The Official Fall 2014 UCLA Transfer Decisions Thread
Decisions are slated to be released next month in "late April." Although UCLA hasn't committed to an exact date as far as anyone here knows, they have historically released their decision date for...
View ArticleShould I take an extra math class or continue orchestra?
I'm gonna be a freshman this year in high school and I am deciding whether to take algebra 2 honors or orchestra. I started playing the viola in 5th grade, but I'm not that amazing at it. If I take...
View ArticleDifference between an Ivy and a Top Public School?
I was wondering how much of a difference it makes between going to an ivy league school and a top public school (e.g. UC Berkeley) to evaluate whether it is really worth the extra cost. It would be...
View ArticlePlease critique my common app essay (Prompt 2 - Failure)
The prompt goes: Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Could anyone please take a look at my essay and give any feedback and...
View ArticleAre you ready for some football?
This Monday Night game between The Browns and Washington is my idea of the perfect game for these two teams . . . total ineptitude on both sides. I want Washington to be bad because my team plays them...
View ArticleWhat is the reputation of RIT?
I've been reading about it on collegeconfidential and i've been getting mixed reviews. Some people have been saying it's a third tier school while others say that academically, it is great and it's...
View ArticleLate acceptance to LA grad school--10 days to get cross-country, etc.
My son was called at 6pm our time with the news that he has been accepted into the American Film Institute Conservatory; classes start the 18th. We are thrilled that he got in and are trying not to...
View ArticleHigh School Class of 2015
Hey guys, if you belong to this class, just post whatever - academic, fun, random... Juniors and Seniors - welcome to make comments, share your experience and hindsight. I'll be in HS in September, (or...
View ArticleSummer internship??
Hi everyone. So this summer I interned/volunteered at a cancer research lab at UCI. I went there 3 times a week all day, and I learned how to do some basic lab techniques. I am wondering if this will...
View ArticleParents caring for the parent support thread
CC was a great help to me last week helping deal with issues caring for my parents. Let's have a specific place to talk about helping care for our parents. Come here for support, to ask fro help, to...
View ArticleMusical theatre + music ed
Is it possible to major in musical theatre than go onto a master in music ed choral emphasis. For the past couple of years I always wanted to go to college for theatre/musical theatre, but I'm also...
View Article2015 Application Questions, Comments, and Support
Hi 2015 Applicants! I know a thread already exists for 2015 UCLA, but I thought I would start one for the Application in general. A question to start off: Is anyone else having problems uploading info...
View ArticleThe Wedding Happened
So, I'm really leery of posting, but several have asked me to do this. There are so many identifying details that could get me "outed" by my son's new in-laws, although if they've ever been on CC, let...
View ArticleCalTech Exam help
Hello, I am a current student at a CC and was wondering if anyone has taken the CalTech placement exam and could tell me what areas I need to study in more. I know it's a lot of theoretical and...
View ArticleChance Me: UCB /UCLA - post your stats here
I was thinking it might be a good idea to try and corral all the random chance me threads for UCB and UCLA to one location.
View ArticleSAT scores
What is a solid SAT score to have if you are applying for UCLA's med school? I'm not a minority so I can't get in by that. Thanks!
View ArticleHollywood Producer Mistakenly Detained by Police
All in all, Charles Belk seemed to take it in stride when he described being handcuffed and held for several HOURS by L.A. police, and made to squat on the sidewalk for all to see. He said, to...
View ArticleSummer festivals for younger student (13)
Hello, My daughter's private teacher has suggested that she consider a summer music festival next year. She's 12 now, so will only be 13 next year. Most of the festivals I've looked at start at age 14...
View Articletips for visiting
Hi, My son is contemplating a potential ED application (see post below). We have a visit planned in Sep, it's a long way from NY, so this will probably be his only visit. He has an info session, tour...
View ArticleEFC and the realities of living
I'm a parent of a class of 2015 student. I'm running the numbers and basically, if she doesn't get substantial merit aid, we are screwed. Our EFC, while I understand it's a calculation, if we paid that...
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