Airbnb, Roomorama, Homeaway, etc - too good to be true??
I am planning a family trip to Portugal over the Christmas holiday - Lisbon and the Algarve region. Our boys are now 20 and 23 so for several years now, we book either 2 rooms or a 2-bedroom suite type...
View ArticleThe research bust at US universities
Overbuilding leads to cash crunch- http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/09/340716091/u-s-science-suffering-from-booms-and-busts-in-funding
View ArticleFor the techis and Apple fans: the VB reports
E pluribus unum ... here is a link to the live reports. From the leaders in SF: http://venturebeat.com/2014/09/09/apples-iphone-6-launch-event-a-live-analysis/ PS I looked at our mailroom. Timmy did...
View ArticleMy highschool sweetheart & I need help tackling college together. HELP.
I have been dating my boyfriend since the beginning of my sophomore year. However he's been my bestfriend since I was in 8th grade and here I am a senior in high school applying to lots and lots of...
View ArticleAustralian International Student applying to elite US colleges
Hi CC, I'm an Australian high school international student looking to apply to elite US colleges in a few years time. However I am really worried about the level of competition and would appreciate any...
View Article***Official 2014 Siemens Competition Thread***
Someone did it last year and I figured why not? hows your applications. Has anyone submitted yet? What categories did you guys enter in? Does anyone know the specifics on who advances?
View ArticleHow has the admissions game changed in the past 5 years? And a request for...
Hello all! I was very active in these forums back in 2005 and 2008, when my two kids were applying. (Yes, they were both accepted and have graduated! Thanks for asking:)) Now my best friend's son is a...
View ArticleTeacher: No longer can I throw my students to the testing wolves
This is one of the best articles Ive read in a long time regarding standardized testing. I probably would home school if my children were small, thank goodness the youngest will be out of high school...
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 ArticleUS News 2015 Rankings - UA top university in Alabama
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/top-public Among publics: UA dropped 2 spots to #38 Auburn dropped 7 spots to #48 Among all national...
View ArticleCan I apply regular decision... early?
I want to apply regular decision to a school, because it's early decision application is binding. I'm not sure I'd go if I got in, so I'm not interested in making that commitment. My question is: If my...
View ArticleDorms at Northeastern
How are the dorms at Northeastern? Are they clean? Are there good amenities such as laundry and bathrooms? Also, on the Northeastern website, it says that a standard double is around $3000. Is this per...
View ArticleUniversity of Florida 2014/2015 Transfers
Hello hopeful Gators! Transfer applications for the summer and fall of 2014/2015 are open! I know it won't be awhile until we start hearing back, but I figure we could start this thread now! Please...
View ArticleLooking more closely at Ohio's public engineering schools
We are looking more closely at Ohio's public engineering schools, particularly chem eng. I have some questions that I'm hoping some you have info about, either through tours, your own kids, or...
View Articleon verge of leaving and coming back on January?
Okay....I am in a really critical situation. Many of you will probably know about my visa issue. I already contacted Senator for the help a few days ago, and I know I can't just expect a miracle.....
View ArticleImportant SCEA question
I'm a Princeton legacy, but I like Yale a tiny bit more. My stats: 2380, 4.0 hardest curriculum, one very very unusual and advanced extracurricular + Prez of 7 clubs at school (book club, cross...
View ArticleUniversity of Arizona Honors College Deadline
When is the U of A deadline? Thank you for your help!
View ArticleComparing LAC's with generous merit aid policies
Putting together a list of LAC's that offer the best merit aid. After running net price calculators for D's top picks, it becomes pretty clear that we need some financial safeties as well. Although we...
View ArticleAnyone like me in this situation?
Hello, I just got an account here and this forum site seems great! I am currently a sophomore at a public school in Pennsylvania, and I was just wondering if there was someone who had a similar...
View ArticleNew rankings - US News & World Report
The new rankings are out and not much has changed. Still, it is always fun noting the minor shifts, so here they are: The overall ranking of the university has dropped one spot to #29, down from #28...
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