Students Sign Petition to Ban Playing "White Christmas" Because of Racism!
Sometimes the headlines write themselves. We live in amazing times. http://www.mrctv.org/blog/videostudents-sign-petition-boycott-racist-song-white-christmas
View ArticleShould I quit college ?
I don't know where to start but I can start off by saying that I want to quit college because I am too stupid and just want to start working and focus on moving out of my parents home. On the other...
View ArticleDo the colleges on the common app know what other schools you're applying to?
I'm just wondering because D has a lot of schools and I'm wondering if she looks like a less serious candidate if she applies to so many.
View ArticleHarvard's Holiday Placemat for Social Justice
The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Harvard University distributed what it is calling “Holiday Placemats for Social Justice” on campus to help freshmen students navigate difficult...
View ArticleTree fell on tour at Vanderbilt
This may not have made national news, but a large hackberry tree fell on a group of prospective students touring at Vanderbilt today. 10 hurt, 4 in hospital, but none seriously (from what I've heard so...
View ArticleWeird interviewer?
DD had the oddest experience last week. It's only just occurring to me to wonder if it was even real. Are there people out there pretending to be college interviewers who are not? I just emailed the...
View ArticleThe Wild Rumpus Ends! Puget Sound Wins!
Within a couple of hours of my child Sasha’s setting foot on its stunning campus in Tacoma, Washington, Sasha’s first choice for college was the University of Puget Sound. The UPS students we met were...
View ArticleNeed a parents advice on my commonapp essay?
Hi! So I'm submitting applications soon, and I need a second opinion on my essays. I'd rather ask an adult to look them over than other highschoolers currently applying to colleges, so can I PM any of...
View ArticleTuition Exchange
My husband works at a college and we are counting on the tuition exchange program to help pay for our son's school. He has applied to Syracuse and already received a letter from Syracuse that he has...
View ArticleDebrief on Residence Hall Experiences?
For those who've had a S or D just finish their first (or later) semester living on-campus: What kind of arrangement did they have (traditional, suite, single/double/triple/quad, newer or older...
View ArticleMid year grades not great...
Basically my mid year grade report isn't looking too great right now. I had almost a 4.0 gpa since freshman year and through fall term, but second term isn't going well. Not to make excuses (though...
View ArticleYAY- as of 2016-17 FAFSA will no longer send a student's college list to the...
I posted this in the FA forum but though, if it wasn't here in the parent's forum yet, that it was worth sharing here too: This is great news! It had been previously recommended to list alphabetically...
View ArticleBetter to be the big fish in a small Pond?
My son has just been accepted EA to UChicago, which is an awesome accomplishment. However, he is also interested in medical school. We are worried that the rigors of UC might push him off the science...
View ArticleWhat do you wish your DC had asked before accepting?
DS is going back for a 3rd visit to campus with a generous scholarship offer in hand. He plans to meet with study abroad, co-op office, financial aid, and tour an upper class dorm. Any other tips about...
View ArticleRising Sophomore selective summer programs?
Does anyone know of any summer programs that are slightly selective (think TASS, NSLI-Y etc.), but are for the summer after 9th grade. This is also for a 9th grader with a September 2001 birthday, so...
View ArticleFake petition at Yale: repeal the First Amendment
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/16/yale-fail-ivy-leaguers-caught-on-video-clamoring-to-kill-first-amendment/ Unbelievable.
View ArticleAt what point does GPA start to hurt your medical school applications?
If you go to a top 20 school, a common belief is that while you will probably not get a 4.0 like you could at a state school/flagship, getting at least a certain GPA will not adversely affect your...
View ArticleAnd reality hits...
"Mom, can you BELIEVE I have to work Christmas Eve???" "Well, honey, you DO work for a supermarket. They close at six on Christmas Eve, so no huge deal." So he'll miss 4 pm mass with the family, but...
View ArticleTaking 10 credits In the Summer Semester
Would it be wise to take 10 credits in the summer (Calculus as well as Physics with a lab)? Do you think ill be able to get A's? Will I be able to work part time? Would it be too much?
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