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Admissions Envy and Common App Remorse

Posted on December 17, 2008 by JD

In the wake of early decision and early action results, the phone lines are buzzing.  Parents all over the country are trying to unravel the mystery of why certain kids got in to certain schools and others were left by … Continue reading →

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Yale or No Yale – Results

Posted on December 15, 2008 by JD

A few weeks ago I posted the stats of three kids we know who applied Early Action to Yale.  Some details were disguised (i.e. Varsity Cross Country could be Varsity Tennis; Varsity Baseball could be Varsity Basketball; a double legacy … Continue reading →

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ED Etiquette

Posted on December 13, 2008 by JD

Q: My son/daughter was accepted early at his/her dream school.  Should I tell my friends, whose kids might have been deferred or rejected? A: No.  Wait for them to find out through the grapevine, which takes about 5 minutes these … Continue reading →

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Embarrassment of Riches

Posted on December 12, 2008 by JD

Shopping List for Lucky ED Applicant: – 2 T-shirts – 1 Sweatshirt – 1 Mug – 2 car decals Stay tuned for details on how all this came to pass. … Continue reading →

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List Your Awards

Posted on December 11, 2008 by JD

I, the Neurotic Parent, have been tracking (obsessed with) our older son CJ (Cerebral Jock's) college admissions process since last March.  But that does not mean I have forgotten that I have a younger son, a ninth-grader, whom I will now refer to … Continue reading →

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