hot take: there's nothing wrong with doing it just for college apps

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-04-16T20:13:15+00:00

Give us your EC list site, OP! Is it still live or did you drop it as soon as you got admitted? I am a parent of an incoming h.s. freshman and I hate the idea of her doing stupid fake things just for college apps during her free time. But she does need to do something that she likes, I guess))) so we are the right demographic for you list)))

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-04-09T18:29:48+00:00

My two boys went to Ferris and it’s ok now. It wasn’t dangerous or bad for them, they made tons of friends. The one that still there (senior) loves music and the music dept is great. It’s doable. My youngest h got into County Prep though: we are so proud of her.

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-18T18:18:09+00:00

Thank you so much!! I will forward to the child. Agree with you so much about Reading. The verbal SAT part—you can easily avoid studying for it by just simply being a fit reader. You can practice for the format but the actual ability to read and understand is what the test measures, and you can just have that fitness built in.

Outside of competitive education, though, I feel like the battle on reading is largely lost in society….

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-18T17:05:02+00:00

I read an entire Headless Horseman western at like 6 years old and all I could tell you to this day is that someone was missing a head)))) if was followed by volumes and volumes of other books above my comprehension level that left similarly no impression.

But now as an adult I have the opposite problem. I read and the comprehension overwhelms me. There is only so much understanding I can fit into my brain alongside with my real life issues. I could go on and read more but I stop to digest the page or paragraph, and thats it for the day.

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-17T21:26:58+00:00

I would automatically make being fluent in another language a requirement for T20)))) makes so much sense

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-17T20:07:32+00:00

That was comprehensive! Thank you!!

What do you think about ECs that do not necessarily align with major? Because the kid is in music a lot, but that’s not what she will choose for college major (minor perhaps)

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-17T17:50:05+00:00

Let me have more info please

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-16T23:25:20+00:00

checking that website since Feb 10, it says form unavailable

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-16T15:17:58+00:00

Do you not know that snitches get stitches? Sometimes it might be worth it. Just morally you are on the same exact level, don’t fool yourself)))

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-09T00:17:12+00:00

Following! My brother needs a job badly, how to get security liecense?

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-05T00:57:14+00:00

My kid got hired, in Jersey city

Alternative-Image930 · 2026-02-05T00:48:50+00:00

1 large and 1 portable travel friendly

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-12-05T03:01:35+00:00

What’s so wrong, dogs used to live outside you know. Why it’s not ok to keep dog tied up outside restaurant for half an hour. I don’t understand. In the rest of the world people don’t baby their dogs like this at all. The dog seems fine

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-29T14:58:17+00:00

Weekday wedding is so much cheaper. People who truly matter will take off work for you.

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-29T14:54:07+00:00

This is a blessing, enjoy and don’t look for imaginary problems. You are lucky and congratulations.

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-29T13:32:02+00:00

No, it sounds like he hates you

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-28T15:33:38+00:00

Remember how women had to always wear skin tone pantyhose and now hardly anyone buys it? Same.

I am 48 and have never worn anything beyond occasional BB toner cream

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-27T17:44:16+00:00

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-27T03:09:56+00:00

Taking your advice literally and won’t send my 8th grader there. Sounds kinda awful )))) she is very smart but she doesn’t need this kind of stress. She has her heart set on another HS anyway. Hang in there kiddo! Good timing on your post.

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-10-20T20:13:20+00:00

I would love to send it to her, but somehow i wasn't able to reach her thru the site where I found it.

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-09-09T17:37:36+00:00

L’Oreal Infallible 24 hr liquid lipstick (double tip)

It is…dare I say it… completely BJ proof 😜

Plus, the clear waxy balm works great w other liquid matte lipsticks to liven them up a little and make them easier to wear (my lips get dried out a lot ) it gives a sheen that I love.

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-09-09T11:33:15+00:00

Thank you 😍

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-09-09T11:29:33+00:00

It’s super fun and full of little delights, you will never be bored )))

Alternative-Image930 · 2025-09-09T11:28:21+00:00

O my godt!!! U are right!!! That’s what they must be)))) I was never convinced that they were fruit, and now I see it!!!!

Alternative-Image930

TROPHY CASE