The King and I
S2 has his first paying job - playing 2nd trumpet in a "pit band" for a musical - The King and I. He has been very excited about this since he was hired about 6 weeks ago. Saturday was his first...
View ArticleFavorite All-inclusive Resort?
I'm still struggling with the vacation ideas, and I'm considering an all inclusive at the end of June. We've never been to one, but I'd like to try. I will call a travel agent, but I'd like some honest...
View ArticleShould I do Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology, or AP Chemistry?
1. I'm currently a freshman and I'm taking chemistry. I have an A and I like Chemistry so it's not bad. So next year I originally wanted to do AP Biology, but the counselor recommended against it. She...
View ArticleUCHICAGO OR CORNELL?
Hey guys, I'm currently a junior at a public school on Long Island, New York and I'm starting to research/plan for colleges. I've always thought about Cornell because it has everything I want but I've...
View ArticleUCLA 2014 Transfer Waitlist
I made this thread so that everyone on the UCLA waitlist could share information/resources with each other. I am on the waitlist for electrical engineering. UCLA states that the "waitlist is by...
View ArticleApplying UCLA as undecided to improve chances?
I heard this wasn't a good idea especially if you want to transfer into an impacted major. For me I want to get into comp sci but the admission rates and statistics are depressing. Would applying...
View ArticleChance me for Carnegie Mellon and i'll chance you back!
Yup, as the title suggests I'm going to try to ED to CMU if it seems that I have a good chance! Thanks SAT: 2200 (800 M, 700W, 700CR) I am taking it again in June SATII: 800 Math 2, taking chem in may...
View ArticleIWU vs UIUC?
I haven't posted a whole ton to the CC forums - I basically just fill out bunches of college visit reviews cause I applied to way too many schools - so please don't judge me if this is in any way...
View ArticleUIUC vs IWU
I haven't posted a whole ton to the CC forums - I basically just fill out bunches of college visit reviews cause I applied to way too many schools - so please don't judge me if this is in any way...
View ArticleHow much student loan is too much?
By hard work and by luck, my son got accepted into Northeastern, BU, Bentley and Suffolk Honors class of 2017 to study business. Suffolk gave him a very generous financial package and we can cover the...
View ArticleWorth going to Cal Poly Pomona instead of Cal State Fullerton?
Im going to major in Business Administration, but with a concentration in Computer Information Systems (CIS). My first pick is to go to Pomona, because i will be able to get away from my parents if i...
View ArticleThe Road to West Point
Hello, I am currently a High School Sophomore in the capitol region of New York (High school class of 2016). I have been extremely motivated to attending the United States Military Academy. Ever since...
View ArticleApplying to EVERYTHING - good or bad strategy?
Alright, not.. "everything." But everything that's worth applying to. So, this list for example: University of Chicago Johns Hopkins Cornell Columbia Dartmouth Brown Harvard Yale University of Penn...
View ArticleMIT MITES Summer 2014
I'm assuming most of you are aware that the MITES application comes out in just a couple of days or a few weeks. Therefore I decided it would be a good idea to start a thread solely for us applicants....
View ArticleSt lawrence university vs geneseo
I will be pre-dental and have been accepted to both. If I go to SLU then I will be a neuroscience major because it is more interesting than bio. Does anyone have any kids with experience at either one?
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 ArticleRegistering Haas core course as a freshman - difficult?
Hi, I heard getting into classes is tough at Cal, people joked about using Alienware box to register. Question: Is it hard to register Haas courses as a freshman since I will have 30 cedits or so...
View ArticleWill UCLA rescind my offer of admission?
Hi, I was admitted to the philosophy major at UCLA recently with a GPA of 3.83. I've completed all my pre-reqs and I'm TAP-certified. My major is also not very competitive to get into and hence...
View ArticleInformation Systems Degree Ranked #1 Dead-End Degree
So, I created another thread referencing a recent Yahoo! article on CS majors being ranked #1 in job offers pre-graduation:...
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