Schools and Colleges

Is it strange to be in your underwear after a workout, or is it no big deal? I tend to wear my sweatpants under my jeans at school to avoid being in my underwear in the locker room. With the weather heating up quickly (thanks, global warming—goodbye, winter!), I’m finding […]

Has anyone else noticed an increase in overt racism in their school? I’m not referring to offhand jokes; I’m talking about a significant rise in real, harmful racism. It’s puzzling to see this happening—I’m curious if it’s influenced by outside factors or other people. I’ve especially seen a lot of […]

Need Help Approaching a Girl… There’s this girl I really like, and I want to approach her and express my feelings, but I’m feeling really anxious about it. A lot of people keep saying, “Just talk to her!” but my mind keeps telling me, “What if she thinks I’m weird?” […]

Will my classes help me get into good universities? I’ve been studying in the IB program for most of my life, but during my freshman year, my parents decided to move to the United States for my education. Since I’m attending a Catholic school, some IB subjects aren’t available. Do […]

AP Classes for Junior Year I’m currently a sophomore selecting my classes for junior year, and I have five required AP courses: AP Literature, AP Language, AP Precalculus, AP World History, and AP Biology. I’m considering taking AP World History as a dual enrollment course. Additionally, I have the option […]

Support a high school student by participating in this quick survey about celebrity fan accounts! (Must be 18+ and currently following a fan account on a social media platform) Hi there! I’m Erin, a high school student enrolled in an AP research class. For my project, I’m looking to explore […]

Brag Sheet Can I highlight my challenges and how I overcame them with the help of this teacher?

Is this acceptable? Hey everyone! In our English class, we’re currently watching The Notebook (2004) as part of a small assignment. It’s labeled as a love story, but honestly, I’m not seeing any real love in it. The film features Allie and Noah, who fall in love, but most of […]

Should I choose AP World History as my first AP course? I wasn’t able to take AP Human Geography as my first AP because my middle school case manager—who helps accommodate individuals with disabilities, like myself with ASD—didn’t allow it. Now I’m feeling a bit anxious about taking AP World […]