my parents genuinely think i’m gonna get into stanford, harvard, mit, etc just because im disabled

My parents genuinely believe that I’ll get into prestigious schools like Stanford, Harvard, or MIT simply because I have a disability. It’s so frustrating because they think that all I need to do is write a compelling college essay about my experience, and I’ll automatically get accepted. I keep reminding […]

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freshman year

Freshman Year Reflection I think a lot of people go through a challenging transition from middle school to high school, especially during that first year when you really start to discover who your true friends are. Lately, I’ve been feeling that many people in my circle are acting distant—like they’re […]

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Am I bragging?

Am I coming across as boastful? To give you some background, my family is fortunate enough to be well-off, and they often treat me to really nice, high-end items. Recently, I received a limited edition bag worth $3,000 that’s quite rare! I was thrilled about it, but I found myself […]

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Am I Screwed?

Am I in Trouble? I’m a junior in high school, and I’ve always been an average student. During my freshman and sophomore years, I put in a lot of effort and maintained a GPA between 3.2 and 3.5. However, this junior year has been really tough for me. I work […]

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