URochester vs. SyracuseU
I’m from the western US (Hawaii) and never visited University of Rochester or Syracuse University before. I’ve been accepted to both as a transfer student but I’m still waiting for financial aid...
View ArticleIB?
I really need some help I just finished 10th grade and I study in an average Georgian school. I am from Georgia and I am thinking about moving to another school and going for the IB diploma. Is it...
View ArticleNon-trad. student debating to stay in-state or go out-of-state
I am debating transferring to Smith College or UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago). Yes, I know they are very different both in their environments and as far as academic challenge. Here's the...
View ArticleUCI Transfer Waitlist 2014
This is a thread for other wait listed transfer students at UCI for 2014. Major: Business Administration GPA: 3.8 IGETC: yes, by end of semester Accepted: UCR, CSU LB, Cal Poly Pomona Waitlist: UCI...
View ArticleWhen do prereqs have to be completed by?
I am confused about when prereqs have to be completed by. Do you have to complete them by the fall when you apply to transfer to a UC or by the end of spring before you enroll? Will you have a lower...
View Articleself study AP euro and AP psychology
I'm considering self studying AP euro and AP psychology next year, because they're not offered as classes at my school. I was going to get a textbook over the summer and try doing a little work every...
View ArticleWhich colleges in California offer the best OOS Financial Aid?
The question is plain as day: Which colleges in California offer the best OOS Financial Aid? I really like California but I'm worried about the tuition, so I'm wondering about which colleges offer the...
View ArticleParents of the HS Class of 2016
Anyone else out there with a potential 2016 high school grad? S is one of them - right now, in the throes of deciding which high school he should go to. Having been down this road with D (class of...
View ArticleRandom Question Game!
I know a bunch of games have popped up recently, but here's one I just thought of! Just answer the question above you and ask one for the next person. Do you ever paint your nails?
View ArticleFall 2014 Applicants Unite!
This is for everyone that applied/is applying for the Fall 2014 semester at FIT. Naturally, I thought this would be a great idea for us to congregate and encourage one another through the dreadfully...
View ArticleApple computer support
Odd ~ random question here.....family is purchasing a new Apple computer for freshman daughter. I am strongly considering purchasing this Apple product from Best Buy rather than an Apple store since...
View ArticleFall 2014 Admissions
Hey folks, I see no one's started this thread yet. :o) Is anyone else applying for Fall 2014? Love to hear from y'all!
View ArticleToo tough?
My son is only 12 and will be 8th grader in this August. He did good on math when he took SAT I (M 660 and R 570) as 7th grader. So I sent him to summer school to study physics this summer. this...
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 Article***Volunteering- What will help you 'get in'***
I am very interested in studying in the medical field at a prestigious university. To have my resume look 'outstanding' I am volunteering at a hospital three days a week and working a total of 9 hours....
View ArticleRelative College Recommendation Letter?
I'm a junior in High School in South Florida, and I plan to go to UCF in two years. My Aunt happens to be a professor at the school. Do you think if she gives me a letter of recommendation or tips the...
View ArticlePlease chance me (don't go easy on me)
Currently a Junior, will be applying to Notre Dame. I'm Asian and will be the 1st generation in my family to attend college. OUT OF STATE applicant. I took the toughest courses my school had to offer...
View ArticleFOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS for a one week essay writing camp???
Fellow parents, I have been rendered speechless. Below is great link to NY Times article, which was really about students oversharing in their essays in an era of desperation to get into a "good"...
View ArticleAre 9 AP classes good enough for schools like Northwestern and USC?
I know it all depends on how well I do on the course, but let's say I do do well, are 9 AP classes good? Sophomore year: AP World History (I got a 2...no one in my grade got a 5, 20 people got 4s, and...
View ArticleGeoscience and the search struggle
Many months ago I received excellent recommendations, but then I went out and had game changing experiences. So I'm pretty much back to square 1 which of course is excellent considering I'm applying in...
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