The website www.collegeconfidential.com is no place for neurotic parents. Just about every student who posts on the site has perfect grades, exceptional scores, grew up in an igloo with multi-generational Inuit relatives and has recently sold a patent to Intel. … Continue reading
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Tonight CJ and I attended College Case Study Night. High school juniors from four schools and their parents were given the chance to be college admissions officers for the evening. We met in groups, each with a real admissions dean … Continue reading
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
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