Hartwick College - Thoughts anyone?
Anybody have thoughts about Hartwick College's low graduation rate - 53.4% ? My D and I visited in August. Of all the schools she has seen this is one of her favorites. We got a good feeling from the...
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View ArticleHow do I convince my parents to let me major in what I want? (psychology)
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View ArticleNeed advice: College for Very Bright, High-Achieving, Dyslexic
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"… For decades, homework's value has been hotly debated. But now a growing legion of critics say the notion that America can close the learning gap with China or India by stuffing kids' backpacks with...
View ArticleI'm a miserable stem major because of my father. Is it too late to switch?
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View ArticleComputer Science degree in Arts & Sciences vs. CS in Engineering dept?
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View ArticleContinued decline of the public university
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"When students at Dover-Sherborn High School break for Thanksgiving later this month, there’s at least one thing they won’t have to worry about: homework. In a change from holidays past, the suburban...
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...
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View ArticleACT Scores delayed for entire center here in Bangalore - Reasons?
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So my son went to the University of Arizona out of high school. It seemed as though he was doing okay because he had a lot of friends since he was pledging at the top fraternity there. Then he began to...
View ArticleIndependent status on common app
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