Say goodbye to the cold chill that was characteristic of February and say hello to the sunny skies of April. It is also time for high school students to decide what they want to do this summer. Some will spend their time outdoors on family vacations. Others may take up coveted jobs or internships. Then there are those who wish to continue learning throughout the year and keep their brains sharp for the coming school year. Summer courses have multiple benefits. They allow you to take classes for fun, so you gain new and exciting… Continue Reading
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This great Q&A session from the New York Times brings together the deans of admissions from four universities: University of Texas at Austin, Lawrence University, in Wisconsin, Yale University, and California’s own Pomona College (voted Best Classroom Experience by Princeton Review and Best College Value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance). It’s an excellent quick-reference guide for both future undergrads and parents, helping demystify the admissions process. Some of their answers are surprising. A few samples… I’ll save some of the best for after the jump, including how your skills as a bassoonist might be your ticket… Continue Reading
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Recently, I watched a charming Dianna Agron (Glee) interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She was refreshingly poised and humble, especially when she recounted her memory of hanging out with Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow in the bathroom. Apparently all the Glee girls, Gwyneth, and Beyonce were in the bathroom together to fix someone’s dress when suddenly someone popped out a box of mints. Dianna noticed how Beyonce took a mint just like a regular person, and Dianna felt like Beyonce was one of them. You can check out the beginning of the interview here. Her story… Continue Reading