Plant Science/ Botany - phytochemistry
My D is a junior and is fascinated with plant chemistry, particularly leading to plant medicine. She would like to pursue a degree in something that would allow her to do research and work on medicines...
View ArticlePrinceton 2018 Wait List
Please post with any information on when, how or if Princeton might use the waitlist this year. Last year there were 33 admits....
View ArticleWhere should I go to college?
So I recently learned that I have been accepted to the University of Kentucky, Emory, UPenn, and Yale. I am still waiting to hear from Vanderbilt. I am struggling over the decision of where to attend...
View Article'Prestigious'/costly school vs. 'non-prestigious'/cheap school?
I know these topics are cliche as heck, but I'm pretty confused right now, and would like some adult perspective on this. I'm a high school student from Florida, trying to decide between Georgetown,...
View ArticleTiers and Rankings
Just going to clear some minds on the tiers and ranking, I retrieved all of this information from prep review, school admission organization, USA Today, and of course, College Confidential TIER 1 1....
View ArticleWho else hates their school?
My school is the worst school you could end up at. We're poor. We have 30-35 kids in each classroom. We taped the ceiling tiles together. We don't have locks in the bathroom. We have drug issues a lot....
View ArticleEconomics for leaders
My S did this last summer and enjoyed the program. Think they just opened this years applications. They only accept about 200 students each year but if your accepted your only cost is transportation...
View ArticleEmory/Georgia Tech vs USC (Biomedical Engineering)
So the admissions season is over and I got a couple of decisions...Tufts, Emory, Georgia Tech, UVA, Drexel and USC. I have trimmed down my options to USC, Emory and Georgia Tech. Yet, I still stand...
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 ArticleGood (Audition) Safety Schools for Prospective MT Students?
We all know that basically all MT programs are extremely competitive, but which ones are on the less competitive side? What are some good safety (obviously using this term light, for no program is...
View ArticleActive Shooter Reported at Ft. Hood
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/02/us/fort-hood-shooting/ Not much known yet. The Ft. Hood web site news feed at the top of the page says to "seek shelter immediately." http://www.hood.army.mil/
View ArticleCal Poly SLO or Univ of Washington ?
My son's last choice is between just two Univs~ Cal Poly SLO and Univ of Washington My son accepted Cal Poly SLO,UCSB,UCD,UCI,Univ of Washington,UCR and rejected UCLA, UCSD But I'm happy because he...
View ArticleIf you could give advice to your 8th grade self?
My counselors are basically throwing the mic in my hand during the local middle school's "High School Tour" day. Any Ideas on to what you would like to tell yourself? I'm super happy they picked me out...
View ArticleIn a dark place right now. Advice?
Got my SAT Scores back from March 630 CR 710 Math 670 Writing Which is a 2010, exactly how I did last year as a sophomore (680 CR 640 Math 690 Writing) Just depressing. I don't know what to do anymore....
View ArticleWhat major will benefit me???
Hello Everyone, As of now I am majoring in computer science but am unsure if I enjoy it/understand it enough to make a living for it. I am currently trying to transfer to cal poly pomona which has CS...
View ArticleA parent's cautionary tale – SWF- Northeast need not apply?
I would like to start out by saying this is not a rant just one parent's observation as I've participated in this process over the past 3+ years; I would like to thank the many members who have...
View ArticleLooking for cheap, safe motel to stay in Boston proper or in a close Boston...
I will be visiting Boston frequently and am looking for a room (for a few nights at a time) in a safe area that is inexpensive. Does such a thing exist? Thank you for any help or suggestions!
View ArticleChances at UCLA, UCB, Columbia, Upenn, Rice, Gtown, etc.?
There are some questions THROUGHOUT the post about steps I should take. PLEASE PLEASE take the time to see if you have any insight? Thank you If you could help a gal out and give some advice about...
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