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All comics come bagged and boarded. I always ship comics in a box or Gemini mailer, never in an envelope. Shipping within the US only. 1-2 comics = $6 3-9 comics = $11
Buy 5 or more comics and take $0.25 off each $2 comic and $0.50 off each $3 or higher comic. I’m always open to reasonable offers.
52 Weeks (DC Comics) 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 - $2 each 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 47, 50, 51: - $2 each 3 (1st Adrianna Tomaz, Isis) - $8 7 (1st Kate Kane, VF) - $5 7 (1st Kate Kane) - $8 9 (Cameo Batwoman) - $5 11 (1st Batwoman) - $15 12 (1st Isis) - $15 16 (Black Adam) - $5 23 (1st Osiris) - $5 45 (Black Adam) - $10 front back 46 (Black Adam) - $5 48 (1st Renee Montoya as the Question) - $8 52 Weeks - $5 Comics 52 Weeks - $8 Comics 52 Weeks - $15 Comics
Absolute Carnage Lethal Protectors 1 (2nd Print - 1st Shriek as Demagoblin)front back - $6
Absolute Carnage Miles Morales: 3 front back - $2
Absolution (AWA Upshot) 1 front back - $1
Action Comics 689 - 1st Black Suit Superman front back - $4 780 front back - $4
Age of X-Man Alpha: Blank Variant front1 front2 back1 back2 - $5
Alias Hardcover Volume 1 (Collects Issues #1-9) - $15 shipped via USPS Media Mail front back 1st page notes
Alpha Flight: 111 front back - $2
Amazing Spider-Man 195 - 2nd Appearance and Origin of Black Cat - $50 265 - 1st Silver Sable- $50 30 (Legacy 471) - 1st Ezekiel Sims, 1st Morlun - $50 34 front back - $8 37 front back - $8
Astonishing X-Men (AoA) 1-4 complete set $7
Astro City: 11 front back - $1
Authority 23, 24, 25, 27 - $4 each
Avengers Annual: 18 front back - $2
Avengers Spotlight: 30 front back -$1
Batman Fortnite Zero Point: 5 front back - $5 6 front back - $5
Bishop The Last X-Man 3 front back - $3 4 front back - $3
Black Panther (2022) #3 CGC 9.8, 1st Tosin front back - $180 shipped w/ insurance
Blue Devil: 10 front back - $1
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8: 2 front back - $3
Butcher Knight: 1 front back - $1
Cable 23 front back - $3
Cage: 1 front back - $3 1 newsstand front back - $3 2 front back - $2
Captain America 290 - 1st Sin as Mother Superior - $40
Captain Marvel 16 - Cameo of Phyla-Vell - $50
Daredevil 185 front back - $8 186 front back - $6
DC Comics World War III 1-4 DC 52 Weeks follow up with Black Adam. Complete set $8
Deadpool (2014) 31 - 1st Full Ellie Camacho, Deadpool’s daughter $25 33 - Deadpool’s daughter appearance - $5
Empire: 2 front back - $2
Flash: 774 cover A front back - $3 774 Cover B front back - $3
Gamma Flight 3A front back - $3 3B front back - $3 4A front back - $3 4B front back some color rub on front top staple - $3
Geiger: 3 - $5 6 - Cover B, C, D - $10 each
Generation X: 2, 6, 9, 18, 22, 23, 32, 33 - $1 each
Ghost Rider and Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 1 (polybagged) front back - $5
G.I. Joe A Real American Hero (Image): 3 front back - $3 4 front back - $3
Green Arrow (2001) 1-12 - $65 shipped (#1 CGC 9.6, #2-12 raw) Issue 1 is an old 1st gen CGC case with the old red label. These cases aren’t sealed completely and the sides can be slightly separated. See pictures and also CGC forum discussion
Green Lantern 46 front back - $2 46n front back - $2 52 DC Universe Logo front back - $5 53 front back - $2
Guardians of the Galaxy: 27 front back - $1
Gun Honey 1, Adam Hughes FOC Cover front back - $10
Hail Hydra: 1 Blank Variant front back - $5
Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special front back - $5
Hellcop 3 Sketch Cover 3 (Sketch Cover) front back - $4
Hotell Volume 2 1 front back - $3
Huntress (1989) #1, 1st Helena Bertineli - $10 front back
Incredible Hulk: 210 - $10 230 - $6 458, 459, 467 - $3 each
Iron Man 281 - 1st Cameo - $20 281 Marvel Legends Reprint - 1st Cameo - $15
JSA 23 front back - $6 53 front back - $4
Just a Pilgrim (Garth Ennis): 1 front back - $3
Maestro: 3 front back - $3
Marjorie Finnegan Temporal Criminal: 1 front back - $15
Maximum Security: 1 front back - $3
MCMLXXV 1 front back - $2
Midnight Nation: 2 front back - $3 7 front back - $3 8 front back - $3
Morbius the Living Vampire: 2 front back - $2
Nevermen: 1 front back - $1
New Think (AWA Upshot) 1 front back - $2
New Warriors: 6, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29 - $2 each
New X-Men Academy X: 25, 35, 37, 43 - $3 each
Nice House on the Lake 2 front back - $8 3 front back - $8 4 front back - $5 5 front back - $5 6 front back - $5 8 front back - $5 9 front back - $5
Obergeist Ragnarok Highway 1 front back - $3 1b front back - $3 2 front back - $3
Objective Five: 1 front back - $1
Peter Parker Spider-Man: 32 front back - $3 34 front back - $3
Rai: 6 front back - $5 7 front back - $5
Red Star 3 front back - $3
Rogues’ Gallery 1 Cover A front back - $12 1 Cover B front back - $8
Scorched: 1, 1:50 sketch cover front back - $15 (note color rub on rear cover) 1, 1:50 sketch cover front back - $5 (note color breaking spine ticks on rear cover)
She-Hulk 10, Titania cover- $12 11, Titania cover - $8
Silver Sable: 4 front back - $2
Solar Man of the Atom (Valiant) 12 front back - $3 33 front back no card - $3
Spider-Man 25 front back - $6
Spider-Man 2099 1- Origin and 1st? Appearance of Spider-Man 2099 - $40
Spider-Punk 1 - 1:25 Del Mundo Variant - front back - $40
Star Wars 18 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Rebels - $25 24 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Luke & Leia front back - $4
Star Wars Bounty Hunters 17 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Thrawn & Grand Inquisitor - $25 23 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Emperor Palpatine front back - $4
Star Wars Darth Vader 17 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Darth Maul & Savage Opress front spine back - $10 21 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Moff Gideon front back - $5 23 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Bad Batch front back - $10
Star Wars Doctor Aphra 13 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Jango & Boba Fett front back - $4 19 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Bo Katan front back - $8 21 - Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant - Fennec Shand & Boba Fett - Damaged (cut in cover) front damage back - $2
Suicide Squad 3 front back - $2 28b front back - $2
Supergirl Rebirth - Adam Hughes Cover front back - $5
Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen: 11 front back - $3
Teen Titans: 33b Garner Variant front back - $3
Thor #411 1st New Warriors, 1st Night Thrasher - $30 (needs a press, some vertical color breaking lines on back cover)
Ultimate Marvel Team-Up: 1 front back - $3 7 front back - $3
Ultimates 1 front back - $5 2 - 1st time Nick Fury is depicted as Samuel L. Jackson - $15 6 front back - $3
Uncanny X-Men: 286, 302, 306, 307, 319, 340, 355 - $2 each 396 front back - $3 310 w/ Fleer Ultra insert front fleer back - $5 400 front back - $5
Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1 & 2 - $20
West Coast Avengers: 2, 6, 8, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 58, 59, 64, 65, 66, 67, 73, 74, 77 - $1 each 75 front back - $2
Wonder Man: 13n front back - $2
X-Factor: 73, 76, 77n, 78, 84, 89, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 131, 133, 134, 139 - $2 each
X-Force: 7, 9, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 28, 48, 55, 58, 63, 66, 70 - $2 each
X Lives of Wolverine 1 & X Deaths of Wolverine 1 Connecting Mr. Garcin covers - $25
X-Men Unlimited 19 front back - $3
Youngblood: 0 front coupon back - $4 2 Green Logo - 1st Prophet, 1st Shadowhawk - $15
Youngblood Yearbook 1 front back - $1

