Many admissions officers are not only good speakers, but also quite witty. Several started their information sessions with ice-breakers, and some with clever jokes. At GW, the presenter began by telling the group that admissions decisions had been sent out … Continue reading
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La Houppa – 62nd and Madison. Memorable Italian. Flattering lighting. Good place to meet someone you haven’t seen in 15 years. Plus it’s the only restaurant in the city where it’s quiet enough to have a conversation. Ivana Trump sighting. … Continue reading
My younger son (Brown ’16) is just an eighth grader, but thanks to me, he is already anxious about the college process. Last night he asked, "Mom, how does a school become prestigious?" Good question. He sees his older brother … Continue reading
More on restaurants soon, but meanwhile we have breaking news on the college app front. The LA Times reported yesterday that many kids did not get into their first-choice universities! I’m so proud that we have this level of intrepid … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Student Union – Salad was a disappointment, but the cheeseburgers and fries got high ratings from the boys. Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill – Nashville, TN – The best honky tonk bar of the trip. Okay, it was the … Continue reading