How important is it that your college be "green?" Started in College Search & Selection by Roger_Dooley on 06-12-2008
We have a query from a Christian Science Monitor reporter: when comparing schools, do you try to find out what kind of environmentally friendly policies they have?

College applications: Where does recommended end and required begin? Started in Parents Forum by jerseygirl09 on 06-08-2008
I have been trying to adjust my test taking for all the different requirements for different colleges. However, I have run across several dilemmas when it comes to colleges that "recommend" something.

Thank you CC! Started in College Confidential Cafe by Ya-Alim on 06-10-2008
One member's thoughts on how College Confidential helped survive the college admissions process.

Interview Attire During Summer Months Started in Parents Forum by northeastmom on 06-06-2008
How does one dress for college interviews in hot weather?

A Year Without EA - A Recap of the Harvard Admissions Year Started in Harvard University by coureur on 06-06-2008
The Harvard admissions office had been uneasy about early action programs and this year looks back on admitting students in just one admission round.

Do colleges really like seeing students studying abroad? Started in Study Abroad by littlebear on 06-01-2008
Does studying abroad look good, bad, or indifferent on a college application?

Big CC News: College Confidential Joins Hobsons Started in Community & Forum Issues by Roger_Dooley on 06-04-2008
College Confidential is joining forces with Hobsons, an international company focused on education, to allow continued improvement in features, reliability, etc. for the CC site!

Graduation Gifts for Parents? Suggestions? Started in Parent Cafe by BigSteve316 on 05-31-2008
I would like to give my parents for graduation, but I do not know what they would most appreciate. Would a parent to happy to just be able to see their son graduate or does the gift make it more meaningful?

TOO many extracurricular activities? Started in College Admissions by viktory on 05-30-2008
Is there such a thing as too many extracurricular activities and leadership positions on a college application? If so, how many are too many?

How to Avoid the "Typical" College Essay Started in College Essays by calculus09 on 05-17-2008
What are some "must avoid" topics or statements when writing an essay for college admissions?

Do you really save any money by taking a college's meal plan? Started in College Life by imaparasite on 05-26-2008
As opposed to a mix of eating out and grocery shopping thriftily? What are the benefits of a meal plan vs. just getting food on your own?

General Thanks to CC Participants and Best of CC Links Started in Community & Forum Issues by tokenadult on 05-03-2008
Links to many of the best external sites linked to in College Confidential threads, with thanks to the CC participants who shared them.

Wake Forest Drops Requirement for SAT or ACT Started in Wake Forest University by willmingtonwave on 05-27-2008
News Release: "Wake Forest will become the only top 30 national university with a test-optional policy."

Prestige of Undergrad vs. Higher GPA Started in Law School by FasterWords on 04-05-2008
Does the selectivity or prestige of a university factor into the law school admissions process significantly? Would a higher GPA at a less elite undergrad school be better?

Student government: Advice Needed for new president Started in High School Life by FutureLawyer on 05-23-2008
I recently was elected Student Government Association president. The SGA isn't that active, and I'd appreciate your advice on things I can do to revitalize it.

101 things you need to know before your freshmen year in college. Started in College Life by scotchlite5 on 04-24-2008
Many of us are starting our first year of college this fall, and are scared. Please help us by listing things that we should be aware of and be cautious about. Tell us how to handle those things.

What should I do this summer to have an excellent college application? Started in College Admissions by tkd2009 on 05-24-2008
So I'm a junior and want to know what to do this summer to stay competitive for applying for college. A lot of my friends are going into internships or "summer colleges."

For undergraduate students, how do you measure faculty quality? Started in College Search & Selection by hawkette on 05-22-2008
How does one judge one faculty as “top” and another as “mediocre?” Will such characterizations necessarily be true for all, or even most, students?

College Health Insurance For Students Started in Parents Forum by hikids on 05-14-2008
Business Week: Is Your Kid Covered? "many of the [college] policies turn out to be scanty at best, and inferior to comparably priced alternatives..."

Do you donate to your alma mater? Another school? Why or why not? Started in Parents Forum by bingle on 05-21-2008
When faced with enormous tuition costs, it's easy to feel that you can't give another penny anywhere. But tuition (high as it is) only covers a fraction of total costs...

