Most parents start setting aside money for their children’s college education when they’re young. This method ensures that they can save reasonably without causing issues with everyday financial obligations. However, what happens if a parent decides to go back to school? Many adults come to this decision when their kids are older because it relieves…
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Applying to Top Competitive Colleges in the United States.
Visiting Tufts (again)
This is my second visit to Tufts. I took my middle daughter, PickyKidPix, and her friend a few years ago. She wasn’t seriously considering Tufts — it was too close to home and too small of a student body, but she did end up liking the vibe there. The people were friendly and funny. Funny…
Visiting Tulane University
This was my first time visiting Tulane University but I almost went there for college! It is very close to New Orleans ‘ French Quarter and the students seem to have a good work/life balance of studying hard and having fun. In fact, they even get Mardi Gras week off! We left just as Mardi…
Parents Weekend at Northwestern University
We visited our daughter, PickyKidPix, for Parents Weekend at Northwestern University. It’s such a beautiful campus, and even more so when the weather is nice. Several huge, sparkly buildings went up recently thanks to the generosity of the Ryan family, including a new athletic complex. Northwestern University has a highly lauded school of…
How to Prepare for the College Admissions Interview
Getting into college today is a lot different than it was even ten years ago. As colleges are moving away from relying heavily on standardized tests like the SATs and moving towards a more balanced and “holistic” admissions approach it’s more important than ever for your student to put their best face forward . ….