Schools and Colleges

Aiming for Columbia University As a sophomore, I find myself fixated on attending Columbia University. I can’t quite explain it—one day, I just decided that Columbia was the place for me. Every time I mention it or someone else brings it up, I feel this tightness in my chest that’s […]

What in the world?

Dual Enrollment in A&P at Clayton State I’m gearing up for a premed track in college and want to start taking relevant courses. So far, I’ve completed AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, and AP Biology. Next semester, I’m considering an asynchronous Dual Enrollment course in Anatomy and Physiology with Clayton State […]

Looking for inspiration for my senior quote! It’s due in two weeks, and I’m hoping to find something timeless and clever. Any suggestions?

Are your school counselors just as frustrating? My counselor is beyond useless, and it’s honestly mind-boggling. This year, our school decided to tighten the rules for the PE waiver. In the past, juniors and seniors could simply state that they were involved in a sport or concentration and wouldn’t have […]

Am I doing okay? I have a financial aid appointment scheduled for March 11, and I need to create a FAFSA account and complete the financial aid forms for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 school years, along with a federal loan application. How long does it typically take to set up […]

Substitute Teacher Experience When I was in my sophomore year, we had a substitute teacher who was probably in his early thirties, and he was by far the best sub I had. He was super nice! One day, I approached him with what I thought was a silly question, but […]

I feel a bit guilty about this, but I made a commitment to help with tech after I had to step back from the last show because of my dentist appointments. Now, though, I’m just not feeling motivated to help with this upcoming production. I promised a friend I would […]

Frustration with My Math Teacher! I need to vent about my math teacher—he just doesn’t explain things in a way that makes sense to me! Math has never come easily to me, and in this AP Precalculus class, I’m struggling to grasp even the basics. In fact, a good number […]