12-Year-Old Headed to Cornell University as a Student
http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2016/08/jeremy-shuler His parents are moving to Ithaca and living near campus so their son can walk to his classes. I suppose there are plusses and minuses, but his social...
View ArticleTo AP or not AP?
My son, who just started his junior year with a 3.2 GPA, does not have any AP classes on his schedule. Is it better to maintain or improve upon his GPA with no AP's or take one or more AP class but...
View ArticleBunk and Loft Bed Dangers
Rail Against the Danger has published a new video that really sheds a light on what can happen in a fall from a lofted or bunk bed without a rail. CAUTION: This video has some graphic images....
View ArticleFreshman wants to tranfer to be near boyfriend
She picked the school for a sport and academics. She was very excited to go to college up until May. Then she got too serious with a HS boyfriend. Now she says she doesn't care about playing the sport...
View ArticleNational Merit pics make students feel bad
Traditionally, the front hall at our high school displays the photos of the current years 30 odd National Merit Semi-Finalists. The other 98% of the school is primarily covered with photos of athletes....
View Article"When women stopped coding" story about the drop in women majoring in CS
Unlike other careers/professions, the number of women majoring in computer science has been dropping since 1984. This Planet Money story explores why:...
View ArticleWhere did your 30 to 31 ACT kid get in? :)
My D is tired of everyone asking her if she is going to take the ACT again to try for that magical 32. She has taken it twice and gotten a 31 twice. So - in the spirit of all of these "where did your...
View ArticleCommon app question
How do you upload a teacher recommendation from a teacher at an old school? The new school has everything on naviance and I can't figure out how to ask for a recommendation through the common app. It...
View ArticleWhat college did the most prestigious PERSON you know go to?
We spend endless threads discussing the most prestigious colleges using every version of the term prestigious imaginable. I’m curious, using your preferred version of prestigious, what college (or...
View ArticleDecember SAT scores and applying to colleges
My daughter is taking the October and Dec SATs. Son only took the October. She hasn't signed up for the Dec test yet. Can she start applying to colleges before she signs up for the Dec test? Will the...
View ArticleHow to get the feel of a town without visiting
This is a general question, not about any school in particular: My kids are in 11th grade, so just beginning to learn about colleges. A few preliminary visits have made it clear to them that they want...
View ArticleCampbell Biology 9th Edition Or Custom Edition
My niece bought a custom 9th edition of Campbell Biology for college, she can lend that to my son. Are those any diffrent than regular edition? I'm guessing some extra chapters for college level? She...
View ArticleActive Shooter Training for University Students THIS VIDEO MAY BE DISTURBING!
McGill University in Montréal is using this video to train faculty, staff and students in the event that an active shooter should ever be on campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnNZttgjk0 The...
View ArticleUrsinus Board Pres resigns over tweets
This has been news in the philly area for a couple of days. My colleagues/friends' reactions have been split. Some people don't see what the big deal is, while others agree with the students....
View ArticleHow To Report an Unsafe Bunk or Loft Bed
I have had so much feedback regarding unsafe lofted beds and high bunks without rails, that I decided it was time to reach out to the Consumer Product Safety Division. I spoke with an amazing woman...
View ArticleAnyone have a kid in college with slow processing speed?
I'm looking for parents with kids who have a diagnosed disability of slow processing speed, but I'd be ok with parents whose student has slow processing, but doesn't have a formal diagnosis. For those...
View ArticleHelicoptering in China
http://qz.com/768696/chinese-parents-sleep-in-tents-of-love-outside-their-college-kids-dorms-to-make-the-goodbyes-easier/ Chinese parents now camp out on campus when they take their kids to college!
View ArticleReputable Organizations Providing Volunteer Abroad Opportunities During...
My daughter is a sophomore at UVA. She would like to devote at least a couple of weeks during her long Winter Break to volunteering outside of the United States. There are organizations that recruit...
View ArticleEncouraging kids to learn CS?
Hello! I'm wondering if you've encouraged your kids to learn CS before college, and if so, what programs you've used to get the CS education?
View ArticleThe myth of the straight-A student, and 6 ways to debunk it
"… Parents and educators want kids to work hard, do their best and learn without buckling under the pressure. It’s tough to strike that balance. Here are six ways to talk constructively with kids about...
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