here- I assume this is what you mean, AsaNYC. The horizontal loops are not the issue- the vertical loops are. You can reduce your tri count on the neck and back of the head without loosing much definition.
I think you'll get a better grade if you go over the topology section of the Polycount Wiki. http://wiki.polycount.com/CategoryTopology Your density and topology are uneven throughout the model. 6k is a bit much for a model this simple in silhouette. The extra loops down the leg lengthwise, while the thigh silhouette…