UA, Blount, scholarships, math classes, student academic engagement, OOS...
I have read so many glowing reports about UA, I decided to look into it. D thinks she wants a small/mid sized school, but also likes research opportunities. The Blount initiative sounds interesting. It...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2014
Congratulations to all parents of recent middle school graduates! In a couple months, our youngsters will be starting their four year high school jouney. Let's share our thoughts and provide support to...
View ArticleOfficial Harvard RD Class of 2018 Thread
I decided to start a new thread for RD so we can support each other through this round. How are you all doing on the supplements?
View ArticleDiet/Exercise/Health/Wellness Support Thread
Over at the Parents of the Class of 2013 thread many of us were lamenting our struggles with weight, exercise and health. Since we seem to be a great many in number and we all want and need support and...
View ArticleParents dont wanna pay for my college, can I take a loan?
my parents only want me to stay in state and my top instate gave me 4000 scholarship so that leaves 36,000 left to pay for one year. my top out of state ( my overall top choice) gave me 20,000...
View ArticleWill this hurt my application?
I'm deciding my schedule for junior year. I'm planning on taking 4 APs, 2 honors, and an elective. However, I could possibility switch Spanish 5 honors to ib Spanish. It's my first year taking very...
View ArticleLeadership Award Overnight Stay Program Email?!
What does this mean? "Dear student applicant to The Leadership Award, As you consider your college admissions decision, we invite you to save the date to experience student and campus life at UC...
View ArticleNCSSM Class of 2016- Future Applicants
I was wondering how many people are thinking of applying to NCSSM next year. I believe it is never to early to start thinking about the application process, and becoming acquainted with other possible...
View ArticleLate fafsa update; Will it affect my financial aid packages? (transfer...
Hi, I've been looking around to find some answers for some time... I'm a transfer student in CA beginning to be admitted to universities in my state. My mom is disabled and was receiving SSI last year,...
View ArticleIt scares me whenever a website gets the GPA Scale wrong
OFFICIAL One: http://www.collegeboard.com/html/academicTracker-howtoconvert.html A lot of websites say a 4.0 is 100, but its a 93
View ArticleDefer College Acceptance for a Year
My son is considering a gap year. He has been accepted to several good colleges. Do all colleges allow you to defer admission for a year? If he defers admission, is that allowed for only one college or...
View Article*Northeastern University Official RD 2018 Thread*
No member has created a thread for Regular Decision thus far. Here, current Northeastern applicants can share comments, questions, and concerns regarding the impending decisions. Hopefully, many people...
View Article2014 Admissions Decisions RD
Hey guys, so I do not know about you but I just got my acceptance letter! College of Engineering! I had a 2100 on the SATS, good ec's, a ton of extenuating circumstances, and good recommendations.
View ArticleFinancial Aid Email
I have read over some past threads about this mysterious financial aid email and the ultimate decisions, trying to find some correlation. A few days ago I received the email and was wondering if you...
View Articlea piece of my front tooth chipped off
i noticed today in the mirror. i feel so vulnerable. like i could just lose part of myself (a piece of one of my front teeth no less!) forever, and have no chance of it coming or growing back. it's...
View Article"Official" 2014 USABO thread
...Man, it's going to be 2014 soon? I'm getting old. From last thread: List of books, in descending order of importance: Biology by Campbell and Reece: Campbell Biology Plus MasteringBiology with eText...
View ArticleHigh School Class of 2014
So, I have seen a thread for the class of '15, the members of which aren't even in high school yet. I figured that we needed a thread of our own. If there already is one (I haven't found one) direct me...
View ArticleAnyone Decided Where They're Going?
I've made my decision to attend Exeter next fall. Has anyone else made up their mind yet? I know it's pretty early, but I thought this might be a fun thread.
View ArticleDo I have a realistic chance?
GPA: unweighted: 3.7 (top 200 public school); Weighted: ~4.2 AP: 12 AP courses: Lowest grade: 1 B- (Physics); one marking period. Mostly B+, A- and A. SAT: Took 1x 670CR, 660M, 630W SAT II: German: 600...
View ArticleTop Scholars/Honors Weekend--March 2014
Good morning everyone! Since the 2018 acceptance thread is getting lengthy, thought I'd start one for Scholars/Honors Weekend logistics! We live in Montgomery County, MD, right outside Washington, DC,...
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