Schools and Colleges

Here’s a brief overview: My friends and I kicked off a trend where we created a makeshift frat and sorority, which inspired other groups to start their own Greek organizations at our school. We even transformed three classrooms into nightclubs for our after-school club activities! Before the first game of […]

Unfair Grade Deduction I’m really frustrated with my sociology teacher. She lowered my report card grade by two points due to my handwriting, even though it’s not part of the grading criteria and other students weren’t penalized for theirs. When I asked her before the exam if handwriting would be […]

Honors B or Advanced A? Advice Needed Hello everyone, I’m currently a sophomore at a highly regarded private school in Westchester. As a Middle-Eastern student from an upper-middle-class background, I’ve taken a rigorous course load this year that includes AP Biology combined with AP Environmental Science, AP Computer Science A, […]

Does anyone else feel demotivated when surrounded by straight-A students? I’m a freshman and have always been around exceptionally bright individuals. Growing up, I often felt like I fell short in terms of intelligence. Now, at my school, it seems like every student is a mini Einstein with straight A’s […]

I could really use some assistance. I’ve been putting in a lot of effort to succeed, but I’m still struggling. I have a private tutor, study for an hour each day, use Quizlet, and do my best to retain the information, but nothing seems to be clicking. Any advice would […]

AP Research Reading Comprehension Survey! I’m looking for non-AP students (those taking four or fewer AP classes) to participate in my survey. It will only take about two minutes to complete! While participation is optional, I would greatly appreciate your input, especially on the free-response questions, as I need more […]

Looking for the ultimate school dance playlist! As a teacher, I’m out of touch with what the current trends are in music. I could really use your help! What songs do you think should make the cut? We’ve gathered some suggestions from the students, but some lyrics were definitely a […]

Should I Consider Graduating Early? (Pros and Cons) I’m currently ranked 1 out of 477 as a sophomore, and if I graduate early, I’ll be a senior next year. Here’s what I’m weighing: Pros: One Year of Tuition Covered: Graduating early means I’ll get my first year at any public […]

I accidentally started snoring in class! At my school, we have this 30-minute block after each class where we can seek help with our studies or just catch up on some work. Most people use this time to relax and watch videos on their iPads or scroll through their phones […]