Schools and Colleges

Exciting transition ahead! I’m in 8th grade and will be graduating soon, moving on to high school this August. As I prepare for this new chapter, I’m feeling a bit anxious about starting at a new school without knowing anyone. Do you have any tips on how to settle in […]

Biology or Chemistry in High School? Hey everyone! I’m about to enter my senior year of high school in Japan. We have a three-year curriculum, and so far, I’ve taken one year of physics, two years of biology, and two years of chemistry. I’m planning to pursue a nursing career […]

I feel like my life is crumbling. Harvard is likely going to toss my application in the flames. I’m at a loss. After dedicating the last 17 years to relentless studying, I just got my SAT score back: a 1590. I’m honestly so embarrassed right now. Does MIT even consider […]

Update on My Journey (Trigger Warning: Bullying) Hey everyone, just wanted to share some new thoughts. It’s been a rough road without friends – never had any in elementary, middle school, or high school. Transferring to a large high school has only intensified my feelings of loneliness, especially since I […]

Has anyone else received an email from George Mason University? They informed me that I’ve been “selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering” and included an invitation card.

To my fellow autistic individuals: What’s something that others don’t seem to understand about how we cope with our challenges? As someone with high-functioning autism who struggles with anger issues stemming from past trauma, I’ve found that even minor outbursts can lead to major consequences. For instance, I once expressed […]

Should I enroll in Algebra 2 and Geometry during 9th grade? Hello! I’m currently an 8th grader taking Algebra 1, which is typically a 9th-grade class. I’ve been performing really well, with an A+ for most of the year, except for the 3rd quarter. I’ve grasped the majority of the […]

What classes should I consider for next year as an upcoming junior? ** denotes required classes I’m interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, possibly as a dentist. AP Biology AP Physics 1 (VHS) AP Environmental Science (VHS) AP Calculus Honors ** Anatomy Chemistry ** Accelerated English 11 (weighted as […]

Caught Cheating (Again) I want to start by acknowledging that I know I messed up. I’ve already faced consequences for cheating on a quiz in another class earlier this semester, where I received a zero and had to serve afterschool detention. My teacher has warned me that the same consequences […]