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AP classes could be ticket to college

Advanced Placement classes are often said to be the toughest courses you could ever experience in high school. They are, after all, supposed to prepare you for what college is like.  Click here for story

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When your school is your home

When some teens get up in the morning to go to school, they head right for their computer or their kitchen table.  Click here for story

Fast facts for freaked out freshmen

You have survived junior high school without being completely traumatized. Now you can kick back, relax, and enjoy life. That’s what you think. Don’t start making that refreshing lemonade just yet — your life hasn’t finished handing you the lemons. That’s right, high school is a totally new experience — which means totally new problems for you to deal with. And lot’s of ‘em. But don’t despair: Tackling your first year of high school isn’t that hard, once you get the hang of it. And getting the hang of it will be much easier for you, if you have a few pointers to start you off. Click here for story

Insider's Guide to High School separates fact from fiction

This is only the tip of the iceberg for The Tattoo's back to school advice. On our web site, you'll find years of advice from teens who have been there and done that. You'll get the lowdown on everything from cliques to counselors to cafeteria food. 

Click here for the Insider's Guide to High School