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How to Schedule Your College Classes Effectively

This article was co-authored by Alicia Oglesby. Alicia Oglesby is a Professional School Counselor and the Director of School and College Counseling at Bishop McNamara High School outside of Washington DC. With over ten years of experience in counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She also studied Race and Mental Health at Virginia Tech. Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She has created a college counseling program in its entirety and developed five programs focused on application workshops, parent information workshops, essay writing collaborative, peer-reviewed application activities, and financial aid literacy events.

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As a college student, you have the freedom to create your own class schedule every semester. Once you’ve chosen a major, you can decide how quickly to complete the required courses, which electives to take, how early to start your classes each day, and when to leave yourself time for your personal life. This freedom can be stressful or challenging, though, if required classes fill up before you register, or if your college’s course offerings don’t include courses for your degree program. However, by planning ahead and deciding how many courses you want to take ahead of time, you can successfully schedule your college classes every semester.

How to Improve Your Class Ranking

This article was co-authored by Jennifer Kaifesh. Jennifer Kaifesh is the Founder of Great Expectations College Prep, a tutoring and counseling service based in Southern California. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience managing and facilitating academic tutoring and standardized test prep as it relates to the college application process. She takes a personal approach to her tutoring, and focuses on working with students to find their specific mix of pursuits that they both enjoy and excel at. She is a graduate of Northwestern University.

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Many students often feel anxiety or concern over their class ranking. This number can carry a lot of weight with colleges as they evaluate the merits and intelligence of their applicants and it’s a smart idea to raise your class ranking in order to increase the likelihood of your college admission. Class rankings are also used to determine the valedictorian and salutatorian at most high schools.

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What Is Class Rank? What Is a Good Rank?

Have you heard of class rank but aren’t sure what it is? Maybe you want to know why class rank is important or how you can figure out what a good class rank is. And, by the way, what is a good class rank?

We have answers to all these questions! Read on to learn what class rank is, how schools calculate it, and how it’s important for your future.

What Is Class Rank?

Class rank is a way to see how your academic achievements measure up to those of your classmates.

Your class rank is determined by comparing your GPA to the GPA of people in the same grade as you. So, if you are a junior and your high school has 500 juniors, each of them will receive a number, 1-500, with the person who has the highest GPA ranked #1. If there are 500 people in your class and your class rank is 235, then 234 of your classmates have a higher GPA than you, 265 classmates have a lower GPA than you, and you are in the top half of your class.

Class rank is reevaluated each grading period, whether that is semesters or trimesters at your school. So, every time new grades are added to transcripts, class rankings are updated and your rank may go up or down.

How Do Different Schools Measure Class Rank?

All class ranking methods involve assigning each student a number based on how their GPA compares to that of their classmates. However, there are several different ways to measure class rank.

There are two main types of class rank: weighted and unweighted. Unweighted class rank determines your rank by using your unweighted GPA. Unweighted GPAs are measured on a scale of 0 to 4.0 and do not take into account the difficulty of your courses. Weighted class rank determines your rank by using your weighted GPA. Weighted GPAs usually range from a scale of 0 to 5.0 and do take the difficulty of your courses into account.

So what does this mean for your ranking? If you have taken honors or AP classes, your weighted class rank will likely be better than your unweighted class rank, even if you didn’t receive A’s in all those courses. This is because more challenging courses are given a higher weight (usually a 5.0) when calculating GPAs.

For unweighted class rank, a person who takes regular-level classes and receives straight A’s in them will have the same unweighted GPA and class rank as a student who took all honors and AP classes and got straight A’s in them. For unweighted GPAs, every A, no matter how difficult the course, counts as a 4.0.

Some high schools provide weighted class rank, some unweighted class rank, and some provide both rankings. To learn more about unweighted vs. weighted GPAs read our guide on the topic.

Your class rank also determines your class percentile. If your school does not list your percentile, it is easy to figure out. Divide your class rank by the number of students in your grade, multiply by 100, then subtract that number from 100. For example, if there are 600 students in your grade and you are ranked 120th, then you are in the 80th percentile because (120/600)*100=20, and 100-20=80. You are also in the top 20% of your class.

