Schools and Colleges

Unbelievable grade reduction I can’t believe my sociology teacher dropped my report card grade by two points just because of my handwriting, which isn’t even a part of the grading criteria! No one else seemed to face penalties for their handwriting either. I specifically asked her before the exam if […]

B in Honors or A in Advanced? Hello everyone, I attend a highly-ranked, competitive private feeder school in Westchester. I’m a Middle-Eastern sophomore from an upper middle-class background, currently enrolled in AP Biology and AP Environmental Science in a combined class. Previously, I completed Biology in 9th grade and Chemistry […]

Has anyone else ever felt unmotivated from being surrounded by straight A students? As a freshman, I’ve always found myself in the company of exceptionally bright individuals, and I’ve often felt outmatched by their intellect. At my school, it seems like every student is a mini Einstein, all striving for […]

Can anyone help me? I feel like I’ve tried everything to succeed. I have a private tutor, I study for an hour each day, I use Quizlet, and I make an effort to memorize the material, but nothing seems to be working.

AP Research Reading Comprehension Survey! I’m seeking responses from non-AP students (those with 4 or fewer AP classes) for a quick survey that will take about 2 minutes to complete. While participation is optional, I would greatly appreciate your input, especially on the free-response questions, as I need more answers […]

Looking for the ultimate school dance playlist! As a teacher, I want to create an awesome selection of songs for our upcoming dance, but I’m not exactly in tune with what today’s students are jamming to. I’d love your help! What songs do you think should make the list? We’ve […]

Should I Consider Graduating Early? (Pros and Cons) I’m currently ranked 1 out of 477 as a sophomore, and graduating early would elevate me to senior status next year. Here are my thoughts: PROS: I would receive a year of tuition covered for any public university in my state, but […]

I’ve found myself snoring in class. At my school, there’s a 30-minute break after each class where we can either seek help for our studies or just chill during free time. Usually, when there’s nothing pressing to do, everyone tends to relax and scroll through their phones or watch videos […]

Taking a Week Off for Vacation: Will I Be Okay? This September, I’ll be missing a full week of school to go to Italy, and as I’ll be a sophomore, I’m feeling a bit anxious about keeping up with my studies. Fortunately, our school provides access to online resources where […]