What are the best schools that the following criteria can get me into?
I am going into my senior year of high school with a 3.9 weighted gpa and 3.4 unweighted gpa. I have taken 3 ap classes so far and I'm taking 3 more this year. I have played varsity ice hockey for 3...
View ArticleRandom advice I gave my kids, both freshman in college boy-girl twins
Please note I consider myself a liberal atheist. • No smoking • No drugs • No drinking • Pay Bills including credit cards on time • Vote in every eligible election • Practice Safe Sex • Don’t be part...
View ArticlePost Your Actual Schedule (order and all)
Hey guys! So I know we have a thread for rating schedules and all, but I thought it would be interesting if we had a thread where people posted their schedules in order. Some schedules (like my...
View Articlewhat are my chances?
I live in New Jersey One of my sibling is attending Rutgers NB. GPA by grade 9th : 2.343 10th: 2.618 11th: 3.253 Overall GPA : 2.6 ish or 2.7 Major: Computer Science Extracurricular activities: 4 years...
View ArticleCritical Reading Question
Hi, I cannot reason the answer of this question. It chanced that she came, at length, to be governess in a large family that had Gibbs for its name and Notting Hill for its background. Edward, the...
View ArticleCar title transfer from Illinois to California - how difficult is it?
D2's truck was totaled over three weeks ago and she just found out today the amount insurance will give her. H and I are thinking of using this an opportunity for him to get a new car, and we'd let her...
View ArticleDuke grad named White House Fellow
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View ArticleTry to change majors or stay at my jc for one more year? Need answer soon
Hello, I just recently transferred to UCSD from a CCC as an engineer major. But I was accepted as a Structural engineer while the major I truly want is Mechanical engineering. I have a couple of...
View ArticleIs CPP extremely stingy in calculating EFC?
When I submitted my FAFSA, my EFC was under 500 bones. I was expected to receive a cal grant for the maximum amount. CPP calculated my EFC at 16 grand; more than the cost of attendance. I wasn't even...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Denied Unjustly! (How do I get my Aid back? Please help.)
I'll try to keep this brief and to the point. I'm a good student, I'm part of the honors society at my college and I have a pretty good GPA (3.85) I've never failed a class. Basically, I took a class...
View ArticleMaximum units for UCLA, UCI, and CSULB?
I realize that having too many units can be a bad thing, but just what is considered "too much" exactly? I have around 53 UC and 57 CSU credits under my belt, but I need a few extra classes to maximize...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2016
Anyone else out there with a potential 2016 high school grad? S is one of them - right now, in the throes of deciding which high school he should go to. Having been down this road with D (class of...
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 ArticleHigh GPA, Low SAT, Bad Standardized Test Taker
Hey everyone! I decided to use CC because the counselors at my school don't really cater to upper 10% of the class and my school hasn't really had a good track record with elite colleges (maybe like...
View ArticleChance me for Northwestern, Cornell, Chicago, Michigan, and Berkeley!
Objective: SAT I (breakdown): Will take for NMF status. ACT (breakdown): 34 (36 Math, 34 English, 33 Reading, 34 Science) SAT II (place score in parentheses): US History (750), Chemistry (750), will be...
View ArticleCountdown to School?
So, I have to be on campus in 16 days, and it would be a complete understatement to say that I'm not nervous. I'm beyond nervous. I've been at the same school since 4th grade, and the actuality of...
View ArticleSpring 2015 Transfer Thread
Hello! I am a current UT Austin student who loves helping out potential transfers. Post your stats and help others who wish to transfer to UT Austin! Post as follows: •College transferring from...
View ArticleWhite House Internship
I recently applied for the summer White House Internship and I was wondering a couple of things. First, did anyone else appy? Secondly, does anyone have any experience/knowledge about this internship....
View ArticleWhen did YOU know when to retire psychologically speaking? And how did it...
I have read most information that involve financial concerns, but if that is already covered, how did you know when to do it?
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