#ive taken so many ap and college level classes on how to do exactly that

[toadlilyaus]

*Sees conversation about two peoples different interpretation of a line of text in the books*

*joins conversation basically 'yes and'ing one of those interpretation with my own even deeper interpretation of that text*

*gets told "but that's just a headcannon, it's not explicitly stated in the books."*

My brother's and sisters in Christ, you know ALL "text interpration" IS "headcannons" right? Like any time you go past the surface level, face value, explicit words on the page to discuss your personal interpretation of that dialog you are engaging in headcannons. You are using the same amount of finding evidence within the subtext to support or deny your claims about what you think a line might mean as me. Don't dismiss and shut down my insights as "just a headcannon" and lift your own opinions up as the far more educated and grounded "text interpretation" when those two phrases are the exact same thing.

It's all text interpretation. It's all head cannons. Why are yours worth discussing and debating but mine aren't? I never said my view is the one objective truth, I said "I think" same as you. Neither one of us will ever be 100% confirmed as "right" or not. But I thought we were all using the subtext as our supporting evidence to discuss a peice of media we all enjoy on a deeper level. Why is my take seen as nonsubstansiated theorizing (despite the fact I actually have so much evidence I could point to from the text to further back that interpration up) but yours is totally sanctioned analysis?

If it's worth discussing whether or not a specific line of dialog is evidence of a characters view points on something then it's worth discussing why that character might feel that way. It's all 'head cannon' because none of it is explicitly stated in the text. That's the point. I thought this was a book club moment where we all get to add our own insights, not a 'all opinions are valid, except for yours' moment. Wtf

[kyunsies]

Hey mädch! How are you? I feel like it’s been forever since I talked to you. Ive been pretty busy with school and everything. i hope your exams go well! I saw that you got a good score on your last one! Also congrats on the 100 on your assignment it must have felt so nice. I had some essay for a class and when I was writing it I felt so good about it but turns out I got a 90 on it which is good but I think I can do better but it was good! Whenever I’m proud of my work I never get a good score, but when I think I do terrible I get an amazing score. Anyways I have a question if you dong mind me asking what types of grades did you get before college/ university? Did your grades play a big factor in it all? Have a good rest of your day! -🥭

hello love !!!! it has been a while :( but i feel like we all got busy at the same time LOL so don't worry <3 i hope school has been going okay so far for u hun !!! thank u so much about my exams and assignments :((( i spent so much time on my assignment that i felt not that prepared on my exams but everything turned out okay in the end so it did feel really nice :) and hey bub !!!!! a 90% is very very good don't hang your head <3 we are all so hard on ourselves and maybe we could do better but i've definitely learned in college that you really have to get what you can take ya know? and you don't have time to regret things that already happened bc you have to focus on the next thing , so don't be too hard on yourself you did well !!!

and oh my gosh i don't mind u asking at all !! i know exactly what you mean by this question and i will try to answer my best :) so i've said this many times before but all my life (after grade school lol) i was and still a very much B student! in high school i challenged myself and took the hardest classes i could take (AP english math science history all of that stuff) and honestly, i never got stellar grades ; and it just depends on the type of person you are! bc i have always struggled in school bc i always took the hardest classes, i was okay with a B bc i knew that's the max of my abilities with the hard classes i was dealing with. and i definitely had friends who also took the hard classes like i did and performed much better (they would get As all the time); i never ever strive for perfection bc i've never been at that level and i never will ! i am very happy with my B's bc it's a really safe and attainable range of score for me and it means i'm on the right track :) if you're worried about how grades matter for uni, i'll tell u thins: just bc colleges say they look for you to push yourself in high school doesn't mean you should stuggle taking the hard classes! for example i really really struggled to maintain a B in math bc i'm absolutely terrible at it and it fills me with so much anxiety ; i probably shouldn't have taken advanced math but i wanted to and i struggled with it all 4 years of high school. if you don't feel comfortable doing the hardest stuff, dont! bc what colleges will see is your really good grade in a class that u felt comfortable in, not stressing yourself out about . also, i know it's hard to see now but literally just ,,,,, don't stress too much about high school. just try your best to get good grade and thats it ! don't make it into something that consumes your whole teenage life bc uni is so much more valuable than high school. i'm always looking back and thinking about how poor my mental state was in high school bc i was so stressed out ,,,,, just relax, do your best, and be healthy!!!!!! i love you and i really hope this helps you out <3 i'd be happy to answer any other questions u have bub !!!!

***here’s a cool video i found and maybe this will help u ease ur mind a little <3

[universi-tea]

With so many people from around the world talking about there experiences in school, it can be a little confusing to figure out what it all means. All states have different standards so things can vary a lot, but here’s a general guide to help you figure out what the heck your American friends are talking about.

Read on after the cut to learn more about grade levels, classes, high school, college, and a lot more!

