How many use AP credits to save on costs
Looking at the graduation and major requirements at various schools, it seems as if for most majors at most schools, it would be possible to knock off a year or more (or at least a term) with AP...
View ArticleHelping a child with mono at college
Our son is a freshman and he just called to let us know that he has mono. He has been instructed to quit the crew team for the spring, not to stay out late anymore, and to basically rest and go to...
View ArticleFree sailors program at Stanford. How will it look compare to math camps???
My kid got an email that she has been admitted to the sailors program. It is awesome opportunity and we are thankful for this opportunity. But we are wondering and comparing this program to other top...
View ArticleCan my mom find out that I flunked out of college by contacting the school?
I went to a state school that my highly controlling mother basically forced me to attend. I hated every minute of it because she also wouldn't allow me to choose my major. Even though I could...
View ArticleValedictorian
If someone is rank one in 9th and 10th then what are their chances to become Val/Sal if their school is getting merged with another school of same caliber?
View ArticleHow Do You/Did You Keep From Being a Helicopter Parent to Your College Bound...
My daughter is very early in the college process, as she will be entering high school in the fall. However, I'm already feeling anxious just reading these posts on "average excellent" kids and those...
View ArticleSVA vs SCAD vs NYU vs Ringling Animation School
My son has been accepted to 4 top end animation schools. Ringing and SCAD come with great scholarship offers. Ringing $11,500 for the first year, and SCAD $15,000 per year for four years. Both schools...
View ArticleWhat do you know about Daniel Webster College?
I'm advising a first gen senior who still mulling over his choices. He is planning to major in EE, and is considering Daniel Webster. I see that it's for profit and part of ITT – how does that impact...
View ArticleVolunteer work Summer middle school
My son will go to 8th grade next yr and turns 14 yrs this summer. He is eligible to volunterr at a few palces this summer. Is it worth pursuing Presidential volunteer award by doing 100 hrs at this...
View ArticleShould you pay for your child's college education?
"… 'Middle income parents need to ensure their own financial stability first,' Braxton said. 'It's like putting on your airplane oxygen mask before you put on your children's.' Here are three key...
View ArticleUCSD Research Scholars program
My son was accepted to the Scripps Marine Science program in the UCSD Academic Connections (AC) for this summer. I also made him apply to the Research Scholars (RS) program since he qualified for it,...
View ArticleCollege experience with kids with LD
We're quite a ways off from seriously looking at colleges (S is only a freshman), but I was wondering if any of you had experience and suggestions for kids with LD. What type of colleges did you look...
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 ArticleLagging U.S. Colleges Cast a Global Net for ‘Warm Bodies’
Several companies are using high-pressure tactics, critics say, to persuade international students to enroll in American colleges. Many will need remedial help to succeed....
View ArticleFirst Semester Abroad?
Son has been offered admission to his first-choice college, but through their first-semester abroad program -- he would have to spend the fall immersed in the language, history, and culture of France...
View ArticleAnother PC Crisis at Bowdoin?
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/2016/03/06/bowdoin-student-leaders-facing-possible-impeachment-after-attending-party-with-sombreros/1dOOtzxqQUTsragbljzBIL/story.html? So if someone with no Irish...
View ArticleDouble major in Math and Econ or major in math and minor in Econ
Hi beautiful people, I am currently a first year at Hamilton College ( 45% of students major or minor in Econ). I have been taking Math and Econ courses with the idea of double majoring in Econ and...
View ArticleHarvard Social club: admitting women could increase sexual misconduct
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/14/us/social-club-at-harvard-rejects-calls-to-admit-women-citing-risk-of-sexual-misconduct.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0 Isn't this the same reason people...
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