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First Look: Air Jordan 6 Aqua
The Air Jordan 6 “Aqua” is scheduled to drop towards the holiday season this year, according to reports.
Inspired by the iconic Air Jordan 8 “Aqua”, this release in very similar to the 2010 sample. Dressed in a Black, Bright Concord, and Aquatone color scheme, this Air Jordan 6 features a Black nubuck upper with Concord and Aquatone contrasting accents throughout atop an icy translucent outsole. Black also takes care of the laces, rubber tongue and tonal branding on the heels.
Available in family sizing and housed in special packaging, the Air Jordan 6 Aqua is set to release on October 7th for the retail price of $200. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Air Jordan 6 Aqua . Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.
In Jordan Brand news, who’s excited for the upcoming Air Jordan 7 White Infrared?
UPDATE (6/6): Here is a first look at the Air Jordan 6 Aqua courtesy of kicksdong. As previously stated, this release in very similar to the 2010 sample, which was inspired by the original Air Jordan 8 Aqua. Look for these to release on October 7th for the retail price of $200.
UPDATE (3/16): According to zsneakerheadz, the Air Jordan 6 “Aqua” is expected to release on October 7th. Keep it locked to Kicks On Fire for a first look soon.
2010 Sample via depeche23modeh/t: Sneaker Files/zsneakerheadz

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Official Images: Nike Air Max 95 Mystic Red
A new Nike Air Max 95 for the summer of 2023 is on the way with this “Mystic Red” color option of the popular model. Done in an appealing color combination of Mystic Red, Guava Ice, Picante Red, White, and Black, this Nike Air Max comes constructed out of a mesh, leather, and ripstop nylon throughout with Giaca Ice dominating the upper portion of the sneaker and the various shades of red on the signature wavy side panels and mudguards. More of the same hues land on the various branding throughout the sneaker, laces, tongues, and inner liner. Finishing details include 3M reflective hits on the tongues and heels, white rubber midsoles, and black rubber outsoles. Fans of the Nike Air Max 95 can look for this pair to release in the coming weeks for $175.
For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 95 Mystic Red.
In release news, will you be going after the Air Jordan 1 High OG Washed Black on June 10th?
images: Nike

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First Look: Air Jordan 12 WMNS Brilliant Orange
The Air Jordan 12 WMNS “Brilliant Orange” is a forthcoming colorway which is suggested to make its debut this year, according to sources.
Inspired by the colors of the WNBA, this women’s exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 12 features a Black tumbled leather upper and tongues with with matching metal upper eyelets, laces, inner lining, and rear pull tabs. The Brilliant Orange accents land on the mudguards, tongue and heel branding and rubber outsole. Finishing features include the Black traction underfoot and the White lettering on the heel pull tabs completes the design.
Retailing for $200, look for the Air Jordan 12 WMNS Brilliant Orange to release on July 13th at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Air Jordan 12 WMNS Brilliant Orange.
In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG Black Cement is slated to drop this month.
UPDATE (6/6): Announced last December, here is a first look at the Air Jordan 12 WMNS Brilliant Orange . Inspired by the colors of the WNBA, this women’s exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 12 features a Black tumbled leather upper and tongues with with matching metal upper eyelets, laces, inner lining, and rear pull tabs. The Brilliant Orange accents land on the mudguards, tongue and heel branding and rubber outsole. Retailing for $200, look for the Air Jordan 12 WMNS Brilliant Orange to release on July 13th at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. Images via: xcsnkr
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First Look: Aminé x New Balance 610 The Mooz
Grammy-nominated artist Aminé will be teaming up with New Balance to drop his very own collaborative iteration of the New Balance 610. Here is a first look at the Aminé x New Balance 610 The Mooz.
The Aminé x New Balance 610 The Mooz is said to be a reference to his Club Banana label. The sneaker dons a Brown and Yellow color scheme that is meant to resemble the look of an aging banana. Constructed in a mix of mesh and glossy leather, some of the design details include the iridescent hits on the toe box, quarter panel, and heel molds. Elsewhere you will find a “610” badge on the lateral ankle along with a floating banana inside. A closer look unveils the Aminé face graphic on the left shoe’s heel along with co-branded Aminé x New Balance banner on the tongues above the toggled lacing system. Additionally, the sneaker’s pull tabs can be unclasped so that you can loop them together making them easy to carry.
Housed in special packaging with extra accessories, the Aminé x New Balance 610 The Mooz is set to release in the coming months at select New Balance retailers and NewBalance.com. Keep it locked for an official release date.
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I just wanted to say that it’s obvious that these movies are the swan song for who Spider-Man is and should be.
I have been a Spider-Man fan since I was a kid. These movies perfectly capture who Spider-Man is and celebrates the hope that he brings!!
They go against the current run of comics, where Peter can’t grow and be married and have kids and says look at this thriving man in Peter B Parker!! He is clearly so happy to be a dad, which is why he never puts down Mayday. He’s married and excited to be that way!
Miles has always been complained about as “not Spider-Man”. They’re pressing into that trope, saying that in this case, it’s true that he was never meant to be Spider-Man. BUT. He is Spider-Man now! Anyone can be Spider-Man, and I’m certain that the next movie will just continue to emphasize that. It’s a beautiful reconciliation between the fan’s love of Peter, and wanting him to be celebrated and not sidelined, while emphasizing the importance of Miles Morales and his role in the Spiderverse.
I just felt that this movie was a great celebration of everything Spider-man, from the comics to the shows and movies, and I can’t wait to see the next movie!!

