Schools and Colleges

No way, you guys! We were in the middle of a French listening quiz when our teacher asked us to rate the difficulty level as easy, normal, or hard. Almost everyone said it was hard or normal, except for one kid who claimed it was easy. Ironically, this kid can’t […]

Exciting transition ahead! I’m in 8th grade and will be graduating soon, moving on to high school this August. As I prepare for this new chapter, I’m feeling a bit anxious about starting at a new school without knowing anyone. Do you have any tips on how to settle in […]

Biology or Chemistry in High School? Hey everyone! I’m about to enter my senior year of high school in Japan. We have a three-year curriculum, and so far, I’ve taken one year of physics, two years of biology, and two years of chemistry. I’m planning to pursue a nursing career […]

I feel like my life is crumbling. Harvard is likely going to toss my application in the flames. I’m at a loss. After dedicating the last 17 years to relentless studying, I just got my SAT score back: a 1590. I’m honestly so embarrassed right now. Does MIT even consider […]

Update on My Journey (Trigger Warning: Bullying) Hey everyone, just wanted to share some new thoughts. It’s been a rough road without friends – never had any in elementary, middle school, or high school. Transferring to a large high school has only intensified my feelings of loneliness, especially since I […]

Has anyone else received an email from George Mason University? They informed me that I’ve been “selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering” and included an invitation card.

To my fellow autistic individuals: What’s something that others don’t seem to understand about how we cope with our challenges? As someone with high-functioning autism who struggles with anger issues stemming from past trauma, I’ve found that even minor outbursts can lead to major consequences. For instance, I once expressed […]

Should I enroll in Algebra 2 and Geometry during 9th grade? Hello! I’m currently an 8th grader taking Algebra 1, which is typically a 9th-grade class. I’ve been performing really well, with an A+ for most of the year, except for the 3rd quarter. I’ve grasped the majority of the […]

What classes should I consider for next year as an upcoming junior? ** denotes required classes I’m interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, possibly as a dentist. AP Biology AP Physics 1 (VHS) AP Environmental Science (VHS) AP Calculus Honors ** Anatomy Chemistry ** Accelerated English 11 (weighted as […]