What to Expect: April thru Move-In Day?
Hi Parents, we are in the dead-zone after applications have been submitted but before DS finds out his admissions results. I became very informed about the admissions process, but now I am not sure...
View ArticleAdvice for son who didn't get in to fraternity
My son is a freshman at a top tier school. The rush system there is very odd - informal rush (that is not so informal) all first semester followed by second semester formal rush (that is not real -...
View ArticleIf the Stock Market crashes, will this impact where your child goes to college?
As of 10:30 (ET) today (1/20), the stock market is down ~ 800 points since the opening on Friday (1/16). This has a direct impact on 401k, the housing market, and the potential loss of jobs as consumer...
View ArticleHow do I get my parents on board?
Hi! I have been accepted to Iowa State and the University of Alabama, both with great scholarships. In total, both even out to cost about the same. However, I live about 3 hours from Iowa State, and 12...
View ArticleSummer / Bussiness/ Admission
What is the best summer program for a student interested in business? From the admission perspective. 1. Stanford summer school 2. MIT Business launch / Bobson business, etc. 3. Economics class at the...
View ArticleWhy don't schools just lower the price?
Several of the schools my son is looking at, mostly tiny liberal arts schools without national reputations, seem to offer "merit aid" to 100% of the students they accept. One school we looked at states...
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 This Roommate Situation Typical Today?
One of my older children moved back to the US a few weeks ago to attend a state flagship in the Northeast. He turned 18 a few weeks ago and started this January. Excited about college, he tried to...
View ArticleWhat Do You All Think is the Best Option to Prepare for a Masters in HRM
Hello Everyone, I am currently a psychology major and am really interested in getting a Masters in Human Resource Management. I was wondering what you guys and gals think about my major? Do you think...
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...
View ArticleGet me started with what is like Purdue, Va Tech, etc?
I am just starting to think about college for my middle school daughter and want to spend some time looking at different parts of the country, one trip this summer and another next to get a feel for...
View ArticleWhat does "rank omitted" mean?
I was just curious to know what this means. Is it bad for college applications? I heard some schools don't even rank so will it be a major problem?
View ArticleReforms to Ease Students’ Stress Divide a New Jersey School District
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/26/nyregion/reforms-to-ease-students-stress-divide-a-new-jersey-school-district.html
View ArticleNorth of the Border
http://time.com/money/4187851/should-you-go-to-college-in-canada/ While Canadian universities are no longer the tremendous bargain for American students that they were a generation ago, going to...
View ArticleScience Course Progression For My Child? Next Example
This discussion was created from comments split from: Science Course Progression For My Child?.
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 ArticlePrivate College Counsellor
Our son, 16, studies at a private school in Singapore completing his IB program. He is a US citizen. Any recommendations on private counsellors for him to consult with before he starts his application...
View ArticleSmall Urban Mid Atlantic schools for a low stats kid, who would benefit from...
I'd love some suggestions on where to look for a kid who has a somewhat rocky path through HS, due to both illness and some learning issues. Let's say GPA a little under 3 unweighted, a little over 3...
View ArticleTechnical Theater - Lighting Design
Hello - my son is currently a junior and is very interested in pursuing lighting design as a career. We are from the north suburbs of Chicago. He has a 3.95 GPA and a 32 on the ACT, with a 36 on the...
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...
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