Math subject SATs
Can you please share any information on SAT subject tests. When is it recommended that a student takes Math subject tests? There seems to be two SAT levels in Math: Math 1 and Math 2. Do most take both...
View ArticleCornell vs Umichigan for engineering
Just when we thought we were done with the decision process, and Cornell was the clear choice because of finances, UMichigan sent an email today with a $15K/year scholarship! So now they are dead even...
View ArticleList of schools for students with ADHD
I cannot find a list of schools that would heavily support students with ADHD. My Junior S has bad ADHD. He was NOT receiving support in school and just recently received a 504 plan. His GPA is low...
View ArticleA college-admissions edge for the wealthy: Early decision
Dozens of prominent colleges fill a third or more of their incoming classes through early-decision applications, which prevent comparison shopping for the best financial deal and make it more difficult...
View ArticleFood Allergies and College Living
Does anyone have ideas to manage multiple food allergies at college? My son has severe multiple allergies and wants to go to Virginia Tech which is about 5 hours from our home. Welcome tips and...
View ArticleI've done the net calculator, but do schools ever offer more $ once the full...
Do they take into consideration four years of Latin AP/IB with straight A's? (Because he loves it) Or four years of marching/concert honors band with leadership positions? (Because he loves it, too) Do...
View ArticleUVA Dean Eramo sues Rolling Stone
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uva-dean-nicole-eramo-sues-rolling-stone-7-85m-over-n357736 "Nicole Eramo, the school's associate dean of students, filed the suit in Charlottesville. It says that...
View ArticleSyracuse vs Quinnipiac
My daughter has been accepted to and is trying to decide between Syracuse University (School of Education) and Quinnipiac University. Would love to hear pros and cons of both schools (aside from...
View ArticleInteresting article about challenges lower-income students face at Ivy League...
Given the increase in aid allowing more lower-income students to attend Ivy League schools, I thought this article presented an interesting view into the challenges they face once on campus. I was...
View ArticleFree or merit scholarship funded college-affiliated summer camps or programs
I don't know if there is already a list somewhere, maybe you can point me in the right direction. Do you know of any summer caps or summer programs at colleges that are either free or have merit-based...
View ArticleUNC vs. Elon
This discussion was created from comments split from: UNC vs Elon, etc. Decision and deposit quandry.
View ArticleAnd so it begins...help from vets of the process please!
So here is my story: My S is a junior. We live near NYC. He is at a large competitive HS, taking all Honors and AP offered (his choice, not mine). His GPA is slightly. Below 94%, his school does not...
View ArticleInterrupted Schooling section of the Common App.
Hi! I was diagnosed with pneumonia in the middle of 11th Grade which led to a 6 month gap in my schooling. Hence, I took a gap year and did my 12th Grade as a private candidate doing the A Levels. I...
View ArticleWhat was your not-good reason for choosing your major?
Biology So I wouldn't have to write term papers.
View ArticleMoved: Cities on the Sunny Side of the American Economy
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View ArticleI feel betrayed
My daughter feels and so do I feel betrayed by this admission process. We know a neighbor of ours who created a fake charity group and fake helping poor and environment group . She (Neighbor daughter)...
View ArticleParents: Opinions About Choosing Which College to Attend
Hello everyone, So I'd like to see what a parent's point of view is when their children are deciding where they will attend college. Let me draw out a scenario for you guys... Your child has applied to...
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 ArticleDo acceptance rates account for waitlists?
Just saw on the Skidmore thread that their acceptance rate this year is calculated at 29%. At some point, will that be recalculated to account for the number of students who come off the waitlist? One...
View ArticleGender imbalance at LACs
I am curious about this. My daughter leans towards a big, urban university, but she did apply and get accepted to a couple of LACs. I know I have read here that there was a gender imbalance at LACs but...
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