I'm not really looking for opinions on my progress (although I'm expecting to hear them lol!), but mainly for others who are just starting out or thinking about starting out on an EUC, I wanted to share a personal milestone and some things I've learned along the way.
After about a month of riding almost daily (a few off days here and there mainly due to schedule and weather), I finally got out on a regional bike path today and used up the whole battery on my V8 and hit the tiltback speed, around 21 mph I think, for the first time.
Could I have hit that speed sooner? Absolutely, but I have been what I think most people would consider "super cautious". I have two young kids, and I'm just not at a point in life to be a big risk taker right now (besides riding an EUC in the first place!).
My main takeaways after one month of riding are:

• You will get it faster than you think. You'll start off thinking there's just no way the EUC is going to do what you see other people doing on it. It'll just feel so foreign and weird when you start, your expectations from watching YouTube videos will not line up with what you're experiencing in real life. There will be cognitive dissonance. You'll know, logically, that it's possible, and may even have faith that you'll get there, but part of your body and mind will just think, it can't be done. It can, and it will, all it takes is practice. If I can learn it - trust me - anyone can. My only prior experience with this kind of activity is as a bicyclist and motorcyclist, and while helpful, there isn't a whole lot that translates other than the overall sense of horizontal balance and being comfortable having your body exposed at high speeds. I think if you were a skateboarder or a snowboarder, you might pick it up a little easier, but it's going to be a weird feeling no matter who you are when you first step on an EUC. Just hang in there.
• If you can, learn from someone else who already knows how to ride. If you can't (like me), watch every YouTube video. There are two main schools of thought about learning:
  • One approach is to start with assisted mounting (a wall or railing) until you know how to ride at speed (i.e. 5+ mph), even if that is a week or more. This is what Monocat (Wrong Way's girlfriend) did, and she rode something like 100km before ever learning to free mount, which seemed crazy to me when I first heard it. This approach is much more feasible if you're learning with someone else who has their own EUC, because they can help you mount anywhere.
  • The other - which is what I did - is to get off the wall/rail ASAP and learn to free mount in an open space (and, by necessity, to learn to maneuver at low speed) before you learn to go faster. This is the approach you will see in a lot of the "learn to ride an EUC" videos you're likely to find on YouTube.
  • Both approaches are viable, but ultimately if I had it to do over again I would probably go with option 1 because of a few main reasons:
    • It took me longer to gain the confidence to go faster, which slowed my overall learning curve.
    • Learning to free mount before you feel comfortable on the wheel is extremely tiring, because you're stepping on and off so often, and maneuvering at low speed for a long time is also tiring. Learning these skills "up front" probably takes longer than waiting until you are forced to - i.e. when you encounter a group of pedestrians, or you have to mount somewhere without assistance. But, it's probably less stressful and embarrassing to learn these skills in your driveway than on a crowded sidewalk.
    • If you lack patience, this approach is much more likely to cause you to give up altogether.
    • From what I've heard, learning to free mount is easier after you've kind of worked your way "down" in speed rather than working "up" - as a result you spend less energy learning to ride overall.
  • There were some pros to learning to free mount first however:
    • Knowing how to free-mount dramatically expands the areas you can go on your own, because you don't need to walk your EUC to a railing or a wall every time you step off. (If you're learning with a friend, like Monocat was, this is much less of an issue.) I was able to keep my EUC in my trunk and just pull over and practice on any good looking parking lot or big grass field that I saw, which was nice.
    • I gained the confidence to get on the wheel and maneuver at low speeds first, which helped me build the fine motor control needed to safely control the wheel at both low and high speeds, before ever going fast.
    • Ultimately I think this approach may be a bit safer than the first approach for that very reason - going 10-20 mph on an EUC without knowing how to free mount or maneuver at <5mph, do tight turns, figure eights, etc., is inherently more dangerous and could result in a crash, at worst, or possibly ingrain poor riding habits (such as poor foot placement, riding without carving and shifting your weight, etc.), because you don't have full confidence in your ability to control the wheel.
• Get a good starter wheel. This could be different things to different people, but I personally found a $400 used V8, and like I said, I only just today (one month later) reached the limits of its potential. I expect it to be sufficient for me to help me build my skills and take me as far and as fast as I need to go for at least a few weeks more, and it'll be a great wheel to keep in my car or at work, and also to teach other people on. I do want to get a bigger, faster, longer-range wheel soon, but I am glad that I learned to ride on a smaller and lighter wheel. I have not yet ridden the 16X, but from everything I've seen, it appears to be the sweet spot in terms of a wheel that's small enough to learn to ride on and be nimble at low speed (and thus less tiring when you are developing the necessary muscle groups and muscle memory), but also has a lot more headroom in terms of speed and range. There are probably other wheels in this same category, like the V8F or the V10F (and some of the other King-Song 14-16 inch wheels), but I would recommend getting a used wheel first if you can because you're going to drop it and beat the shit out of it A LOT when you're starting out. A 16X with a case on it would probably stand up to the abuse of learning just fine, but you have to be willing to grind your new toy on the pavement. Starting with a big, heavy, top of the line wheel just seems like a bad idea to me, but I know that some people do it. I wouldn't learn to ride a motorcycle on an R1, and I wouldn't try to learn how to drive a stick shift in a Ferrari.
