Need parent help with study abroad programs
Help! I posted on the Study Abroad forum but no responses there at all. How do you know which third party study abroad partners are solid and reputable? Do we just trust that if the university lists...
View ArticleIvys accept student who writes essay about Costco
I'm a fan of Costsco but wouldn't have thought to see it somehow contribute to a student's admission to Ivys!...
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 ArticleSchools for an underachiever
I think I will go back and re visit *Colleges that Change Lives* but in the meantime, throwing this out to the savvy parent crowd here on CC. Perhaps y'all might come up with something that I haven't...
View ArticleTechnical Theater - Lighting Design
Hello - my son is currently a junior and is very interested in pursuing lighting design as a career. We are from the north suburbs of Chicago. He has a 3.95 GPA and a 32 on the ACT, with a 36 on the...
View ArticleGo for the money or the prestige?
My son has been accepted to several universities, and we have narrowed it down to 2: UVA or CNU. I know, quite different choices! But CNU offered him a wonderful scholarship over 4 years, a summer in...
View ArticleHidden gem nursing programs?
Hi parents! I posted this in the nursing thread, but you guys might know too! I'm wondering if anyone on here knows of any "hidden gem" schools with nursing programs? There's the big state schools, and...
View ArticleAudit shows UC admission standards relaxed for out-of-staters
From today's SF Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/Audit-shows-UC-admission-standards-relaxed-for-7215364.php
View ArticleMerged: Social Club at Harvard Rejects Calls to Admit Women, Citing Risk of...
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View ArticleTruthful advice about getting into top colleges, for your "average" excellent...
I created a thread back in 6/14, when my D was just thinking about college. We didn't have many ideas about what colleges to look at, so I asked CC users to give suggestions. I know now, but didn't...
View ArticleHow do I decline Notre Dame
I received a full ride but I've decided a women's college isn't the best fit for me. I wanted to decline the admission but I can't find a way to do so on their website. Should I email them? If so, what...
View ArticleMoved: Need help finding housing for San Diego/La Jolla summer internship!
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View ArticleWhen he’s accepted to college, but we can’t afford it
"… And just like that, a yes becomes a no. Because tuition, room, board and fees at Selective U are $64,800. Per year. The $5,500 in federal student loans, which is what we can expect in financial aid,...
View ArticleCollege choice: Penn vs. UDel (Honors)
Complicated question, but my son got into Penn Engineering school today. He had previously gotten in to Delaware (Honors College) with a Distinguished Scholarship award of $120,000 over 4 years. He is...
View ArticleWhich & Why?
If you can pick any college without worrying about acceptance or COA, which one would you pick and why?
View ArticleVanderbilt vs UVA for Neuroscience/Pre-Med
My daughter has been accepted to both. We won't receive any financial aid, so we are wondering if it is worth paying double the amount of money for the privilege and quality of life and education at...
View ArticleAccepted ED with Merit - HS Class of 2016
I'd like a little anecdotal information about your kids who applied to their dream school, were accepted, and received a merit award. Any details you feel comfortable sharing would be great, e.g.,...
View ArticleParents' role in internship decision--can I have other perspectives?
I'm asking in this forum because I guess I want to hear other parents' perspectives on a disagreement I'm having with my own parents. Sorry in advance for the length! I'm 21 and finishing up my junior...
View ArticleBerklee scholarships for vocalists?
Does Berklee even offer scholarships for vocalists? Seems like it's just instrumentalists.
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