Alexandra Robbins
Alexandra Robbins
Alexandra Robbinsis a journalist, lecturer, and author. Her books focus on young adults, education, and modern college life and its aspects that are often overlooked or ignored by college administrators. Three of her five books have been New York Times Best Sellers...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJournalist
CountryUnited States of America
classmates good high order pile private
When I was in high school, I didn't feel like I had to pile on the APs in order to look good to colleges. High-achieving classmates didn't use private tutors.
aging
The aging aren't only the old; the aging are all of us.
children teenager book
Imagine what it must be like for teenagers who don't feel they have room to breathe in their own homes. If you are a parent reading this book, you care about your child. If she is quirky, unusual, or nonconformist, ask yourself whether you are doing everything you can to nurture her unusual interests, style, or skills, or whether instead you are directly or subtly pushing her to hide them.
facts doomed hard
It was the fact that they tried so hard that doomed them.
groups versus mentality
Random, meaningless groups can adopt an us-versus-them mentality.
acceptance doe social
Social standing does not necessarily translate to social acceptance.
country school law
In one survey, respondents listed Princeton as one of the country’s top ten law schools. The problem? Princeton doesn’t have a law school
passion pride outlook-on-life
There is nothing wrong with you just because you haven't yet met people who share your interests or outlook on life. Unless you are doing something unhealthy or destructive, take pride in your beliefs, passions, and values. Know that you will eventually meet people who will appreciate you for being you.