SCOTUS: Fisher II oral arguments
Your thoughts on the oral arguments and on the likely outcome? Do you predict a decision in favor of or against the petitioner Abigail Fisher? If SCOTUS rules in favor, then how encompassing the scope?...
View ArticleShould I attend early college?
Really wanted a parent's perspective on this, as my parents have both told me that they feel unqualified to discuss this with me. I currently attend a nationally ranked private school in Canada with...
View ArticleED 2 decision will be late?
My son applied ED2 and was curious because the notification date is Monday ( a holiday) so I wrote to see when the decisions will be out. I am a surprised because they just said "early next week"....
View Articlehigh school abroad
Has anyone had any positive experience with high school abroad programs, particularly in Spain? There are so many and difficult to ascertain which are reputable.
View ArticleChicago Professor Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
A prominent molecular biologist at the University of Chicago has resigned after a university recommendation that he be fired for violating the school’s sexual misconduct policy. His resignation comes...
View ArticleUsing money as an incentive for college selection
I've been following a great discussion in the Financial Aid forum regarding how much "skin in the game" should a kid have when it comes to paying for college. It got me thinking about our personal...
View ArticleCalifornia Sensitive Student Information to be Released to Nonprofit
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Calif-Student-Information-Released-to-Non-Profit-368556881.html SSN, medical records, the whole shebang.
View ArticleNot "feeling the love" from ED school - Normal?
D was admitted to her ED school and is very happy, as are we. It's a great fit. Just wondering if it's normal not to hear a word from them now though. Some of her friends who did not go ED and were...
View ArticleReed College Reputation
My son, who is currently a junior, and husband went to visit Reed yesterday. He liked it, felt comfortable but I am hearing that the environment is heavy with drugs (not for recreational purposes) but...
View ArticleLonely Transfer Student
So, my son is in his second semester at the university that he transferred to. For the first two years of college, he attended a small community college near home because he received a full scholarship...
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 ArticleCampus Vibe question
My D is looking for a college environment that is cooperative and collaborative, not super competitive. She wants a socially and emotionally safe an environment as possible. She seeks a socially...
View ArticleIs this sophomore schedule to much with EC?
My son is interested in taking the following as a sophomore. He plays two varsity sports the first half of school year, does Quiz bowl and is in Boy Scouts. So he has long days with practices. He...
View ArticleMoved: College Graduation: What Costs Are Considered UnReasonable?
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View ArticleMoved: What to do about a parent who doesn't spend time w/ kid, always...
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View ArticleMIT dean is leaving to start a new university with a different vision
http://chronicle.com/article/MIT-Dean-Takes-Leave-to-Start/235121/ Her goal is to have on campus learning centered around big projects and all lectures on-line (no in-classroom lectures).
View Article"Pushy" moms help first-generation students at community college
Found this article interesting and didn't see a discussion already happening. http://hechingerreport.org/volunteer-pushy-moms-help-community-college-students-transfer-to-four-year-schools/ I'm a...
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