Why Is Class Rank Important?

Besides letting students know how they stack up against their classmates, class rank is used for several other reasons.

#1: College Applications

Class rank offers a way for colleges to see how your academic achievements compare to those of your classmates. For example, if you attend a high school that gives very few A’s and you have a transcript with mostly B’s and C’s, this may make your GPA lower than the average applicant’s GPA. However, admissions officers will see by your high class rank that you were one of the best students in your grade, and this will strengthen your application.

Conversely, if you have straight A’s but only took easy classes or went to a high school that gave many A’s, you may have a great GPA but your class rank will not be particularly high because a lot of your classmates received the same grades you did.

Your class rank helps colleges put your GPA into context and gives them more insight into your academic abilities. Some states offer high school students guaranteed admission to state universities if they have a certain class rank. For example, Florida students are guaranteed admission to at least one in-state university if they are in the top 20% of their graduating class.

#2: Scholarships

Some scholarships require applicants to have achieved a certain class rank or percentile (such as top 25% of your class) in order to be applicable. Like colleges, scholarship committees may also use class rank as one criterion to judge a student’s academic abilities, along with GPA and standardized test scores.

#3: High School Honors

Some high schools award honors to graduating seniors who achieved a certain class rank, such as top 10% or 25% of their class. There are also honors for those at the very top of their class rankings. The graduating senior who is ranked #1 in the class is honored as the valedictorian and often gives a speech at graduation. The person ranked #2 is the salutatorian of the class.

Why Do Some Schools No Longer Use Class Rank?

Although class rank has long been used by colleges to help judge students’ academic skills, only about half of US high schools currently provide class rank.

There are several reasons more and more schools have stopped using class rank. Some schools believe that students who just miss important percentiles, like top 10% or 25% of their class, may be unfairly disadvantaged for scholarships and college admissions. For example, a student in the top 11% of their class may have a GPA very similar to a student in the top 9%, but may not receive certain scholarships or college offers because they aren’t in the top 10% of their class.

Some also feel that class rank doesn’t promote teamwork and cooperation because it makes students too competitive with each other as they vie to improve their class rank. Some schools also believe that providing class rank encourages students to take easier classes to boost their ranking, instead of challenging themselves and taking more difficult classes where they may not get an A, but may learn more.

There are also schools that no longer assign a rank to each student, but only provide broad percentiles. These percentiles may divide the class into quarters and show if a particular student is in the top 25, 50, or 75% of her class. This lets you know roughly how well you are doing compared to your classmates, but you won’t know your exact class rank. Some schools also only use percentiles to designate which students are in the top 10% or 15% of their class and don’t provide percentiles for students below that cutoff.

Because fewer high schools are including it on transcripts, many colleges are giving class rank less importance when they review college applications. Instead of using class rank as a critical admissions criteria, some colleges instead focus more other components of a student’s transcript such as GPA or the rigor of the classes taken.

You won’t need to search too hard to find your class rank.

How to Find Your Class Rank

In order to find your class rank, first check your most recent report card or high school transcript. Your class rank should be there, usually near the bottom of the page. You should be able to see what your class rank is and how many people are in your class. Your school may also provide your percentile, as well as indicate whether your ranking is weighted or unweighted (or it may provide both).

If you can’t find this information, or don’t have access to your report cards or transcripts, stop by the school office or ask your guidance counselor. They should be able to give you your class rank. If your school doesn’t provide class rank, they may still be able to give you a percentile estimate. If you’re interested in learning this information, try asking something like, «I would like to learn my class rank so I have a better idea of my chances for getting into college. If you can’t provide my exact rank, could you tell me what rough percentile I fit into?»

