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It is actually quite funny. D's school announces ED/EA acceptance on their website each year from the principle. This year of course they are doing the same thing but they put Carleton as Carlton... I...
View ArticleQuestion for parents with kids who are legacy applicants. Feedback appreciated!
If your kid is applying to your alma mater, did they mention anything about that in the "why do you want to go here" supplement? One of the honest reasons my kid is applying to my alma mater is that I...
View ArticleParents of Applying Seniors, Be Honest About Finances Now
If you didn't have a frank talk with your student about finances when he or she was a junior (see...
View ArticleDo most students and parents consider difficulty of declaring/changing major?
Do most students and parents consider difficulty of declaring/changing major? At many schools other than the very wealthiest ones that can afford to have excess capacity in all departments, majors...
View ArticleIs your kid still working on his/her college applications?
I am stressed out but can't say anything. 5 more schools are due this weekend. He is not worried and not rushed. He enjoys his winter break more than I do. As of last check, only one is in the works,...
View ArticleGetting F in Tests during the school year
My daughter is a sophomore. She is currently struggling with US History. Her first quarter ended with a B+. Her second quarter isnt going that well. She currently has a B-. She has a few F's in the...
View Article11th grade son refuses to talk to teachers, lies about doing so
Strong gpa, but maturity does not match gpa. He is doing terrible in ap gov to the point that I broke my promise to myself to not contact teachers this year to figure out if he was misleading me. I...
View ArticleVery surprised at W&M college deadline extension - yield mongering?
D received this email today: You previously expressed interest in William & Mary as a possible college option, and we certainly hope that you maintain this interest. At this point, however, it...
View ArticleDiversity application questions
How do you answer these? What unique traits, identities, experiences, skills, perspective, etc. are they looking for and what have you personally seen in the past (was it effective)? Might not apply to...
View ArticleGrown Woman Goes Undercover at Frat Party
https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/a-grown-woman-goes-undercover-at-a-frat-party Interesting Commentary on the article can be found here:...
View ArticleThank you, parents of the HS Class of 2016
I wanted to take a minute to thank all the HS Class of 2016 parents who have generously given their time, guidance, and opinions on all things having to do with this crazy process of selecting and...
View ArticleNative American Status
My daughter's Grandfather is part Apache. However he was not aware of any written documentation so we never pursued the status. I have recently become aware of genetic blood testing. Is this a...
View Articlesend 2nd act score?
Hi, my d is a junior, here are her first act scores: c: 33, m:33, s:32, r:32, e:36, essay 33 and here's her 2nd sitting results: c:33, m 31, s:31, r:36, e:34 essay - don't have score yet superscore:...
View ArticleFollowing up on an application
I have been in contact with a professor about doing research in a lab, but he's also considering other candidates, I did a follow up about a month ago because we got in contact through a research fair...
View ArticleParents... My S declined Cornell to go to UC Santa Cruz with his boyfriend.....
He's not only heartbroken, but also terribly upset that he's stuck at UC SC alongside his ex, meanwhile he could have gone to Cornell. What's more, Cornell WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER!!! (We live out of...
View ArticleWinter College Campus Pictures
'Tis the season. Hopefully this is an allowed link....pictures of college campuses with snow, some beautiful and some well... judge for yourself....
View ArticleBest summer language immersion program for teen?
Hi everyone, My high school sophomore is extremely interested in languages - she is taking two of them right now. She is thinking of becoming a language teacher. We don't have a lot of money and she...
View Article$3 Million In Scholarship Money
Kenwood Academy Grad Awarded More Than $3 Million In Scholarship Money http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/kenwood-academy-grad-awarded-more-than-3-million-in-scholarship-money/#comments Small...
View ArticleIs Boston University that competitive?
My daughter is only just finishing up her sophomore year, but seems to have her heart set on Boston University for a variety of reasons. I won't bother going into that here, but I agree that it is...
View ArticleHave any colleges or high schools been able to moderate dangerous levels of...
It appears that every college and high school has programs aimed at moderating dangerous levels of alchohol/drug use. Have any schools been successful in creating meaningful decreases of use/abuse? If...
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