Harvard Admissions Perspective: Harvard’s admissions process seems to say: “We pride ourselves on being a holistic institution that emphasizes diversity, intellectual curiosity, and well-rounded individuals… unless you’re an Asian applicant with a 1600 SAT, a 4.0 GPA, and musical talent. In that case, your ‘personality’ assessment is a bit lacking. […]
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Do you believe my grades are acceptable?
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11th Grade Schedule Update I need to attend summer school for math, but I’m aiming to take all -1 classes next academic year! Fingers crossed!
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Should I take the Newspaper class? It seems like a challenging course—everyone I’ve talked to says it’s tough, and just looking at the application form gives me that impression too. But as I’m approaching my senior year, I feel like I haven’t accomplished much during my time in high school. […]
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Has anyone else tried a “flipped classroom” model? I’m in my first full semester at community college (second attempt, haha) and I’m really struggling with my algebra course. The way it works is that we have to watch lectures online at home and then do our homework during class. Initially, […]
Read MoreSchools should totally just have a Mardi gras party on Tuesday
Schools should definitely host a Mardi Gras party on Tuesday! We deserve a genuine celebration. Allow the students to organize it, provide the necessary funding with minimal resistance, and let us enjoy ourselves!
Read MoreAny other seniors just exhausted and tired of waiting for the year to be over?
Are there any other seniors out there feeling worn out and just ready for this year to wrap up?
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One Downvote = One Push-Up!
Read MoreHonor Society – Highschool
Honor Society in High School Are honor societies really worthwhile? I’m currently a member of the Science Honor Society at my school and I’m considering joining the Math Honor Society as well. However, I’m not sure how much value they add to my college applications since I already have some […]
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