Blog Roundup: A Guide to College Admissions

Patch bloggers take time out of their busy days to let you know about some things going on in their neck of the woods. Here, we've gathered what a few of them from around the area had to say. (If you'd like to start your own blog on Patch, click on the Blogs tab at the top of this page and then click on "Start your own Blog")

Putting your best credentials forward -- a guide to college admissions

When is a strong student (good GPA, high SAT scores and good extra-curricular activities) told that his/her longed-for college is a "distant reach"?  When he/she has been complacent in grades 7-11. So while this IS meant to scare the people who've been complacent, its highest use is to give ALL students in 7th– 9th grade a start to putting their best credentials forward.  

First, college admission has become even more competitive. This is due to the value of a college degree being even higher then ever before. Right or wrong, the college experience is perceived as the best training ground for almost any job requiring intellect.  Top students know this.  Thus, even though the population of American 17 year-olds peaked in 2008, and even with the worst economy since the 1930s, applications to U.S. 4-year colleges continued to rise in 2009 and again 2010. 

Tips To Selling Your Home In The Fall!

Fall has officially begun, but the home selling season is still very active! This blog will give homeowners who are taking advantage of the lack of competition and increased numbers of serious buyers some easy and helpful tips to get their home sold!

West Islip vs Smithtown East 9/28/13

After two tightly fought games the West Islip JV rolled over Smithtown East 27-0 at Smithtown East High School this morning.  It was not as easy as it looked. 

The Toll of Caregiving

I recently saw a patient whose husband urgently brought her into the office. The husband, her caregiver, made an appointment because he was very concerned about a change in his wife’s appetite, behavior and breathing.

I examined her and found her to be stable with her dementia, clean and comfortable. But after spending some time with the husband, I found him to be disheveled, overwhelmed and worried. It became clear that my patient’s husband needs some support.