Schools and Colleges

Hey everyone! As a high school senior, I just had this realization while listening to music that I’m at the same age as the stars I used to look up to on Disney when I was a kid. I’m graduating this year! At the same time, I can’t shake off […]

I’m so looking forward to summer! As a junior, I’m really feeling the burnout now… I can’t wait for it to be over!

Why do people who don’t know me tend to avoid conversations with me? Is it because I’m Black (culturally Ashkenazi Jewish) but don’t have an African American accent? Or maybe it’s because I’m unusually tall? 😂 I’ve had some odd experiences—people mistaking me for being autistic, treating me like I’m […]

Can someone please give me some tough love to keep me from skipping class tomorrow? Normally, I’d just blow it off, but I already have 80 absences. Plus, I have two tests I need to attend class for and a guidance counseling appointment. I really need the motivation to show […]

Is it possible to improve my GPA at this point? Currently, I’m right at the 50th percentile at my school. I didn’t take my studies seriously during the first year and a half, resulting in an unweighted GPA of 3.5 (weighted 4.37). Initially, I didn’t have any post-high school aspirations, […]

How to Transform 3D Printing into an Extracurricular Activity I’m passionate about creating 3D models and bringing them to life through 3D printing, and I’m interested in turning this hobby into an extracurricular that could enhance my college applications. So far, I’ve designed three models and shared them on Makerworld. […]

Subject: Help Me Choose an Elective! I’m torn between two electives: Popular Music Ensemble and Music Theory, and I could use some advice. Here’s a brief overview of each course: Popular Music Ensemble: This course invites students to dive into contemporary genres like pop, rock, and R&B. You’ll collaboratively create […]

I’m feeling really down about a situation I messed up. I was talking to this girl (17F) as a 17M, and we hit it off right away. Everything seemed to be going perfectly. We flirted for a week, and then had a great date at an ice skating rink. But […]

AP Research Quiz! https://forms.office.com/r/fZsqnNyBHG Today marks my final day of data collection, and I’m looking for a few more responses! Participation in extracurricular activities isn’t a requirement, but it would be beneficial if you are or have been involved. Thank you so much for your help!