Valuable insights from Lynn O’Shaughnessy
a nationally recognized college expert.
Davidson College
October 15, 2012
Taking a Chance on an Early Decision
I’m sharing an email that I received from an anxious dad in North Carolina, who asked me for advice about an early decision application. I ran this post last year, but it will be just as helpful today for those contemplating applying to colleges via early decision. Here is what the dad wrote: Dilemma from a Dad from North Carolina...
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August 7, 2012
Checking the Generosity of Your Child’s College Picks
When students are developing their college lists, most of them (unless their parents are wealthy and don’t mind writing monster checks) should be paying attention to the net price of all their school picks. Net price is what a school will cost you after scholarships and grants are deducted. An email that I received from a mom over the weekend...
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October 25, 2011
Gambling on an Early Decision Application
I’m sharing an email that I received over the weekend from an anxious dad in North Carolina, who asked me for advice about an early decision application. I’ve changed the name of the son. Here is what he wrote: Dilemma from a Dad from North Carolina My son, Andrew, would like to go to Davidson College here in North Carolina;...
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