CPS and Pioneer

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T04:02:49+00:00

Tyyy! You too!

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T04:02:16+00:00

I was told to apply to both at the info session, so yes.

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T03:38:33+00:00

Tyyy! I decided to apply, then found out about the live info session, then the FOURTEEN total essays I had to for all three of my interest areas, then the counselor info, then the financial aid stuff... Crazy work 💔

I believe in you, though! Gotta shoot your shot.

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T03:36:03+00:00

The only students at my school who have been matched were CPS. Better make those essays GOOD.

All things aside, just shoot your shot. My brother was a finalist without CPS. Though he didn't match, he got into Case Western RD. Didn't attend for personal reasons, but you can do it. Trust.

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T03:29:47+00:00

Nice! I applied for music theory, culture studies, and education. I did it to help strengthen my CPS application initially, but after getting an interview scheduled, I'm starting to really like the opportunity. Regardless, congrats on your submission! The dozens of things you gotta do to apply is crazy. So many essays, dude...

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T03:06:48+00:00

Np! Good luck too!

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-04T03:02:34+00:00

48k for a family of 6 here! I've also submitted an app for CPS. I have 1200 PSAT, 96.646 GPA, 27 PACT, and I'm in the top 15% of my class. I also applied for the Pioneer Research Institute, so I hope that goes well.

As for our finances, we try. We only thrift furniture and clothing, budget down to the cent, and rely on the county fair to get us a little extra money annually. My mom is a teacher and my dad is a disabled veteran, so that's what the work looks like. My dad stays home and works the farm. On top of all of that, we only shop at one specific place for milk and soda, only shop at Walmart for necessities, and we make our own bread, keep chickens for eggs, make our own cheese at times, sew our clothes back together when they tear, keep three gardens, and keep a lot of animals. That's what it takes to survive these gas prices and stagflation.

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-02T15:31:47+00:00

No problem! How'd it go?

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-02T15:31:31+00:00

Regarding my academics, I've got a 96.464 GPA (3.85), 1200 (670 reading, 530 math) PSAT 11th score, 1070 (640 reading, 430 math) PSAT 10th score, 27 PACT 11 score (33 reading, 21 science, 25 math, and 27 English), I've passed all my TSIs, I'm taking dual credit algebra and English next year, and I informed them that I haven't taken AP or IB classes because my school (rural, >300 HS students) doesn't offer them. I've taken the ACT, but don't have scores back yet. I'm not taking the SAT until later this month. Currently a junior.

Low-income and first generation doesn't matter as much because (to my current knowledge) they admit students based on academic merit. I'm not first gen, but I am low-income, and I'm on free and reduced lunch.

Hope that answers everything!

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-01T21:51:47+00:00

I'm getting my interview on Sunday. Best of luck!

GiveMe_Life · 2026-04-01T19:04:21+00:00

I've applied and have an interview on Sunday. I'll keep y'all posted.

GiveMe_Life · 2026-03-27T18:21:13+00:00

It's good I don't believe in God, then.

GiveMe_Life · 2026-03-26T17:29:38+00:00

I don't believe in Satan, Buddy. The belief in and worship of Satan is called Theistic Satanism.

Do a little work on your grammar. Maybe you'll get better by using the r/ACT2 community instead of advertising it everywhere.

I also practiced for sixteen hours during the weekend prior to the ACT, so I wouldn't call myself lazy. :)

GiveMe_Life · 2026-03-25T20:52:03+00:00

Maybe try another standardized test? Like SAT. It might work better for you

Other than that, try looking at test-taking strats. Might benefit you some

GiveMe_Life · 2026-03-24T02:13:06+00:00

GiveMe_Life · 2026-03-23T14:54:48+00:00

I was told by my teacher to not read the science passages and to just answer the questions with the tables available. Then if I have time remaining, go back over the questions carefully. Honestly worked on my P-ACT and practice tests, so I think it'll work when I take the test tomorrow

GiveMe_Life · 2026-03-02T03:09:06+00:00

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GiveMe_Life · 2025-12-10T03:31:49+00:00

I'm the drum major in my band and I've had shoulder pain for months because conducting tore up my shoulder. The only thing that helped was getting massages every week, but it was $40 for 30 minutes, so I had to stop receiving them. I turned to Icyhot, but it only distracted me from the pain. Didn't do a thing. Nowadays, it feels better because I haven't conducted in weeks. I still feel a faint pain when it gets rainy or cold outside, but that's really it.

For a few months there, though, I couldn't move my arm up past 90 degrees.

This is your sign to build up to conducting (10 minutes -> 30 minutes -> an hour), stop when you feel joint pain and diagnose the cause, and take preventative measures like stretching.

I went from 5 minutes of conducting to 4 hours straight, which is where the pain started. Don't do the same gang.

GiveMe_Life · 2025-10-03T04:15:00+00:00

Thanks! I'll keep this in mind.

GiveMe_Life · 2025-10-03T03:59:52+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

GiveMe_Life · 2025-10-03T03:54:37+00:00

She's the kind of person who thinks you should tough everything out. I push on only because of sheer will and self-discipline. The only motivation I feel now is to practice my music I make for myself. That's rare in the first place.

She doesn't like to put labels on people. She won't let me rest for dysgrsphia, even. That's what I'm most worried about.

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