Apparently UT Austin's Adcoms Aren't A Bunch of Racists
Full article- http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/06/fisher_v_university_of_texas_the_supreme_court_might_just_gut_affirmative.html When Fisher applied in 2008, UT Austin...
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View Article6 year physical therapy program
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View ArticleWhat would you think of this dual enrollment opportunity for your son or...
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View ArticleLessons learned: admission to a top 25 ranked university for a "well-rounded"...
My son started the admissions process aiming for a school ranked in the top 25 of national universities. He had a 3.6 unweighted GPA, which put him in the bottom half of accepted students at most...
View ArticleIn 18 Years A FORBES Top College Will Cost You Over $500,000
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View ArticleWhy are teachers so resentful of communications from parents?
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View ArticleSending AP Scores with Applications?
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View ArticleMoved: I think my daughter is being scammed. Please help!
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View ArticleHelicopter parenting causes college-age depression?
According to this article, studies have shown that helicopter parenting is correlated with increasing college-age depression....
View ArticleQuitting my post grad fulltime job for an unpaid internship?
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View ArticleTrying to Decide How Much Prep Required?
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View ArticleDifferent college for a "recovering" child?
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View ArticleSuggestions for online ACT courses
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View ArticleMoved: Chinese Stock Market Collapse--Impact to US Colleges and Universities
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View ArticleUSC Safety today vs 1990
In 1990, many parents did not allow their kids to attend USC due to safety concerns. Is USC safer today for smart attractive 18 year old freshmen girls? I know it has a great reputation, but is it...
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