Grade Levels and Ages

Preschool is optional, but many children attend. It teaches basic skills like shapes, colors, and numbers, plus helps to develop social skills and prepare children for school. It often only lasts until lunch, depending on the parent’s schedule.

Kids typically start the first year of school, kindergarten, when they’re five years old.

Grade level + 5 is a pretty good estimation of someone’s age.

K-5th grade is considered elementary school.

6th-8th grade is considered middle school, but 6th grade classes are often still held in an elementary school building. 

9th-12th grade is high school

Freshman year = 9th grade, Sophomore = 10th, junior = 11th, and senior = 12th

Types of Schools

Public schools are where the majority of students go. They’re free to attend and government funded, so depending on the funding they vary in quality. These schools do not require uniforms but do have dress codes.

Private schools are, you guessed it, privately funded. Student’s must pay tuition or receive scholarships to attend, and some schools require admittance exams. They may be religion-based, and may also have a more rigorous curriculum. Uniforms (or strict dress codes) are usually, but not always, required. 

Charter schools are publicly funded but privately operated. They often act as an alternative to under-performing public schools in the area, and may offer a specialized curriculum.

Magnet schools, much like charter schools, are publicly funded but offer specialized a curriculum which draws students from across districts (like a magnet) to attend. They usually offer a focus in a certain subject, like science, for students with special interests and aptitude for that field. 

Home schools, are exactly like they sound. Students learn at home, but still must follow state guidelines for class requirements. A special license is required in order to teach your children at home, and students must take yearly standardized exams to show they are on track. Classes may be taken through special homeschool work books, videos, online, or classes offered at churches, community centers, or colleges.

Schedules 

In elementary school, students typically stay in the same classroom with the same teacher for all of their core subjects. They’ll leave to go to recess, gym/PE (physical education), lunch, and sometimes electives like music or art.

Middle and high school classes are taken in seperate classrooms and students get to choose their schedules relatively freely. 

The school day typically starts around 8 and ends around 3.

Depending on the school, students may take either four classes for a semester and switch after winter break or eight classes all year. 

The same classes meet everyday with these schedules.

There’s also something called block schedule where block ‘A’ will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with block ‘B’ on the others day, and then switch the next week.

Classes

Core classes are considered English, math, science, and social studies. Students are required to have a certain number of classes in each to graduate. 

Students are also required to take a certain number of electives, some of which must fit certain requirements like foreign language and fine arts.

Every state is different, but as an example the high school graduation requirements for North Carolina are, as taken from the NC site:  4 credits of English (I,II,III,IV); Foreign Language not required for graduation, but 2 credits required for admission to a state college; 4 credits of math (Algebra I, II, Geometry & one beyond Algebra II), 3 credits of science (A physical science, Biology & Earth/Environmental Science), 4 credits of social sciences (Civics & Economics, World History, American History I and American History II), 1 credit of health/physical education, and 6 elective credits (chosen based on student’s interest and availability at their school).

Especially in high school, students have lots of electives to choose from. Anything from interior design to baking may be offered, depending on the size of the school and funding. 

Students may also take advanced placement (AP) classes. They’re more difficult, and last the entire academic year (even if other classes are on a semester schedule). They also count for college credit.

Honors classes are also more rigorous courses, but do not count for college credit. 

Students and their advisors choose classes together that fit the student’s future goals.

All classes have some sort of exam at the end of the term.

Grades

GPA  (grade point average) is used in high school and colleges.  Each grade is given a corresponding number -- 4 for A, 3 for B, 2 for C, 1 for D, and 0 for a failed class (add one point for AP classes). These are averaged together, leaving you with your GPA. 

Grading systems vary, but a pretty standard scale is the 10 point. By this, 90-100 points is an A, 80-89 is a B, and so on.

A pretty common question was if it was actually possible to get straight A’s all through high school, and as for grades in the overall class -- totally possible. Not a breeze, but possible. It’s unlikely that someone would make an A on every assignment in every class all four years, but that’s not out of the question either. It all depends on the person!

SAT and ACT

These are standardized tests meant to gauge how well a student will do in their first year of college. They are not the same as end of year exams. different colleges prefer different tests, so students may take one or both, depending on where they're applying. The SAT covers writing, critical reading, and math. The ACT covers English, mathematics, reading, science, with an optional essay. 

Extracurricular Activities

Having extracurricular activities that show your interests, talents, and ability to manage your time well is a really important part of college applications. This is why nearly every American student is involved in multiple extracurricular activities.

High school sports can lead to college scholarships, which is why they’re a popular option. If you’re really talented, colleges may recruit you and give you a ‘full ride’ (pay all of your tuition) to get you to play for them. 

Other popular activities are special interest clubs, yearbook, choir, debate, after school jobs, and volunteering.

College

College is the term used conversationally for what is called ‘university’ in most other countries. 

