Schools and Colleges

How concerning is my GPA as a junior? My weighted GPA is 2.88, while my unweighted GPA is 2.57.

Help Needed for School Supplies Hi, I’m Avira from India, and I’m reaching out for assistance in getting my school supplies ready for the upcoming academic year. I just finished my Grade 10 exams today, and in less than three weeks, I’ll be starting Grade 11. My parents run a […]

Frustrating prom rules At my school, we have this really annoying rule that you can’t attend prom if you rack up more than 10 tardies or absences in one semester. Initially, it seemed reasonable, but then I found out that they count excused absences too?! Seriously? I get that kids […]

My Teacher Took Away My Scissors Hey everyone, Today at school was quite an experience. As one of the favorite students among my teachers and peers, I was heading out to recess when I realized I had forgotten to put my scissors away. I was carrying them safely, with the […]

A classmate brought a BLOWTORCH to school today, and my already hectic day just got crazier. This morning, our power went out, but they eventually fixed it. Then, during my last class, a kid pulled out a makeshift blowtorch—a spray bottle filled with some kind of flammable liquid taped to […]

A student has passed away. I’m a senior, and over the weekend, we lost another senior. I didn’t know him personally; his face doesn’t come to mind, and I can’t recall his last name. Yet, I can’t shake the thoughts about him. He was drinking one night, on FaceTime with […]

High school applications Can anyone else let me know if they got accepted into CTEA (engineering)? I’m starting to feel like I’m the only one who got in!

Sailing into the Unknown

Are national honors really worth it? I’m considering applying for national honors, but I’ve heard mixed reviews. It seems like it doesn’t carry much weight, the process can be lengthy, and the costs can add up. What are your thoughts on this? Also, do you know if scholarships are available […]