How to Find What Percentile You’re In

Many schools will list your percentile along with your rank, but if your school doesn’t, it’s easy to figure out. Use this formula:

(1- (your class rank / number of people in your class)) * 100 = your percentile

If a student is ranked 78th out of 600 people in her grade, she’d plug in those numbers and get:

(1- (78 / 600)) * 100 = 87

So, she’d be in the 87th percentile. Remember, percentiles show how many people you’re ranked above, so a higher number is better. Being 87th percentile means that her class rank is higher than 87% of her classmates’ class ranks. By subtracting 87 from 100, you can also see that this student’s class rank puts her in the top 13% of her class.

What If Your School Doesn’t Include Class Rank?

Only about 60% of high schools still use class rank, so if your school doesn’t provide class rankings, you are not alone.

Some students worry that if their school doesn’t provide class rank, it will hurt their chances of getting into college. However, this is not true. When a high school doesn’t provide class rank, colleges simply look at other information, such as GPA, high school transcripts, and standardized test scores to judge a student’s academic ability. As mentioned above, because fewer high schools provide class rank, it is becoming less important for college admissions.

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What Is a Good Class Rank?

So now that you know what your class rank is, what’s a good class rank? This answer depends on a lot of factors, including your high school and where you hope to go to college, but we can still give some general answers.

If you want to attend college, your minimum goal should be to have a class rank that puts you in the upper half of your class. So if you have a class of 500, you’d want your rank to be 249 or higher. You can certainly get into colleges with a lower class rank (especially if you go to a highly competitive high school and/or magnet school), but being in the top half of your class is a good baseline goal to aim for since it shows colleges that you’re an above-average student at your school.

If you want to attend a more competitive college, you should aim to have a class rank that puts you in the top 25% of your class, or the 75th or higher percentile. For Ivy League and other top tier schools, a class rank in the top 10% or 5% is a good goal to aim for.

Remember though, that colleges take many factors into consideration when they look at college applications, and your class rank is just one piece of the puzzle. Having an overall strong application—with high grades, a transcript showing you took difficult classes, strong letters of recommendation, and dedication to extracurriculars—matters much more than just your class rank alone.

Recap: What You Need to Know About Class Rank

Class rank is a way to compare a student’s grades to those of her classmates. Students are given a number ranking based on their GPA.

Class rank can be weighted, unweighted, or only include percentiles.

Class rank is one criteria colleges use to determine an applicant’s academic abilities.

Some high schools no longer use class rank due to growing concerns that it causes students to take less challenging courses and puts students who are just outside certain percentiles at an unfair disadvantage when applying to colleges.

Your class rank can typically be found on your high school transcript or report card.

What’s Next?

Wondering what else colleges look for on your transcript? Check out our guide on what information a high school transcript includes and why it’s important for college applications.

Want to improve your class rank? Read our guide on different strategies to raise your GPA in high school.

Wondering how strong your GPA is? Learn what a good GPA is for college.

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How to Email a Professor about not Attending Class (13 Tips + Sample)

Here’s exactly how to email your professor about not attending class:

If you’re just here for the sample email templates, jump there now by clicking here.

1. Read the rules before emailing your professor

Before you send off that email to tell your teacher that you’re not attending class, it might be a good idea to see if there are any rules governing what to do if you’re not going to make it to class.

There’s two places to look:

If there’s a policy, this means you’ll have some clear instructions that you’ll need to follow.

Look, I’m a professor and I haven’t got a clue what the policies are. But when a student emails me and says “Hi, I’ve checked the policy and it says I should do this…” I usually am pretty impressed and give the student the tick of approval because it looks like they’ve been diligent!

If there’s no clear policy or you can’t find it after searching for and/or through the above two documents, never mind. Move on to Step 1 …

2. Email your Professor as Early as Possible

Teachers hate last minute emails. It comes across as sloppy, ill-prepared and worst of all, as if you don’t care about your learning!

We understand that if it’s an emergency you can’t help it.

But if you’re not going to be attending class next week … tell your teacher right away!

It’s polite, it shows you’re dedicated to your studies, and gives your teacher the opportunity to provide you with additional support materials.

Sometimes your professor might give you what’s called an ‘in lieu’ task. This is a little activity instead of the class activity that they can assign … and then they won’t give you any penalties for missing class if you complete this task.

