Why mandating that middle schoolers take Algebra 1 and Biology is not a good idea: While I understand the argument “I wasn’t prepared for it,” I personally took Chemistry in my sophomore year and managed just fine. Allowing students to fulfill their education requirements in just 11 years, instead of […]
Read Morebe honest plz
I need some honest advice. Is there any chance for me to get into a college in Texas? I’m a junior and I feel a bit lost. It’s frustrating that I didn’t realize how important it is to really focus on school. Do I still have time to turn things […]
Read MoreShould I pay child’s tuition so they can play sports or send them to CC and have them play there.
Should I cover my child’s tuition for sports or opt for community college? I’m in a bit of a dilemma. My child has received offers from colleges to play sports, which is fantastic! However, the tuition is a hefty $32,000 a year, and unfortunately, we (the parents) can’t afford that […]
Read MoreI messed up and missed my midterm
I really messed up and missed my midterm. I’m currently in high school, but I’m also taking online college classes, and I accidentally overlooked my history midterm that was due on Friday, the 14th. I’ve been sick for the past two weeks and honestly, I’ve been completely out of it—just […]
Read MoreJust failed my first class.. I think
I think I just failed my first class. Right now, I have a 58 in Algebra 2. I wrapped up the first and second quarters with a D and a C, and today’s quiz didn’t go well—I completely blanked and likely scored a 0. Summer school isn’t really an option […]
Read MoreHow will my aid/loans be affected if I flunk the semester?
What happens to my financial aid and loans if I fail the semester? I’ve been dealing with some significant mental health challenges and, unfortunately, I’m not doing well in my classes. Most of my tuition is covered by financial aid and a small loan. If I fail, will I need […]
Read MoreSchools and bathroom breaks
Bathroom Break Policies in Schools: An Ethical Concern I’d like to raise a general question about the ethics of bathroom pass policies in schools. Is it fair for teachers to limit students to just four bathroom passes during each half of the semester? This question stems from a troubling experience […]
Read MoreThanking for a LOR
Subject: Thank You and an Update! Hi [Professor’s Name], I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to reach out to express my heartfelt thanks for the letter of recommendation you wrote for my application to grad school in speech pathology. I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted! […]
Read MoreMy classmate did something really stupid
My classmate recently made a really questionable choice. To keep things vague, I’ll refer to him as “1” and another student as “2.” There were rumors circulating that 2 was engaging in inappropriate behavior in the bathrooms, particularly after someone noticed he was bringing his computer in there. In an […]
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