Clemson witness comes forward
http://news.yahoo.com/clemson-student-forced-walk-rail-death-witness-says-201810862--finance.html The defendants have said Hipps' own negligence caused his death. But the family is now seeking to...
View ArticleHigh School Grade Challenge-large public suburban school
Has anyone ever done a grade challenge? My extremely hard-working straight A student was blindsided 2 weeks before school was out when a teacher, who was going though a heinous divorce, suddenly put in...
View ArticleFelony charges for faking residency for in state tuition
Here's the link to the old thread: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1668160-here-is-what-can-happen-if-you-fake-your-residency-in-georgia-order-to-get-in-state-tuition-p1.html Here is...
View ArticleMoved: My mom is over controlling and its really out of control
This discussion has been moved.
View ArticleBS in Aviation (pilot training and college degree)
I know University of Oklahoma offers this, anyone familiar with it, or any other school that offers it? rising HS senior has always wanted to be a pilot. I know, Colorado Springs, but was looking for...
View ArticleComputer Science Program at University of Alabama
We just returned from a visit at University of Alabama and my son loved the school. The facilities were fantastic and everyone was extremely friendly. The only question we have remaining is about the...
View ArticleParent who "knows everything"
I'm going to try to keep this as short possible. I need some way to communicate with my mom and I hoped maybe some parents had a way I could communicate with their comrade-in-arms so to speak. My...
View ArticleWhy does Princeton get more government subsidies than the college of new jersey
It's not just Princeton.. Why do private institutions get more government suppott than public institutions? Princeton Reaps Tax Breaks as State Colleges Beg - Bloomberg. "Princeton University and the...
View ArticleLast-minute gap year? Advice needed
I'm in kind of a tight situation right now and need some parental advice. I'll try to keep this short. I am about to begin my undergraduate studies in a well-respected business program. I leave for...
View ArticleUVM - anyone have kids who attend?
We just got back and were impressed with the campus, town etc. There were no kids on campus so we did not get a "feel" for the students who attend. Anyone have any info?
View ArticleHow has CC changed your admissions process? Documentary Film
I am a filmmaker working on a documentary on how College Confidential is affecting the admissions process for students, parents, and admissions professionals. We have interviewed senior counselor...
View ArticleIs academic achievement commonly associated with Asian students really based...
Is academic achievement commonly associated with Asian students really based on immigration? Asian Americans have a high percentage of immigrants (about 66% in 2010) and first generation kids of...
View ArticleSweet Briar with smart new marketing idea
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-to-stress-its-safe-rural-setting-in-worldwide/article_5d2e0608-6153-57ee-94c4-694d8d01cc91.html I like this one.
View ArticleReport to Secondary Schools (detailed CDS of a sort)
I just came across this for Amherst College: https://www.amherst.edu/aboutamherst/facts/secondary_school_reportsv 2014 class: https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/SSR%20Class%20of%202018_0.pdf...
View ArticleAny parents of twins here?
My twin daughters have recently realized that they have the same first choice school. One feels strongly that she wants to go to a school without her sister. We are not going to tell the other one that...
View ArticleColleges for the Jewish "B" student
I have been debating for a time about starting a thread such as this. On one hand, I want to make sure I have considered every college this should be on my son's list. On the other hand, every time...
View ArticleParents, what did you learn about the college selection from...
We just completed sending my freshman D off to college, and I've come to appreciate the importance of my D being emotionally invested in her college choice. This may be of more importance in our case...
View ArticleHow to guide this kid?
This is my first real post here on CC, so please go easy! Husband and I are both professionals (nurse practitioner/engineer) and have a 16 y/o daughter who is a great kid, not mixed up in all the...
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