Email your professor early because, frankly, it’s the right thing to do, and they’ll have a better opinion of you for doing it.

If you can’t make it on the day because of an emergency – just email them as soon as you can! If you’re reading this blog post that probably means … you should email them right now! Or … straight after you read the following tips …

3. Don’t Lie

When you email your professor, don’t lie.

There are two people who always know when you lie: your teacher and your mother.

I had a student once who told me he couldn’t make it to class because the train drivers were on strike. Little did he know that we lived right next to each other, and I managed to get the train to work that morning just fine. No picket lines anywhere.

If you lie, you’re more likely than anything to end up looking like a fool.

As I argue in my post on 21 most common excuses for skipping class, lies from students are SO see through. You’re better off just saying:

“Hey, I’m going to miss class for this small, stupid reason. I’m sorry, and I’m going to make up for it.”

Tell the Truth. Then tell them you’ll do better next time.

The trick once you’re told the truth is to tell your teacher that you’re planning on fixing your mistake in the future. You want to show your teacher that you’re being proactive so it doesn’t happen again.

Check out the email template at the end of this post to see how you can be honest and contrite while also suggesting ways you’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.

So to summarize this point: if your teacher finds out you lied, you’ll lose their respect for good. So you’re better off just telling the truth and showing how you’ll do better next time.

4. Show you’ve done your Homework

If the teacher set weekly readings, quizzes, tests or activities, make sure you let the teacher know that you’ve done them.

If you show your teacher that you’ve done your homework, they’ll at least acknowledge that you haven’t been slacking off.

Showing that you have done your homework will also make your reason for missing class more believable. Your teacher will look at you and think “This student is engaged and paying attention, and is genuinely just missing class as a one-off.”

Showing you’ve done your homework might also convince your teacher not to dock any points. This is especially important for students who have a percentage of their mark assigned for “In-Class Participation”.

One way to show you’ve done your homework is take a photograph of the notes you’ve taken on the weekly readings and embed them in the email itself. This will say “Look, here’s some proof that I’ve made a big effort this week, and I really regret that I’m going to miss out on the class to discuss it.”

5. Don’t Make more Work for the Teacher

We HATE when students’ laziness creates more work for us.

What does this mean for you missing class?

1. Don’t Request a Meeting

You shouldn’t ask them to have a one-to-one meeting with you later in the week. Later in this post, I’ll talk to you about attending drop-in hours, which is a better option.

But a special meeting just for you is telling the teacher: “I don’t value your time.” You missed the arranged seminar time. You miss out.

Why would your professor want to create an extra half an hour of work for themselves because you couldn’t make your commitment?

2. Don’t Request an In-Lieu Task

It also means that you shouldn’t ask them to create new activities for you. If they choose to create an in-lieu task, that’s on them. But don’t ask them to do it.

You’ll see that both of these options are perfectly reasonable, but only if the teacher suggests it.

Below, I’ll suggest some other things you can ask the teacher to do for you that won’t take much of the professor’s additional time, which means you can show you care and you’re committed to your studies, without annoying them!

6. Ask for the Class Worksheets or Lecture Slides

In your email to your professor, quickly let them know that you’d love them to send through any class worksheets or lecture slides that you’ll miss out on if they’re handy.

This will show the lecturer that you’re willing and committed to learning and that you really don’t want to miss out on anything.

But, it’s also something that won’t waste the teacher’s time.

There’s a good chance your teacher will have a few documents they can quickly flick off to you that will show you what’s going on in the class for the day.

I know I have folders for each week and whenever a student emails me saying they won’t make it to class, I flick off all the files for the week and ask them to read through them to keep up to date.

So this is a good option for showing you want to do well without wasting the teacher’s time or annoying them.

7. Attach Evidence

If you have a good excuse for missing class, it’s good to provide some evidence so they know you’re legit.

Frankly, unless I see evidence, I don’t believe a soul. I may be jaded, but I’ve seen every trick in the book. And really – they’re usually pretty poor excuses anyway.

So just attach some evidence. It’s not that hard!

