Schools and Colleges

A fellow student has passed away. As a senior, this news hits hard. Over the weekend, another senior lost his life. I didn’t know him personally—I can’t even picture his face or remember his last name—but I can’t shake the thoughts of what happened. From what I’ve gathered, he was […]

High school applications Can someone please share if they also got accepted into CTEA (Engineering)? I feel like I’m the only one who got in!

Sailing Farther From Shore

Are national honors really worth pursuing? I’m considering applying for national honors, but I’ve heard mixed opinions. Many say it’s not that impressive, can be quite time-consuming, and might not be worth the investment. What are your thoughts? Also, do you know if there are scholarship opportunities in Europe? I’m […]

Severe Senioritis Setting In I’m officially over high school. Senior year is way more hyped than it actually is. “It’ll be a blast,” they told me, but honestly, it’s just dull. I’m completely lacking in motivation and energy. I submitted my college applications in early October and received my acceptance […]

Transitioning to Public School I’m a homeschooled girl about to enter my freshman year of high school in public school, thanks to my parents’ decision. I struggle with pretty intense social anxiety, which has escalated to the point where I’ve experienced panic attacks in crowded places. My parents believe this […]

Do you enjoy listening to something while you work? I would love your input in this brief survey! Hey everyone! Could you take a moment to share your preferences on what you like to listen to while focusing on your tasks? Your feedback would mean a lot to me! Audio […]

How challenging is the AP Human Geography exam? I’m sorry if this is a common question, but I’m curious about the difficulty level of the APHG exam. To give you some context, I currently have a 98 in the class and have performed well on tests and assignments overall. I […]

Hey Europeans on this subreddit, what’s high school like for you? I’m interested in how your experiences differ from those in American high schools.