Summer online course
Is it a good idea to do a summer online course ahead of the actual course in fall? For example my son is a little concerned about upcoming Organic chemistry in Fall 2016 in the Sophomore year. He is...
View ArticleDisappointed in your child's college decision?
My son decided he wanted to attend my alma mater, Michigan State, and turned down Northwestern and Amherst College, among others. He has wanted to attend MSU since he was in elementary school, and they...
View Article8th Grader going into HS with lower than grade level Standardized Test Scores
My 8th grade son just received a letter from his MS that his standardized test score in reading (end of 8th grade test) was lower than grade level. This test (Milestones) has only been given for 2...
View ArticleUndecided Major-Which AP classes?
This kid isn't sure about what he wants to study in future but interests are history, literature, finance, law, politics, business, theater, music and maths. Is it necessary for him to do Bio, Chem and...
View ArticleHow Were You Introduced To Your College
As my son's Senior Year is coming to an end, we've begun to reflect about how he was introduced to his chosen college. We equate him finding his chosen college with going to the prom with one date and...
View ArticleWest Coast/West Schools for Environmental Science for a solid B+ Student
Starting to look at schools, wanting to do a couple of spring break tours to get a feel for what is of interest and wanting to make sure we've captured what are likely to be good fits for my son....
View ArticleGrowing Pains
Yeah, this is another "hey parents" thread... About me: I'm a college Freshman finishing the last quarter of my first year. I'm a computer science major, living at home and going to community college....
View ArticleImportance of majors in Ivy schools
Which majors are hard to get into and which ones are relatively easier?
View Articled and bf were placed in THE SAME DORM :l
a few weeks back I posted concerned that d and her bf are going to the same college... now I just found out they are in the same dorm! swell this is not good I like him, but I wasn't thrilled that...
View ArticleStrategy Consulting
Hi friends! I am a rising Sophomore international student (from Ethiopia) at Hamilton College. I plan on double majoring in Economics and Mathematics or majoring in Math and minoring in Econ. I came...
View ArticleUnpaid internships- thoughts?
Our D, a college sophomore, called us Friday to tell us that after two interviews, she got an internship....far from home , and unpaid! Whoopee! We have been trying to wrap our heads around this all...
View ArticleColleges your child crossed off the list after visiting, schools that moved...
I'm copying the topic from an old thread. So I'll start. Crossed off List. Bowdoin - Nervous tour guide, arrogant admissions, felt uninvited. Moved up. Mount Holyoke - Impressive tour guide, beautiful...
View ArticleSchools with the Best/Worst Marketing
What's some of the best or worst college marketing in terms of mailings, phone calls, etc. you've seen? I'm not talking about tours as there are already several threads about this. When I first started...
View ArticleParent should say something or not?
What would you do if you feel that your kid is spending so much time on one EC and related activities that it's beginning to hurt his grades and learning of other subjects. It's not that he is getting...
View ArticleThe Citadel denies student's request to wear hijab after May 1
http://www.postandcourier.com/20160510/160519961/woman-considers-legal-action-after-the-citadel-denies-request-to-wear-a-hijab The student's request was in the news in early April -- i.e. she asked...
View ArticleOberlin students want to abolish midterms and any grades below C
http://theweek.com/speedreads/626361/oberlin-students-want-abolish-midterms-grades-below-c Students at Oberlin College are asking the school to put academics on the back burner so they can better turn...
View ArticleUniversity of Oregon greek party trashes island on Lake Shasta
http://ktla.com/2016/05/24/photos-show-wreckage-of-oregon-frats-massive-party-at-lake-shasta/ "The University of Oregon is investigating after as many as 1,000 students apparently trashed an island in...
View ArticleMost "Hate-Filled" Colleges?
I came across this article on my Facebook newsfeed and I thought some people here might be interested: http://fusion.net/story/303507/most-hate-filled-colleges-tweets-collegestats/ According to article...
View Articletufts adventures in veterinary medicine?
My D was accepted, anyone have first (or second) hand knowledge of the program? if so, would appreciate your feedback. I cross-posted this in the summer programs forum. tia!
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