Are your school counselors just as frustrating? My counselor is beyond useless, and it’s honestly mind-boggling. This year, our school decided to tighten the rules for the PE waiver. In the past, juniors and seniors could simply state that they were involved in a sport or concentration and wouldn’t have […]
Read MoreWhat are things to consider when looking for unis to apply?
What should I consider when searching for universities to apply to? I’m 16 and will be finishing high school (in a non-American system) soon, around the end of October. It’s time for me to start exploring universities, colleges, and scholarship opportunities. I’d love some guidance on what factors I should […]
Read MoreAm I okay?
Am I doing okay? I have a financial aid appointment scheduled for March 11, and I need to create a FAFSA account and complete the financial aid forms for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 school years, along with a federal loan application. How long does it typically take to set up […]
Read MoreProgram or AP classes
Program vs. AP Classes I aspire to become a robotics engineer, and my school has a Machine Operations program that offers hands-on experience with operating machinery. It’s a 3-period program, which might conflict with my AP and honors classes next year (I’m entering 11th grade, so please bear with me!). […]
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Substitute Teacher Experience When I was in my sophomore year, we had a substitute teacher who was probably in his early thirties, and he was by far the best sub I had. He was super nice! One day, I approached him with what I thought was a silly question, but […]
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I need some advice. Does anyone know if a past expulsion or suspension could impact my chances of being accepted into a private school? I’m really worried about this since I applied to a private Christian school. For the past two years, I’ve been homeschooled, and when the teachers asked […]
Read MoreShould I risk it and go to school later tomorrow?
Should I take the chance and go to school later tomorrow? I apologize for any mistakes as English isn’t my first language. I’m currently in 11th grade, which is typically when students at our school gain more freedom. For instance, we can use our phones in the cafeteria and leave […]
Read MoreI kinda feel bad about this but…
I feel a bit guilty about this, but I made a commitment to help with tech after I had to step back from the last show because of my dentist appointments. Now, though, I’m just not feeling motivated to help with this upcoming production. I promised a friend I would […]
Read MoreBloody, bloody hell.
Wow, what a surprise! I’ve made it onto the “honor students” list this quarter. Do you have any advice on which subjects I should prioritize and which ones I should just keep up with? She mentioned that to achieve “high honor student” status, I need to maintain an average of […]
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