Which College Majors Lead Graduates to Their Parents’ Basements
From an article in Time magazine, Agriculture and Engineering did well, while the Humanities and Liberal Arts did poorly. http://time.com/4106297/college-degrees-parents-house/
View ArticleMuhlenberg vs. St. Lawrence for an athlete?
My son is an athlete being recruited by both Muhlenberg and St. Lawrence for his sport. The coaches at both schools would like him to apply ED. He is torn. He likes both coaches and liked both schools....
View ArticleFraternity discussion with Freshman on Parent's weekend ?
My son is considering a frat, one where the process allows plenty of time to get to know each other, no bids to anyone yet. Just hangout and meet brothers a few times/week to make sure this is right....
View ArticleParents with T1 diabetics-college close or far?
Are there any parents of T1 diabetics who would like to share particular challenges/successes of college? If your kids went somewhere other than your home city, I'd love to hear how it went. Thanks.
View ArticleApplying to elite colleges as as high school junior
Is this an option if kid wants to leave school early?
View ArticleThe most liberal universities in the United States
"... An article recently published in Econ Journal Watch draws on original data to show just how liberal the United States' universities have become. The researchers looked at a subscription-only...
View Article"My Asian Pussycat Parents"- A note from a grateful daughter
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/17/opinion/my-asian-pussycat-parents.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region®ion=opinion-c-col-ri...
View ArticleIf there's a tech skills shortage, why are so many computer graduates...
"Universities are wrestling with a contradiction. How can there be both a dire lack of IT skills and poor employment prospects for computer science graduates? Does the blame rest with teaching, a lack...
View ArticleTop High Schools in Each State
http://public-schools.startclass.com/stories/19685/top-high-school-every-state "While a student's formative years from elementary and middle school are clearly important, they are not quite the same as...
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 ArticleSmall - Mid-sized Southeastern Schools w/ Merit?
We've been researching possible schools for my daughter (a junior), but honestly we're kind of floundering, so I would like to ask for advice from the knowledgeable parents here. My daughter is...
View ArticleMoved: How has long-distance college worked out (or not) for your family?
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View ArticleUsing AP Credits to Finish in Under 4 Years
What experiences have people in this forum had where students applied AP credits to their degree and finished in less than four years? There is the obvious economic advantage of eliminating a semester...
View ArticleMoved: Lauren Rivera's new study on hiring for summer law associateships
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View ArticleMoved: Advice from "Seasoned" Parents to Parents Experiencing their First...
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View ArticlePSAT scoring
Back in the olden days (1978), when I took the PSAT, the scoring made sense. Each section was scored 20-80 and you could easily figure out an SAT equivalent by adding a zero. My 10th grader is taking...
View ArticleSon does not want to take the SAT or ACT until end of junior year?
When is the best time for a student to take the ACT or SAT knowing that he will probably have to take it more than once. My son does not want to take any standardized test until the end of his junior...
View ArticleReceipt of SAT scores
We requested that CB send out DS's SAT scores a few weeks ago. According to the College Board website it has been sent. Is there any way to check if the colleges have received his scores?
View Articlehow much will D's community service help?
Hi, My D and six friends, inspired by Malala Yousafza, started an organization to help raise money and awareness for girl's education in developing countries. They started in 8th grade and have worked...
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