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...To play or not to play sports in college is not a decision to be taken casually. As much as it appears prestigious and exciting to be on a varsity team, it can turn into a hindrance to the unprepared and undisciplined student. For adequate college and career preparation, student athletes should...
...Boy, was I impressed with this young girl’s courage to say no to prestige, to top-tier ranking, to a school that she decided did not match her personality, nor her expectations. So what, if she chose University of Texas at Austin over MIT? The point of the matter is that she had found her right fit and owned it dignifiedly!...
...And what I, her mother, could not accept, sadly enough, was her intention of majoring in music in college. “She excels in the academics! What good would a music major do for for her, and her future career?”...
...It is in prospective students’ interest to communicate regularly with the schools they are applying to, considering their communication is tracked down, and their “Demonstrated Interest” affects the admission decision. They should take advantage of every opportunity during the application process, to increase their visibility....