Waitlist?
So I recently got a response from UC San Diego on admissions stating that I am welcome to join the wait list, but I didn't get a normal admissions offer. So what I'm wondering is, what does that mean?...
View ArticleSpring semester for undergraduate student - its real?
Hi there, sorry for disturbing because of strange question, but I am really interested in spring admission. So, here my little story: I am an international student, accepted to same great schools, but...
View ArticleUCSB vs UC Davis for Econ
I'm having a tough time deciding between the two schools. As far as both schools go Pros of UCSB: Closer to my family (I live 2 1/2 hours south of SB) On the Beach (girls walking around in bikinis)...
View ArticleBU Transfer Fall 2014
I'm applying as a transfer to BU for Fall of 2014. I'm currently a freshman, and my first semester went way better than I'd expect it to be. I'm applying into the College of Arts and Sciences. After my...
View ArticleSeeking info on a good school for a creative kid with math LD
Hello fellow CC parents! This one's for a friend whose dd is a quite bright, slightly underachieving, extremely creative (esp. writing and theater) non-mathy in the extreme, freshman. She is currently...
View ArticleWhat schools do you think would be a "match" for me?
Hello, I am a junior in high school and wanted to know my chances for getting into colleges. This is an overview of my stats, what colleges do you think I can get into judging from this? And...
View ArticleTransfer? Wait 'til I'm 24/find a FAFSA Husband? State school? CC? Financial...
Hello lovely CC-ers, I would appreciate any positive and helpful input on this topic. I am currently a first-year student at a small Midwestern private college on a full-tuition scholarship. Doesn't...
View ArticleSouthern Charm
Did any of you follow this show? I have to admit I did....my husband is dumbfounded on why it amused me.
View ArticleWhat happens if I fail a self-studied AP exam?
Hi, so this year I have signed up to take self-studied two AP exams, AP Comp Sci and AP World History. I think I have prepared well enough for World History to get a good score, but unfortunately I...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2012 - New beginnings
Here we go! We've left high school drama, SAT scores, AP study guides, and 6:45 alarm clocks behind! Here's to four (or more?!) years ahead of texts asking for more money, profs who don't follow the...
View ArticleAdmission
For those who got accepted to UCLA, can you tell me some of your stats and what you think got you accepted? THanks!
View ArticleOxford College with Tuition-waived Scholarship and Great State Univeristy...
Short background for the student: Received the tuition-waived scholarship from Oxford College of Emory University, a full-ride scholarship from a state University (ranked at about 60th), doesn't have...
View ArticleTCNJ Greek life
Hi I was just wondering about the Greek life at TCNJ. Specifically fraternities. Anyone able to give a detailed lost about the fraternities? Thanks!
View ArticleOfficial USC 2014 Transfer Thread
The USC transfer thread for 2013 has been awesome for me. I got a lot of advice and it was a great place to go when I felt I needed some answers or just someone else who was going through what I was...
View ArticleOfficial Vanderbilt University Fall 2014 Transfer Thread
Greetings! Even though it's only January at the moment, time is dwindling down as the Fall 2014 transfer application deadline approaches for Vanderbilt University. Let us use this thread to come...
View ArticleKindergarten show canceled so kids can keep studying to become college and...
Article in the Washington Post, not The Onion, although the whole thing seems Onion-worthy....
View Articlequestion about gmu honors college removal
Hi, I've been accepted to both gmu and honors college program and paid my deposit few days ago. But I don't want to participate in the honors college program and want myself to be removed. Is it too...
View ArticleHow to know the PreMed college that gives the Best GPA
Our up-front apologies for the long Qs. Parent of S. My S ready to apply this fall to Pre-Med UG route with a long term goal of MD. My S's SAT score is at 99th percentile in the nation. Bright,...
View ArticleMilitary after Mechanical Engineering
I'm currently a freshman mechanical engineering major and I was curious about thoughts on joining the military after getting my 4 year degree. Which branch exactly i'm not too sure on, but I was...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2010 and college years beyond
Have at it guys! Sorry to make you wait an extra 7 hours. Please introduce yourself and your lovely family. The thread that got us here...
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