The Academic Thread

[Mhera]

@Sage: That was very good

@Mhera: Do you think your school load will pick up soon?  Also, what do you mean about the running?

Hopefully. If it doesn't I'll probably just jump ahead myself, though it kinda annoys my mom when I mess with her schedules I'm running cross country this year, and the practices are in the afternoon. Given the heat, I push harder than I probably should and pay for it later.

[Banya]

I don't know. I find myself to be better at short stories, however, then I am at long pieces of writing. (this is why the first, say, five chapter of my first forum fanfic were so unconnected)

Mmm.  They were a little hard to follow, but I think that also had to do with reading them in segments.  That's just how it is. 
You say 'first.'  Does this mean you're writing or have written other forum fanfics?

[Hickory]

I said first as in it was the first fanfic I'd written, I'm in the process of the sequel right now.

[Wylder Treejumper]

Thank you James, and I know how you feel because I had "junioritis"

Then apparently I had 3^rdgrader-itis or some such thing. I've been trying to get out of school as long as I've been in it! The only reason I go is because, well, it's awfully hard to support a family without a good education. As much as I would love to go live out in the woods like a wildman...

Anyways, my schedule is crazy. It's supposed to look like this when I come home:
1. Read seminary scripture assignment
2. Do homework
3. Practice violin
4. Go biking/ Go to the pool
5. Write/Work on other skill

Lately it looks like this:
1. Read seminary scripture assignment
2. Do homework
3. Eat dinner
4. Do homework until late
5. Sleep
6. Get up at 5am to do more homework before seminary
7. Do homework in class and at lunch so I can turn it in next period

Etc. It kind of... sucks. But whatever. Two more years. Then I can go relax... on my mission

[Skyblade]

Sage, I forgot to answer your question

I enjoy flute, but I've been tired lately and playing an instrument requires energy. Also, the band warm ups are getting repetitive. This is my 5th year playing them

[Hickory]

Sage, I forgot to answer your question

I enjoy flute, but I've been tired lately and playing an instrument requires energy. Also, the band warm ups are getting repetitive. This is my 5th year playing them

Mmmmm, I found that was the case the the public school I used to go to. Do you have a private tutor?

[Skyblade]

Ah. Well, playing an instrument in itself is a blessing Yes I have a private tutor, and she's the best.

What do you do with your viola? (You play viola, I believe)

[Hickory]

Good. You can't be accepted into any large important orchestras without a private tutor. (Just saying. It looks good on the resume.)

I don't have a set course for my tutoring, though we get to do plenty of Bach, with some Suzuki mixed in.

[Skyblade]

Haha Do you like viola?

Anyway, AMAZING NEWS. My dad called literally minutes ago. His news? I don't have to retake the SAT! He said he's noticed my stress (no duh ) and wants to alleviate it. Since I have my 33 ACT score, I can just use that for colleges. There's no need for both a good ACT and SAT score.

AND GUESS WHAT? I should get a ribbon for overachievement! My parents said I don't have to retake the ACT, but I decided to SO I CAN GET A HIGHER SCORE!

Er, I'm really hyped. I prefer ACT over SAT, to be honest. This is a lot off my back. Maybe my depression will get better.

[Wylder Treejumper]

HAH! I told you the ACT was better! I took it two years ago.

Oh, by the way, great job! I may have been carried away by my "I told you so" mode...

I'm doing something similar. Ridiculously similar, actually. I also happen to be retaking the ACT. Twice, actually, because I paid to retake it and then found out I will take it again for free through the school...

In all seriousness, great job, though! If I remember correctly from my score report, that's 99th percentile!

[Skyblade]

Thank you, Wylder! I bet you'll do very well. Seriously.

I don't think 33 out of 36 is 99th percentile, but it's nothing to sneeze at.

[Wylder Treejumper]

No, you're incorrect. I just ran to my desk and got my score report, and it definitely says that a 33 is 99th percentile in the US. Unless test-takers have gotten significantly smarter in the past two years, you're right up there at the top. Show a little more pride in yourself!

[James Gryphon]

I looked the subject up online earlier, and if those sites are accurate, 99th is supposed to be about right.

If PrepScholar is correct, there are only about 5 colleges in the country where 33 on the ACT isn't good enough to give you a chance.

[Skyblade]

Wow, thank you, Wylder. I truly appreciate it What score did you get, by the way? I bet it's great!

Thank you, James Well, maybe retaking a 33 is overkill. I am pretty busy, but I might be able to fit in ACT studying I'll talk to my school counselor about it; I'll have to make a decision soon.

[James Gryphon]

Well, maybe retaking a 33 is overkill.

Maybe?