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Last-minute Application Hysteria – Which Vacation to Ruin

Posted on November 30, 2011 by JD

LAST MINUTE APPLICATION HYSTERIA: WHICH VACATION TO RUIN If your high school student applied Early Decision to a beloved college or a strategically-chosen likely, November 1st or November 15th were days of celebration.  By those dates a version of the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Message to High School Seniors and their Parents

Posted on November 24, 2011 by JD

If your greatest source of stress is that darn college admissions process, be thankful. … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Low-paying Career at the Age of 17

Posted on November 20, 2011 by JD

When students compile their college lists, they are most often influenced by weather, sports teams (or lack thereof) and access to concerts/raves.  However some high school kids actually know what they want to study and seek schools that offer majors … Continue reading →

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Our New Look/Instant Decision

Posted on November 18, 2011 by JD

The paperback edition of this blog, Neurotic Parent's Guide to College Admissions, is now a reality, so I have redesigned my blog to match the upcoming book.  Please remember that my kids are both FULL PAY, so be kind and … Continue reading →

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Tales From an East Coast College Tour

Posted on November 11, 2011 by JD

Just received this report from a reader: Setting: Columbia University Info Session   Chipper Admissions Dean:  What makes a school an Ivy League school? What do we all have in common?  Eager Student:  I know.  I know.  None of you … Continue reading →

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