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They probably were denied from top tier colleges, or maybe their SAT/ACT was garbage or their essay was trash. There are many colleges in the US that accept pretty much anyone who applies.

Kek must have only been applying to good schools.
In every single state there's at least one (if not more) school that basically accepts everyone as long as you have a high school diploma and an ACT score above 18 (Average is 20).
>I go to one of those schools.
Heres the kicker though, depending on your degree, employers do care where you've been. If you went to Shit U, while another applicant went to Harvard, of course they aren't picking you.

They could have been denied for other reasons too, such as they didn't think he'd be able to pay for it. He could also be lying about his credentials, it's youtube after all.

I applied to 3 colleges out of high school, I was only rejected by one. But I also had a 2.something GPA.
Still though, that should tell you about how easy it is to get accepted to /a/ college, that my barely passing ass got into one, it just might not be your first choice or a good one.

They were probably only applying to Ivy leagues.

When people talk about having straight A's, tons of extracurriculars, etc. and not getting into even local schools, they're LYING. Because it just doesn't add up.

I went to the most prestigious public school in my state (University of Colorado at Boulder). Again, unless you're an engineer, this is the #1 public school in Colorado. That said, I had mediocre test scores because I didn't study or prepare for the tests at all (1850 SAT, 27 ACT), a 3.15 GPA (just above a B average), and a couple lame extracurriculars (did kung fu until I was 16, volunteered for nature conservancy because my school made me, interned at a recording studio). And that's the best school in the state. Some other well-reputed schools will basically let anyone in with a pulse.

Here's the thing: now there are so many people applying to the top schools because everybody wants to go to schools like Harvard, and they get so many strong applicants that they literally have to resort to a raffle system to decide who gets in. Go ahead and apply to top schools, but also be open-minded to the next step down, because it's honestly not much of a step. Plus, there are a number of schools that are just as well-reputed as Ivy's, but less competitive because not everybody's applying, like Harvey Mudd College, which is one of the most sought after engineering schools by employers like Apple because it's an amazing school, but doesn't have the same name recognition as MIT.

The fact is, as long as you have a high school diploma and a pulse, somebody decent will take you.

The other thing is, it's kind of unpredictable who a school will take. My stepbrother did even worse than me in high school. He had a number of C's. But he's charismatic and he went to "clown college" one summer, which I guess Carnegie Mellon liked because they let him in.

family emergency

i would be honest and sincerely apologetic with them. tell them you need the job if you have to.
if you get caught in a lie youre fired for sure, if you tell the truth they may give you a shot.

>>17641749
also, im really sorry about the relapse man that must feel awful, hang in there you did pretty well the first time. I want you to keep at it and do even better on the rebound. Good luck.

>>17641718
I would say to just emulate the game on your computer instead, but you seem to be in a rush and you probably won't be able to emulate a game that just came out immediately.

>>17641834
Right, it's going to be the first new game I'd be recording for that sweet yootoob money

I want the views and memes first day amigo, you can understand, can't you?

>>17641841
Pretty crowded market of people wanting to be paid to overreact to everyday shit.

>>17641668
>My cousin
Never have sex with family, anon. It never works out.

>>17641668
When she starts bitching about prettier girls or boys (trust me she will at some point) when the set up from her is right say something like "I don't think you are going to have ANY problems attracting guys" or something to that effect. then follow with complements but nothing sexual "you have a great smile" that kind of stuff. She will get the idea and it keeps you in the clear from thinking you are beating off to her after she leaves

>>17641668
Do you wan't to try and bang?

also nothing wrong with telling a family member they are objectively attractive. I can objectively say I find my sister to be pretty good looking, granted the thought of sex with her is gross and I'd never do it but I can see why she has lots of boyfriends.

>>17641651
Literally ask her to hang out or get something to eat. If she says yes , she likes you, and if you play your cards right she might open up to you in more ways than one . This pretty much applys to every girl that isn't a whore .

You can hang out with her and take it "slow" before having sex. This is literally every relationship. Just make sure the two of you are together , no friends .

THIS DAMN THREAD.

THIS DAMN THREAD PLAGUES THE BOARD.

GAH!

Bro. There are literally hundreds of you posting this same scenario every single day.

Your question is, "does she want to have sex with me?" How about you flirt in an overt manner and straight out ask her if she wants to fuck?

>that's creepy anon

That's because it's up to you to be tactful, dumbass. There's no perfect template for how to do this. It's literally some variant of flirting with her in a manner she could not miss, and then playing up to "I really like you." If she was in the green for the first step, in the green for the second step, then play the fucking third step.

>>17641679
Note, I'm assuming you're not in for an actual relationship.

>>17641577
>What the fuck am I supposed to do?
Leave, or marry her and never have sex again.

>>17641580
There is a chance I won't get it if she doesn't have an outbreak. She was with her last man for 4 years and he never caught it. Maybe that's just me trying to rationalize it.

>>17641577
Its up to you, anon. That's shit situation... I'm so sorry.

>>17641543
Drugs like that are a short-term solution to a long term problem. Learn better studying techniques, use the pomodoro technique, reward yourself for studying after a while. Disciplining yourself will go much further than using a cop-out like a drug to try and solve your problems.

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>>17641832
I agree that learning different learning techniques and self discipline are a huge asset to those who practice them, but ADHD is a legitimate mental disorder.

Medication such as Adderall, when dosed properly as prescribed by a doctor, really do help people with ADHD.

