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3 reasons to apply to college early. Get one done.6 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 7 months ago: I chatted with my brother last week. His older son — we’ll call him Starsky — is a … more →

Tags: Getting In, admissions, Common application, Early action, High School, Higher Education, starsky, University and college admissions

College Moving-In Week: the packing list.2 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 9 months ago: Mod Squad Pete is five days away from moving into his dorm and — no surprises here — sti … more →

Tags: at college, Education, Higher Education, University of Virginia, Colleges and Universities, Dormitory, Campus, Bed bath & beyond

What we learned at college orientation (and why we're glad we went)4 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 9 months ago: Fridge, microwave; who needs a dining hall? A couple of weeks back, Mod Squad Dad and I joined Pete … more →

Tags: at college, College Questions, Higher Education, Parents, University of Virginia, Colleges and Universities, Dormitory, Student Orientation

First Year [Freshman] Orientation3 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 10 months ago: Welcome Class of 2016! Sometime before the beginning of June Mod Squad Pete registered himself and b … more →

Tags: at college, Higher Education, Parents, University of Virginia, Dormitory, Student Orientation, student information system

On Teen Health: getting ready for college.

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 11 months ago: Somewhere on Mod Squad Pete’s list of tasks required by his college is the completion of a sub … more →

Tags: at college, Higher Education, University of Virginia, UVA Teen Health Center, health

On Teen Health: using 'good grade pills' to get into college2 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 11 months ago: Adderall. Image via Wikipedia. In case you missed the front page story of today’s New York Tim … more →

Tags: High School, admissions, High School, SAT, Higher Education, New York Times, Adderall, ADHD In Teenagers, Stimulant

Buying sheets from college. For college, yes, but from?6 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 11 months ago: After Mod Squad Pete accepted the invitation to attend the University of Virginia in late April, we … more →

Tags: at college, Higher Education, University of Virginia, cost of attendance, Dormitory, Student, Pete

Graduation: And just like that -- high school is over.6 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 11 months ago: A couple of nights ago, while many HS seniors were gathering for the Valediction ceremony, a few sen … more →

Tags: High School, Education, High School, Higher Education, Parents, Graduation

Happy 1st Birthday, Dr. StrangeCollege!6 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: A year ago today I launched this blog with Counting Down to College. I’m sure Katie Couric wou … more →

Tags: at college, Reports, Higher Education, Mod Squad Julie, Mod Squad Linc, University and college admissions, University of Virginia

College decision month: "So, where's he going to college?"2 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: There’s the question Mod Squad Dad and I have heard all month. We’re not alone; I’ … more →

Tags: Getting In, admissions, University and college admissions, College Questions, Higher Education, Parents, Mod Squad Julie

College decision month: how to choose THE college?2 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: With May 1st — aka National College Decision Day — just a few hours away, what happens i … more →

Tags: Getting In, admissions, counselor, University and college admissions, College Questions, Higher Education, US News & World Report, Decision Making

College decision month: Who should attend an Admitted Student event?5 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: Mod Squad Pete, for one. Mod Squad Pete, Admitted Student. I guess I’ll expand on that and say … more →

Tags: "campus visits", admissions, Admitted Student, College Questions, Colleges and Universities, Decision Making, Higher Education, University and college admissions

College decision month: 13 things we learned at an admitted-student event.7 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Earlier this week, Mod Squad Pete and I went on an eight-hour door-to-door … more →

Tags: "campus visits", Getting In, admissions, Higher Education, admitted

The Sophomore Search for College [or... hiding from the emails]

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: January 2012. Calendar by Mod Squad Julie. Mark the day:  on January 18th the first college emails a … more →

Tags: Getting In, admissions, High School, Higher Education, University of Virginia, Mod Squad Julie, 高中二年级

Waiting for Admissions News: Are we there yet?6 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: Admissions building, Tufts. Image via Wikipedia Now is the season of winter admissions results. Blog … more →

Tags: Getting In, admissions, Education, University and college admissions, Higher Education, Parents, Early decision, Tufts University, Early Admission

17 Things, Minor and Major, I've Learned about Completing the CollegeBoard Profile2 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: Wren Building, William & Mary. Image via Wikipedia. This fall marks the first time I’ve ha … more →

Tags: paying for college, Financial Aid, College Board, FAFSA, Higher Education, "css profile", College of William & Mary, Tax

Who's Got Time for College Applications?

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: Here we go again at Camp StrangeCollege. There’s work to be done and there’s play time t … more →

Tags: High School, Getting In, admissions, Essay, University and college admissions, Higher Education, Thanksgiving, Mod Squad Julie, Settlers of Catan

Early Action, Early Admission, Early Acceptance? Playing the waiting game.3 comments

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: November 2011. Calendar by Mod Squad Julie. It’s a beautiful election day in central Virginia. … more →

Tags: Getting In, admissions, Common application, Early action, Early decision, Higher Education, Mod Squad Julie

What High School Seniors Should Be Doing Now... and What Our H.S. Senior Did Last Week..

Dr. StrangeCollege wrote 1 year ago: I ran across this list last week:  15 Crucial Tasks for High School Seniors this Fall & Winter, … more →

Tags: High School, admissions, High School, homecoming, Colleges and Universities


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