Surviving High School works best when it skews comedic: Your decision to take biology reminds the creepy guidance counselor that her biological clock is ticking, and she bemoans her ex’s restraining order. Fortunately, the stories are well-written albeit a little cheesy with their mix of high school drama and angst. I played through several episodes.Įach story is told through copious amounts of dialogue you’ll tap incessantly to get through it before you hit various interaction points. Those updates are free, but if you want to go back and play episodes you’ve missed “on demand,” you’ll have to pony up $1 for each one within the app. But regardless of Surviving High School’s seemingly intended demographic, I’m here to tell you-this is one fun, addictive game.Įach week, EA releases a new “episode”-the storyline that the game will focus on. You’re faced with challenges like finding the right pickup lines, debating whether to cut class to get popular at the expense of your academics, and playing wingman so your buddies can score. Let’s be clear: This is a game geared toward the tween and teenage crowd. Smooth Operator: Thanks to the wizards at EA Games, yes, you have plenty of clever lines to choose from when wooing classmates in Surviving High School. In the game, you star as a high schooler of your own creation, and you determine your social status and overall life successes based on the decisions you make.
Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She also studied Race and Mental Health at Virginia Tech. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. With over ten years of experience in counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia Oglesby is a Professional School Counselor and the Director of School and College Counseling at Bishop McNamara High School outside of Washington DC. This article was co-authored by Alicia Oglesby.