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Does a Good AP Exam Score Make Up for A Bad Class Grade?
Question: Does a good AP test score make up for a low grade, like a C or D, in that AP class? How will this situation affect the …
"Best Value" Colleges
Here we go again. Every year, various publications come out with their "rankings." You'll see biggest party schools, top-ranked u…
Is Harvard Education Worth the Price ... and the Loans?
Question: My older son was admitted to Stanford and Princeton but I convinced him to go to UCLA because he was given free tuition…
College: Getting In vs. Graduating
Here's some information for all you rising high school seniors. A while back, there was a network news story about Japanese high …
Will Post-Grad High School Year Boost Ivy/Elite Admission Odds?
Question: Can doing a post-graduate year improve or decrease chances of admissions to a top tier or Ivy League college?
Doing a Po…
Should We Hire a Private College Counselor?
Question: Our friends have hired an independent college counselor to help their son maximize his Ivy League admission chances. My…
Long-Lost Dad and Dartmouth "Legacy" Hook
Question: Does the Dartmouth admissions office contact the parent that is an alum? My son will be applying as a legacy and is a "…
Admissions Angsters
My post today is aimed more at parents of high school juniors and sophomores. For the most part, parents of seniors are over the …
Which Senior Math Class Will Boost Ivy Odds?
What math course should I take in my senior year in order to have a great chance of earning acceptance to an Ivy League school if…
Are Summer Programs for Gifted Students Important Elite-College Stepping Stones?
Question: My daughter is a high school freshman who excels at academics as well as sports. She is kept very busy year round as s…