Here’s some simple ways:

As you can see, evidence doesn’t necessarily have to be official. It just needs to be something to show the teacher that you’re genuinely missing class for a legitimate reason.

8. Use a Salutation

A salutation is the line at the beginning and end of an email that usually reads “Dear,” and “Regards,”. And students are increasingly forgetting to use it.

Students these days are REALLY bad at sending emails.

Don’t treat an email like a text message. Actually write your email like it’s a formal (or at least semi-formal) discussion.

This means that the email needs:

Nothing – I mean nothing – infuriates teachers more than students who send emails like they’re text messages.

We complain about it in the faculty lounge ALL the time. It’s out number 1 thing to complain about.

So be polite and (semi-)formal in your email if you want your teacher to treat you seriously.

9. Don’t be a Repeat Offender

This is obvious. But there’s probably a less obvious point that you should know as well. This is:

Teachers Gossip.

If you’re late to class or miss it entirely, you can bet that every other teacher you currently have will know about it. So when I say ‘Don’t be a repeat offender’, I mean not only in Professor A’s class, but also Professor B and Professor C’s class.

If you’re that student who turns up late every time, we will remember. If you’re that student who skips class all the time, we will remember. And the more you lose your teachers’ good graces, the more you’ll start being seen as a “bad student”.

10. Follow Up: Turn up to the Teacher’s Drop-In Hours (But don’t hang around)

Here’s the real clincher that’ll get you back in your teacher’s good graces.

I told you earlier not to ask for a special one-to-one tutorial. It wastes the teacher’s time and drives us all up the wall.

So, what do you do?

Do a little bit of research on your course webpage (Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, or whatever system your university uses) and find out when the teacher has drop-in hours.

Turn up to those drop in hours to personally apologize and ask no more than 3 questions about the weekly content.

Turning up to drop-in hours shows you respect the teacher’s time and haven’t asked for any special privileges. You turned up when you were supposed to turn up.

Why no more than 3 Questions?

Because you wasted enough of their time already.

Asking 3 Questions means you make an appearance, show your face and show you’ve tried to catch up. But it also shows you respect their time and want to be in and out as quickly as possible so they can get on with their day.

11. Sample Email Template 1: You’re Sick

Dear [Lecturer’s Name],

I’m very sorry to say I am going to miss the class on Tuesday.

I have fallen Ill and have a case of the dizziness – it’s making it hard to get out of bed. I will aim to bring a Doctor’s certificate in to class next week for you.

I had a look over the lecture slides on the weekend, and I think I understand them well enough. I am wondering if there were any worksheets or materials that you were planning on using in class that you could quickly send off to me to look over them as well?

Again, I sincerely apologize and do hope to be back on my feet next week to catch up.

12. Sample Email Template 2: Transit Delays

Dear [Teacher’s Name],

I’m currently sitting on the i5 highway trying to get in to class. Unfortunately there’s been an accident a little way up and the highway is at a standstill.

I do hope to make it in time, but it’s looking unlikely.

Apologies for this!

13. Sample Email Template 3: A Work Commitment

Dear [Professor’s Name],

I am wanting to get in touch about missing class next week.

There has been a staffing problem at my workplace and they have needed me to come in to work on Tuesday (which is obviously when we have our class!).

I have been clear with my work that I should not be scheduled for work days but it looks like these competing commitments have clashed this once. They have assured me that this is a one-off and they will find a solution for the following Tuesday.

I will do my best to look over the materials you have provided for this week and I have asked some friends for them to share their notes with me.

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№1 You are going to give a talk about your school holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

I’m going to give a talk about my school holidays.

— We have holidays 4 times a year – in winter, in spring, in summer and in autumn. The longest holidays are in summer. They are my favourite ones.

— I would like to make winter holidays longer because I like winter sports and I need free time to go skiing and skating. Besides, I would like to travel with my family in winter.

— As for me, I enjoy spending time with my friends during my school holidays. We usually go to the cinema, go for a walk or chat in social networks.

— My attitude to school holidays is positive. It’s a good way to relax, to spend time with my family and friends.

To sum up, I like school holidays very much.

