S2 College Search Kick-off

avoidingwork
Sun, 01 May 2005 20:37:09 +0000

This week there was an information night at my son’s high school for sophomores and their parents; so I’m considering this the official kick-off for his college search. As this is our 2nd time around, I’m trying to re-group, use the knowledge I’ve gained on CC and the experience from S1’s experience, while keeping open to S2’s individual needs.

I’ve borrowed some guide books and casually left one in his room (kind of like the sex books from a few years ago). We’ve started some discussion and happily he is open to it.

S1 was relatively easy - a pretty good student, undecided math/science guy, musician, who wanted to stay in CA in an urban location.

S2 is a better student and plays sports (lacrosse, football).

Am open to any thoughts and comments from those who have ‘been there/done that’ Am also interested in good public schools with good academics and sports.