SENIORITIS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

apply to a greater number of schools which in turn, acceptance rates– it’s a self-repeating cycle. the COVID-19 global pandemic has only exacerbated admission competitiveness. With the shutdowns that came college visits were made virtually impossible. Having impressions about each institution, students resorted to apschools in order to offset that uncertainty. though, is the implementation of the test-optional shift has swept through the country, overturning what point of heavy significance in a student application. With

“WHAT IFS” for a time, let go of Ultimately, you and look to Dwelling on the cycle. Focan control. only 4% of schools requiring test score submissions now compared to 55% before the pandemic, students have many more options to apply to schools that previously would only accept very high test scores.

As colleges’ expectations continue to change in order to form the student bodies they seek, the application process will change alongside it. While what exactly that entails is unpredictable, college admissions will likely remain competitive and highly emphasized for students across the country.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

In Mr. Snyder’s room (227), you can find a bulletin board with pinned rejection letters. Here is a place with no shame of rejection. Feel less alone by adding your own letter or just checking it out. It is important to realize that hundreds of other kids at Garfield are going through the exact same thing as you. People all experience rejection at some point in their lives, and many peers can relate to your experience.

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES!

Get excited about what schools did accept you! Undergraduate education is ultimately what you make of it and you certainly don’t need to attend a prestigious university to be successful. In the end, a degree is a degree. Everything happens for a reason, and you should be proud wherever you end up.

March. The time when the very real disease known as senioritis sweeps through the school, infecting seniors one by one. Senioritis is the name for the decreased motivation toward studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their high school experience. As Garfield gets closer to June, senior class attendance begins to drop in accordance. Finding motivation to continue participating and turning in assignments on time gets harder as kids get accepted to colleges. The Mess pulled data from multiple senior classes and individual students to show the real impacts of this epidemic.

Senior Absenses This Year

LET’S TACO ‘BOUT IT

A review on some of Seattle’s iconic Taco Trucks.

By Griffin Crabs and Eli Silver

Tacos, a classic and integral part of many people’s diets. They are highly customizable and always delicious, but how do Seattle’s street taco locations stack up head to head? Or should we say tortilla to tortilla.

Taqueria El Asadero-

Rating: Pork, Griffin-3 Eli-3.5 Carne Asada: Griffin-4 Eli-3.5

Known to most as “The Taco Bus on Rainier”, Taqueria El Asadero can certainly be described as BUSS. The crispness of the carne asada pleasantly surprised us, and combined quite well with the ci lantro, onion and 3 different types of salsa that came alongside. Unfortunately, our editor mistakenly ordered adoba- do instead of the carnitas that we were hoping to review, forcing us to branch out from the classics. The adobado was definitely a unique flavor, coated with a potent red spice blend, however it lacked the depth of the other meats. When heading down Rainier, Taqueria El Asadero will always warrant a visit.

El Costeño Taco Truck-

Rating: Carnitas, Griffin-4 Eli-4.5 Carne Asada: Griffin

3 Eli 3.8--

Yum Yum Yum! Chucks captivat buds with the moist and flavorful juices their carnitas tacos. The coated our mouths way and left us warm taste. The of grilled onthe cherry on top these as our favor bunch. The carne asada ent story despite its good taste. Small bits of beef combined with a slightly wet texture left the tortilla a little soggy. We also acquired a horchata which can only be described as scrumptious–it was smooth and sweet with a hint of caramel, and had the perfect amount of cinnamon. Overall, Chuck’s is definitely worth a trip.