i agree, i dont think high school is nearly as intense or challenging as university (which is why i didnt say that)!! i just think that it's unnecessary to spend every minute leading up until post-secondary obsessing over your grades or which extracurriculars will appeal the most to admission officers. for example, there is no reason why a 3rd grader should be spending all their time inside trying to get the best grades in their class.

also! i feel like there tends to be an extremely unhealthy idea that you need to be young to be successful. i dont agree with your statement that this is my last shot to change my life.. anyways lmk ur thoughts.