Chances of getting into...?
As the time comes for college apps to be filled out, I find myself stressing increasingly about my chances of whether or not my choice colleges will accept me. I was hoping to get some feedback here....
View ArticleFordham vs Villanova?
My son is interested in both schools. He will probably major in math and/or economics and is not interested in undergrad business programs. Besides the obvious differences in these schools (NYC vs...
View ArticleDeciding if CSUMB is the right school!
As the time comes for college apps to be filled out, I find myself stressing increasingly about my chances of whether or not my choice colleges will accept me. I was hoping to get some feedback here....
View ArticleFirst post - how to schedule CA college trip?
I am new to the college process. My daughter is a junior. We are just starting to look at schools. We are going to be in Disneyland in a few months and want to tack on some college tours afterwards....
View ArticleExeter hooks
What are some good hooks when applying to exeter or even any other of the tenschools? Art? Music? Sports? Theater? Communityservice?
View ArticleShaking my head...
So I had my pre-op visit for the cataract surgery, and part of that meant having to watch a video for cataract patients. Several times the video had a split screen to point out how blurry vision is due...
View ArticleConnection between summer programs and undergrad admissions
I'm wondering if those of you who have experience with some of the major MT summer camps (like MPulse at Univ of Michigan or Cherubs at Northwestern, for instance) have an opinion on the value of the...
View ArticleWhat do I need to do?
I am a sophomore at one of the top public high schools in Connecticut, and I was wondering if anyone thought I had a shot at getting in. I'd like to go there for film, but I was hoping my academics met...
View ArticleSimmons College
I am going to be starting my junior year in a couple of weeks, and I've been looking at Simmons College, and I think it would be a really good fit for me. However, I don't know how well more current...
View ArticleChances for Columbia, Georgetown, Tufts, etc...
Since the applications will be going out soon, I just wanted to see what schools will be a decent shot. I figure I want to make sure they're not all a pipe dream before I start writing my supplement...
View ArticleSports and college admissions?
Hi! I haven't been able to find anyone threads on the real weight that sports pull on college applications. Currently I'm a freshman, and I was planning on participating in one sport- lacrosse,...
View ArticleThe investment..speculation, out right gambling thread
Because....for some reason jym626 did not want to start her own thread.... I will start it... I am short ANR puts this week..so I hope the stock is stable..because I want to collect the premium.. And I...
View ArticleWhat are my daughters chances of getting into the following schools?
3.7 GPA (last year of HS 4.0 unweighted), 27 ACT, Geographically Diverse (Midwest) Adopted from S. Korea, Class Secretary SHE IS NOT INTERESTED IN STEM. She wants to major in Political Science. Reach...
View ArticleSports
I play soccer but not for my school team but on actual team, can I include that on my college application. Do extra curricularsn that are done out of school worth mentioning?
View ArticleChance for UCs
Hi guys, currently a senior hoping to get into UC school listed. I know my ACT is very low, but it should definitely improve with the scores coming back in a week or two.. Applying to UCSD, UCB, UCLA,...
View ArticleDressing Young
Someone on another thread mentioned dressing young. After 30 years of living in business suits, this winter I'll start a far more casual job, move across country to warm weather and get to redefine my...
View ArticleThe "Bag A Week" Club
:) The NY resolution thread has many saying they have a goal of purging a bag a week in 2014. Great idea - donate stuff or trash stuff. Thought it would be great to keep each other on track to share...
View ArticleDid you order the new iPhone?
I have been eligible for an upgrade for 3.5 years, but decided to wait for the 6 to come out. Woke up at 3:00 EST know I might not get through, but figured I would tried both Apple and AT&T's...
View ArticleSending AP Scores
Should you send AP scores when you apply? I self-reported them on the Common App already; do colleges consider those? I did really well on AP tests and want the places I apply to take that into...
View ArticleUC Berkeley and UCLA should I apply to L&S for CS or COE?
Hi, I do not know which college I should apply to. I come from an average school in the valley of California. I know that I have a higher chance getting in applying to letters and sciences, but what do...
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