Sometimes it seems like my arm that has old scars aches and hurts. It's a weird tingling sensation, it's somehow subtle but very painful at the same time.
However, I don’t know if that’s even possible to such an extent. Because first of all, they’re completely healed and second of all, they were never deep enough for permanent tissue damage. So I’m wondering what’s hurting? Is it psychological? Does anyone else experience this?
So my friend and I wanted to see Leslie Odom Jr. and obviously the dates were all sold out. Today, I managed to get two tickets (for a reasonable price) on viagogo.
On "track my order" it says: "Arriving by Saturday, July 4, 11:30 am" (the day of the event, 3 hours prior), apparently as a mobile ticket per email.
And: "As we don't control when tickets are released by event organizers we cannot speed up delivery. Remember, your tickets are covered by the viagogo Guarantee."
Is this legit? I've seen Hamilton at broadway in NYC and I've also gotten my mobile ticket the day of. So it seems pretty legit, also regarding the refund guarantee. Does anyone have more experience with viagogo? I don't want to travel all the way to London only to not get in. Worst case: I'll end up with standing tickets? I really don't care tbh, I just want to get in.
I graduated with a 30/45 IB score, which was far below my academic potential. During the IB program, I was being sexually exploited by a tutor who also had evaluative authority over my academic work. He basically groomed me over my final IBDP years. I was a minor and he was middle aged. At the same time, I was dealing with undiagnosed ADHD, chronic depression, and major attendance issues. My grades suffered significantly as a result.
Since then, I’ve received treatment/support, been diagnosed with ADHD and medicated (looking back, no idea how I functioned without them), improved substantially academically by retaking IB exams and currently preparing for the SAT. I’ve also used my gap year(s) productively through work, research, and extracurricular activities.
Because of retakes and the US admissions timeline, I may end up applying at 20 and starting university at 21.
Any advice on how to disclose trauma/abuse in the Additional Information section of the Common App? Because the fact that the person grading me was the one abusing me directly affected my grades and overall academic performance. Simply saying “something traumatic happened” feels too vague and does not capture the extent of the impact, but I also do not want the disclosure to become counterproductive.
Something like: "I respectfully request that admissions committees consider the following context for the discrepancy between my initial IB score (30) and my final retake score (40/45):
During my IB years, I experienced sexual exploitation and grooming by a tutor. This trauma went undisclosed at the time due to fear and shame. Combined with undiagnosed ADHD, it led to chronic absenteeism and depression (…)" then, I would explain how I used my time after graduation to heal and get a SAT and IB score which I feel represented my abilities more accurately. Then, I would end it with something like "I am now healthy, supported, and eager to pursue (field) at university level."
If it harms my application, I would reframe it or leave it out completely. I'm not sure if I have to worry but I don't want any legal issues when mentioning the abuse (obv not naming my former teacher in my application but whether he still works there or not remains undisclosed- is this something that the universities will have to take a look at???)
Does anyone share a similar experience and if so, did it harm your application? After all the hard work and healing I wouldn’t want to accidentally sabotage myself.
Also, do admissions officers view delayed applications/retakes negatively if there is clear growth and productive use of time? Does applying at 20 / starting at 21 hurt my chances in any meaningful way if I apply with a 40+ IB and a 1580 SAT score?
I graduated with a 30/45 IB score, which was far below my academic potential. During the IB program, I was being sexually exploited by a tutor who also had evaluative authority over my academic work. He basically groomed me over my final IBDP years. I was a minor and he was middle aged. At the same time, I was dealing with undiagnosed ADHD, chronic depression, and major attendance issues. My grades suffered significantly as a result.
Since then, I’ve received treatment/support, been diagnosed with ADHD and medicated (looking back, no idea how I functioned without them), improved substantially academically by retaking IB exams and currently preparing for the SAT. I’ve also used my gap year(s) productively through work, research, and extracurricular activities.
Because of retakes and the US admissions timeline, I may end up applying at 20 and starting university at 21.
Any advice on how to disclose trauma/abuse in the Additional Information section of the Common App? Because the fact that the person grading me was the one abusing me directly affected my grades and overall academic performance. Simply saying “something traumatic happened” feels too vague and does not capture the extent of the impact, but I also do not want the disclosure to become counterproductive.
