Good ACT score, take SAT?
Ok, so this might've been asked before, but I want a definite answer. I've taken the ACT already, and I did well. A 35 to be exact. I thought I would be done with the ACT/SAT for good, but one of my...
View ArticleIndustrial Engineering: Some thoughts
I definitely recommend a visit to a large manufacturing plant before you graduate. I had the pleasure of a visiting a John Deere plant here in Iowa where they assemble combines and the experience blew...
View ArticleCongress Bundestag Youth Exchange
CBYX is a ten/eleven month exchange program to Germany. Selected students receive a full scholarship sponsored by the U.S. Congress and German Bundestag. 250 students from across the USA are selected....
View ArticleAcademic Rigor at MIT vs. UC Berkeley
I got accepted to MIT and also got the Regents Scholarship for UC Berkeley for chemical engineering. I realize that the Regents perks (priority enrollment and housing, faculty advisor, networking) is,...
View ArticleUSC Appeals 2014
I am looking for any ideas, wording etc for people that have been successful for appealing USC decision. My son was denied today for class of 2014 and simply devastated. He did well on his ACT, has...
View ArticleShare TV series you have discovered and love
Maybe this already exists here in the Cafe. But I'd like to compare takes on various TV series. We seem to be in something of a golden age of TV! We love Bored To Death (canceled, darn it!), Breaking...
View ArticleCollege-Educated Consumers With Student Debt Have Median Net Worth Of Just...
"It’s no surprise that most college graduates leave with a degree and an excessive amount of student debt. But what was once promoted as a gateway to a better life has left graduates under 40 with...
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 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 ArticleHow important are SAT Subject Tests?
UVA, Duke, and Vanderbilt are the higher-end colleges that I am applying to. I am thinking of taking three subject tests (either US History-Math 1-Math 2 or US History-Math 1 or 2-Spanish), but don't...
View ArticleHow to deal with other people judging you or looking down on you about your...
Hi, Unfortunately lately I have been dealing with a lot of people looking down on me or judging for making my college decision this month. I was accepted into a handful of schools among them a high...
View ArticleTexas A&M College Station chances??
Hey y'all! Class Rank: 266 out of 780 GPA (5.0 scale): 4.35 7 AP classes. Varsity lacrosse, TONS of service hours, 4 year letterman, Zoi, DECA. SAT: 1450 My parents are both TAMU grads and I'm from...
View ArticleThe Bragging Thread
Want to brag? What have you done in your life that is worth bragging about? Highest SAT scores in your class? Class president? Homecoming Queen? Biggest Scholarship? Highest GPA? Best salary? Anything...
View ArticleHow do I save money on a wedding?
My D got engaged last night and we are all thrilled! Needless to say, we've started looking at venues. It's pricey, and we'd like to have the reception there, but the money is not limitless. Where can...
View ArticleNational Merit Scholarship Notificaiton
So I've looked all over the place to find some information regarding the actual NMScholarship- not Semifinalist, not Finalist, not college scholarships, just the official National Merit Scholar...
View Article***Official AP Comparative Government Thread 2014***
Didn't see one made yet, so feel free to discuss!
View ArticleOfficial 2014 NYU Transfer Thread
I assumed at someone would eventually post this so I made it myself! Post people, post!
View ArticleHow did you justify paying for a reach over a financial safety?
What factors did you consider and do you regret the decision now? This is assuming that your kid got into a great (location,academics,social life,sports the whole SHABAAM) but expensive school...
View ArticleHow do I improve and can I do it?
I really am trying to shoot for an ivy league school. My GPA is at a 4.9 and taken like 7+ ap classes already. I am junior, but my act score isnt as high. I have taken the test twice. My first test was...
View ArticleUCLA HSSRP
The results for this program are supposed to come out today. Anybody get in?
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