Mr. Neurotic Parent, the only unemotional father in the senior class, has asked me to revise today's post because he thought it was too melancholy. Will fix it and repost later today. … Continue reading
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Mid-May Questions for the Neurotic Parent: Q: What are some trends you have noticed about this year's acceptances? A: Trend 1: Those whose kids were not admitted to the Ivies often described the outcome as "My child didn't get in … Continue reading
Thinking of suing a college that didn't accept you? Take a number. This could be the hottest trend since the Semester at Sea in Somalia. While in a shop yesterday (returning an outfit I had deemed unworthy for the book … Continue reading
While parents work the waitlists, high school seniors all over the country are agonizing about where to send in their deposits. Students dutifully go on tours at Admitted Student events in hopes of achieving the clarity they need to make … Continue reading
Last week was our final twelfth grade parent coffee. Over quiche and muffins, more than thirty of us giggled about how we were once concerned about our kids hanging out on the Third Street Promenade, a neighborhood outdoor shopping mall … Continue reading