Merit based financial aid
So need based FA is online, but when do we find out about merit based FA? The scholarships that don't require an interview
View ArticleParents of the HS class of 2014 - 3.0 to 3.3 GPA
Hi. Excuse my error. I mistakenly posted this in Parents Cafe. Meant to post in Parents Forum. New to CC--sorry. I found the 3.0 to 3.3 GPA Parents HS class of 2013 to be really helpful, but because my...
View ArticleOfficial Class of 2018 African American Results Thread
It is only a few days until decisions start coming out for the early rounds so here is this thread. Try to keep this clean, results only, keep discussion in the other thread if possible. just copy and...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Questions~a journey through the quest of finaid
Hello, I plan to update this thread periodically with questions I have. Thank you so much for reading! Right now I have a few... I plan to pay my own way through college. I could stay home for college...
View ArticleConfused about P/NP Units
Hello, I've recently decided on attending UC Berkeley for the fall. So I've been looking around the Berkeley website for classes I'd like to take, clubs I'd like to join, etc. There's this one club I'm...
View ArticleHelp me decide on a school!
Ok so I'm a PA native and I have applied to twelve schools, but I am still unsure about where I want to go. It would be helpful if some of you could comment about these schools, and share any personal...
View ArticleAdmitted to MCS for Physics - Now Can I Double Major in CS too?
Hi everyone! I applied to Carnegie Mellon and was admitted to MCS for physics. However, I am still slightly confused on how degrees are pursued across colleges. Can I easily pursue a dual degree in...
View ArticleLead 2014
Hey guys, this thread is for the people that are applying to LEAD. Which part of LEAD are you applying to? If you have any questions, it can be answered. If you are an alumni, any help would be greatly...
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 ArticleThe AP World History Study Thread
I know there are probably very few people who are taking AP World History right now, but wth... had to do it
View ArticleWHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GETTING INTO STANFORD?
My background: I'm hispanic i had a very tough upbringing. I have had to change schools every six months for the past 8 years. I have 7 different schools on my transcript. My gpa is trending upwards...
View ArticleEnrollment Deposit:UCLA
What is the advantage of submitting the enrollment deposit $100 and housing $30 before May 1? Do we get any priority if suppose we submit today to lets say April 30th?
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 ArticleUConn Admissions Decisions
Although UConn Admissions has stated that their decisions are released March 1, does anyone know if they have been released earlier in previous years?
View ArticleHow do you decide?
Ok, I do not want to come off as rude because I know that there are people here who had a rough go of it come March 10th. My DS did not apply to any of the big name, "prestigious" schools often...
View ArticleNJ Teen Sues Parents for college fund
An NJ senior (apparently an 18 year old runaway) is suing her parents to pay her HS tuition bill, access to college fund and other expenses related to college:...
View ArticleChance me for a few colleges?
Hello, junior boy. 3.65 unweighted gpa / 4.20 weighted gpa Average 92.75 I had an impressive increase in grades from SO yr to JR year with academic grades going from 89 avrg to 98 avrg. I AM IN FULL...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2015
Ok, The thread has been started. I have a class 15 D, very smart, loves languages. Speaks two besides English, the big question now is weather to take Mandarin or French in HS (she is thinking about 2...
View Articlesome Tufts questions
appreciate any feedback on any of these questions....for a prospective girl coming from chicago 1) What are Tufts curricular strengths? 2 How strong is the English dept? 3 Can one do vocal performance...
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