Schools and Colleges

Feeling a bit overwhelmed, to be honest. As a sophomore, I have my sights set on attending either UPenn or CMU, but I’m unsure about my major—it will likely be something in the STEM field. Lately, though, I’ve been feeling quite behind my peers. By the time I reach 12th […]

Considering AP Seminar I’m planning to take AP Seminar during my sophomore year (next year) and I’ll be participating in the mandatory writing assessment for the application on March 6th. While I’ve had some challenges with public speaking and presenting, I believe I’ve improved and gained more confidence over time. […]

I surprisingly attended all my classes for two consecutive days. It feels odd!

What’s ELA really all about, though?

Here’s my ultimate 10/10 music playlist! What do you think it reveals about me? Just to share, I’m 18!

School Dance Dilemma: Navigating Friendships Hey everyone, I need some advice about an upcoming school dance in March. As a freshman, I’m feeling a bit lost after losing my closest friends over the summer. They ended our friendship and said it was my fault, even though I’m still not sure […]

Sports Survey for AP Research Hello everyone! I’m currently working on my AP Research project and I’m in need of more responses. I’m reaching out to athletes in this subreddit for assistance. My research focuses on how early specialization in a particular sport (ages 13 and under) impacts athletes’ performance […]

I’m currently struggling in my chemistry class, where I have a C+ and find it difficult to grasp the material. My teacher, who is 70 years old, seems a bit out of touch and often spends a significant portion of class talking to herself or trying to recall where we […]

Why do I struggle so much with math? Right now, I’m taking honors Algebra 2 and Trigonometry, and I can’t wrap my head around why my grades are so low. I’ve been putting in hours of study time—stayed up until 1 AM the night before my test and got up […]