1. A decent mattress. Forget the memory foam topper, feather bed and bed bug protector. Face it, no matter how many bedding enhancers you invest in, that saggy, smelly dorm cot will just never be comfortable. Instead, just spring … Continue reading
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We are still recovering from our sons’ move-in three years ago. Both attended the same college, so we had less of a logistical challenge that sweltering August weekend than other families. Our younger son was a freshman. Getting him … Continue reading
Everybody knows that the colleges care about more than GPAs and standardized testing. They look at curriculum strength, essays, teacher recs and, in particular, extracurricular activities. It is no secret that the admissions committees are very concerned about what you … Continue reading
The dean of college admissions at a top west coast high school recently posted the following as her Facebook status: I’m tired of hearing from parents that their kids cannot go visit a college, a college they are considering going … Continue reading
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