№ 2 You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10 – 12 sentences). Remember to say:

· what your typical school day is like;

· what subjects at school you find most useful for your future, and why;

· what you are going to do when you leave school;

— what your attitude to school life is.

I’m going to give a talk about my school.

— As for me, I go to school six days a week. My lessons start at 8.30. We usually have six lessons every day. In the evening I do my homework and play computer games.

— The most useful subjects for my future are English and Literature because I’m going to be a journalist and travel abroad. These subjects will help me to be a good specialist.

— When I leave school I’m going to enter a university. I think I will go to Moscow because there are more opportunities there.

— My attitude to school life is positive. I have experienced teachers, our lessons are really interesting. Besides, my classmates are really friendly and reliable.

To sum up, my school is an important part of my life.

№ 3 You are going to give a talk about school life. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

I’m going to give a talk about school life.

— As for me, I go to school six days a week. My lessons start at 8.30. We usually have six lessons every day. In the evening I do my homework and play computer games.

-I like my school. It’s a modern building with light and well-equipped classrooms. Или My teachers are strict but fair. Most of all, I like my classmates as they are reliable and really friendly.

-I prefer classroom learning because I can discuss my homework with my classmates. Besides, the atmosphere of the traditional classroom helps me to be organised and more disciplined. ( Или I need face-to-face contact with my teachers to understand the material).

To sum up, my school is an important part of my life.

№ 4 You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10 – 12 sentences). Remember to say:

I’m going to give a talk about my school.

— I like my school. It’s a modern building with light and well-equipped classrooms. Или My teachers are strict but fair. Most of all, I like my classmates as they are reliable and really friendly.

— I go to school 6 days a week. I usually have six lessons every day. Sometimes I have 5 lessons.

— I have chosen English and Social Studies for my exams because I like my teachers and I am interested in these subjects. Besides, they will be useful in my future career.

— My attitude to the number of subjects I have to learn is negative. I wish I had four or five lessons a day because I need more free time for my hobbies.

To sum up, my school is an important part of my life.

№ 5 You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

I’ m going to give a talk about my school.

— As for me, I go to school six days a week. My lessons start at 8.30. We usually have six lessons every day. In the evening I do my homework and play computer games.

— My favourite subject is English because I like travelling and I can communicate with people in different countries. Besides, I can watch videos in English and listen to English songs.

— I like my school. It’s a modern building with light and well-equipped classrooms. Или My teachers are strict but fair.

Most of all, I like my classmates as they are reliable and really friendly.

— My attitude to school life is positive. I have experienced teachers, our lessons are really interesting. Besides, I have many friends at school.

To sum up, my school is an important part of my life.

№ 6 You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10 – 12 sentences). Remember to say:

I’m going to give a talk about my school.

— I like my school. It’s a modern building with light and well-equipped classrooms. Или My teachers are strict but fair.

Most of all, I like my classmates as they are reliable and really friendly.

— Tuesday is the most difficult weekday because I have Maths and Physics on this day. These subjects are really difficult for me.

— I like my school but I would like to have less homework as I would like to have more time for my hobbies. Besides, I would like to change the menu in our school canteen.

— My attitude to school life is positive. I have experienced teachers, our lessons are really interesting. Besides, I have many friends at school.

To sum up, my school is an important part of my life.

№7 You will give a talk about school uniform. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences).

Remember to say:

I’m going to give a talk about school uniform.

— In my opinion, it is important to wear a uniform at school because it unites pupils. Also, it makes them organized and disciplined.

— As for me, we have a uniform at school. Для девочек : I wear a grey skirt and a white blouse to school. Besides, I sometimes wear trousers. ( Для мальчиков : I wear a grey suit and a white shirt to school. I also wear a tie.)

— I like my school. It’s a modern building with light and well-equipped classrooms. Или My teachers are strict but fair.

Most of all, I like my classmates as they are reliable and really friendly.

— My attitude to school uniform is positive. I think it is useful for my future career. Dress codes and uniforms are a part of practically every job now.

To sum up, I like my school and my school uniform.