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LIFE: School

"Everything I learned in high school" A graduating senior reflects

I'm graduating high school in less than a month, which is absolutely crazy to say. After years of anticipation, the season I've always waited for is finally here. Soon, I'll kinda be an adult (what?!). Naturally, this period of change...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm fed up with being called a geek"

Dear Carol, My friends and I are always made fun of for being good students. We’re called “geeks” and “nerds” just because we get good grades and score well on tests. Part of the problem is that we’re in the Gifted...

LIFE: School

Bouncing back: What to do if you fail a test

No one wants to fail a test, but sometimes you just don't excel on every exam. It happens to everyone, and trust us, it's not the end of the world (even though it can feel like it). The good thing...
LIFE: Dear Carol

What to do when your parents are obsessed with your grades

Dear Carol, All my parents care about are grades. Last report card, I got a C in math. I thought they were going to kill me. Whenever I try to talk to them about how I feel, they yell at me...

LIFE: School

Slay your finals: 20 ways to get all A's

No, we’re not making you sit at your desk and study for eight hours straight a night. It’s more about approaching your classes and HW with a new attitude and some sharp, work-better techniques. 1. Think for yourself. Independence is the...
LIFE: Dear Carol

Dear Carol, how do I balance my workload?

Dear Carol, I'm in highschool now and have so much homework. I'm an A student, but my workload overwhelms me. I barely have any free time because I don't work fast. I also haven't been able to get to bed at...

LIFE: All About You

YOLO, babe! 5 easy things to do right *now*

Sometimes it feels like all you want to do is grow up. You can't wait to do whatever you want and be who you want to be. That’s all well and good, but what's not is getting so caught up...
LIFE: School

Why you should raise your hand in class, *even* if you're nervous

Are you a little shy when it comes to raising your hand in class? If so, that’s *totally* normal. We’ve been there. With all attention on you, it can be intimidating to speak up—especially when participation counts toward your final...