The Wall Street Journal, in an effort to cheer up its depressed readers, has published a humorous piece about New Yorkers who are attending Indiana University, presumably because they couldn't get into Northwestern or Cornell in this difficult, difficult year. The story … Continue reading
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The Neurotic Parent is taking care of important business in New York City and Sag Harbor, barely thinking of essays, SAT IIs, teacher recs or alum interviews. If you're a book publisher, please forgive me for taking a few days off. If you're the parent … Continue reading
If you can write a good essay about one of these topics, you probably don't need a college education: Essay Option 1 "At present you need to live the question."—Rainer Maria Rilke, translated from the German by Joan M. Burnham. Essay … Continue reading
The Neurotic Parent Institute has just learned that the College Board is rethinking the future of the SAT because of the following: 1. NEW SAT IS WORTHLESS It has been determined that the new exam (which incorporates a writing section and costs twice as … Continue reading
Just when we thought the college-obsessed editors at the New York Times couldn't find another topic to write about, they published this piece about a popular new trend. Parents are moving to college towns, presumably so they can attend hockey game and do their kids' laundries … Continue reading