Sae's Notes

To take an AP or not to take an AP... Such a dilemma constantly left me preoccupied every time I had to begin looking at scheduling for my next year's classes. As I reflect upon the AP courses I have taken throughout my high school career, I began to observe a few key insights. To begin, I have taken a total of 13 AP courses. AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics 1 AP US History AP World History AP US Government AP Psychology AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature Difficulty In terms of difficulty, I found that STEM courses usually were much harder. The easiest courses were your typical courses for incoming freshman such as Human Geography and Environmental Science. Now, do not be so discouraged over the difficulty of these courses. Your teachers are there to help so take advantage of them! Ask questions and do not hesitate in wanting to clarify a certain concept that ...

So the day has finally come. Those good times in 8th grade is nothing much more than cherished memories. You are now an official Freshman entering the realm of high school and it could make you feel a bit anxious yet excited. It is without a doubt, one of the most important new chapters in your life, but it is also very essential to remember that there will be much more events like this one along your future timeline. JUST DO IT! When it comes to anxiety and nervousness, I am no different. Matter of fact, sometimes anxiety has gotten the best of me and in turn affected my performance whether if it was taking a test or simple presentations. It is very crucial to remember that human beings have the automatic tendency to feel anxious when we are approached with something that our brain can map out. For example, our daily routine isn't something that gives us that feeling of "butterflies in your stomach" but going to a different country does. Why? It is because the br...