• The riding surface matters - a lot. Practice on grass or turf early on if you can. Not only will you be able to go faster with less risk if (and when) you fall off, but riding on a slightly irregular surface helps you build fine motor control much more quickly which translates into better riding skills both on and off-road. Also, riding around a big grass field with a few bumps is just a lot of fun, and it's a totally different experience than riding on pavement. As a new rider, this experience is great. It engages your upper body a lot more and is generally a nice departure from cruising on the road. It also helps you realize that the EUC is capable of handling a lot crazier terrain than you will initially expect, which helps you build confidence and trust in the wheel. Once you've graduated to being able to reliably keep your wheel where you want it to be on a trail/sidewalk/road - which for me was after about two weeks - find the best quality surface you can. You'll be shocked how much of a difference it makes. Poor road surfaces diminish your confidence and limit your growth potential when you're first learning. You might think your local street or bike path is good enough, but if it has a rough surface with lots of bumps, gravel, and potholes, the first time you get on a proper bike path or a freshly paved parking lot, you'll suddenly be able to go much faster with more confidence. Then you'll get back on those shittier surfaces and think, oh, this isn't so bad - mainly because you'll feel comfortable going faster. Don't avoid poor surfaces entirely, because you need to learn how to handle them eventually and you don't want to handicap yourself - just find a good place where you don't have to worry about that and put it in your rotation of places to practice early on.
• Learning is both physical and mental. There are, and are not, shortcuts. I've heard it said that the speed at which you learn EUC is directly proportional to your willingness to overcome fear. There is some truth to that. If I were completely fearless, I probably could've hopped on the wheel with some help from a wall and dashed 20 yards at full-lean until I wiped out into the grass. I'd have hurt myself and my pride a little bit, but I'd have found the limit and might have been able to shorten the overall learning curve by a couple of weeks. Some people learn this way, and more power to them. Becoming a truly competent rider, however, is something that simply requires experience, no matter who you are. This experience has both physical and mental components. Riding an EUC takes strength in muscles that you don't often use, especially your feet. Building this strength and the fine motor control to be a safe and competent rider at any speed takes time, and there is no shortcut to developing it. Mentally, learning how the wheel responds to input in all directions, learning which movements of your upper body will and will-not impact the movement of the wheel, learning how and when to bend your knees to absorb impact, learning how much distance you need to stop, learning which riding surfaces will make your wheel lose traction, learning how to take a sharp turn onto a curb ramp, learning how to ride on and off a curb confidently - and so much more - all of these things are skills that can only be developed with time and practice. There is NO SHORTCUT to becoming a truly competent EUC pilot. To truly master it, like any other skill, will probably take you 10,000 hours! If true mastery of EUC is even possible. I don't care if you're already an expert snowboarder or skateboarder, although I have no doubt that those skills would shorten your initial learning curve, as well as give you more "willingness to overcome fear" (or just less fear to begin with).
• Dress for the slide, not the ride. There are countless threads of new riders asking about gear on this subreddit. I'll share my loadout, and my opinions. Take them as you will.
  • Triple Eight Hired Hands Gloves
    • Wrist guards are considered essential equipment for riding EUC, since pretty much any fall is going to impact your wrists, even at low speeds. I tried these wrist guards first, but they did not fit me well (too small on the wrist, even at XL), and didn't like how they left my whole hand exposed. The Triple Eight Hired Hands Gloves are much more robust, with hard armor on the front and the back, and only slightly more difficult to take off (and actually easier to put on). Some people recommend full finger gloves, like the Hillbilly Wrist Guard Gloves - Full Finger, and I'm sure these are great, although I like being able to easily use my phone and also prefer having the brace on both sides of my wrist.
  • Triple Eight Bumsaver Men's Padded Shorts
    • Most people probably don't wear padded shorts when riding, and I don't always either - it's actually the one piece of gear that for whatever reason (probably inconvenience) that I consider "optional". That said, the one place that I have fallen and significantly hurt myself thus far is on my tailbone, and I was wearing (a different set, Bohn body armor) padded underwear at the time. I was still in pain on my tailbone for probably two weeks. Also, most people say that when you fall at speed you almost always take some impact or at least road rash on your hip. Therefore hip padding and tailbone padding is highly recommended, especially if you're going to be traveling at speed, but I can attest to it being useful even when you're going very slow (you can always fall backwards).
  • Triple Eight EP 55 Elbow Pads
    • I usually don't wear these because my motorcycle jacket (see below) has integrated elbow pads. But when I'm not wearing my jacket, I wear these.
  • Giro Switchblade MIPS Adult Mountain Cycling Helmet
    • A full face helmet is essential equipment for EUC - that's my opinion, take it or leave it. This is what I wear for head protection most of the time, since my current wheel doesn't go any faster than 20 mph, and I ride primarily on bike trails and sidewalks and within my neighborhood. When I get a faster wheel and ride on bike lanes or larger roads, I will use my Scorpion helmet (see below). I love this helmet because it is super comfortable and lightweight, and it's also modular so you can easily take off the chin bar to drink some water or blow your nose or whatever without having to take off the helmet. You can also use it as a bicycle helmet if you wanted to, with or without the chin bar. Airflow is great (I am yet to break a sweat in it, which is saying a lot for me), MIPS is a great feature, and the visor has an integrated camera mount. Plus the color options are good.
  • SHIMA SX-2 EVO Motorcycle Shoes for Men
    • I've tried a lot when it comes to shoes for the EUC. I have tried full on hard calf motorcycle boots, which I know some people use, but I don't recommend. They give you basically no feeling for the road or the pedals, and I'm convinced they led to my fall where I bruised my tailbone. I've also tried regular height sneakers, which feel good, but leave your ankles totally exposed, and I've already hit my ankle hard with the pedal when losing control of the wheel on grass. I happened to be wearing high-top sneakers at the time, which were an improvement, but still not enough to prevent ankle impact injury or to stand up to being dragged along pavement. I eventually found these casual style motorcycle shoes which look great and can be worn all day comfortably but also provide hard armoring at the ankle, toe, and heel. They are soft enough on the bottom to feel the pedals - although probably not enough for some people - and they should stand up to any threat of road rash. Any other similar style boots from Dainese or others should work equally well, but I have found these have a wide fit, which is good for my feet (unlike Dainese which is a more narrow fit). Alpinestars makes some good ones too I hear.
  • O'Neal 0256-206 Unisex Pumpgun Knee Guard Carbon Look
    • Knee pads are essential equipment for riding EUC. If you fall, you're going to land on your knees (and your wrists), watch any crash video. I wear these knee pads all the time, they are comfortable and flexible, but they will make your legs a little sweaty (although not obnoxiously so). I have started crossing the top two straps behind my knee at the recommendation of people who say these kind of guards will slide down in the event of a crash. I have ordered some Revit Airwave 3 Pants which can fit over your regular pants and include both knee and hip protection. If I like these, I expect to wear them in lieu of the knee guards and the Bumsaver shorts in most instances.