If someone without ADHD takes Adderall, it makes them feel like they have a laser focus, almost superhuman, and some get "buzzed" or "high" off of it. But when those who actually have ADHD take it, it doesn't have those effects, it just brings them up to a level playing field with the others. It helps them think and focus "normally".

OP, I've noticed that a lot of people diagnosed and medicated for ADHD at a young age have a rough time with it because the medications inhibit your ability to, well, "be a kid". But out of the group of people diagnosed and medicated for the first time later on in life, it's almost like someone turned a light on in their head. It can be very helpful as an adult to be treated for the disorder if you indeed have it.

More or less, OP, what I'm trying to say is that you should have a nice long chat with your doctor about it and get a professional opinion. And if your doctor is one of those idiots who says "ADHD isn't a real thing", then you need to find another doctor.

>>17641543
Adderall definitely works for its intended purpose. A couple of points on that though: its kind of expensive and you build a tolerance pretty quick. Also eating becomes a bitch

>>17641504
Anon, I don't know about you but for me dignity isn't a thing. Less in this situations.

Try to talk with her, do a deal about lending her money or paying her. I mean, if it is 9 fucking dollars and you have money to spend, just do it.

9 whole dollars?! Oh Shit anon, best drop that skank before she gets the other half of your savings.

Don't ever loan money to someone you love. Give it freely as a gift and don't ask for repayment.

>>17641504
Don't give or loan her money unless she asks.

Rather just pay for stuff you do together.

Go and talk to her she will be nice , i use to had the same issue and i just talk to her and she was very nice , it will work dont worry

>>17641538
How do I just randomly approach her if she's walking by or sitting somewhere? I don't even know her name.

>>17641551
she is always alone or have any friends ?

>cont

My little sister pulled some extremely rude shit recently. For the past decade, she's been dramatically pretending she wants to make amends and have a better relationship with me. Yet the second I don't buy her a pack of cigarettes--she was underage at the time--, refuse to give her a ride when she storms into my room demanding I drive her somewhere now or ask her to take care of my dad like she said she would when he was having a severe health problem she takes back everything she says.

She pulled that again after engineering some drama. I called my mom, who was previously called me cold and a horrible person for not being more receptive to her, and told her I was tired of the double standards and done with the way she, my little sister and the family has treated me.

The conversation didn't go well. It's worth noting I've tried to have this conversation with her in the past, notably because she's asked me not to have arguments with my father because it could damage his health, but mostly because he'll yell at her if he and I have a problem. I've respected her wishes and ended up directing some of my anger toward him at her, which I've apologized for and tried to make amends for.

I stopped speaking to my mom for a couple weeks, aside from a single terse email requesting the address of an old house my great-great-grandfather built because my sister's had visited there without me, even though they had said we'd go together.

Now she's visiting town and wants to see me. I told her I didn't want to see her because it's not a good time for either of us. She said she'd be willing to meet alone.

Something has me thinking that something is up though.

She made the plans suddenly. Both her and my father are in their 60's. Her sister's been in poor health for awhile now.

I reiterated that now isn't a good time to see each other then asked my mom if there's something important she wants to talk about in person.

I'm pissed about the way things have been. A break from my family could give me the breathing space necessary to recover from my own mental illness, but if someone is dying I'd rather be there for her. Regardless of whether she's told me that my little sister threatening me with a box cutter isn't a big deal or told me she didn't care and it wasn't her problem when my sister almost drove the car off the road while smacking me across the face with her cell phone over and over again, my mom is still my mom.

It would help if my family told me when serious things were happening. I'm usually the last to find out about serious matters, even before shit happened to my dad.

>>17641454
You don't want to see her, but you're talking with her on the phone.
If there was something REALLY important, she'd spill the beans on the phone.
If you decide to meet her, chances are she'll only cause a scene and make you feel hounded. There's no need for that. If she has to tell you something important, she can call or e-mail - but that would mean respecting your boundaries.
If she doesn't want to respect your boundaries, she has nothing to tell you.

>>17641398
It isn't your fight. I love my girlfriend to death, but I'm not going to be mad for her and fight her battles. Don't be a tool.

>>17641414
thanks man that makes alot of sense.

>>17641414
that's stupid. if somebody mugged my GF i would absolutely be pissed off for her.

at the very least i would talk to this guy. what the fuck is your problem bruh? you got something to say to me or my gf say it to our faces.

if he wants to get physical then he can initiate. otherwise tell him to fuck off

dont keep doing it. if someone finds out it's gonna tear your family apart. you're probably fucked already but you may be able to get out of it alright if you stop right now.

>>17641409
Keep it casual. No one has to know, and if they do, so what?

You should probably re-evaluate your life...

>>17641380
my theory is that she had just gotten creampied by your best friend right before you started.
Pretty funny prank am I right?

>>17641382
i like the way you think

>>17641380
Hahaha you just ate nigger cum you absolute cuck!

>>17641343
Bump

"I'm busy, sorry"

>repeat

>>17641375
can I admit something really shitty. I kinda wanna make it so she knows im avoiding her so she wont talk with me again until I can settle this whole situation out. So I dont wanna say something that can just be replied with as Ok or whatever. I want her to know whats going on, get my point across.

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>inb4 a bullet to the brain
I jerked the trigger last time I tried that and it went through my cheek and shattered my jaw.

/adv/ please I don't want to sperg Ive already sperged so many times

pls