I am not negative to the writer. I am negative toward the editor who ASSIGNED this story, which, frankly, has been done to death already. Like Ivy applicants need any more fuel for their obsessiveness.
I’m not talking about the writer per se as media elite (she could be an intern for all I know), I’m talking about the Washington Post and its myopia when it comes to what affects most people EVEN within its specific circulation zone!
I am not dismissing the writer AT ALL. She is doing her job, and I hope she writes a great story. I also hope she mentions to her editor that a follow-up on what concerns MOST parents with kids applying to college would be welcome.
Elguapo’s story idea would be great, I think it’s a subject that has not been touched by a lot of publications. How about a story on parents who take a second mortgage to help pay for their kids’ college educations? It isn’t all that uncommon from what I hear.
What are the best ways to get a college education on the cheap? How about a recurring column on best tips for college students and their parents – there are so many GREAT things they could cover with a recurring column. I’m thinking of a thread currently here on best ways to purchase a computer for your college student, and do you need a backup for the info and insurance on the computer…how do you get it serviced when you’re away at school, etc.
No, wait, I need to know how to battle the Ivy Night Sweats!