College Visits We have now visited 6 schools in 5 days! NYU, Columbia, Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr, U of Penn, and Princeton. I now have a clear understanding of how this admissions process works – it’s all about the essay! And your transcript of course, and your extracurricular activities, and your recommendations! I’m so glad I’m […]
Spring Break Trip trip NYC!!
Spring Break Trip trip NYC!! Tomorrow the girls & I are flying back to the US to spend our Spring Break visiting colleges. When did that happen – when did Elise grow up? Looking at colleges – is this for real?! One of the challenges of this ex-pat lifestyle that I did not anticipate 2 […]
Volunteering
While I was in Florida I spent a lot of time volunteering at the girl’s school. I was on the PTO board for 4 years as VP & Treasurer, was class Mom for 3 years, on the School Advisory Council for 4 years and actually received a school “Volunteer of the Year” award as well […]