Failure Reset from Zero to Fifty Started in High School Life by Roger_Dooley on 05-21-2008
USA Today: Zero grades have been made obsolete at some high schools, with an "F" now being scored at 50.

"Don't room with people you already know." Do you agree? Started in College Life by etranman1 on 05-14-2008
Some people have been telling me this, but my friends say that's dumb. What do you think? Anyone have regrets after rooming with friends?

What's it like for a kid to attend his/her reach school? Started in Parents Forum by DougBetsy on 05-18-2008
For students who were admitted their reach school, how did it go? Harder than expected? Easier than expected? Comforting? Stressful? Was it worthwhile?

College admissions essay Started in College Essays by spazattack on 05-18-2008
For those of you who got into top schools, what did you guys write for your essays? I'm having a hard time thinking of a topic.

NACAC 2008 Space Availability Survey RELEASED Started in College Search & Selection by Jeydomz on 05-05-2008
NACAC has released a list of colleges with space still available for freshmen and transfers for this year. This includes some that also have financial aid available for such students.

Class Sizes – Better Summary Measures than USNWR? Started in College Search & Selection by Dadx2 on 05-13-2008
A different way to evaluate class sizes at different colleges and estimate the probability of getting stuck in big classes...

College "popularity": number of applications per enrollee Started in College Search & Selection by collegehelp on 05-12-2008
Opinions of CC members vary on what, if anything, this data means, but it does provide yet another way to compare colleges.

I need guidance about handling the racism I'm encountering in college Started in Parents Forum by Dlp108 on 05-14-2008
I'm a minority attending a university where many students come from all white backgrounds, and have bad opinions about minorities. I've been called racist names and had problems getting lab partners.

Modest Proposal: The Super-Stat Started in College Admissions by Hunt on 05-14-2008
What could be the admission policy of a theoretical stats-only university?

The biggest mistake you can make is. . . Started in College Search & Selection by collegehelp on 05-13-2008
. . . well, what is the biggest mistake you can make when choosing what college to attend?

When should you start writing college essays? Started in College Essays by ashdraniasura on 05-10-2008
How early is too early to start work on those important college application essays?

What a CPA is told to tell clients for financial Aid Started in Financial Aid & Scholarships by taxguy on 05-06-2008
Does your financial advisor seem clueless about financial aid issues? Here are some tips from a CPA training program.

How many schools should I apply to? Started in College Search & Selection by Savs on 05-06-2008
I'm not quite sure what a good number is... 10? More? Less? Application fees are a pain, but I'm willing to pay.

Police Sting at San Diego State Yields about 100 arrests for drugs, weapons Started in Parents Forum by somemom on 05-06-2008
Campus fraternities and some students majoring in criminal justice and homeland security were among those involved, authorities said.

Articles on Getting Admitted off the Waitlist Started in College Admissions by Papa Chicken on 05-05-2008
A compendium of links about how to improve your waitlist chances...

Help! My Waitlist College Doesn't Want to Hear from Me. Started in Ask The Dean Topics by Sally_Rubenstone on 04-20-2008
Question: I was recently placed on the wait list at all my top choices. If a wait list letter requests that I do NOT submit any additional information, is there anything I can do?

Making Campus Tours Better Started in Parents Forum by unlimitedx on 05-01-2008
Advice for campus tour guides (as well as touring students and parents) on how to make those tours as productive as possible.

Waitlist Success Stories Started in College Admissions by purplecroissant on 05-05-2007
CC members talk about beating the odds and getting accepted from a college's waitlist.

USNews: Should I Mention Depression on My College Application? Started in College Admissions by Roger_Dooley on 05-01-2008
Concerns about campus safety and a desire to admit "good community members" create a dilemma for students who wrestled with depression. CC's Sally Rubenstone is quoted.

Proposal to Model College Admissions on Medical Residency Match Program Started in College Admissions by smdur1970 on 05-01-2008
Today's Washington Post acknowledged today's significance with two opinion articles related to college admissions. One is a student's proposal to model admission decisions on the existing medical residency match system.