Just over a week ago decisions from top colleges were delivered electronically to stressed-out high school seniors. By early evening, more than 90% of those who had applied to the eight Ivy League schools plus their partners-in-prestige, Stanford and MIT, … Continue reading
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Overheard on various college tours: 1. “We had to find an independent college counselor because ours has never heard of Gallatin and thought that Amherst is test optional.” 2. “We know a family that sought out a SAT tutor who … Continue reading
The sun shone outside but I couldn’t play ‘Cause I had a high fever that beautiful day I sat there with Sally, in anguish, we two. And I said, “This disease is much worse than the flu.” There were sores … Continue reading
In the spirit of the holiday, how about getting your kids something more special than yet another pair of ear buds? Instead of plunking down $240,000 on a college degree that will probably lead to a position as a Cleanse … Continue reading
Today is D-day for many top schools. Here is a powerful, non-denominational prayer to be recited while opening emails, logging on to online portals, or dealing with with envelopes announcing Early Decision news. It is also effective for Early Action … Continue reading