Parents dilemma - Laptops for Physics Major Freshman?
Parents dilemma - Laptops for Physics Major Freshman? ===================================================== Hi, Is there a certain laptop we should purchase for son who is attending in the fall? He...
View ArticleQuestion about taking non-dual credit college classes during high school
Hi! I have a newbie-type of question. Would taking a non-dual credit, regular college class during high school negatively affect or potentially compromise a student's freshman status at a college? What...
View ArticleColleges where engineering majors must earn high GPA or compete for admission...
Continuation of sub-thread of posts #124 and #129-135 from here: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/19804523/#Comment_19804523 Basically, some colleges admit some or all engineering...
View ArticleHow to convince my friend not to send his son to Expensive Out of State schools
We live in NJ and a local friend of mine's son will be a Junior and is starting the college process. His son likes computers and IT and is taking CS themed courses in his public HS. He has dreams of...
View ArticleColleges you (surprisingly?) loved after visiting :)
Dear parents, Relating to the other thread that talks about colleges that did not convince you on your visit, I would love to know which ones did! This may be a college (multiple colleges) that you...
View ArticleAP Score??
Dd thought she would get 4 or 5 and didn't and is so upset. What' the best thing I can say to her? I know you studied so hard and felt you aced it but its curved and a 3 is still a great score?
View ArticleHardest part of dropping your kid at college
As title says...for those who have ventured before class of 2020: what was the most difficult, unforeseen, challenging part of the BonVoyage to college for you as a parent? And on the other side: if...
View ArticleBeing forced to go to a College I don't like!
Hi, I just recently graduated high school and am about to move out to start college this coming fall. I'm going to college so I can earn my business degree. The college that I have accepted is Virginia...
View ArticleStupidest reason child won't look at a college
Had to share this one. Mentioned to son that he might want to check out University of Minnesota for biomedical engineering because there seem to be a lot of biomed companies located in that area, and...
View ArticleWhy is the student loan system in the US so antiquated and harsh?
Here's a great article from the NYTimes that points out that the student loan system in the US really _could_ be designed better, in a way that doesn't cause as much suffering:...
View ArticleAP Physics 1 score delayed?
Does anyone else have their 2016 AP Physics 1 test score "delayed"? Any idea when this score might be expected? My son's other two AP scores have been available for a few days already. Thank you for...
View ArticleWhen should school shift to a more pre-professional (versus preparing for...
When should school shift to a more pre-professional (versus preparing for more school) emphasis? The typical high school curriculum is generally aimed at preparing for more school, due to the need for...
View ArticleAnother millenial living in his parents' basement
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/17063437/jeff-teague-living-parents-basement-season-trade-hometown-pacers espn wrote: Jeff Teague will make $8.8 million this coming NBA season, but the new Indiana...
View ArticleTemple U. $22 million over budget because too many applicants qualified for...
Something doesn't seem right about the numbers in this story, but here it is according to the Phila. Inquirer. http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20160629_Dai_out_as_provost_at_Temple.html The...
View ArticleNeed Advice.. Experience with Admissions Prep !?!?!?
Hi Everyone, I'm a fairly new member on here but long time lurker. My son is going to be applying to combined BA+BS/MD programs this cycle and I'm facing a dilemma. As some background, we've always...
View ArticleCelebrating Sweet Briar's rebirth
Come a long way in a short time. http://www.newsadvance.com/opinion/editorials/comeback-of-the-year-at-sweet-briar/article_d128f0f2-cea8-11e5-bd54-9328896faca0.html
View ArticleU of Chicago Fraternity Hazing
This news story very much surprised me. For some reason, I was under the impression that fraternities weren't a "thing" at University of Chicago, and certainly not hazing at this level. U of Chicago...
View ArticleThe Most Underrated School in each State
http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2014/04/11/the_most_underrated_college_in_each_state_map.html?wpisrc=burger_bar
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