  • Scorpion EXO-AT950 Ellwood Helmet
    • Some people will say an ADV or street motorcycle helmet is overkill for an EUC. I have been a motorcyclist for many years, and I've tried and own all kinds of top of the line motorcycle helmets (Arai, Shoei, HJC etc.). All of the ones I have that are focused on sport riding I find to be too hot and too narrow field-of-view for riding EUC. I saw She Rides an EUC on YouTube recommend this Scorpion helmet, or one very similar to it. It's an ADV helmet, so it has a removable visor and a front vent in the DH MTB style, except it can be closed. It's also modular, so you can flip up the chin guard super easily. It has other great features like a flip down sun visor, and obviously a full face shield. It is extremely comfortable and has a much wider field of view than my sportbike helmets. When I ride faster and/or ride next to traffic, this will be the helmet I wear, and it is an appropriate level of protection and comfort for my purposes.
  • Dainese VR46 Air-Tex Jacket
    • This jacket is discontinued, but I linked a similar style of jacket from Dainese. Any textile mesh summer motorcycle jacket will do the job. Mine has CE 1 elbow and shoulder protection, and I added a CE 2 back protector (this was my summer motorcycle jacket). I might upgrade to CE 1 elbows and shoulders at some point. I have yet to find it to be too hot in any situation when I'm able to maintain a constant speed above 5 mph. In the absolute heat of summer, I might need to just use my Triple Eight elbow guards and my Boblebee backpack in lieu of the jacket, but I haven't had to do that yet. I also have a Fox Baseframe Pro D30 Chest Guard Jacket which is meant for dirt track riding and intended to be worn under a jersey, but I doubt I will use this often unless I know for sure that I won't be riding on the street at all, because it offers basically no abrasion resistance. Anyone who has crashed and slid on the road (or on gravel) knows that abrasion resistance is as or more important than impact resistance, especially on the kinds of crashes I have seen involving EUC. Only purpose-built gear like a motorcycle jacket or Lazy Rolling Kevlar-reinforced outer layer will provide this. From what I can tell, even the Lazy Rolling Performance Hoodie is hotter than a mesh motorcycle jacket, so unless you really prefer the casual style of the Lazy Rolling, I would recommend a summer mesh moto jacket.
  • Boblbee GTX 25L Hardshell Backpack (Hi-Viz Yellow)
    • First, all my gear is black/hi-viz yellow, so I had no choice but to get this. Some will say back protection is not essential gear for EUC, and as long as they never crash and impact their spine, they're right. As long as I prefer not being paraplegic to some slight inconvenience, I will wear a back protector when riding at speed. If I'm not wearing my jacket with a back protector, and/or when I want to carry gear (even if it's just water and a camera, or whatever), I'll wear the Boblbee. Yes, it makes you stick out like a sore thumb when you're riding, but A) that's the point of the hi-viz yellow version, and B) you already stick out like a sore thumb when you're riding an EUC. Might as well take it to the next level. And it is the best back protector in the world, so it's kind of a no-brainer for me when it comes to EUC equipment.
• Trust the wheel (to an extent). This is probably the biggest takeaway overall. Most of your hesitation when learning will come from just not believing, or understanding, that the wheel is capable of seemingly magical things. As long as it's working as intended, and you are standing on it properly, grabbing it firmly but not aggressively with your legs, and not flailing yourself around, it will just roll on straight across things that will initially surprise you, at speeds that you will initially think are totally insane for something so small and squirrely. You'll be able to turn in an incredibly tight circle at such a low speed that you'll think to yourself, "How the HELL am I not falling over right now?" You'll be able to glide over scary gaps in the pavement and absorb them with your knees to the point that you barely notice them, even at 20 mph. You'll be able to make long gliding turns and wave your arms around like you're a bird flying through the air and little kids will laugh at you. All of these things will seem incomprehensible when you first step up on the wheel, and maybe even for a few weeks after. Some of these magical feats are thanks to the EUC technology - being able to lean or sit down at comical angles while keeping your feet balanced, for instance, thanks to the gyroscope - but mostly it's just due to the basic physics of a wheel in motion. Simply put, it's more stable than you think it is, and you have to learn to trust both the wheel itself as well as the technology that supports it. That said, and paradoxically, EUCs and unicycles generally are also inherently unstable. The main thing that will throw the EUC out of balance is not itself, nor something in the road, but YOU. Your unintended or unplanned movements of your body are the most likely culprit of something that throws you off the wheel, in whatever axis it may be. You have to learn to relax your body overall and move only in ways that don't upset the balance of the wheel, and this is something that takes time and practice. The technology of EUCs is also, ironically, both stable and fragile at the same time. As PEVs go, they are very simple, with relatively few failure points and a low-maintenance design that means they can function for a long time in adverse conditions with relatively little trouble. However, unlike 2+ wheeled vehicles, you are COMPLETELY at the mercy of the hardware and software to keep you from crashing. This is just a fact. On a bike, scooter, or car of any kind, if everything failed at once, you'd still have the opportunity to just roll to a stop. On an EUC, if ONE THING FAILS, you are immediately and without any warning put directly onto your face.
• You don't have any mechanical means of stopping. This is something that's very important to understand, especially if you are used to riding basically any other vehicle. You're completely dependent on the motor and battery to decelerate, along with your own physical and mental skill at applying rearward pressure on the pedals, which is harder to learn than leaning forward. Even when applying full braking pressure, your stopping distance is MUCH GREATER than on any mechanically braked device. This is something that you need to be constantly aware of when you are choosing how fast to go and what situations to put yourself in. No matter how good of a rider you are, if someone cuts you off, you're much more likely to run into them on an EUC than on any other vehicle at the same speed. Your risk of this is exponentially greater when you are first learning, so just don't put yourself into those situations until you have absolute confidence in your ability to apply maximum braking power, and even then - be conservative about where and how you ride. This is a fundamental limitation of the device, and something that - like it or not - you have to accept and understand.

