College Essays
The only thing that is possibly better than food is sleep, so why aren’t students getting enough of it? With high school starting at 8:30 AM every day of the week (Monday being the only exception), teens are waking up before their bodies are ready to be up. As Thomas Dekker once said, “Sleep is […]
High School students collectively needs to take a quick second for a breather. Students and teachers alike should all consciously calm down and relax. Walking down the halls I’ve never seen so many distressed facial expressions at once. As a senior in a public New York high school I think its safe to say I […]
We all have THAT teacher. You know, the one that no one likes and has zero clue as to why they are still around. The reasons are endless. “She’s mean.” “He talks to loud. ” “She is such a pushover.” “Her class is useless, what’s the point?” While all these things may be true, why […]
The final chapter of high school also known as Senior Year is the last year of high school. It can be one of the most stressful years ever. We push ourselves to pass all our classes. We also struggle as the school year comes to an end, but all that hard work and struggle pays […]
Nowadays, education claims a steep price tag. You have in your department store the necessities — socks, underwear, shoes, shirts, pants. Enough to suffice. This is your high school degree.In the center of this store lies your jackets, dresses, suits, accessories, all the extra amenities. This is your college degree. As the decades progress, minimum […]
Dedication is defined as “the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose. ” Over the last few years I’ve realized that talent only goes so far in achieving my goals. I have been very lucky to have been gifted in the ability to do well in school and perform well in […]
Have you ever wondered why, exactly, words like geek and nerd and smarty-pants and teacher’s pet evolved? The teachers praise the Gifted Children. They don’t even have to be Gifted. Just a little smarter than everyone else. Is that everyone else’s fault? Did you know that if you are praised, you automatically do better in […]
Dear Ben, I’ve been hearing about this Pajama Jam Dance. What’s it all about? Should I go? What should I wear? Sincerely, A Timid Tiger Dear Timid Tiger, Of course you should go. It’s a great opportunity to hang out with your friends outside of class and maybe even meet a girl or two! If […]
I want you to imagine this: you’re a skydiver perched at the edge of a precipice. You’ve been fitted with enormous, fluttering gold nylon wings. The wind is perfect, the sky cerulean blue and cloudless, and you are ready to go. But just as you’re about to push off of the ground, three flying instructors […]
If you’re a music student (theatre, band, orchestra), have you ever wondered why the people in sports have an easier time finding schools to commit to, or finding scholarship opportunities? Well that’s because they have scouts. Scouts go out to meets, games, and tournaments representing colleges or universities. They pick out talents to ask them […]
The people of Earth usually lack some sort of control; whether it’s not having control over an actual object or something like an emotion. Most people lack what is called self-control. The definition of self-control is the “control or restraint of oneself or one’s actions, feelings, etc.” A perfect display of self-control is at the […]
Mondays are the worst days for teachers to give tests. The least important reason for not having tests on Mondays is many of us are social beings and we like to be around friends all weekend because we don’t have time to socialize during the week. By socializing with friends it gets in the way […]
Imagine having your mom or dad as you teacher and staying at home to learn. You don’t get to meet anyone new because you aren’t in a public school and you don’t know what it is like to learn in a public environment. There are many disadvantages to homeschooling, including the eventual transition to public […]
Food, a basic necessity of life, has grown to become an important component of life in regards to social aspects, culture, and well-being. As children interact with different foods, they begin to develop life long food associations that will affect their eating habits which in turn influence their ability to function and their growth. In […]
One of the many things to worry about as a third year in high school is Junioritis. It is basically Senioritis, but you caught it a little early. In the beginning of the year, you would feel so motivated. In fact you would feel so motivated that you would want to aim for straight A’s, […]
In some countries, such as the USA, Canada, England and Mexico, homeschooling is a very common decision that parents make concerning their children. In Brazil it is not that common. However, in the last three years the number of children who don’t go to school increased a lot. Today there are more than a thousand […]
do you think having bad grades determine wheather you are dumb or smart? Personally, I do not think that having bad grades or only one grade determines if you are dumb or not because you can be going thru a though time and not focuse, not do work or nothing and this leads to having […]
As William Julius Wilson, an American sociologist, once said, “But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance” (William). Unfortunately, SAT scores majorly determine whether students get into their desired college […]
Have you ever wondered about what university you want to study in or what you would like to be when you grow up? Probably a scientist, professor, or a pilot? I would be a businessman. Most people, especially during their young ages, may not be interested about the topic. However, I find it very important […]
To Kill a Mockingbird may be one of the most controversial books in American history. Many people across the globe revere it as a historical relic that clearly illustrates the racial injustice of 20th century America. On the other hand, some believe that the book is praised too highly and may hide a secret racist […]
School. When you start it is feels easy although as you get older it becomes a living hell! I mean trust me, I go through it about every day! When it comes to school there are no real strategies, tricks or tips that you can get from your family, friends or teachers. No. But what […]
Middle school is the worst part of your years in school. The first reason why middle school is so bad is because the teachers start treating you like a high school student because they want you to be prepared. When you didn’t turn in your homework on time, they will give you a detention early […]
Dear Ben, I love writing books, but I am too afraid to show them to my friends or put my name on them because I don’t want to be criticized. I want my books to be read, but if they are bad, I don’t want people to mock me for it. What should I do […]
My dad once told me, “When you find your passion, you will see that your whole world will change. Your grades will get better, and you’ll know what to do for the rest of your life.” My parents wanted me to go to college and be a success – they wanted me to make a […]
Every day, I wake up at 6:30am, pry myself out of bed, shove my homework in my backpack, and leave for school. I go without breakfast, teeth brushing, enough sleep, and struggle not to be late. For the small amount of amazing morning people, I imagine there are no problems. But for the rest of […]
School uniforms…many believe that they unify the school in a way that everyone looks the same, no differences. These days, girls are wearing inappropriately short shirts and pants/shorts and guys wear baggy clothes to the extent that their boxers are showing. Not that I don’t like showing who I truly am and being able to […]
What do you think of when you hear cheerleader? You think of the mean girls, smart girls, or the dume ones. You think of all the stereo types don’t you? Well none of them are true to what every cheerleader is like. At my school a our cheer caption is taking three college classes on […]
Tips for succeeding in National History Day Preparation: • Be sure to pick a topic that interests you so the research will not feel like a chore • Finding a variety of sources will be extremely beneficial (ex: books, websites, newspaper articles, and interviews; do not use only e-sources). • Always annotate sources along the […]
In an ideal world, parents would talk openly and honestly with their teenagers about sex. However, the truth is that most parents don’t provide their children with the most essential armor: information. Instead they instill antiquated values that some contend “break more easily than latex condoms. ” In this case, that easily broken value is […]
There are many challenges with school, things like waking up early enough to get there on time is a problem for many. For one getting up at 6 in the morning is difficult for many young adults. It has many effects on kids things like, getting an insufficient number of hours to sleep, and stress […]
