Truth or fluff for Essay
My DD has completed her Common App Essay and is not working on supplemental writing essays for various colleges. She wants to be a Physical Therapist and several program have the standard "Why do you...
View ArticleUniversity of South Carolina suspends fraternity recruitment
http://www.dailygamecock.com/article/2015/09/update-ifc-suspends-rush-for-13-fraternities We often complain about administrations turning a blind eye to blatant violations and other negative behaviors...
View ArticleInteresting Orientation Activity-World's Biggest Smoothie-Certified by Guinness
McGill University in Montréal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbeBY2oUCPA
View Articlecolleges/states that Big Four often recruits
Hi, I am a senior and I'm preparing for my universities path. I want to ask your opinion about schools or states that Big Four often recruits or schools that provide best career chances. Thank you very...
View ArticlePLEASE, please help?! Life and Emotional crisis?!
Hello. I am a 15 year old boy about to turn 16 and I am in desperate need of help and advice related to life during and after highschool/college/universities. I feel like I have such a burden on my...
View ArticleCollege class on HS transcript- should I intervene?
My oldest is a HS senior and has all but fulfilled his graduation requirements- he only needs 5 classes total this year to graduate. He's taking two this term at the HS and taking two classes at two...
View ArticleDuke students offended by reading assignment lol
http://www.avclub.com/article/duke-students-refuse-read-alison-bechdels-fun-home-224339 [CC admin note: the article was also covered by CNN:...
View ArticleShould we be concerned?
See:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ucf-frat-rape-chant_55d72be4e4b020c386de54b4?utm_hp_ref=college&kvcommref=mostpopular Or is this just exuberant jocularity? Nay or Yah?
View ArticleHow much additional standardized test preparation is the norm these days?
Back when I was in high school, the norm for standardized test preparation was: SAT: familiarize oneself with the sample questions in the booklet that contained the form to register for the test. If...
View ArticleCommon App Alternate Application Versions
Does anyone know if it's possible to change your intended major on applications submitted to different schools? I know it's possible to change the essay but wasn't sure if changing other things was...
View ArticleCollege comparison
Does anyone know if there is a good way/place to compare colleges besides combing through their websites and looking at the stats in Naviance and USNews rankings? We are trying to compare UIUC, RIT,...
View ArticleNew roommate wants "deep cleaning" of room every week
Just got a text from my daughter (college freshman) saying she's a little stressed out because her roommate is asking her to do a lot of cleaning and chores, including: - making her bed every day -...
View ArticleA New Study on campus rape and the one in five number
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/20/1-in-5-college-study-raped_n_7293068.html
View ArticleAnyone else have a child who is having a hard time making the transition?
my daughter is not doing well.. a lot of crying .. a lot of "i hate it" "i want to come home" etc. this is making me very anxious.. sigh.
View ArticleHigher Income, No Savings: Last Minute College Savings Ideas?
Hi, We have a HS senior and junior this year, so in two years will have two in college. We live in a high-cost state (CA) but have a relatively high income ($300K) with lots of retirement savings and...
View ArticleACT or SAT - Which one should my child take?
As many of you know the SAT is currently being completely revamped by the College Board. My daughter's school is pushing for her to take the ACT, but I'm thinking she should take both. Is that too much...
View ArticleTragedy of ‘golden’ daughter’s fall resonates with Asian immigrant children
"For a while, Jennifer Pan’s parents regarded her as their “golden” child. The young Canadian woman...was a straight A student at a Catholic school who won scholarships and early acceptance to college....
View ArticleMoved: Help! parental control program for boarding school student
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View ArticleFreshman Athlete
I have a Freshman athlete already on campus in pre-season and who sounded pretty discouraged and miserable today. She went in with an injury, so I know that in addition to the level of commitment being...
View ArticleCollege counselor loves my kid's essay, but I don't
We are using a college counselor who is working on essays with my daughter. My daughter is a good writer but I don't think this particular essay is so great, partly because of the topic but also...
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