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Ask a Teacher: Are Grades Only a Means to an End?

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By: Mr. Jung

Q: Are grades only a means to an end?

A: A few weeks back, an interested reader sent in a great question regarding my post ...

Ask a Teacher: Does It Bother You When a Student Argues About a Grade?

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By: Mr. Toche

Q: Does it bother you when a student argues about a grade?

A: It depends.

Naturally, no one is perfect, and teachers make mistakes while grading. I've ...

Ask a Teacher: What Surprises You Most About Teenagers?

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By: Mr. Jung

Q: What Surprises You Most About Teenagers?

A: I am surprised by your pragmatism and startling efficiency at accomplishing goals. Surprised, impressed, and slightly unnerved. Take ...

The 5 Stages of Grade Grief

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By: Contributor

Sometimes in life, you don't get straight A's. By “you,” I absolutely don't mean “me.” I always get straight A's. Anyway, these are the five ...

How Many APs Should She Take?

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By: Emma

Sparkler katiebean95 needs some AP advice.

For me school just started, (eww. I know.) and already they want us to start

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How to Improve Your Transcript

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By: Contributor

Trying to wow admissions officers with your academic prowess? book_wormm has some great suggestions. —SparkNotes editors

Do you know the secrets to getting ahead ...

Should She Freak Out Over an 84?

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By: Emma

Sparklers, ACTIVATE! Your fellow Sparkler is in urgent need of soothing words.

I'm in desperate need of someone to tell me the truth, ugly as it ...

Bad GPA, Good Test Scores

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By: Tasha

Here's a question many of your SparkNotes editors faced: will not-great grades and high test scores make colleges throw up all over my application?

I was...

Are You Worried for Nothing?

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By: Tasha

Thanksgiving means you get a break from school...but it doesn't necessarily mean you get a break from worrying.

Hi! I am rather worried about my college...

A is for Anxious

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By: Tasha

What if your high school does things a little...differently? Will colleges understand that your B is someone else's A? A Sparkler writes:

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