"... that we welcome you to the Norneau Academy of Magic and Engineering!"
Arc barely heard the speech delivered by Chancellor Imogen as she tried to process.
How did I make it into the S-Level curriculum...?
Special students had their pick of courses. Even though entry requirements were waived for them, they still had to pass, but with it also came access to resources that most student's couldn't get their hands on. For special student status, one was generally expected to have exemplary grades, a willingness to research and publish, and to have at least graduated. To go in as a first year...
Arc bit her lip to keep from shouting. She didn't want special treatment, she wanted to earn her place. Her Father had to be behind this... Maybe that's why he wasn't here...