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Posts in category "School"

Baby daddies... and stuff

Dear Mel, I really like this boy, but there’s just one problem – he has a baby. The mother and him are still close, but they aren’t dating or anything. I am a senior in high school and he’s a sophomore in college. However, he is taking classes at a community college nearby to where... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
January 3, 2011 at 9:10 pm
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Avoiding high school stress

Dear Mel, I feel so stressed about everything.  And I’m sick all the time. What should I do? I have regular little tiffs with my best friends I’ve had for years now, and we’re like a rollercoaster. Please help. -Sick of Stress photo courtesy of alancleaver_2000 Dear Sick of Stress, Relax. Take a deeeep breath... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 7, 2010 at 9:30 am
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What to do if you don't get into your dream school

Dear Mel, I’ve always wanted to go to the University of Illinois.  I applied 2 months ago, and I will hear back from them on December 17th. I’m super nervous. I don’t know whether to expect an acceptance or rejection or waitlisting or what. Basically, I am freaking out. What do I do if I... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 2, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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Dateless in Chicago

Dear Mel, Homecoming is this weekend and I’m not sure if I should go or not. I do not have a date and almost all of my friends have dates. Without a guy to go with, I don’t see a point in going. What do you think? -Dateless photo courtesy of OakleyOriginals Dear Dateless, You... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
October 12, 2010 at 9:34 am
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Sibling drama

Dear Mel, I’ve recently been having problems with my brother. He’s a year younger than me and we keep getting in arguments/tifts with each other. We fight about silly things sometimes, but other times the arguments are more serious. My parents refuse to get between us and they tell me that I’m responsible for fixing... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
September 17, 2010 at 12:40 pm
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Pull up your grades, quick!

Dear Mel, The end of the year is soon and my grades are low. How can I pull them up at the last second? -Low Grades photo courtesy of Rennett Stowe Dear Low Grades, Dangerously low grades are simply a result of too much procrastination and laziness. Well, that’s how it is for me, at... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 23, 2010 at 12:27 pm
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New social sitch

Dear Mel, Recently, I’ve found myself in the middle of a brand new social situation. I do not really know anyone in it and I feel uncomfortable at times. Do you have any tips? I’m worried about this. -Uneasy photo courtesy of fotologic Dear Uneasy, Bleh. BLEH. I hate stuff like that. You know, like... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 13, 2010 at 11:26 pm
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Stress and dessert

Dear Mel, I’m stressed out for AP exams- help! How can I calm down? -Dreading Exams photo courtesy of Pink Sherbet Photography Dear Dreading Exams, Stressed = desserts. Spelled backwards. Some call this a common palindrome; I call this a gift from God.  Whenever I’m feeling nervous, I head straight for the fridge. Worried about... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm
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Decorate her car? So last year! (Ask her to prom ideas)

Dear Mel, Trying to ask my GF to prom – - Do you have any creative or romantic ideas? -Stumped photo courtesy of terren in Virginia Dear Stumped, Of course I do! Let’s see… -Hire a string quartet, grab a rock and some roses, and station yourself right below her bedroom window. While the music... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
March 23, 2010 at 10:44 pm
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Just say "no" to the red sketch cup

Dear Mel, I am a freshman girl in high school and I have a problem. Lately, my group of friends have started drinking and partying. They don’t do it every night but from the way things are going, I have a feeling that they will start doing it all the time. I never do it... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
March 13, 2010 at 11:15 am
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