So, if you've made it this far, you're probably a real geek and super into the prospect or reality of learning how to ride an EUC. Do it! You're never too old or too scared to suck at something new! :-p And you will suck at it at first, most likely. But you won't suck forever, and in fact, if you are diligent about it (which again, if you've read all of this, you probably are), you will get better at it than you expect sooner than you thought.
And then you'll be able to literally glide through time and space on the most whimsical and remarkable vehicle that mankind has ever come up with. You'll make a spectacle of yourself wherever you go, so lean into it - literally. Imagine yourself leaving a trail of rainbow dust behind you that lifts the spirits of everyone you see.
In many ways, learning to ride an EUC is a metaphor for life. You start off completely overwhelmed and thinking that you don't have control over anything. Eventually, gradually, and with a fair share of mistakes and sudden breakthroughs, you learn that you're actually a superhero and you can do anything. But you also never stop learning and improving and finding more ways to have fun.
Welcome to the ride of your life!

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A lot of people have a huge issue with Peter Parker (and his various versions) being down with the spider society when I feel that multiple iterations of the character showcase why he initially would in multiple ways. Peter has shown the capacity to go along with the majority / people he trusts and follow what his mind tells him to do, until the guilt in his gut eats away at him long enough. It’s not necessarily at the first sign of something being sketchy either, but more so when it becomes too overwhelming for him to bear. He is a scientific mind, so its reasonable he initially convinces himself through what’s logically sound.
Main example I'm thinking of is how mainline Spider-Man in the comics was on board with Tony Stark in Civil War. He was unsure at first and uncomfortable pretty much the whole way through, but decided finally unmasking himself and every other thing Tony stood for was necessary, because it was sold on him as being the right thing to do. He kept following Tony’s orders because he felt it was the only choice he had until he saw how extreme Tony was being to those who disagreed.
Then you have Insomniac Spider-Man who gave up the chance to save Aunt May to save the rest of New York. Saving one person in his life vs saving way more lives is something he explicitly dealt with, and the choice he made aligns with Miguel’s viewpoint. If he's truly convinced there's no other options on a multiversal level it doesn't seem far fetched he'd agree for a bit.
Spectacular Spider-Man, who’s a younger and more impressionable version of himself, would be devastated after Captain Stacy’s death and would likely fall for any kind of justification it wasn’t his fault considering how much Gwen means to him. Plus, albeit briefly while he was in the Symbiote suit, he was willing to work for Tombstone to make ends meet and turn a blind eye to crime despite what happened to Uncle Ben. He's fallible.
Sure Edge of Time Spider-Man disagreed when Miguel in that game made a similar argument, but that version of Peter is another version of Peter; he’s not a monolith that speaks for every version, and Miguel interacted with a Peter that was in an overconfident place in his career, which can’t be said for every other Spider-Man that’s in the know.
That’s another element to this. Miguel isn’t telling all of the Spider people everything. Pavitr explicitly didn’t know about the canon event. He was just generally working to save lives, not disrupt the canon. Every Spider-Person is on a need to know basis. Miguel will tell the necessary ones or the ones he knows won’t compromise the mission, and the Spider-People with loved ones at stake only know after the deaths if they even get to know the greater makeup at all so things don't get messed with. He told Miles because he was making it worse not just for meddling, but just by existing.
Anyway, all that to say, if Peter saw multiple versions of himself on board and was being led by a futuristic Spider-Man who has seen way more than he has, I see him falling in line for a little while. He’s allowed to be wrong and have lapses in judgement. This only gets magnified with times of mourning and having to hold it all together to save as many lives as possible.
They would all probably flip when they see Miguel beat Miles' ass and send Gwen home against her will, but gotta wait for Beyond for that one.

Hello! Please take a look at these vintage pens I've got for sale. I got bit by the vintage bug but (as someone on this subreddit once said) I'm finding out that I enjoy meeting pens more than I enjoy owning them. Hoping to send these off to new homes and refill the piggy bank so I can continue meeting new pens :).
Verification: https://imgur.com/a/dWg0rru
Albums (w/ videos and writing samples): Parker Duofold, Esterbrook Dollar Pen, Wahl Ring-top

