Problem: Today marks the fifth anniversary of my father 's passing . i miss him more now than ever and for so many reasons . There were only a very few years that he was really ' engaged ' in my life ... and even then there was a lot of disconnect . But still , his presence was powerful .

Why is the narrator so mournful and feeling sadness ?

A: The narrator is remembering the anniversary of the death of their dad .

Problem: I know many hard - working FinAid officers who try to balance the need of the student with the need of the school . Putting together a program that is attractive enough without giving it all away is a challenge . The problem is the image colleges have created that the admissions and financial aid system is mechanical and " blind " . That only the " best " get in when in reality it is the " best " of what kind of student they need .

What may be the reason for a student to be awarded financial aid from a college ?

A: The financial aid officers find that the student will fit in their college .

Problem: That has RARELY ever happened to me . I was extremely tired . I ' m glad I did n't go out with those duds & spend my money & end even more exhausted . So ... I need to get myself pulled together & do something productive today .

What may be the reason they need to do something productive ?

A:
They have spent the past few days doing nothing .