So I live in Ohio and every time I tell someone here that I’m applying to UMich they throw a tantrum like sorry you care about football more than academics but I can’t relate tbh
Still haven’t starting writing my essays or finalized a college list or anything really. I just found out my school is forcing me to switch counselors so now I have to figure out when to meet this woman and get her up to speed on my quickly so she can help.
Hi. I’m a mom and sometimes I read the kids post. I saw Hamlon’s post about the Missouri travel advisory and I never heard of anyone issuing a travel advisory so I googled it. I got an article from US News & World Report, which said that the advisory was put in place because Missouri recently changed its laws on what someone who feels that they were discriminated against in the workplace or housing market has to prove, in order for a court to find that there was discrimination. Here’s the quote,
“Legislation, signed into law in June by Republican Gov. Eric Greitens and taking effect Aug. 28, will make it tougher to prove workplace and housing discrimination in court. People suing for discrimination will be required to demonstrate that a protected class such as race, gender, age or ability was the “motivating factor” for disciplinary action from an employer. Under current law, employees must only prove their protected class contributed to an employer’s decision to fire, discipline or refuse to hire them. The new law also caps the amount of damages an employer must pay based on the company’s size and bars people from suing some individuals, such as a supervisor, for discrimination.”
So, this travel advisory was NOT put in place because it was deemed dangerous to travel there, but instead to protest a piece of legislation. That being said, you have to ask yourself whether you want to join that protest, and also why there was that legislative change.
I just went to church for the first time in months… It was a very relaxing and reflective experience. I know this is a small thing, but it’s helped me finally internalize a lot of motivational tips that I easily ignored when I was feeling down. Since summer began, I’ve been unhealthily obsessing over inadequacy and regrets. I was/am jealous of how everyone seems to be amazingly talented, overflowing with confidence, and certain of their life goals.
I know I’ll never get over my insecurities entirely, but I know that the things I want to accomplish will just take more time and determination. I’m going to practice art and workout every day again, I’ll try to learn piano and Japanese online, I’ll keep trying new things that I’ve always wanted to do. I’m on a motivation high rn, so I’m sure I’ll stumble and want to quit often… I’ll try to keep pushing and remember that I can always start again.
You guys on CC are all so amazing. My classmates are too. I’ve been comparing myself and dragging myself down for too long though. I’m awed by all of the effort you guys have put into life and I’m trying to use that as inpiration, instead of a source of deprecation. I’ll do my best to be proud of my own accomplishments as well. By acceptance time I hope I can overcome all of my bitterness to wholeheartedly congratulate all of you guys because you all deserve it.
I know it’s a little late to start working hard, but now I’m not going to stop! I’m going for a run now…! 
@ak2018 Just watched it! Looks really interesting
If you’re really interested in Calculus, I’d recommend buying your own Calculus textbook (preferably the same textbook that your school uses) and read the content then do the questions for a couple hours (2 - 3 hours +/-) every day.
You’d be far ahead of everyone in your class, your Calculus teacher will be really impressed (especially when you ask a question about a more advanced topic to the teacher!), and you’ll easily get really nice marks on assignments/tests because you’ll already know the material. And, if you already taught yourself the material in the course, you won’t have to do any studying aside from short reviews in knowing the format of the questions being tested, as you did all the “studying” beforehand.
@agentaquastar I don’t know if you are religious but through this time I find that God is going to put me where he wants to put me. We all have different purposes in life and different paths that will get us there.
I also find church very relaxing mainly because it helps me come back to my core beliefs and most of the time the pastor/preacher is talking about something that relates to me and my life. Also I find that whenever I go to church my week is so much better because I am centered and it helps me direct my eyes back to the Lord.
If anyone ever wants to talk about faith, especially through this hard time I am so open to talking with any of ya’ll! Just PM and I will get back to your ASAP.
@melvin123 Sorry, if I didn’t clarify. I never posted that it was dangerous to travel there. I just couldn’t imagine myself living in a state for 4 years that is willing to pass legislation of this sort. My refusal to go to Missouri stems from personal protest instead of fear.
@Hamlon idk when you changed your profile pic, but I just noticed. I like it!
i’m really struggling to find people to look over my college essays. sigh.
@snowfairy137 Thanks! Currently a really big fan of Lianne La Havas.
@cliffnotes Tumblr might be a good place to start. There’s this girl at Stanford rn willing to read over essays. PM me if you want her blog address.
PSA if you guys get people here or over the internet to read your essays make sure they have a good background (like many posts on CC) so that people don’t steal your essays!!
@Hamlon no worries. You didn’t say that it was dangerous to travel there, you just said the NAACP issued a travel advisory. I’m used to the US State Department definition for a travel advisory, which means it’s unsafe to travel. I’d call this one a “travel protest”. I totally understand trying to force change through economic impact.
I can’t argue with you for not wanting to spend college in an area that is prejudiced. I’m concerned, though, that there are fewer and fewer places to go. It seems like there is prejudice against one group or another almost everywhere I look. Hearts need to change. And I think the only way to change is one heart at a time, through getting to know and like people who are different. So it’s not so easy to have an “us” and a “them”. It’s hard to do that when the “them” is your lab partner or roommate or teammate etc. and you realize what a great guy/girl that person is.
Sorry for getting all serious. I don’t mean to hijack your thread!
@BioRocksMySocks @snowfairy137 Thanks. I already learned limits so it should be a review for me too.
So I actually got confirmation from the head of the guidance department that my online AP Computer Science A class starts the same day as school starts. I’m so excited to further expand on my Computer Science knowledge especially after SAMS. To get prepared for the class, my online teacher said to get a prep book. Which one do you recommend? Also, does anyone have any tips for succeeding in the class? The teacher herself is actually really good and I don’t have any concerns about the course in terms of feeling like I’m alone since she’s already been deemed really helpful. The way the class will be structured will be that for 2 to 3 days, we read our provided textbook, and we code for the rest of the week.
Also, my old counselor is actually still going to be around next year, but as a volunteer, bless her heart. I emailed her and she said she’s more than happy to write me a recommendation.
Also, I just sent in my application for the VASTS program as the app opened yesterday. Even though I just completed VESSS, I’m so excited to see what my third college class on Aerospace Engineering and Technology will entail!
If you guys know any 10th, 11th, or 12th graders from VA who might be interested, just PM me for the link.
Oh my God guys I am so depressed.
I feel like a huge failure. I keep failing. Over and over and over. I don’t know how to move on. Not in school BTW, at competitions. I know I’m good. But something just keeps happening.
Accepted to Discover Swarthmore!!!
Congrats @Hamlon
Just scheduled an interview with the University of Rochester!!
@gigichuck I used to feel that way when I would mess up vocal auditions. I took a moment to think about whether I was doing all this for myself or other people. Since I loved what I was doing, I just kept going at it whether I failed or not.
@Hamlon I was going to say something similar, but you already had. Congrats on Swarthmore! I’m so nervous to get my WOW decision tomorrow. Most of the fly-ins I’m applying to have early September to late October deadlines, so this will be my first fly-in acceptance, or rejection. :)) I have actually decided to give CMU a second chance and will apply to the Celebration of Diversity fly-in and since they’re giving priority to SAMS alum, I’ll probably be accepted. I’m just waiting for the fly-in app to open.