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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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
Much has changed in the three short years between our two college-application journeys. One of the newest trends: interviews by Skype. Great schools such as Wake Forest, Penn, Pitzer and Bard now offer applicants the chance to dress nicely from … Continue reading
From a reader by voicemail: "Oh boy, what a day. We…she….couldn't make up her mind, so she went with Penn. And Cornell. And Yale. They're all a reach, but I hope they don't find out. I hope they don't have … Continue reading
On this momentous October SAT result day, here are some real questions I have received via email, phone or Facebook. Q: Do you know of any wonderful kids that didn't get in anywhere they liked, but took a gap year and … Continue reading