The Gatekeepers 15 Years Later
I'm reading The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College http://amzn.to/2cpAC4a It tracks prospective students and admissions officers at Wesleyan in 1999-2000. (Still worthwhile...
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View ArticleFreshman in college troubles
Hello! This forum was incredibly helpful during the college application process, and I was hoping you guys could help me one more time. I've been at college for over 3 weeks now, and I don't really...
View ArticleNew York Times - Drinking to Blackout
I don't suspect I'm the first to post this: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/19/opinion/drinking-to-blackout.html?emc=edit_tnt_20160919&nlid=55223272&tntemail0=y&_r=0
View ArticleFeeling torn between my dream colleges and overbearing parents.
Hi! I am a senior, and I plan on majoring in biology/ botany with a minor in environmental science. I am extremely interested in plant science and human effects on environmental systems. I'm really...
View ArticleSchool didn't notify NMSF or Commended students
My D has NM Commended status with a score of 210, but her school never said a peep. The district sent out an email congratulating the 2 students at the school who made semifinalist ststus, but they...
View ArticleDo The USNews Polls Predict Geniuses?
The MacArthur Fellowship (aka "Genius" Awards) were announced this week and I thought it would be interesting since they each trace their beginnings within a few years of each other, to see how the...
View ArticleHigh end college vs. honors program at state college?
DD is going into 11th grade this fall. She had a 1370 on PSAT last fall and that resulted in mail, email, t-shirts, etc. from several high end schools. After looking into all this I realized that she's...
View Articlehelp with classifying safeties, matches and reaches for my D
we still have three more colleges to visit but we're getting close with my D's list of schools. From what I can see, the challenge is around finding matches that are not really reaches and safeties...
View Articlegood colleges for medicine
how do we choose the college based on safety, Best for the field, close to home. Please advice
View ArticleACT Breakdown of Composite Score
My son got a 32 on the on the Composite Score of the ACT. When he sends the scores, does the college see the breakdown of what he got on each? His writing score wasn't good so I assume they will that too?
View ArticleGifted but young for college
How do you like the idea of sending a 16 year old to college? A cousin of mine is thinking of accelerating his daughter's education by dual credits as she finds school too easy. She is youngest in her...
View ArticleStarting over... Looking for Advice.
Hi Everyone, Posted on the Careers/Interships/Employment section with no results. Was told to post in parents' section... so here it is: Have a few questions about the degree Iām pursuing, I am going...
View ArticleWhat is this "zeemee" that the common app is mentioning, and what would a...
My older child applied to college two years ago and there was no "zeemee." What would he use it for? Would he use it to submit a portfolio of art work? Thanks!
View ArticleQuirky colleges in the Northeast?
Hi all, My daughter (GPA 3.35 overall, but a 3.6 junior year post attention medication) is looking for a college that is somewhat quirky with less of an emphasis on sports. She's into art, manga,...
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View Article5 Ways to Make College Tours Fun Instead of Grueling
Fall is here, and so is college tour season. Turn it into a vacation! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/travel/5-tips-on-how-to-make-college-tours-fun-vacations.html
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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