Community or junior colleges allow students to earn an Associate’s (two year) degree for a much lower cost.

Traditional four-year colleges typically have “university” in their title, and students earn their Bachelor’s degree from these.  

After undergrad (earning a bachelor’s degree), some students go to grad school. For professions in the medical and law field, students must go to med or law school right after graduating because, well, would you want a 22 year old doctor?

For other fields, grad school ranges from basically required to find a job to totally unnecessary.

Programs can take anywhere from two (master’s) to five or more for a doctorate degree.

In college, students will always have a major and often have a minor.

A major is your major field of study, which will usually be listed on your degree (ie, major in biology to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology), though sometimes a more general department (major in advertising for a Bachelor of Art in Communications) will be listed instead. All schools and programs are different as far as what will be listed on a student’s degree. 

A minor is another area of interest which is used to fill other hour requirements for graduation. This will not be listed on the degree, and may either support and help refine a major (fine arts minor + elementary education major = art teacher), or may just be to explore interests outside of a student’s field. Minors are not required at all schools or in all programs; students may choose to double major or simply take independent electives to fill hour requirements instead.

At many schools, students aren’t required to declare a major until their junior (third) year. The first two years of classes are typically general education, like math and English, that are required for all degrees. 

Hopefully that cleared up some of your questions, and if you have any more I would be happy to help!

[calcurator]

How To Calculate Unweighted GPA

In case you are in high school, GPA shouldn’t be a stranger to you. After all, this is the metric that many high schools use to measure your academic performance. However, the truth is that there are different GPAs. While some schools use the unweighted GPA others prefer to use the weighted GPA.

Make sure to check out our free online calculators.

In this post, you will discover how to calculate unweighted GPA as well as how to interpret it.

What Is The Unweighted GPA?

Simply put, the unweighted GPA is the most common way that high schools use to measure your academic performance. The unweighted GPAs vary between 0 and 4.0 and what makes the difference between them and the weighted GPAs is that they don’t take into consideration the difficulty of the courses.

Wondering how you can calculate your CGPA?

So, simply put, if you get an A in a low-level class and an A in an AP class, the final GPA will be exactly the same – 4.0. While this measurement may not seem very fair, the reality is that colleges are well aware of this practice. So you can count that the college that you are applying to will take all these factors into account besides a lot of others before admitting you as a student.

How To Calculate Unweighted GPA?

The truth is that how to calculate unweighted GPA is a fairly simple method. Nevertheless, we believe that it is always better to add an example so that you can fully understand how to calculate unweighted GPA.

Let’s suppose that you had the following results during the 4 years in high school:

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Class Grade Class Grade Class Grade Class Grade Composition B Algebra II A Shakespeare A+ World Literature B Latin 1 A Latin II B American History B- World History B American Literature B+ Geometry A- Latin III A- Latin IV A Algebra I A- English Literature A+ Chemistry & Lab B Physics B Economics B Composition A Adv. Math B+ Calculus B History of Science B+ Biology & Lab B+ Phys. Ed. A+ Theology B Origins A Art History A+ HTML/Web Design A Philosophy A- Drama A Philosophy B American Government B Formal Logic B- Shakespeare A Music History B

  Step#1: The first thing you need to do is to convert each one of your final class grades into the right decimal. Here’s a simple table that will help you covert them easily.

Letter Grade Percentile GPA A+ 97-100 4.0 93-96 4.0 A- 90-92 3.7 B+ 87-89 3.3 B 83-86 3.0 B- 80-82 2.7 C+ 77-79 2.3 C 73-76 2.0 C- 70-72 1.7 D+ 67-69 1.3 D 65-66 1.0 F Below 65 0.0

  So, you will end up with:

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 3.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 3.0 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.7 3.7 4.0 3.7 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.3 4.0 3.7 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.7 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.7 4.0 3.0

  Step #2: Make sure that you take into account all the classes that you took during these 4 years:

  9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 10 classes 10 classes 8 classes 6 classes

  Step #3: Calculating  Individual Year GPAs:

In order to determine your GPAs for the different years, you need to divide the sum by the number of classes that you took.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 35 / 10 = 3.5 35.7 / 10 = 3.57 27.7 / 8 = 3.46 19.7 / 6 = 3.28

  Confirm your results by using our GPA calculator.

Step #4: Calculating The Cumulative High School GPA:

Now that you already calculated your GPA for each high school year, you need to calculate the cumulative GPA. So, simply put, you will need to as all the sums of all the 4 years and divide them by the number of classes that you took during these 4 years:

35 + 35.7 + 27.7 + 19.7 = 118.1 (sum of all final grades)

10 + 10 + 8 + 6 = 34 (total number of classes taken)

GPA = 118.1 / 34 = 3.47 (GPA)

So, your final GPA of high school is 3.47.

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