<p>So this random person just decided to look at my hands and palm read without me asking. They were completely right about my character and it just made me really sad because that’s not what I needed to hear.</p>
<p>Fightthefuture, opinions, man. I personally hate the OS to the point where I installed Classic Shell, which is essentially a sort of Windows 8 overhaul that emulates 7.</p>
<p>Catchinginfinity, I kind of have the same issue, but more general. There’s this girl who ALWAYS asks me what my schedule is, what AP’s I’m taking, what EC’s I’m doing, etc. It gets on my nerves so much that I’ve just started being really mean to her. What would you guys do in this situation?</p>
<p>Also, catchinginfinity, I saw that you live in New York, and I’m curious. Do you happen to go to one of the specialized high schools (Stuy, Brooklyn Tech, Bronx Sci)? You don’t have to answer if you feel uncomfortable or anything.</p>
<p>Hey guys, you know one of those days when you’re exhausted with school work? I had an English quiz on Greek gods and goddesses (our class book is based on Greek mythology so all English teachers gave quizzes) and I bombed it. 
Def my lowest grade so far. I did study, but the quiz was way too hard. It’s upsetting how I’m in regualar English and cant keep up. This quiz grade is so far the only grade put into gradebook and it is a 40 point quiz I usually say i did really bad and end up with an 80, but this grade is in the low 50’s… Is it normal to feel this sad? Im actually about to tear up a bit even though im trying not to…</p>
<p>@imhkim, Well it’s normal for me lol. The same things happens to me in math classes. What you need to remember is that its only one grade, and you have A TON of time to improve your grade. Don’t fret!</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure someone asked this question recently, but do you think I should take the PSAT?</p>
<p>How do you guys take notes? I feel like mine are too specific and it takes me forever to take notes.</p>
<p>Aww, notes! Those things are cute!</p>
<p>AnimeFan: I’ve heard that taking the PSAT is good practice, so I’d consider taking it. I know I’ll be taking it.
Jawmess: To be completely honest, I hate taking notes…BUT, what I do is read whatever is on the board first, then take out the key points. Sometimes I’ll write the main idea and then below I’ll write the key points in bullets. I have a friend who finds it easier to just write everything down and then highlight the main ideas.</p>
<p>@sweetcupcake12- awww thanks so much! i feel better now (: thats so true though; one quiz grade wont ruin everything. i just dont want to leave a first impression as a student who doesnt study for quizzes :’( but its okay, let them think whatever they want.</p>
<p>TeamRocket - No, I don’t go to Stuy/Brooklyn Tech/Townsend/a specialized high school, haha 
You have to live in one of the boroughs to qualify for those schools, and I live a bit further away. I have a lot of friends who do though…I think you’d be surprised at how many kids in those schools AREN’T that bright. Before I knew people there, I’ve always had the impression that all of the students were super-geniuses…the teachers definitely are really really good, though.</p>
<p>imhkim - Sorry about that…focus more on what you learn and get out of the bad test grade as opposed to just the score itself. Don’t stress yourself out too much because this one grade will be so insignificant in a couple months!</p>
<p>@imhkim That’s me for math right now because quizzes and tests make up 70% of the grade so I’m like sinking in despair because tests are really hard LOL But honestly don’t fret! There’s so much time to make up your grade (it’s one quiz) before the semester ends and I believe you can do really really good!
@Animefan1998 I’m taking the PSAT this year and I think it’s good practice to take it so you know what to do for real PSAT in junior year and whatnot
@Jawmess I’m a conformist, I just copy down whatever the teacher writes down on slides/board/whatnot (but then their notes are always summarized/show the main details so it’s all good). When I have to do notes by myself and whatnot, I just get all the main and important details then copying down next what I think is important after that. Then, my mind wanders and scribbling begins.</p>
<p>LOL my school is ridiculously easy, so I don’t take notes. I did most of the HS math/sci I’m required to know now in like sixth or seventh grade, anyways.</p>
<p>Catchinginfinity, lol I agree with you on the brightness of the kids at most of those schools, but my cousin is actually a freshman at Stuy right now, and he’s told me of these insanely intelligent kids there. Stuy has a ton of competition, tbh. If I didn’t move away from New York, I could’ve attended a spec high school I know I definitely could’ve beaten my cousin on the SHSAT and would’ve bagged Stuy.
But, I do live in a relatively non competitive area now, so I guess that works out in my benefit a bit. Easier to get to Intel ISEF :D</p>
<p>As for taking the PSAT, you might as well. I mean, it isn’t hurting you, but it might not do you much good, either. I hear they’re changing the PSAT/SAT next year, so…</p>
<p>@catchinginfinity- aww thanks so much! and im trying not to stress too much!</p>
<p>@anterograde- aww thanks to you too! same goes for you too; good luck! the class average for my quiz was a 58 (cant believe my grade was lower than average…) and my teacher is giving us the same exact requiz tomorrow! the higher grade will be our grade for that quiz, so i gotta study my butt off this time!</p>
<p>@TeamRocket - Yeah, Stuy is kind of ridiculous when it comes to competition. I heard that college - even HYPSM - is a breeze after 4 years there. I feel like I would go insane if I went to that school.</p>
<p>The reason I have the impression that they’re not really THAT extraordinarily smart is because I went to this SAT prep place over the summer and the majority of kids there went to one of those spec schools, and the scores they got on the practice tests weren’t that impressive…</p>
<p>Has anyone ever read Lord of the Flies? My English class just started reading it yesterday. What are your opinions on it?</p>
<p>I read it a few years ago. I don’t remember much about the book but it’s not all that bad.</p>
<p>I think I’m going to self study an AP this year. My counselor wasn’t against it and said they could order the test if the school didn’t offer it. Now I just have to come up with the money for all the test I’m planning on taking.</p>
<p>@letmeseetheworld - What are you planning on self-studying? Your parents make you pay for the tests you take yourself? I guess I’m lucky.</p>
<p>I tried taking a nap yesterday and I woke up today. 5PM-4AM and no homework done. #sadlyfe</p>
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<p>Comparative Gov and I’m thinking about one of the Economic ones but I feel like I need to get a better idea of what the subject is really like to see if it’s something I want to invest my time in. I really like Comparative Gov though plus I’m already taking U.S Gov. My parents don’t make me pay for them; I just don’t want to put too much of a burden on them. My sister is also taking 4 and their $90 each at my school. Right now, I want to use whatever money I may get for Christmas to atleast pay for one test or part of one.</p>