Something like: "I respectfully request that admissions committees consider the following context for the discrepancy between my initial IB score (30) and my final retake score (40/45):
During my IB years, I experienced sexual exploitation and grooming by a tutor. This trauma went undisclosed at the time due to fear and shame. Combined with undiagnosed ADHD, it led to chronic absenteeism and depression (…)" then, I would explain how I used my time after graduation to heal and get a SAT and IB score which I feel represented my abilities more accurately. Then, I would end it with something like "I am now healthy, supported, and eager to pursue (field) at university level."
If it harms my application, I would reframe it or leave it out completely. I'm not sure if I have to worry but I don't want any legal issues when mentioning the abuse (obv not naming my former teacher in my application but whether he still works there or not remains undisclosed- is this something that the universities will have to take a look at???)
Does anyone share a similar experience and if so, did it harm your application? After all the hard work and healing I wouldn’t want to accidentally sabotage myself.
Also, do admissions officers view delayed applications/retakes negatively if there is clear growth and productive use of time? Does applying at 20 / starting at 21 hurt my chances in any meaningful way if I apply with a 40+ IB and a 1580 SAT score?
I graduated with a 30/45 IB score, which was far below my academic potential. During the IB program, I was being sexually exploited by a tutor who also had evaluative authority over my academic work. He basically groomed me over my final IBDP years. I was a minor and he was middle aged. At the same time, I was dealing with undiagnosed ADHD, chronic depression, and major attendance issues. My grades suffered significantly as a result.
Since then, I’ve received treatment/support, been diagnosed with ADHD and medicated (looking back, no idea how I functioned without them), improved substantially academically by retaking IB exams and currently preparing for the SAT. I’ve also used my gap year(s) productively through work, research, and extracurricular activities.
Because of retakes and the US admissions timeline, I may end up applying at 20 and starting university at 21.
Any advice on how to disclose trauma/abuse in the Additional Information section of the Common App? Because the fact that the person grading me was the one abusing me directly affected my grades and overall academic performance. Simply saying “something traumatic happened” feels too vague and does not capture the extent of the impact, but I also do not want the disclosure to become counterproductive.
Something like: "I respectfully request that admissions committees consider the following context for the discrepancy between my initial IB score (30) and my final retake score (40/45):
During my IB years, I experienced sexual exploitation and grooming by a tutor. This trauma went undisclosed at the time due to fear and shame. Combined with undiagnosed ADHD, it led to chronic absenteeism and depression (…)" then, I would explain how I used my time after graduation to heal and get a SAT and IB score which I feel represented my abilities more accurately. Then, I would end it with something like "I am now healthy, supported, and eager to pursue (field) at university level."
If it harms my application, I would reframe it or leave it out completely. I'm not sure if I have to worry but I don't want any legal issues when mentioning the abuse (obv not naming my former teacher in my application but whether he still works there or not remains undisclosed- is this something that the universities will have to take a look at???)
Does anyone share a similar experience and if so, did it harm your application? After all the hard work and healing I wouldn’t want to accidentally sabotage myself.
Also, do admissions officers view delayed applications/retakes negatively if there is clear growth and productive use of time? Does applying at 20 / starting at 21 hurt my chances in any meaningful way if I apply with a 40+ IB and a 1580 SAT score?
While doing some past papers for Option G (paper 1, SL), I wondered how long a 6-mark-question answer should be.
Obviously, it is not a 10-mark-essay-question, but I tend to write longer answers.
While evaluating and letting my answers get graded by multiple AI bots, some gave me full marks for that question and some gave me a deduction due to length. However, I did mention and discuss everything needed for full marks.
Do examiners give less points if it is too lengthy or discusses additional (fitting) topics that are not required?
For example, while discussing "one possible challenge urban areas face when improving infrastructure", I used limited land use and possible neglect of green spaces as an argument. But I also mentioned why green spaces are important and how proportionate land use is an indicator of a well-balanced and sustainable urban area, which are all things urban planners must consider whilst wanting to improve infrastructure. Then I talked about Tokyo, Japan and the UHI effect which gets worse due to densely implemented concrete and asphalt and disproportionate little green space (compared to size and density of the city). I throw in a °C number and end it with the conclusion that such risks need to be considered by urban planners before employing infrastructural changes.
Is that good or am i drifting too far away from the topic? And even if I don't, will (too) many words harm my answer (if we disregard time management)? Thanks for all advice in advance!