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Hello everyone! I'm a first-time poster (though I've read a few threads on here before) so hopefully this doesn't make me sound too out of touch with everything. D is currently a Junior in HS. I have...
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View ArticleThe choice to be the standout v. reach for the most competitive program
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View ArticleNYT - The Asian Advantage
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View Article60 AP Credits and still can't graduate in four years?
My daughter recently started college with 60 AP credits. However, looking at the requirements of her major and honors program and when classes are offered, it looks like it will be a struggle for her...
View ArticleCalifornia State University Profesor Refuses to Use $180 Math book
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View ArticleWhat is the role of high school?
Parents, What do you think the role of high school should be?
View ArticleHonors Program-related Question
Wondering if anybody has had any experience with a high-stat child who is/was in an honors college or program in a mid-tier school. I'm wondering about class rigor outside of the honors courses at...
View ArticleOver the Top School Discipline: South Carolina
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View ArticleTA confession: I'm sorry, but most of your children (my students) are average
I mean it would seem to make perfect logical sense that most of my students would be average, would it not? After TAing my first midterm for a large general class, I think I finally understand why you...
View ArticleColleges for a music theory and business major?
What colleges would you suggest for a student who wants to major in both of these or major in business while minoring in music theory or music industry? Student's dad is not thrilled with a recording...
View ArticleOther parents trying to stay on the sidelines during college app process?
I am struggling to stay on the sidelines as my S works on his college applications. I need support to stay strong! I SO want to read his essays. I SO want to provide feedback on his activities and...
View ArticleCommon App submission problems already
DS' "other" recommender has been trying for 3 days to submit his letter to CA, at all hours of the day and night, using 5 different computers and 4 different browsers. He gets the message, PDF...
View ArticleLiberty University Business
I am high school student looking for colleges to apply to, and I am interested in business. I think Liberty University would be a great fit for me, I really like the campus. However, I am very...
View ArticleSAT Subject Tests helpful in any way if a kid has taken ACTs?
Wondering if having a couple of good scores on subject tests bolsters an application if the student has taken the ACTs and applying to a school that asks for either ACTs or SATs + subject tests. I have...
View ArticleCampus Disability Office Won't Cooperate
I apologize for the length of this, but our back-story is needed to get the full picture.... My daughter recently transferred from UCSC to another UC. While at UCSC she was assisted through the campus...
View ArticleSAT Score submissions
Hello! My son is submitting his application to Virginia Tech tonight for the early decision application. When he went to the CB website, he saw there were two options for delivery of SAT scores. Since...
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