Should we push our son to apply to reach (e.g., Ivy) schools?
Here is my son's stats profile: Gender: M Location: Massachusetts College Class Year: 2019 High School: Public Charter - Fairly new school. This is only their 5th graduating class High School Type:...
View ArticleIdeas for hotel for Xmas week with 20 something year old children within 2...
We are looking to get away with our kids (in their 20s) for a few days Christmas week. Would love to go to a hotel that has a wonderful indoor pool with atmosphere, shows at night, and things doing...
View ArticleStudy hall?
my junior year just started. My schedule is health/personal finance, Pre calc, ENGLISH 3 , (lunch), physics, world affairs, spanish 3 and history. I'm having a hard time balancing all my classes with...
View ArticleQuestion about the FAFSA
I know there's still a couple months before I can fill it out, but I've heard there's something you have to do before January 1st for it, like some number you have to get. I'm just kind of confused, so...
View ArticleFlip This House #3
Back by popular demand :) I have started the search for my Flip House #18, but College Confidential Flip House #3. Although, I don't really like the term 'Flip' so we're going to call it a Property...
View ArticleInterview questions, gotchas, and other things to know
Anyone willing to share the types of interview questions they encountered at auditions? Did anyone have any "gotcha" questions they wish have been prepared more to answer?
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 ArticlePitt Transfer Application
Looking for some insight on my chances of being accepted to the University of Pittsburgh for Spring 2015. My current gpa at UA is a 3.7 and I am a Finance major. I am a sophomore and will have...
View ArticleTransfer to Michigan after 1 Semester
Hello, I am a freshman was accepted to U Michigan in the spring, and then chose to go to another school this fall. I have heard of schools that have honored their acceptance to students who went...
View ArticleChances for EA?
So I just applied... Stats- UGA GPA- 4.0 Rank- top 1% ACT- 25 and 27, 28 superstore (I will take the October one) In state 10 APs taken as of Junior year, will have taken atleast 19 by graduation (I'm...
View ArticleWhere are my hockey people?
Hockey season is upon us so let's get talkin' Most hockey fans on here know I'm a die-hard Wings fan. They have made the playoffs every year of my life and I've heard all this talk about how THIS is...
View ArticleAsk questions about NYU!
Hi all! I am a current NYU student (specifically in the LS program, but I have friends from all the schools). I know that admissions offers are being made right about now, and that it can be a time...
View ArticleHonors College?
I recently got my acceptance to the College of Biological Sciences. The acceptance did not mention anything about the University's Honors Program. Is acceptance to the program determined later? Or are...
View ArticleWhat do you do about a bad math teacher?
This is a parent posting. My DD2 is first in her class and is a JR. She had 100% average in Trig last year. Her older sister warned her that the Pre-Calculus teacher is a bad teacher. DD2 came home...
View ArticleSCEA Decision Timeline
Baylor received my daughter's ACT scores last night, so her application is now officially complete. She is applying SCEA. I know the official response timeline is a decision by December 1, but I'm...
View ArticleDifferences between Bucknell University and Colgate University
My daughter is considering applying early to either Bucknell University or Colgate University. What are any differences in in student culture and student life between the two schools. Also, influence...
View ArticleIf I could get an honest chancing
Indiana University Bloomington Penn State U Park Tulane University University of Michigan University of Virginia (in-state) University of Wisconsin University of Miami University of Texas, Austin James...
View ArticleDo I have a fair chance at Stanford?
I'm in 10th grade and exactly two years from now I'll be filling out my application for Stanford (Early Action). I did really bad my second semester last year so as of right now my cumulative GPA is...
View ArticleI cheated on PSAT
I was really worried about the PSAT even though I shouldn't have been; I have a 4.0+ GPA, and I'm just a pretty good student in general. Everyone kept telling me how if one were to be a merit scholar,...
View ArticleCollege Match Uncertainties
Hi all! This is my first thread post so if I am posting in the wrong forum let me know! Anyways, I filled out the QuestBridge app, and plan to rank colleges for the match. So far, I am really...
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