No one warned me how challenging biology would be! As part of my college requirements, I’m enrolled in BI125, which focuses on human biology and anatomy. Right now, I’m struggling with a D- average in the class. My grades are hovering around 61-62% on my tests, and I really thought this would be easier since […]
Frustration with teachers who won’t allow bathroom breaks Today, I almost found myself in a really uncomfortable situation. I drink a lot of water during the day, and during class with my new lab teacher (I think the previous one retired because she was over 70), I told her twice that I urgently needed to […]
Am I in over my head with my classes for next year (I’ll be a sophomore)? Here’s my lineup: Honors Spanish AP Chemistry Honors English Honors Algebra 2 Honors US History AP Research For the additional period, I’ll be doing a chemistry lab for half the year and gym/wellness for the other half. This year […]
I’m looking for some essay inspiration! I’m tasked with writing a 300-400 word piece about a funny personal experience, but I’m struggling to come up with anything that feels quirky or suitable for a teacher’s audience. The best essays are those that can get a good laugh from our teachers! There’s even a prize and […]
How Can I Achieve a 3.5 GPA? I just received my ACT score, and it’s sufficient for me to earn an honors diploma at my school. The problem is that I’m currently a junior, and the third quarter wraps up tomorrow. I’ve heard that our school calculates the GPA based on the first seven semesters […]
Seeking Advice: Course Selection for Rising Sophomore I have a friend who’s a rising sophomore, and they’re wondering whether their course choices are solid for a developing high school student. They feel their options might not measure up to their classmates’. Here’s the course lineup for next year: Honors English 10 Honors Chinese 3 Honors […]
How Does One Make Friends in High School? I know this is a common question, but I’m feeling a bit lost about it. I’ve been told that people are naturally social and meant to build connections, yet I’m struggling to do so. I know some of my classmates, but we’re not really close. I can […]
Mom thinks my grades could use a lot of improvement.
Rate my grades! I’m actually impressed by the Cs, but I really need to improve those. I’m planning to study as much as I can. I believe I can raise my 78% to at least a B, and for my chemistry class, I just want to maintain a C.
Are AP exams valuable in Canada? I’m curious about the relevance of AP exams in Canada. One of my teachers strongly recommends that all her Grade 12 students take them, but a friend mentioned that they’re mainly beneficial if I plan to attend a university in the U.S. (which I don’t). If I do well […]