1. Parker Duofold Sr. in Lapis (white on blue) with 14k right oblique semiflex nib - D condition for vintage + new nib, otherwise a solid B. Asking $450 OBO + shipping. A beautiful oversize Duofold in the rare Lapis color (this is the relatively less rare white-on-blue). The nib is a size- and model-appropriate replacement right-oblique 14k "Z" Duofold nib that writes a very juicy medium with a touch of flex to add a little extra flair to your writing. Measures 5.5" / 5.3" / 7" capped/uncapped/posted. Overall, the pen is in excellent condition. I replaced the sac and nib and gave all the hardware a good polishing. There is some darkening of the celluloid with age but it is still very clearly and richly blue. The imprint is deep, crisp, and fully legible. Mild brassing on the top and ball of the clip. Cap-top, blind cap, and section all have kept their rich black color and are free from any visible oxidation. Microscratches as expected for a ~100 year old pen, but no other scratches, cracks, or warping of any kind. A great pen for a collector or someone who just likes big vintage pens. Wasn't sure how to price this since they don't come up very often, but I did find listings on PSP and Antique Digger with fairly higher asking prices.
2. Esterbrook Dollar Pen in Copper with #2788 steel medium semiflex nib - D condition for vintage, otherwise a solid B. Asking $75 $65 $50 OBO + shipping. This is a pretty neat pen - an Esterbrook Dollar Pen in a very pretty copper pattern, with an uncommon #2788 "flex" medium nib. I would call this a semi-flex, at best, but still a wonderfully smooth writer that just glides across the page (please see writing sample for expected degree of line variation). Measures 4.75" / 4.5" / 6.25" capped/uncapped/posted. Overall in excellent condition. The hardware is excellent. The clip is a little wobbly - about 2mm of play. The body has few small scratches and some tooling marks closer to the section (best seen on the photo showing the imprint). I think the beautifully chatoyant copper pattern masks these blemishes well. No cracks or warping of any kind. I gave the pen a polish and a new sac; the J-bar it came with works well and is very springy.
3. Wahl gold-filled ring-top pen with 14k #0 fine semiflex nib - D condition for vintage, otherwise a solid B. Asking $125 OBO + shipping. This was a total 1am impulse buy because it was tiny and cute and I wanted to try restoring a smol boy. The pen itself is tiny and nib is as small as they come - a #0 size 14k Wahl nib with a heart-shaped breather hole that writes a crisp fine with a touch of flex. Check out the video to see it in action. Not a very practical pen, but a very unique one that is just plain fun to hold and play with. Put it next to your largest pens and try not to smile. Measures 3.15" / 2.9" / 4.2" capped/uncapped/posted. Overall in excellent condition, free of dings or dents. Caps and posts securely. All I had to do to get it working was replace the sac. I also rotated the lever to line up with the nib because I enjoy that sort of thing.

Open to offers, especially if buying multiple pens. Usual sub rules apply (Post here first, Paypal G&S, etc.). Will ship USPS priority, CONUS preferred, and combine shipping if buying multiple pens. Please feel free to message me with any questions!

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Official Images: Jacquemus x Nike J Force 1 Low LX Pack
Dropping in a couple of weeks, here is a good look at both pairs from the Jacquemus x Nike J Force 1 Low LX collaboration.
This latest collaboratioon between Jacquemus and Nike consists of two modified iterations of the Air Force 1 Low that have been given a makeover highlighted by its woven aesthetic. Done in your choice of White or Black, the Jacquemus x Nike J Force 1 Low LX is a hybrid of the Air Force 1 and the ACG Terra, two of Simon’s (founder of Jacquemus) favorite Nike shoes. Design details include a full leather build alongside mesh used on the tongues and lining. The modifications come by way of the woven-covered midsole while other details include the Metallic Silver hardware, Jacquemus branding on the lace dubraes, debossed heels, and underfoot atop a waffle rubber outsole.
Retailing for $170, look for this collaboration to release on June 13th via Jacquemus.com followed by a wider release on June 21st via Nike.com (SNKRS).
In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG Black Cement is slated to drop this month.
UPDATE (6/6): Here are official images of the Jacquemus x Nike J Force 1 Low LX Pack. Coming in your choice of Black or White, the sneaker is highlighted by the woven-covered midsole. Retailing for $170, look for this collaboration to release on June 13th via Jacquemus.com followed by a wider release on June 21st via Nike.com (SNKRS).
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Release Date: Air Jordan 6 Low Golf US Open
Following a first look at the Eastside Golf x Air Jordan 6 Low Golf last week, another Air Jordan 6 Low Golf is showcased now with this special “US Open” pair. To celebrate the U.S. Open getting underway from Los Angeles Country Club from June 15th to June 18th, Jordan Brand will be releasing a special-edition Air Jordan 6 Low Golf “US Open” colorway. Covered in an official color palette of Metallic Silver, Action Grape, Whit, and Oxygen Purple, this golf iteration of the Air Jordan 6 Low takes on a full leather construction on the upper with an airbrushed purple on the base and metallic silver on the overlays. Additional details include green Jumpman logos on the tongues and insoles, chrome detailing on the lace locks and heel tabs, white on the laces, tongues, and inner liner, white and purple midsoles with speckle detailing, and a milky white translucent outsole with “Jordan Golf” written in cursive. Look for the Air Jordan 6 Low Golf “US Open” to release on June 16th for a price tag of $220.
For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Air Jordan 6 Low Golf US Open.
In release news, will you be going after the Air Jordan 1 High OG Washed Black on June 10th?
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Hey all, I apologize for this being long, but I really wanted to be descriptive and thorough about my thoughts and reflections.
Demographics

• Gender: Male
• Race/Ethnicity: White
• Residence: Southwest
• Income Bracket: Probably upper middle class
• Type of School: Catholic private school
• Hooks (Recruited Athlete, URM, First-Gen, Geographic, Legacy, etc.): None

Intended Major(s): Computer science
Academics

• GPA (UW/W): 3.97 UW, 4.45 W
• Rank (or percentile): 1/~200
• # of Honors/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/etc.: 15 honors (2 of which are also dual enrollment), 9 APs – AP CSA (5), AP Lang (3), APUSH (1 – took this class to raise my GPA, ended up using it as a study hall because the teacher wasn’t good), AP Chem (4), AP Calc AB (5), AP Lit, AP Physics 1, AP Calc BC, AP Spanish Lang
• Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc BC, AP Lit, AP Physics 1, AP Spanish Lang, Honors Theology 4, Digital Painting and Honors Focus Research (first semester), Psychology and Dual Enrollment Honors Economics, Ethics, & Entrepreneurship (second semester)

Standardized Testing (weak spot lol)

• SAT: 1430 (690RW, 740M) (taken once, didn’t submit anywhere)
• ACT: 31 (35E, 35M, 26R, 28S) (taken three times, only submitted to MIT and Georgia Tech due to them requiring a test)

Extracurriculars/Activities (also weak spot lol)

