Tag: College Admissions
College Days and Nights
Part One: Getting There To most people, the years spent at college are like an extended rite of passage. Unlike those imposed by primitive societies, college students don’t have to learn to hunt with poisoned […]
Hollywood Acceptance
Thanks to screenwriter Karen Croner, college admission just got funny. Karen joins Dr. Nancy Berk on Whine At 9 to talk about the feature film Admission starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd (opening nationwide March […]
HumorOutcasts Radio with Dr. Nancy Berk
I love when Dr. Nancy Berk visits on HumorOutcasts Radio. So much fun and a lot of useful info for parents as well. Someone who has lived the college admission process with her sons, Nancy […]
5 College-Bound Tips for Justin Bieber’s Mom
Rumor has it that 18-year-old Justin Bieber might not have college on his radar, BUT he hasn’t ruled it out yet. So while it’s not at the top of his priority list, you know how […]
Excerpt 2: College Bound and Gagged
Have been feverishly trying to get your teen to zero in on a few colleges? Does his selection criteria border on ridiculous? Below is Excerpt 2 from my book College Bound and Gagged: How To […]
The College-Bound Chronicles
For most parents, the road to college isn’t a cakewalk. It’s more like a tightrope walk without an enthralled audience. You’ve got to figure out a confusing system, push your teens to do more work, […]
College Bound & Gagged: Excerpt 1
During these next few weeks of back-to-school and college-bound chaos, I will be sharing some excerpts from my book College Bound and Gagged: How To Help Your Kid Get Into A Great College Without Losing […]
When Dorms Are Like Palaces
Yes, the Princeton Review’s top college rankings includes schools with “Dorms Like Palaces”. Hold the tiara and armor. Before you squeeze on the glass slipper or buy a white horse, it’s best to beware of […]