Malia Obama goes to Harvard

Said the New York Times: “Malia’s much-speculated-upon decision … will make her the latest in a long line of presidential children to attend the elite university in Cambridge, Mass. Both of her parents attended law school there. In deferring her start date until 2017, Malia, 17, is availing herself of the opportunity to take a ‘gap year,’ a popular option for high school seniors who are seeking experiences outside the classroom … before they begin pursuing a degree. Harvard actively encourages admitted students to do so.”

Gap years, five- and six-year degrees, higher tuition — things are changing for today’s students. What’s your family doing? Drop me a line at rrollins@coxhio.com.