2024 Streaks in Review (Part One)
Another year, another 365 days of pushing my limits. As the clock ticks down on 2024, it's time to reflect on the streaks that defined my year, the lessons learned, and whether these habits still serve…
Top 30 Colleges and AP Exam Credits
After seeing that, you can get an economics degree from UIUC with one year of actual coursework. I now want to see how well the top colleges will handle any AP exam you take. #1 M.I.T.…
Hypothetically MinMaxing AP Credits and College Hours
Since there are 39 AP opportunities, how many tests could you take that would actually save you time on your college degree? Understanding the AP credit landscape is a complex task. It's important to note that…
Soulslike
I am a gamer. When I bought my PS5, it came packaged with a remake of Demon's Souls. The graphics looked great, but I never started playing it until a month ago. I have played various…
Top University High School Course Requirements
Each university differs in what they expect from applicants for their high school course loads. If you plan to apply to a specific school, you should know if you need that extra year of math. Below…
2025 Univerisity Rankings
Earlier this year, I broke down the top universities. I have since discovered that new rankings come out in the fall, so I have updated the rankings for 2025. I used eight different resources for rankings.…
Surprise New Car Winner
After all my research, I realized that my oldest child would drive a car—a brand-new 2025 Toyota Camry. We started looking at affordable SUVs and realized there was no strong need for an SUV anytime soon.…
A-List Sadness
My second summer of A-List is over. It was nowhere near as successful as my first, and I blame Hollywood! I only saw 20 movies in my six months of ownership. At $145, this is $7.25…
Election Day 2024
Today is the day we see what the House, Senate, and President will look like. You should also participate in local elections, but our county has so many uncontested positions that it is pointless. I have…
Entry-Level Electric Vehicle Driving Options
I have been a fan of electric vehicles for a while. While you shouldn't ditch your new ICE car to get one, I have a 17-year-old Accord that announces itself loudly when going in reverse. I…