Nixing the first choice college
Joined to ask this question. A few weeks ago, kid made final college decision: UNC CH. We do think its a great fit, absent the current academic scandal. Kid considers it a factor, but doesn't weigh it...
View ArticleNeed help: UVA with loans or Full Tuition Scholarship at EQUALLY RATED...
Short story: Is UVA worth an extra 40k over an EQUALLY RATED program of study at a well-rated University located 2000k miles away? Grad school is a necessity for DD's major. Long story: I'm reaching...
View ArticleVisiting midwestern music schools
We want to visit U Michigan and Northwestern in one swing. We'll be flying in. What's the best way to travel between the two schools? Fly to one airport, then rent a car to drive the four hours to the...
View ArticleCollege suggestions for a kid with grades in the 80s (last minute request)
We're going to a college fair tonight at our school. My son has grades in the 80s and good extra currics. Hasn't taken any standardized tests yet (he's a sophomore). Besides the appropriate SUNY...
View ArticleNeed advice for my specific case -- paying for sons college -- what to do/not...
I already mentioned in other threads my particular case. I have three sons. One is going to college this year, second son next year and the third will be 8 years from now (not yet an issue). I would...
View ArticleMoved: Should I take AP Capstone sacrificing a foreign language (Spanish) in...
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View ArticleCan anyone recommend a good independent college counselor to advise us on our...
He goes to a large nyc public high school with very poor guidance and has a very uneven GPA - we're having a hard time judging which schools are safety, target and reach. He knows what type of school...
View ArticleCommunity Services vs. other extracurriculars: which one is better?
Hey, guys! Which types of extracurriculars do you think is better?
View ArticleHow can I explain this??
Hi Guys!! I was selected for my Countries national fair Intel ISEF last year, but didn't attend due to unavoidable circumstances, so hence, I didn't confirm my Presence for the fair and because of that...
View ArticleDo I need to update CSS profile?
I updated the FAFSA this morning, am I suppose to update the CSS profile as well? I can't remember what I did last year. :(
View ArticleWhy Obama is forgiving the student loans of nearly 400,000 people
"… The Department of Education will send letters to 387,000 people they’ve identified as being eligible for a total and permanent disability discharge, a designation that allows federal student loan...
View ArticleShould parents decide/influence on what major their child must take in college?
I am starting this new thread to talk about a different issue. My eldest son wants to be a Chemical Engineer. However, I have apprehension about it. I think it is a very difficult major but a little...
View Articleadmits to reaches
so the school guidance counselor told my son not to bother applying to RPI, but he is on the wait list, he also got into Binghamton( out of state) and UMASS Lowell now we have to see about financial...
View ArticleAny tips on how to stop procrastinating and being lazy?
Please,please help. I wasted my whole entire day on the computer doing random things on social sites when I could have been studying. I have waisted this whole day so far doing absolutely nothing! It...
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 ArticleHelp! Sad about leaving!
I go to an International School in Switzerland (I'm half Canadian). In three weeks, it will all be over. The school was close to my house, there were nice teachers, frees, and school went from 8:30-4....
View ArticleLafayette vs RIT for ChemE
RIT less expensive receiving 13k Lafayette smaller (perceived) more prestigious harder to get into? 4yr vs5yr with co ops Small with research vs large with graduates
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