This is a good editorial. Source: Opinion | Turns Out There’s a Proper Way to Buy Your Kid a College Slot – The New York Times I commented as follows. What do you think those parents – and many others – want for grades? and for course content? And what do you think they get […]
Opinion | Turns Out There’s a Proper Way to Buy Your Kid a College Slot – The New York Times
March 13, 2019 by Mark Feldman
Filed Under: Times Editorials and Op/Eds Tagged With: applying, college costs, New York TImes Editorials, Washington University
A Sad Example, One of Many
April 6, 2016 by Mark Feldman
After freshman year, grants and scholarships may disappear for any number of reasons — some justified, some not. Source: Why Upperclassmen Lose Financial Aid – The New York Times I commented. This young lady sounds depressingly like another example of what our corrupted system of higher education has been doing to young people – and […]
Filed Under: Times Articles Tagged With: applying, college costs, Grade Inflation, New York Times, teachers
An Excellent Series of Articles in the Atlantic
March 31, 2016 by Mark Feldman
“Far too many students are learning to do whatever it takes to get ahead—even if that means sacrificing individuality, health, happiness, ethical principles, and behavior.” Source: What Values Really Matter in the College Application Process? – The Atlantic This is part of a series of three articles by Alia Wong. I recommend them all. I […]
Filed Under: Comments on News/Magazine Articles Tagged With: applying, Fool U, The Atlantic
Why Would I Comment on Something I Haven’t Read?
March 17, 2016 by Mark Feldman
Admissions officers tell their own children that high school is far more than just a pathway to college — it’s a time for maturation, self-discovery, learning and fun. Source: Advice College Admissions Officers Give Their Own Kids Here’s why. As a former college professor, I know better than to read this – and I strongly […]
Filed Under: Times Editorials and Op/Eds Tagged With: applying, Fool U
Learning About Universities Emotional Grip By Using Frank Bruni As an Example
January 20, 2016 by Mark Feldman
A new report suggests that we’re on the cusp of important, necessary changes in the way colleges evaluate applicants. Source: Rethinking College Admissions – The New York Times I promised I would have another comment. Here it is. As a former professor (who is frightened out of my wits by what I know and the […]
Filed Under: Frank Bruni Tagged With: applying
Frank Bruni of The New York Times Was Getting It But Now He May Be Slipping
January 20, 2016 by Mark Feldman
A new report suggests that we’re on the cusp of important, necessary changes in the way colleges evaluate applicants. Source: Rethinking College Admissions – The New York Times Above it the link to his recent column. Here is what I wrote. (I will add another comment soon.) I’m a former math professor who has seen […]
Filed Under: Frank Bruni Tagged With: applying
How Do Colleges Use FAFSA? I Have Some Notions
August 25, 2015 by Mark Feldman
A suggestion to remove the college financial aid form called Fafsa led to a discussion that touched on empathy, coddling and fraud. Source: Readers’ Turn: Eliminate Fafsa? – The New York Times Here is what I wrote – which means I think a lot of it should be eliminated, especially if it is misused. “I […]
Filed Under: The Upshot Tagged With: applying, financial aid, student debt
Harvard Admissions Needs ‘Moneyball for Life’ – The New York Times
June 21, 2015 by Mark Feldman
The university should start filtering for self-importance, and future big donors. Source: Harvard Admissions Needs ‘Moneyball for Life’ – The New York Times
Filed Under: Times Editorials and Op/Eds Tagged With: applying, Harvard, New York TImes Editorials, universities
The Best in Alia Wong’s Atlantic Series
Student applicants are treated like consumers. Source: How the U.S. News Ranks Make Applying to College A Commercial Experience – The Atlantic Here is what I wrote. I’m a former math professor. I taught at an “elite” school – Washington University in St. Louis. From my perspective, this series – especially the final installment – […]