NYT blog answers questions parents have about admissions

The following is an excerpt from a New York Times Blog on college admissions:

"For high school seniors scrambling to complete essays, collect recommendation letters and construct well-rounded packages, college application deadlines are looming, in a seemingly inscrutable admissions process. To get an inside perspective, we solicited advice from some gatekeepers. This week, a panel of admissions deans from Yale University, Pomona College, Lawrence University and the University of Texas at Austin will answer selected reader questions."

Here is the link to the blog: http://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/?hp