Geometry teacher not grading homework. Is this a "thing"?
Our daughter is getting 100 pc on all assigned work and then getting 80 pc on the quizzes and tests. I wonder how this was possible, as I assume teachers are looking at what is turned in and can see if...
View ArticleAre my scores good enough for HYPSM?
Hey guys, I have been stressing over my standardized tests scores lately. I was just wondering if my scores make me a competitive applicant at HYPSM this year? Btw, I will be applying through the...
View ArticleTopic for Personal Statement/Essay
Hi Guys! I have a question about writing my college essay(s). I have pretty good stats and all but I am lacking in the leadership realm of the application. I am applying to some top tier engineering...
View ArticleFor anyone who is a U2 fan or likes their music
If anyone's a U2 fan or likes their music, their latest album "Songs of Innocence" is free to download for itunes customers until October 13.
View ArticleWhat do you consider "Social Drinking?"
We were at the doctor's office the other day and one of the questions they ask for their new computer system is how much do you drink? I rarely drink, even when others in the group are, and if I do I...
View ArticleLehigh Early Decision Chance me
I have a 3.43 weighted gpa 2210 superscored sat 770math 670reading 770writing 800 Math II subject test 740 World History subject Test ap psychology 4 freshmen cross country, winter track sophomore...
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 ArticleRowing
I have just started my sophomore year of high school and have become interested in the sport of rowing. I was wondering if at my age I would have enough time to become good enough to be recruited by...
View ArticleWhat are my chances for...
I want to know my chances for the following schools: Wash u, UC berkley, UIUC, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, Columbia, Cooper Union. Before i say anything else, I completely understand that i am not a shoe in...
View ArticleChance a math guy for top schools?
Objective: SAT I (breakdown): 2320 (Writing 800 | Critical Reading 720 | Math 800) SAT II (place score in parentheses): Math II (800), Physics (730) Unweighted GPA: 3.91 Unweighted Rank: 25/425...
View ArticleThe College Fair Experience
So what are people's thoughts on college fairs? Are they worth attending? In my opinion, it's a huge waste of time. You'll pick up the same brochure literature that you have probably already received...
View ArticlePlease put down the phone!!!!!
I should be getting used to it and in some situations it doesn't bother me but I am getting so tired of being in social situations where some of the people present are focussing on their phone rather...
View ArticleOfficial ***Class of 2019*** Admissions Roll Call
Post your application stats and acceptances :) Student Gender: Home State: Date Applied: Date Accepted: Major: Applying to the Honors College?: Test Scores/ GPA/Extracurriculars:
View ArticleHow did your kid celebrate their 18th birthday?
Just looking for ideas. My D turns 18 this winter. She doesn't want a party or anything like get a tattoo/piercing/etc which seems to be a common idea. She's stumped on what she does want. Budget is...
View ArticlePlease Go Away, Mark Sanford
Boy, some people just don't know, or don't want, to stay OUT of the news. I realize that high profile divorces are manna from heaven in this age of 24-hr news, but don't you just want a few particular...
View ArticleFall 2015 UCLA transfer students
Hey guys! I know it's early, but it's never too soon to be prepared! I see so many threads regarding Fall 2014 students who made mistakes because they were too late to finish IGETC, or major prereqs or...
View ArticleHow responsible am I for my roommate?
I am a college freshman, just started school a few weeks ago. Over the summer, I found out my “random” roommate and we talked on Facebook about what our dorm should look like. She said that a fridge,...
View ArticleDoes anyone know of any legacies that did NOT get in early decision?
I'm just curious because many people are making it seem like legacy and early decision are a ticket into Cornell (if you have the basic requirements, of course).
View ArticleChances of raising my math score?
The first time I took the SAT I got a 1650 with a 440 in math, and 550 in writing and a 660 in reading. I really wanna raise my math score to at least a 500 and my overall score to a 1750. I'm mainly...
View ArticleChance me for Stern, Wharton, other top business schools
Objective: * SAT I (breakdown):750 MATH, 780 CR, 750 WRITING 92270) * ACT: Not taken yet, but expecting a 34 or 35 * SAT II: 800 Math II, 750 Biology * Weighted GPA ? Unweighted: ~3.7(Had a 4.0ish for...
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