A Little Lopsided- What Now?
I utilized this forum when my daughter (rising college Junior) was applying to schools and received some great advice, so am hoping for a repeat as I try to assist my son who is a rising high school...
View ArticleCollege pricing - Is it all just one big marketing scheme?
Interesting piece on how the lack of transparency in college prices affects our perception of the school:...
View ArticleHelping a kid to select an ED school for business major
I am helping a kid to select from these schools for ED app: Syracuse University, Bentley University, and Santa Clara University. Two main concerns: 1. Easier to get in - 2. Good job placement after...
View ArticleColleges for the Jewish "B" student
I have been debating for a time about starting a thread such as this. On one hand, I want to make sure I have considered every college this should be on my son's list. On the other hand, every time...
View ArticleTop colleges which don't defer after ED round
Is there a list of college which only accept, deny or wait list after the ED round? I know that Vandy is one. Or if you know of any, please add to the list. Much appreciated!!
View ArticleAdditional Recommendations - how many of your kids have added one?
Did your kid submit an "additional recommendation" outside of the normal teacher/counselor ones and if so, what type of rec was it/who was it from? Thanks!
View ArticleWhat courses were the "most useful, practical, and enriching" for you?
In a recent series of articles, staff from Slate Magazine picked the "most useful, practical, and enriching" courses they had taken....
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 ArticleChores and AP - How much do you expect
Before our daughter entered high school, she did about 2 hours of chores on an average weekend, as well as either cooking or cleaning up after dinner. Last year, she had honors and ap classes, and we...
View ArticleDaughter not excited about college
Hi everyone, My daughter will be starting college on Monday and I'm very concerned about her lack of emotion and excitement. She will be commuting to campus. I wish, for her sake, she was living on...
View ArticleChances of getting in
Hi, My son is a senior and looking at colleges he can get into with 3.45 weighted GPA, 2.9 weighted and 24 ACT composite... He took ACT again(waiting for results) to improve his score. He took 1 AP so...
View ArticleCS Admissions Difficulty
Short Version: It seems that Computer Science enrollments are exploding at many colleges. For a male applying as a potential CS major to selective schools with a strong CS program, is it significantly...
View ArticleWhy we Should Fear University Inc- a new and timely article in the NYT
This article provides lots of of food for thought about the structure of America's Universities these days. from the article: " Iām talking about the way universities operate, every day, more and more...
View Articleliberal arts (non conservatory) LAC with strong music program
Our son is looking at LACs with high quality orchestra. He is an oboe player at State level and wants to continue playing at at a high level without majoring in music. He is looking primarily at...
View ArticleWhat did your child write about in his/her college essay? College Reps had...
There were a few college reps at a high school event recently and they told us about some college essays which stood out to them. Some of the ones they mentioned: -one guy wrote about how great it...
View ArticleSuggestions for Abroad Travel/Tour Groups for High School Students
Does anyone have recommendations for tour groups that organize trips for HS students? D2 and friends (all age 17) have been dreaming of and saving for a trip to France for years, and were possibly...
View ArticleWhich score?
My son's ACT is 36, and SAT 2300(800M, 710W,790R), all one sitting. He got 800 in math and biology SAT11. Is it better for him to send ACT and SAT11s, or ACT, SAT and SAT11s to colleges. He is applying...
View ArticleSC Palmetto Fellows - Full Ride Schools
My daughter is qualified to receive the Palmetto Fellows scholarship. What South Carolina universities offer enough money to make it a free ride (tuition, room & board)?
View ArticleNursing student suing university for discrimination after failing course twice
A disabled nursing student (i.e. prone to anxiety, depression and difficulties with concentration) is suing for discrimination...
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