Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Proud is an understatement for how I felt about my daughter’s adjustment to college life. Happy doesn’t do justice to how I felt when I hung up on our Facetime calls, during which she shared with me details about her day, her professor, or a classmate who smiled at her. After 18 years of life at home, 12 years of public school, and 9 summers at sleepaway camp, my daughter was “doing the college thing” several states away…and she was doing it well.

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road2college

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Dear Roadie, Given the political climate, I’m concerned that my daughter wants to attend college in a ruby-red state. It’s. The post Dear Roadie: My Daughter is Considering a ‘Red State’ College. Should I Be Worried? appeared first on Road2College.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Breaking Down the Score Report Like the SAT, the PSAT has two sections: Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math. The PSAT is scored out of 1520 (while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600). The PSAT report provides percentiles for each section, which allows students and parents to understand where a student is scoring versus the national average. On their PSAT score report, juniors receive a Selection Index score that is used to determine their qualification for National Merit Scholarship eligibil

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Desiring an excellent score on the HSPT is a great goal, especially if you hope to get into the Catholic High School of your choice. Yet, don’t be discouraged if you don’t know how to get there—we’ve got a roadmap! For any goal you wish to achieve, tracking progress is a viable way to see the payoff of your effort over time, reinforcing the positive change you have made thus far and directing your next steps.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Did you know that over 100,000 computer science students graduate every year? That’s double the number from just a decade ago! Computer science is one of the fastest-growing fields today, and it’s easy to see why. But with so many people choosing this path, you might be wondering, “Is computer science a good major for me?” Well, let’s dive in and find out!

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College Transitions

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Want to practice remembering some facts you already know? Or help your kiddos to do the same? These 101 trivia questions for kids can help you remember things you already know—and learn some new ideas along the way. We’ve organized them into Easy, Challenging and Difficult categories.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

So, you’re fresh out of high school, on the hunt for great colleges, and Yale has made it onto your shortlist. But what is Yale known for, exactly? Sure, it’s an Ivy League school with a history stretching back over 300 years, but there’s so much more to this New Haven campus than prestige and old stone buildings. If you’re into the arts, sciences, or just curious about what Yale is known for, read on to find out why this university remains one of the most talked-about schools in the country—and

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Thinking about going to college in Texas? You’re in for a treat. When it comes to college life, Texas knows how to go big or go home. The Lone Star State isn’t just about BBQ, football, and country music. Texas is also home to some of the biggest colleges in the nation, each packed with its own unique energy, top-notch programs, and popular campus traditions.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. I’ve always loved Christmas shopping for my daughter as there are so many cute and practical things for her, many that I would secretly love to have myself! If you have a teen daughter, niece, or another remarkable young woman, here are our favorite holiday gifts for her in 2024.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

If you’re here, we’re guessing you’ve just been rejected EA from UNC and are feeling unsure of what to do next. Right now, you’re probably reeling and looking for a way to keep yourself busy. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge that UNC Chapel Hill is a highly competitive school, especially for out-of-state applicants. The overall acceptance rate is around 20%, with out-of-state acceptance at 8%.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It’s finally here. The long weekend you’ve had circled on your calendar and in your mind since summer. The three or four full days when your mama molecules will be at full charge once again from being near their counterparts are contained in the body of your college student who has (selfishly) kept them from their natural bond for months. The pantry is stocked with enough of their favorite foods to last for weeks; their bed is made with clean — possibly even new — sheets; and you haven’t passed

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The Thoughtful College Search

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed on November 11, 2024) Depending on your point of view, I had either the good fortune, or the misfortune, to live in a swing state during this election year. In an Electoral College world, my vote actually counted for something, unlike Republicans living in blue states or Democrats living in red states. The price I had to pay is the number of campaign ads I had to watch every time I turned on my TV.

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