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“Tango Lessons Can Get Your Student into Harvard” – Part II/Kayaking

Posted on October 26, 2012 by JD

Turns out the cutting edge test prep specialist who wanted me to promote him on this blog was fibbing about the tango lessons.  That student actually got into Cornell, not Harvard (not that there's anything shabby about Cornell).  Mr. Tango's … Continue reading →

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“Tango Lessons Can Get Your Student into Harvard” – Part I

Posted on October 11, 2012 by JD

I know you're all waiting for updates about how GC's friends are faring. I'm happy to report that despite one case of mono, a mild concussion, a citation for public urination and a complaint that "nobody on campus knows anything … Continue reading →

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Desperate college-touring mom accepts a ride from a stranger to catch up with her son

Posted on September 12, 2012 by JD

We're on our epic Indian monsoon journey, starting off our new lives with a slow oil drip Shirodhara ayurvedic treatment  – a stream of medicated oil poured over the forehead for 40 minutes, to release tension and stress and take … Continue reading →

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Misery loves….Facebook

Posted on August 30, 2012 by JD

GC is not letting me reveal the details of his transition.  So for now, I will share a status post from a recent parent of a new college student: Here is the crazy thing about being a parent- you work … Continue reading →

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New Trend: Helicopter Kids

Posted on August 27, 2012 by JD

Turns out that helicoptering is not as detrimental to the college process as we thought. According to the (very dynamic) dean of admissions at GC's university, the new freshman class includes a child soloist at the Metropolitan Opera, a golden … Continue reading →

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