Schools and Colleges

Subject: Question About Returning to Senior Year in the U.S. Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I have a question regarding my situation. I’m originally from NYC but spent my childhood and teenage years in Colombia. In May, I’ll be moving back to NYC. I’m currently 18 years […]

Summer Study Abroad Programs: Direct Enrollment Thoughts My daughter is about to enter her junior year of high school, and she’s interested in joining a study abroad program this summer. I’m still learning about the options available, and it seems there are many organizations (like CIEE, Putney, etc.) offering summer […]

Wondering how tough my junior year is going to be! Here’s my schedule: AP Physics I AP US History II AP Language AP Psychology Personal Economics Honors Pre-Calculus Gym Human Anatomy On top of that, I’m involved in DECA, running track, and working. How overwhelmed should I expect to be?

To Anyone Feeling Lonely in High School from an Almost 25-Year-Old: Hey there, I don’t have much energy to spare, but I wanted to reach out. As a woman nearing 25, I recently found myself reflecting on my high school years, and honestly, they were tough. They were isolating and […]

I’m feeling really anxious about trying to pursue dance on my own. What should I do about this fear? I’m unsure about what I want to do in the future, and my fear of being alone while others have someone to share experiences with is really holding me back. Dancing […]

Should I enroll in two art courses? As I select my classes for my first year of high school, I’ve found that my primary interests for electives lie in drama and instrumental band, so I’ve decided to take both. I’m also considering continuing with them into grade 10. I’m starting […]

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Exciting news! As a board member of The Daily Pennsylvanian, the student newspaper at the University of Pennsylvania, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Peek@Penn, a complimentary newsletter aimed at assisting high school students through the college admissions journey. This newsletter goes beyond just information about Penn; it’s packed […]

I have a deep-seated fear of school shootings. Recently, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety about the possibility of violence at school. Many nights, I find myself in tears at the thought of going to school the next day, as I can’t shake the feeling that something terrible might happen. […]