1. “Varsity” (lol) robotics all four years – participated in FRC as a programmer and builder; senior year I was also a co-captain
2. Programming/game design – I simply enjoy programming in many languages and designing basic video games using C# in Unity
3. Violin – tbh I have no clue why I put this, I began learning at the end of my junior year as a hobby because I liked orchestral music
4. Service hours – I’ve completed over 130 service hours throughout my time in high school, including religious service, service to the poor, and service to the community
5. School house leader – attended a school leadership camp in the summer of 2021 (going into my junior year) and then served as a leader and the communications coordinator for my house during my junior year (for houses, think Harry Potter but there’s 10 of them)
6. National Math Honor Society/Mu Alpha Theta – participated in Catholic Math League and AMC math test competitions, but nothing serious (we just kinda did no practice and took the tests when the days came lol)
7. Danger of A.I. research paper – wrote a 37-page research paper discussing A.I. and its potential and interviewed a tech professional for my Honors Focus Research course
8. National Honor Society – pretty self-explanatory (only allowed to join junior or senior year, so I did this for two years); requires 5 tutoring hours each semester
9. Tutoring – basically tutored kids in math and computer science a lot, especially this one kid in cs basically every week during my junior year
10. Senior GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America) community member – basically a member of my Greek Orthodox Church’s youth group and met for activities (liturgical/worship services and discussions/fun activities) a few times each month

Awards/Honors

1. Mathematics department award (sophomore year) – given to one student per grade
2. Principal’s list every semester (4.0 weighed or above) – a quarter of my grade was on this last year so doesn’t mean much imo lol
3. School scholars program – about 10% of my grade is in this, requires certain courses to be taken and a certain GPA to be maintained for a scholarship
4. Graduated summa cum laude – obtained by maintaining a 4.0 weighted and taking extra courses (such as Honors Focus Research)
5. National STEM Honor Society – member since sophomore year and also school president

Letters of Recommendation
Counselor letter (8/10) – I don’t know much of about the letter to be honest, especially since my counselor and I didn’t really meet much, but I do know she liked me and thought of me as a very bright student, so imma guess above average
AP Lang teacher (9/10 or 10/10) – I first had her for Honors Argumentation & Rhetoric sophomore year; she and I clicked well and I did very well in her AP class junior year, despite only getting a 3 on the exam (not my greatest exam day, and I also rushed a lot on the final essay); she used my essay as a sample across all her AP classes once and called me one of the best writers she has ever taught, along with recommending several students from her 22-23 classes to me for writing help
AP Calc teacher (7/10) – calc was hands down my best subject, and I’ve had this teacher for AB junior year and for BC senior year; in BC, I got the highest score on her midterm (I’m pretty sure) and definitely on her final exam in the history of her teaching (which has been going on for about 10 years); I’ve heard though that this teacher typically writes similar letters for good students with just some extra info that pertains to each student specifically, so it might not have stood out compared to the letters written by her for other students
AP CSA teacher (7/10) – similar story to the calc letter; I did really well in the class as the only sophomore, and my teacher has been my robotics coach for all four years of high school, but I know he does a similar thing to calc, where he writes similar letters for each good student but some extra specific information to the student; this might’ve blended in with my friend’s letter, as he applied to similar schools and also requested a letter from this teacher
Interviews

• All of these interviews were done through Zoom
• Princeton (8/10) – my first interview, and probably also my best; he was an older alumni who majored in history I believe, but he had an interest in A.I. and programming like I did; we clicked and I told him a lot about my robotics team and my coding projects; additionally, he loved Greece, and since I was Greek, we had that connection too; he also said he hadn’t seen a whole lot of programmers in interviews recently, and he seemed to be pleasantly surprised
• Stanford (6/10) – second interview; the dude was very nice but it kinda seemed like a “question-and-answer” interview; he seemed pretty interested in what I had to say and asked me a lot about robotics as well, but certainly wasn’t enthralled with anything
• MIT (4/10) – last interview, and not very great at that; this interview was very “question-and-answer” and she just kept asking me basic questions; she gave me the bruh face throughout and it was kinda uncomfortable, although she was very nice; to make matters worse, I replied to the email to schedule the interview like three days after I got the initial interview email, because I was on a school retreat without phones

Essays
Overall, I think my essays were pretty strong, and I think my Common App essay in particular must’ve been strong. It was a graded assignment for my AP Lit class, and I got an A on it after months of working on it (my AP Lit teacher was a strict grader). I wrote a story about a student I tutored in cs a lot and sprinkled coding metaphors throughout. As for supplementals, some of them I spent some more time on (a few weeks or even months), some of them I spent a few days on, and for like a few of them I wrote the day before they were due, but I don’t think they were that bad; I really tried to make them specific to me and engaging, although none of my supplements were reviewed by a teacher or advisor.
Decisions (indicate ED/EA/REA/SCEA/RD)
Acceptances:

• ASU Barrett (EA)

Waitlists:

• Georgia Tech (RD) -> rejected

Rejections:

• MIT (RD)
• Stanford (RD)
• Harvard (RD)
• Princeton (RD)
• Caltech (RD)
• UC Berkeley (RD)
• Carnegie Mellon (RD)

Additional Information (my thoughts and insights):
I’ll share some of my insights really quick. I definitely believe my test scores were a problem, along with my ECs: I didn’t do any summer programs, publish any papers, participate in any real competitions, etc. As for the test scores, I took the ACT three times and the second time was my best; in middle school, I developed a bad habit of spending hours on tests (a strange perfectionistic, double checking tendency) and although it thankfully mostly went away in high school (I do every school test now with no extra time), I still struggle not to get anxious during the ACT and SAT and seem to never finish on time for the reading comprehension portions. After my ACT tries, I had the chance to take the SAT once, which I did, and due to its more lenient timing, I did better than any ACT attempt, but worse on the math. Ultimately, I didn't do early action for any school except for my safety school's honors college (which is test blind) in the hopes of significantly raising my test score before regular decision, which didn't really happen.
Another issue was that my school doesn’t publish rank, so I couldn’t say where I was ranked in my application; additionally, it wasn’t until after applications were sent that I was confirmed to be ranked 1st/valedictorian.
Overall, life hasn’t been a breeze since covid hit in freshman year. I’ve went through much overthinking, a lack of motivation, and even major surgery last summer; in the end, however, I am not as distraught as you may think. I am actually quite happy to go to my state school’s honors college, especially since a lot of my friends are going to the same college. I mentally prepared myself to receive all rejections, so I wasn’t very demotivated upon getting the results, especially because I knew what a lottery these admissions could be.
Anyway, thanks to all of those who took the time to read this, and I hope y’all continue to share your insights and advice with others.