You would think that the Wall Street Journal has enough to report about these days, but the editors there remain obsessed with the college admissions process. The latest piece on the subject tells you what not to do: don't send excessive thank you … Continue reading
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Why did CJ get into his Early Decision dream school? Was it his Math SAT score? His leadership experience? His 10th grade scholar-athlete award? In fact, it was probably none of the above – It was most likely a divine intervention. Here is … Continue reading
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
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
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