWhy is the media/public so quick to pick on "Tiger Parenting" in Asian families?
Not sure where to put this, so I thought I'd ask here? So I read an article about the dangers and woes of Asian parenting styles and how horrible they are and can be for children. But I want to know...
View ArticleSAT prep
My son is a sophomore in high school and I'm looking into different options for SAT prep. I just went for a consultation at C2 SAT prep and the reviews here were horrible. I am so glad I didn't commit...
View ArticleQuestion regarding college fund that was closed
Hi. I live in Florida and was divorced in the state of Georgia. I inherited a large sum of money from my grandparents and opened both of my children a college fund in Florida. A couple years later...
View ArticleWhat I've Learned . . . by Diving in With Two at Once
As my family comes to the end of our very long and tedious journey into the world of college admissions and prepares to step into this next phase of life, I wanted to thank the CC community for the...
View ArticleJust smile and nod...smile and nod
It's that time of year. Well-meaning family and friends blurt-out unimformed reactions to our college news. What masters of self-control we must be to keep from laughing in their faces or kicking them...
View ArticleThe growth of int'l students: too much of a good thing?
Interesting WSJ article about the growth in the number of int'l students at US colleges: http://www.wsj.com/articles/heavy-recruitment-of-chinese-students-sows-discord-on-u-s-campuses-1458224413...
View ArticleAtlantic Article
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/03/college-admissions-narcissists/475722/ Interesting article in the Atlantic. A lot that we already talk about. I thought the part about using...
View ArticleParents of Senior Class of 2017 -- now what happens?
OK, the current senior class is receiving acceptances--soon it will be our kids' turn! I have a few questions: 1) I'm not an extreme helicopter parent, but I am interested and involved. Sometimes my...
View Articleoptions for kid shut out of 9th grade honors bio
Hi, My 8th grader is in a very small, school district that prides itself on being academically strong. My kid has always been good in math and science and aspires to going to a good engineering school...
View ArticleUCLA or Univ of Minnesota or Univ of Washington for Math major?
My daughter got accepted to UCLA, UW, and Minn. for Mathematics. UCLA is ranked #7, Minn #17 and UW #25. Cost is a big factor so we assumed Minn would be top option (actually here now for a visit)....
View ArticleNew Update on Grade Inflation
The first major update in seven years of a database on grade inflation has found that grades continue to rise and that A is the most common grade earned at all kinds of colleges. Since the last...
View ArticleGun Shop Owner Thwarts Mass Shooting at Ohio University
This is really scary, but it shows it can happen anywhere. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/03/gun_shop_owner_thwarts_possibl.html
View ArticleIn-State College Son, Out-of-State Retirement Planning for Parents
My son is currently a freshman at University of Colorado at Boulder. Because of my medical condition, I'm an early retiree and it's advised that we relocate to a lower elevation state. Having lived in...
View ArticleLetters of Recommendation Request Strategies?
My son is in the second semester of his Junior year. It's my understanding that it's good for him to develop some degree of relationship with those from whom he'd need to request a letter of...
View ArticleThe colleges most college students attend (538: "Shut Up About Harvard")
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/shut-up-about-harvard/ * Only slightly more than half of college undergraduates attend colleges primarily offering bachelor's degrees (as opposed to associates...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2017 - 3.0 to 3.4 GPA
As some of the 2017 parents including myself are lurking about the very helpful 2016 thread on this topic, I thought I'd start a new one focused on our 2017 kids. Hopefully at some point the mods can...
View Article$176M In Wages Garnished For Unpaid Federal Student Loans In Just Three Months
"Millions of would-be students turn to the federal government in order finance their education, each taking out thousands of dollars in loans. While that influx of funds allows borrowers to seek a...
View ArticleACT given through state - do we have to add it to her record and submit these...
DD was required to take the ACT at school. It was the worst test administration she's ever sat through. There were major testing issues at this administration. She tried to contact ACT and have her...
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