PSAT
If someone is making 220 on new PSAT in freshman year then do they need prep classes in sophomore and junior year to make NMSF?
View ArticleSmile and Nod: Kid who's not going to college (not gap year)
This is a thread to discuss what if your child isn't going to college? This is not a gap year. College is not on the horizon at this point. Once I let go of college for this particular child, our...
View ArticleEnglish Basketball Player- need help with first steps in seeking scholarship.
Our Son is looking at the option of a US College Scholarship. Its quite a minefield for us as UK based parents so we are reaching out here to seek some help and guidance from fellow parents. I have...
View ArticleAny parents here have a student take the three week AATG Germany summer study...
I have a junior who is considering taking this trip and would really like to know experiences and thoughts. Feel free to respond or to message me. Thanks so much!
View ArticleMoved: Parents of current high schoolers: How much does a 529 factor into...
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View ArticleRandomly assigned major for student on acceptance letter ...
Although I'm a new kid on the block as far as posting here, I have been reading on and off for a few years. My son got his acceptance yesterday for his "dream" school, as well as an offer for a...
View ArticleAdvice on My College Plan
So, there are a few areas I'm interested in starting a career in. These are Law, Political Science, Journalism, Advertising, and maybe Economics. My current plan is to major undergrad in Political...
View ArticleResident Assistants - What are the chances
My son is a freshman at Purdue University. He's in the flight technology program. He has a 3.79 GPA for the first semester, doesn't drink and never has (yes I'm sure. . My son had applied for an RA...
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 ArticleMore ED Issues Than Usual
Am I imagining it, or does it seem like this year there are more ED students than usual surprised at their aid packages and finding their schools unaffordable? I don't hear them saying the aid didn't...
View ArticleOnline High School Writing Help
I have been trying to find out about online course for writing for High Schoolers. I found the following courses so far. If you have had experience, please post your critiques- 1) Write-Guide- The 1...
View ArticleUnhappy Freshman
My daughter is going to a top tier private university for her undergrad. She worked her tail off to be there and has had her nose to the grindstone for years it seems. When she began she was incredibly...
View ArticleHow high a college GPA is acceptable to maintain a needed scholarship or...
When considering which college to attend, how high a college GPA is acceptable to maintain a needed (for affordability) scholarship or enter the desired major? For example, if two colleges are under...
View ArticleUpper level SSAT high enough for NYC schools?
Dc scored mid 90s on verbal/RC AND hIgh 60s on math. Overall 90%. Applying to nyc day schools, trinity, dalton, HM, RCS, Spence, Fieldston and friends. High 90s gpa, excellent recs, interview and EC....
View ArticleAdvice please! College student asked to leave.
My child's friend was recently notified by her college that she needed to leave due to a low grade in a class towards her major, which is not allowed. I'm not certain of all the details, but from my...
View ArticleIs transferring high schools multiple times bad for college apps?
I am in 11th grade and I have changed schools every year (due to parents getting job transfers and moving locations). I am planning on changing in senior year as well due to personal reasons. Will...
View ArticleHow am I doing on saving for college?
I don't have kids that are high school or college age yet, but they are part way there (still in preschool years). I decided to set aside some money in 529s to pay for college. I'm planning on having...
View ArticleWhat's the deal with this National Student Leadership Conference?
My son just got an invitation to this, saying he was nominated by a staff member at his high school. I'm skeptical based on earlier threads. Really not prepared to spend thousands to spend him to yet...
View ArticleDouble block GPA
What do you recommend, double block 4.0 fine arts that kid loves or one loved PAP 4.5 , one tolerable extra AP 5.0 for junior year? Either way rest of the courses are AP. Wouldn't it better to take...
View ArticleHow do students most commonly use AP/IB credit?
How do students most commonly use AP/IB credit? (assuming that they attend a school where credit units, subject credit, and advanced placement is available for at least some of what they bring in) I.e....
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