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How To Get Things Done… or Not

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jessica
SuperBlast your way into college!

If you’ve ever tried to multitask, you’ve probably found that, while devilishly convenient, it occasionally causes you to run into some problems. For example, if you do your math homework during English class, you now have English homework instead, which, we all know, is way worse than math (too many “opinion” questions with right/wrong answers, in my uneducated opinion). But, when the math is due next period, it’s a fair trade. The lesson to be learned here: multitasking works best in moments of desperation. Except when it doesn’t. Despite your school’s promise to “prepare you for the real world,” a … Continue reading →

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You + Unusual Musical Instrument = College?

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jessica
I can haz bownus pawints now?

People say high school is a time for finding yourself. I feel like high school is more a time for doubting yourself. Doubting yourself, working hard, and wondering why on Earth you’re still trying when you just want to go to bed. Colleges love students who play weird instruments (that is what my English teacher calls an “abrupt segue.” Stay with me though, there’s a connection). A friend of mine got a $10,000 scholarship for playing marimba and kazoo. No, I’m not making that up. He wasn’t even very good! But as a general rule, you have to be kind … Continue reading →

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