How can you assess future college workload?
My D would like to attend an LAC where the students are not crushed by their academic workload. Long time posters know that our high school kills the kids with hours upon hours of homework and...
View ArticleFierce competition for technical talent in Massachusetts
How fierce is the competition for technical talent in Massachusetts? Software developers right out of college can command starting salaries of up to $90,000. Once in their jobs, they can get as many as...
View ArticleMen fight back against sex assault charges
In the past year there has been significant push back against colleges by men who claim they were unjustly expelled after being found responsible for sexual assault. Since January 2014 nearly 40 men...
View ArticleUPenn Summer Academy in Neuroscience
Does anyone have any experience with this program? https://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/highschool/academies/neuroscience My daughter is interested and has a chance to attend tuition free as a...
View ArticleEngineering school suggestions for my younger sister
Hi parents. I am seeking out recommendations of schools to research/visit to see if it would be a good fit for my sister. Her stats/description: Currently a junior in high school ACT: 25 (first attempt...
View ArticleWorried about Barrett Honors, ASU under investigation for violating Title IX?
Hello, this is my first post. However, we have GREATLY appreciated the advice, support, and information available on CC. We were initially thrilled at DD's acceptance to ASU's Barrett Honors College,...
View ArticleDetermining GPA for comparison purposes for Naviance
Hi all, Would love some guidance on this issue. My junior son attends an arts and music high school - 3 of his courses each year are in his artistic field. His grades are much higher in his specialized...
View ArticleTransfer possibilities for college student with disciplinary record.
How difficult will it be for a (soph or jr standing) college student to transfer with a history of a semester suspension (non-academic non-honor, non-violent violation- not a police issue) to get...
View ArticleCourse registration methods
Do most colleges and universities use a simple course registration method, or a complex one? "Simple" means that everyone gets an assigned place in the order, usually by class standing or level, to...
View ArticleInnovation Is Associated with Lower GPA and Close Student/Faculty Relationships
Forgive me if this topic/article has already been discussed, but I found it interesting: https://theconversation.com/straight-a-students-may-not-be-the-best-innovators-54440. From a linked article...
View ArticleAggressive Roomie
For the record I do not like either of my roommates. They are bffs which makes them a package deal. If you have a problem with one you have a problem with the other. Any who, we had a tiff about the...
View ArticleTax question: Should high income parents claim their college student child as...
I was doing my taxes this year had this question come up, should I declare my college student child as a dependent? Hoping a tax specialist or CPA is on the thread to answer. The usual answer is that...
View ArticleSuit: Tennessee Coach Butch Jones called ex-Vols player 'traitor' for helping...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A former Tennessee football player has confirmed he assisted a woman who said she had been raped by two other players and that later he was attacked by teammates and told by coach...
View Articleyour experience with high gpa/low sat/act at test optional schools?
Hi, My D did very well on the act but her four best friends, all high gpa (92-94 with aps) kids, are struggling. A lot of schools are test optional now but I'm wondering if unhooked kids are really...
View ArticleWest Coast/West Schools for Environmental Science for a solid B+ Student
Starting to look at schools, wanting to do a couple of spring break tours to get a feel for what is of interest and wanting to make sure we've captured what are likely to be good fits for my son....
View ArticlePrivate prep schools and "hot" colleges
My child attends a highly regarded public school in an affluent town that sends the top 5% of students to Ivies and Little Ivies, but most of the rest end up at either just-below-Ivy, second-tier or...
View ArticleMore STEM Wisdom from a LAC Professor
I've written a few comments on CC about why I think a LAC is the best undergraduate education for a budding scientist. This article spells it out nicely....
View ArticleIvy League Tour this Summer - Whats OUR best alternative considering . . .
My daughter will compete in a National Champiionships in Providence, RI in early-mid June. She/we are wanting to tour all the Ivy League schools except Cornell. We will already be in Providence so...
View ArticleThe Missouri Conflict; Parents How Would You Advise Your Football Player...
This is a bit remarkable and surprising that these college athletes have put their scholarships at risk. Most athletes are decidedly apathetic when it comes to societal issues or really any...
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