College Essays
The thought of school makes sitting on my bed grounded sound like fun. The work that they give you seems to me like a student at Harvard University would struggle with. And not only that nobody around knows what to do. So you know what I am stuck with? A deep… deep… DEEP… wish to […]
While children in special education programs from kindergarten are given alternative criteria for promotion to the next grade, these alternative criteria end when students move onto high school. Giving students alternative criteria earlier in their education fails to prepare them for the challenges they will face later in their academic careers. Students who take special […]
I’ve been at a private school for most of my life. It’s a great school with amazing exams results and students getting into the top universities. However, my whole life I’ve never felt like I’ve fit in! I was always bottom of my class and my grades were always lower than everyone else’s. This would […]
Wouldn’t you be tired of wearing the same outfit over and over again? I know I would be. I believe no kid should be forced to wear a uniform because it takes their personality away. Why should students all dress the same? Should they act the same to? How does it help the school? 40% […]
Some people my age have no idea where they want to go from high school. I on the other hand, have most of my future already planned out based off of goals, hopes, and dreams. Knowing what I want to do with my life relieves a lot of stress and worry. I have no idea […]
I used to think that guys are the ones who seek physical pleasure and strip away a girl’s virginity. However, the willingness to let loose and give in to a blissful evening before marriage is as powerful for girls. In college, I witness this every day. The elevator divides the girls on my floor; the […]
My backpack, which I have used since sixth grade, is an essential tool to my school life. I need, require, and love my backpack. It holds everything, from my binder to books to folders to more books to projects and everything in between. It holds it all. I would not exist without it. I would […]
September, 15th, 2011 I am a student in high school I look just like everyone else, but I am different in many ways, I have challenges that I have to face daily. I am in the special education program; I personally have trouble with tests. There are so many different factors that I have no […]
I am a senior and participate in several parts of the music program including Fine Arts Club, choir, music theory, and an independent study. I am thankful to be part of a program with a number of dedicated and hardworking students; I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in these activities the past three years. However, I […]
More and more U. S. high school graduates are following the British trend of taking a “gap year” between high school and college because of its many practical benefits. Becoming more focused on a goal, becoming more mature, and better job prospects after graduation are just a few of the great reasons to take a […]
There are three main Universities in Arizona. 1st is U of A which is credited for having the largest science program in Arizona. ASU is the largest University in Arizona. Last but not least is NAU which is the cheapest of the 3. Each of these Universities has their benefits and are better for certain […]
We hear questions about what our plans for the future are by what seems as too many people, but there’s a reason these questions are being asked. The real question is how many students know the answers? An important question that is commonly asked to students is “what colleges are you interested in?” And along […]
Girls are better at school than boys It seems that boys have always been on top of the class. But that is not the case any more females have earned themselves a position ahead of boys.This is my debate essay that girls are better at school than boys. Organization, A majority of girls are able […]
#1: Waking up for school- “Johnny, time to wake up!” your mom shouts as you roll over and shove a pillow over your head. “Johnny, wake up!” This time she comes into the room and turns on the light. You give a monotone groan and go back to sleep. “Johnny! WAKE UP!” This time she […]
Should cell phones be allowed in schools? I mean cell phones are nice to have. But at times they shouldn’t be allowed in certain places. Sometimes they also can interrupt a teacher’s direction or even work. The three reasons why I think cell phones shouldn’t be allowed in schools is that they cause disruptions, gets […]
Stress is a not an abnormal or bizarre feeling to students across the globe. We’ve all felt it at one point or another. School has got students feeling nervous, tense, worried and it’s not healthy. Part of this anxiety has got to do with the nutty standardized tests issued by the state. If you’re anything […]
Would you like to spend the rest of your life paying for college?Of course not.All parents want their child or children to attend college, but will exorbitant tuition keep them from it?Tuition is so expensive it will cost parents an arm and a leg, and it is steadily rising.As colleges’ tuition increases, attendance drops and […]
CAs the days go by, new available jobs are open that do not necessarily require upper-level education. In other words, jobs that do not need a college degree of some sort, will not get you very far in life. There are educational, societal, religious ,and political benefits when it comes to having an upper-level education. […]
There has always been a simple code to success, get good grades, get into a good college, and then apply for a good job. Then again, today is the 21st century where some high school drop outs become over night millionaires through the internet. Recently there has become a growing controversy whether getting into a […]
“C’mon, we’re almost there!” My legs and arms were shaking. Sweat was tripping down my face. Every step felt like thousands of needles are sinking into my legs. I couldn’t take it. By that time I had three blisters on each foot. It felt like I was in Sahara! Thinking that the weather will be […]
Everyone is scared about leaving high school and becoming an adult and having real responsibilities, but in reality the scariest part of life is actually the years you spend struggling and working through high school. I’m not trying to say that high school isn’t a great social experience and we need it to prepare us […]
Have you ever pondered why people involved in arts tend to be generally more intelligent and successful? The reason for this is being active in music, art, drama, ect. has many benefits that come along with it. Arts & music should stay in public schools because it helps kids stay better focused in class, keeps […]
Since the tragic Sandy Hook Massacre in 2012, one hundred forty two additional school shootings have been carried out in the United States alone. This averages to one school shooting every week. It is a terrible fact of modern American life that school shootings are becoming commonplace. However, many of the policies enacted during such […]
There are two types of people in this world: the strivers and the naturally talented. The strivers are the ones who work hard for what they want to achieve. The naturally talented already have what it takes to achieve their goal. Although the debate of whether or not hard work is more important than talent […]
Ah, exams. I feel like I’ve been preparing for them my entire life, or at least, ever since I entered the seventh grade. Not just any exams, but one big series of exams in particular- GCSEs. My teachers in the various schools I’ve been to (three in four years-we move a lot) continuously bring the […]
All parents want their child to succeed to the best of their abilities in school. So, why do parents allow kids to work part-time jobs during the school year; distracting them from their studies? Endless studies and articles exist describing the negative effects that part-time jobs have on teenagers. Although teens may experience some benefits […]
It has come to my attention that people think I am smart. They ask for my ACT score and roll their eyes with envy. They ask for my GPA and raise their eyebrows. After this encounter, they either like me more, or like me less. Because to them, I am my grades. To them, I […]
School: We all have to deal with it at sometime in our life. Many people say the main focus is learning and education, but I see many different things going on in my school. I go to middle school, so I’m at the ‘dramatic age’ as my mom would say it. But drama and danger […]
Students should be able to use phones in school because in my one class, we can use our phones to do research and it’s easier that way. Turning in essays or school work on phones can be faster because when someone is done writing an essay, they can turn it in online instead of children […]
Which is more significant? The student with a 4.0 GPA, or a wide receiver who scores four touchdowns in a state championship game? Neither person is more accomplished than the other for attaining such a goal. These accomplishments are at such different ends of the spectrum. However, in almost all non-professional sports, athletes must meet […]
