Time article- title says it all........"My son was accepted to a College he...
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View ArticleReflections of an elite legacy parent
I just went through the admissions process for the first time with my oldest D. Between my wife and I, she was legacy for 3 several elites (H, S, UChic) and some others. I believe she was an average...
View ArticleExtreme Sadness as Son Returns To College.
My son is returning to college again in 2 weeks. He is beginning his senior year. For some reason, this year I am feeling particularly sad. It almost seems more emotional now than in the previous...
View ArticleMoved: Do you buy your children books to read on college admission?
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View ArticleIs blue hair unprofessional? will schools penalize me?
I dye my hair "unnatural" colors really often, but my mom wants me to go black. She's scared I'll be penalized or misjudged because of my hair... I know it'll be difficult to find employment later in...
View Articlereading the superstar student book..who makes their kid do this?
Hi everybody. Seeking parents' (and kids') advice. I have the "how to be a high school superstar student" book by Cal Newport and am considering compelling my upcoming HS freshman to read it (or parts...
View ArticleMoved: Former Colorado student convicted of sexual assault, sentenced to jail...
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View ArticleSending scores to colleges
Do I send scores to colleges when available or do I send it with application?
View ArticleCollege care packages
Do you send care packages to your students? How often? Do you use outside companies or do it yourself? What should be included ?
View ArticleEffect of HS Expulsion on College Acceptance
My DS was expelled from his private Catholic HS this past Spring, He was a HS junior with good test scores and grades, and we ended up transferring him to our local public school, where he continued to...
View ArticleDon’t trust your friends’ advice on getting into college — and other tips...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/08/11/dont-trust-your-friends-advice-on-getting-into-college-and-other-tips-from-admissions-experts/
View ArticleRanking vs. GPA
I thought I was doing the right thing by moving 3 years ago to enable my kids to attend a nationally ranked public high school. Now I'm not so sure. My kids, now seniors, have done very well...
View ArticleLaundry on college campus
So, my daughter just got an email from her college that they are trying a new program. They are adding $50 per semester to the bill and allowing unlimited laundry. No more quarters or swiping ID. This...
View ArticleNo Application Fee?
Anybody else noticing a big increase in offers for no application fee? We have a 2015 and a 2017 so this is our second rodeo, and I do not remember it being offered at all the first time around. But...
View ArticleNeed Advice- Retroactive Withdrawal
Hey CC- question for any parents that had to deal with a similar situation for their kid. My niece had started college at a top university about three years ago, however she had a terrible first year...
View Article1~2 gap years During high school for non-academic fine art program?
Hello wise parents, My 13 yo sculptor daughter loves sculpting and is pretty good at it. She is also good at academics and wants to do more than arts only. She can hold basic conversation in Spanish,...
View ArticleThe Big Pause You Should Take Before Co-Signing a Student Loan
Lending your signature and good credit history to someone could indeed make a difference, but it comes with plenty of risk....
View ArticleSending your kids off on school visits on their own
Did you accompany your kid on every school visit, or did you send them off by themselves? I'm tempted to put my kid on a train or plane to go see some schools. I'm not worried about his ability to...
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