You may remember that we have an older son, CJ (Cerebral Jock), as of today, a rising college junior. I have not mentioned him recently because we have not heard from him in several months, except the occasional text to … Continue reading
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Wherever I go, all anybody talks about is standardized testing. Today, at a charity planning luncheon, I even had a heated discussion about Yale's policies with a lovely acquaintance. So, as a public service, here are the most common queries … Continue reading
The phone has been ringing off the hook because every parent in GC's class wants to know if the College Case Study night we're supposed to attend this evening is really mandatory. (Somehow, they think I know the answer.) The … Continue reading
The ACT posted results of their April 9th exam last night, promptly at midnight, Iowa time. But, unfortunately, a huge chunk of the exams have not yet been graded, and many students will have to wait for their scores. More … Continue reading
Here's the report on no-no essay topics from the admissions deans at the nine schools we visited: – The death of a pet – The death of a grandparent – The illness of a pet – The illness of a … Continue reading